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1) Lit, a pop punk/alternative rock band
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Lit is a pop punk/alternative rock band, based in Fullerton, California, United States. They had several hits singles in the 1990s and early 2000s including My Own Worst Enemy, Miserable, Zip-Lock, Over My Head, Lipstick and Bruises, Addicted, Looks Like They Were Right and Times Like This.
The band was formed in 1990 as a metal-oriented band, under the name "Razzle", and gained a large following. A few years later, the group changed its name to "Stain", but due to another band owning the name, it changed its name to "Lit" in 1996. The group shot to stardom with the platinum album A Place in the Sun in 1999. A Place In The Sun yielded the smash single "My Own Worst Enemy," which held the number one position for three months, and received a Billboard Music Award for the biggest Modern Rock Song of 1999. It was followed by "Zip-Lock" (which featured Blink-182) and "Miserable", the latter of which was among the top ten most played songs of 2000 and famously featured Pamela Anderson in the video. The band performed over 286 shows and toured worldwide in support of A Place in the Sun. In addition to the Vans Warped Tour and a coveted slot on Woodstock 1999, the band toured with The Offspring, Garbage, and No Doubt.
Lit followed up A Place in the Sun with the 2001 release of Atomic which gave the band another Top 10 hit with "Lipstick And Bruises"; the album wasn't as successful as "A Place In The Sun". Lit toured to support Atomic with Kid Rock, and Butch Walker. The group asked to be released from their contract with RCA Records shortly after the release of Atomic due to RCA firing Lit's RCA label representative the day of Atomic's release. Lit went on a small, intimate club tour that Fall before releasing the self-titled Lit on the DRT Entertainment label on June 24, 2004. The single "Looks Like They Were Right" made it on the top 40 charts but the album was again largely unsuccessful due to lack of promotion on the label's behalf. That year the group also put out its first long-form DVD called "All Access" on November 16, 2004.
In March 2006, "The Slidebar" restaurant/bar opened in Fullerton, California, of which the band are co-owners.
It was announced on May 5, 2008, that Lit's drummer Allen Shellenberger was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
On July 26, 2008, Lit held a benefit for Allen at House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA. A number of bands performed including Sugar Ray and Handsome Devil. No Doubt drummer Adrian Young filled in for Allen on the drums for a few songs. Allen and Adrian also played at the same time for a few songs as well. The show was a great success.
On August 14, 2008, A. Jay and Allen were featured on DJ Rossstar's online show, there the band revealed they were working on "a few new ones." Although the band had not announced anything in regards to a new album release any time soon.
In April 2010 during an interview with OC Talk Radio, Lit hinted they were currently talking with and would return to a major label for their next release. They also revealed they were working on a new management deal as well as performing new material live.
On September 24, Lit had formally revealed on their Facebook page that they were in fact working on a new album. More so, they had already hit the studios and recorded new material. Click the link above for a statement of Bass player Kevin Baldes.
Sadly, in August 2009, drummer Allen Shellenberg passed away due to brain cancer. Shellenberger was only 39 years old.
The band issues this statement:
"To know Al was to know laughter. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Words cannot begin to express how much he will be missed. This was our brother and not a day will go by that we won't think about him. Right now we're trying to find the balance of mourning his loss and celebrating his life. Allen has experienced more in his 39 years than most people dream of in ten lifetimes. This is a tremendous loss for us, our fans, and also for Allen's family who took such good care of him during his battle with cancer."
Spirits left in ruins, still A. Jay, Jeremy and Kevin found the wherewithal to make the music. With the help of a new drummer, Nathan Walker and guitarist/keyboardist Ryan Gillmor, the band stepped into the studio less than a year later and would bro down for the tracking with artist/producer Butch Walker in 2011, who had recently helmed records by Panic! At The Disco, Avril Lavigne and Weezer, along writing credits on countless hits. Lit emerged victorious and not worse for the ware with a handful of brilliant new songs.
The body of work, a sixth album appropriately titled, The View From The Bottom, mixed by Joe Zook (Katy Perry, The Hives, One Republic, Pink) tangibly tells the story of Lit's in between days with tracks like, "The Broken" and most poignantly, "Here's To Us," but the new record is not without its lighter, Big Rock Moments- reference the absolutely monolithic kick-starter, "C'mon" and the equally tremendous "You Tonight," co-written by Marti Frederiksen whose collabs include Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger, and Carrie Underwood among others, not to mention the glam stomper, "Same Shit, Different Drink," (co-written with Walker).
These Are the Days (2015–2021)
On October 1, 2015, the band announced that they had been working on new music at SoundStage in Nashville, Tennessee. The band released their sixth album, These Are the Days, on December 15, 2017. Lit's song "My Own Worst Enemy" went double platinum on May 8, 2020.
On June 12, 2020, the band released their first live album Live in NY, 99, which was taken from their performance at Woodstock '99. On July 3, 2020, they released a video for a rare song called "Get Back", which was originally recorded in 2004.
The band released a new single titled "Yeah Yeah Yeah" on October 25, 2021.
Tastes Like Gold (2022-current)
Lit announced their seventh studio album Tastes Like Gold on April 8, 2022 and released the song "Kicked Off The Plane" that same day. The album was released through Round Hill Records on June 17 and featured a pure alternative rock sound. Lit joined Bowling for Soup in April for Europe's two week Crowd Surf the UK Tour which was originally to take place in 2021. and the following month the Spring Loaded tour took the band across most of the eastern United States.
The Party's Over
Lit Lyrics
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Motley Crue T-Shirt and holes in my jeans
You were most back then most likely the one to succeed
Well I got my nerve up and
Tried to stay cool
But you signed my yearbook and fucked up my world
You told me to "stay super sweet and good luck with the girls"
Now the party's over
You're here to stay
Like a bad hangover
Won't go away
Ain't it funny how things change until now
I'm looking down on you
Now!
Yeah!
Remember that time when I saw you again?
Desperate in line with a couple of friends
You called my name as I cut through the line to get in
So I let you in and I brought you backstage
You drank all my liquor and fell on your face
You tried to tell me you knew that I'd make it someday
Now the party's over
You're here to stay
Like a bad hangover
Won't go away
Ain't it funny how things change until now
I'm looking down on you
Now!
Yeah!
You used to be so cool
Now you've got everyone thinking that everything's cool
But I'm not your fool
Now the party's over
And I'm here to stay
Like a bad hangover
I won't go away
Ain't it funny how things change until now
I'm looking down on you now
I'm looking down on you
Now!
The song "The Party's Over" by Lit talks about a guy who was considered a creep and an outcast during his high school years. The song starts with the singer reminiscing about how the girl he liked back then used to see him as a loser. He tries to stay cool and sign off the yearbook with a nice note, but when he meets her again, he is in a better position in life. He is now famous and successful, and the girl is just a desperate fan who needs his help to get into a party.
The lyrics of the song showcase how fame and success can reverse the power dynamics in a relationship. Back in high school, the girl had the power, and the singer was just a regular kid trying to make a mark. But now, he is successful, and the girl is just a mediocre partygoer. The lyrics also show how the singer is not willing to forgive and forget easily. He remembers how she treated him and how he used to feel back then. He is now in a position of power, and he wants to make her feel what he used to feel.
Overall, the song is about the singer's journey from being an outcast to a successful musician. It talks about how he overcame his insecurities and how he doesn't let go of past grudges easily. It is a reflection on how success can change a person's outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember that guy that you thought was a creep?
Do you remember when you thought that I was a creep?
Motley Crue T-Shirt and holes in my jeans
I dressed differently back then, but that doesn't define who I am now.
You were most back then most likely the one to succeed
At the time, you seemed destined for success, while I was overlooked.
Well I got my nerve up and
Tried to stay cool
But you signed my yearbook and fucked up my world
You told me to "stay super sweet and good luck with the girls"
I tried to act calm around you, but your words had a huge impact on me. You seemed to be encouraging but also dismissive of my ambitions.
Remember that time when I saw you again?
Desperate in line with a couple of friends
You called my name as I cut through the line to get in
Later on, when we met again by chance, you were trying to get in somewhere and I was able to help you out.
So I let you in and I brought you backstage
You drank all my liquor and fell on your face
You tried to tell me you knew that I'd make it someday
I was generous to you, but you ended up causing problems and still acted like I was beneath you, despite my success.
Now the party's over
You're here to stay
Like a bad hangover
Won't go away
Ain't it funny how things change until now
I'm looking down on you
Now!
Yeah!
You may have been a big deal before, but now I have surpassed you and feel superior.
You used to be so cool
Now you've got everyone thinking that everything's cool
But I'm not your fool
You used to have status, but now you try to act like everything's fine between us when I know the truth.
Now the party's over
And I'm here to stay
Like a bad hangover
I won't go away
Ain't it funny how things change until now
I'm looking down on you now
I'm looking down on you
Now!
I have solidified my position and am not going anywhere, and I will always remember the power dynamic between us.
Contributed by Aubrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Capriol_Knight
Lit forever 🤟🏻