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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.
You Did It
Lit Lyrics
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You didn't think I call you bluff
You're playing the game,
But I lead it up
You made the bed, now you're lying in it
With someone else, while I pay the rent
Well, I can fix this mess you made
But I'll not help you pack all these
I know that you did it,
It's so hard to admit it
That's why I start go down
And now you're just playing
And I'm just saying that
You did it, you did it, you did it, you did it
You did it and now it's done
You got lucky when you met me
But you doubled down against me
The guy that you knew and eat up your glue
Fatal attraction, getting some action
Now all I got is an allergic reaction
I can change what you did wrong
But now you finally get your song
I know that you did it,
It's so hard to admit it
That's why I start go down
And now you're just playing
And I'm just saying that
You did it, you did it, you did it, you did it
You did it and now it's done
I know that you don't believe it
But I try so hard, so hard
You made the bed, now you're lying in it
You're lying, you're lying, you're lying, you're lying
I know that you did it,
It's so hard to admit it
That's why I start go down
And now you're just playing
And I'm just saying that
You did it, you did it, I know that you did it
Ohh yeah, you did it, you did it, why won't you admit it?
You did it and now it's done
You did it and now it's done
The lyrics to Lit's song "You Did It" tell a story of betrayal and hurt. The singer appears to be addressing an ex-lover who cheated on him and left him to clean up the mess. The song's protagonist comes across as strong and in control, even though he must battle hurt feelings and negative consequences.
The first verse begins with a confrontation. The person who cheated on the singer is accused of playing games and getting caught. They're now lying in their bed with someone else, while the singer pays the rent. The tone is tough, and the lyrics suggest that the singer is fed up with playing games.
In the chorus, the singer admits that he knows what his partner did. They try to deny it, but he refuses to believe it. He seems to be going through a difficult time and is trying to find closure by acknowledging what happened.
The second verse describes how the singer's ex-girlfriend got lucky when she met him but made the mistake of trying to deceive him. The imagery of glue and an allergic reaction suggests that the relationship was toxic and that the singer is better off without it. He can't go back and fix what happened, but he knows that he's better off now.
Overall, "You Did It" is a powerful song that deals with betrayal, hurt, and moving on. The lyrics capture the complexity of emotions that come with a relationship ending in such a negative way.
Line by Line Meaning
You got scared, so you played it rough
You were afraid to lose me, so you acted aggressively.
You didn't think I call you bluff
You didn't believe I would see through your lies.
You're playing the game, But I lead it up
You're trying to manipulate the situation, but I'm still in control.
You made the bed, now you're lying in it
You created this situation, now you have to deal with the consequences.
With someone else, while I pay the rent
You are with someone else, and I'm left to handle the financial responsibilities alone.
Well, I can fix this mess you made
I am capable of cleaning up the mess you created.
But I'll not help you pack all these
I won't assist you in leaving.
I know that you did it, It's so hard to admit it
I am aware that you are responsible, but admitting it is difficult for you.
That's why I start go down, And now you're just playing
That's why I'm feeling depressed, and you're just pretending everything is okay.
And I'm just saying that, You did it, you did it, you did it, you did it
I am letting you know that you are responsible, over and over again.
You did it and now it's done
You caused this, and now it's too late to change it.
You got lucky when you met me
You were fortunate to have met me.
But you doubled down against me
You took a risk by fighting against me.
The guy that you knew and eat up your glue
The man you fell in love with and depended on.
Fatal attraction, getting some action
Our relationship was intense and passionate.
Now all I got is an allergic reaction
Now all I feel is pain or discomfort around you.
I can change what you did wrong
I can fix the mistakes you made.
But now you finally get your song
But now you will have to face the consequences of your actions.
I know that you don't believe it
I know that you don't think it's true.
But I try so hard, so hard
But I put forth so much effort.
You're lying, you're lying, you're lying, you're lying
You are not being truthful.
You did it, you did it, I know that you did it
You are responsible, and I am sure of it.
Ohh yeah, you did it, you did it, why won't you admit it?
You are responsible, why won't you confess?
You did it and now it's done
You caused this, and now it's too late to change it.
Contributed by Layla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.