The band consisted of:
* Brittin Karroll aka Britt Black: guitar
* Colette Trudeau: lead vocals
* Felicity Hearst: bass guitar
* Leah Emmott: drums
LiveonRelease's genre of music follows the likes of Blink-182. The name, LiveonRelease, originated from basketball jargon. Basketball is Brittin's favorite sport.
In 2002 they released Seeing Red, which included the singles "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears", "Get With It", and "Emotional Griptape". "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" also appeared on the Dude, Where's My Car? soundtrack. In 2003 they released their second album Goes on a Field Trip, which included the single "Let's Go".
Somebody Else Said
LiveonRelease Lyrics
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but i'm wishin cuz i know you weren't boren to listen
it's kinda hard, don't know where to start
but i gotta get smart before we're torn apart
being on the road affects my soul
i lose control and i can't find words of my own
-chorus-
it's just like somebody else said, you can never really go home
it's just like somebody else said, i guess i got it in my bones
just like somebody else said, the ends justify the means
and when i'm here with you, that's how it seems
it's not out of spite that i don't call every night
but you know i just might when the feeling's right
what i'm conveyin, it's hard communicatin
between partying and playin if you know what i'm sayin
being on the road affects my soul
i lose control and i can't find words of my own
-chorus-
i feel like somebody else when i'm on the road
staying up all night, just half-full with rock and roll
everybody's tryin to tell me what to do
but there's nobody else for me but you
-chorus-
The lyrics to LiveonRelease's song "Somebody Else Said" explore the struggles of being a musician on the road and balancing relationships at home. The singer wants to justify their position and explain their actions to their partner, but they feel as though their partner won't listen. They acknowledge that being on the road affects their soul and their ability to find their own words, and they admit that it's hard to communicate between partying and playing.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "it's just like somebody else said" multiple times, highlighting the idea that the struggles the singer is facing have been experienced by others before them. It's a powerful statement that suggests that while their experiences may feel unique, they are not alone in their struggles. The lyrics also touch on the idea of home and how it may not always feel like a tangible place when one is constantly on the road. The singer acknowledges that they can never really go home, but when they're with their partner, it feels like they've found their home.
Overall, "Somebody Else Said" is a relatable song that speaks to the challenges of pursuing a career in the music industry and trying to maintain personal relationships at the same time. The lyrics are honest and introspective, and the catchy chorus serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
i wanna justify my position
I want to explain why I believe what I believe.
but i'm wishin cuz i know you weren't boren to listen
But I am hesitant to share because I don't think you really want to hear it.
it's kinda hard, don't know where to start
It's difficult to begin because there are so many different things to say.
but i gotta get smart before we're torn apart
But I know I need to find a way to communicate or else our relationship will suffer.
being on the road affects my soul
Touring has a significant impact on my emotional state.
i lose control and i can't find words of my own
It's hard for me to express myself and maintain a sense of balance when I'm constantly on the move.
it's just like somebody else said, you can never really go home
As others have said before, going back home is never the same as you remember it.
it's just like somebody else said, i guess i got it in my bones
As someone else once said, I feel like my love for music is a part of me that can never be separated.
just like somebody else said, the ends justify the means
As another person stated, sometimes the outcome is more important than the process that gets you there.
and when i'm here with you, that's how it seems
But when I'm with you, I feel like everything is alright.
it's not out of spite that i don't call every night
I'm not intentionally ignoring you by not calling every single night.
but you know i just might when the feeling's right
However, I might call when I feel like it's the appropriate time.
what i'm conveyin, it's hard communicatin
What I'm trying to express is difficult to communicate effectively.
between partying and playin if you know what i'm sayin
It's hard to balance my work and my social life, if you understand what I mean.
i feel like somebody else when i'm on the road
When I'm touring, I feel like a different person, not quite like myself.
staying up all night, just half-full with rock and roll
I'm often deprived of sleep and only partially fulfilled by the music.
everybody's tryin to tell me what to do
Everyone seems to have an opinion on how I should live my life.
but there's nobody else for me but you
Despite all of that, you are the only one for me.
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.