LoveHateHero felt like it was time to step outside the boundaries they had created for themselves with their previous efforts. After building a solid fan base with their first two albums, Just Breathe and White Lies, which they had supported by touring nationally with such acts as Chiodos, Funeral for a Friend, and Scary Kids Scaring Kids, the band, despite all their hard work, felt like they had not quite hit their stride. Even after White Lies sold over 20,000 copies in the U.S. and drew the attention of magazines like Alternative Press and Outburn, something wasn't quite right and they knew it.
While writing songs for their newest release America Underwater, the band retooled their sound. The result was a record that focuses more on their well-developed vocal melodies and cleanly polished hooks. Nearly reinventing themselves as a whole, the group dropped a lot of the edginess from their songs, using it sparingly instead of as a crutch to rest on. For this release, "maturing as songwriters" wasn't just a cliché.
"Everyone's better at what they're doing so we were able to get more creative," singer Pierrick Berube explains. "The album still holds true to the band's sound but adds so much more depth, while at the same time being a more care free album.
"I think we concentrated more on songwriting and the material, what the songs are about," Pierrick continues. "We wanted everything to be a complete song instead of just parts that shredded or were heavy. We didn't want each song to be random riffs, we wrote complete songs that are just good songs. We simplified it but opened it up with vocal harmonies and music melodies in a way that we could have more fun."
Backed by a phenomenal team including platinum selling pop/rock producers Daniel James and Leah Haywood at Dreamlab Productions, Grammy nominated mixing genius Brian Paturalski (Aerosmith, Silverchair), and mastering guru Ted Jensen (Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Tokio Hotel, etc.), this four piece from the City of Angels is guaranteed to inspire those fans who have loved them before and win over those who never gave them a chance.
"Our producers work with a lot of pop acts, but they've always had a love for rock & roll," Pierrick states. "It was a great learning experience to record with them. They are excellent songwriters and are really knowledgeable about song structure and it helped us a lot."
When LoveHateHero was finished recording, they exited Dreamlab Productions with ten anthemic, pop-laced rock songs, powered by Pierrick's signature vocals and Thrasher's relentless guitar attack. With Scot Gee (drums) and Arthur "Paris" Bosserman (bass) solidifying the rhythm section, the band steamrolls forward with more passion and fervor than ever before.
LoveHateHero now looks to blast headfirst to the next level with the release of America Underwater immediately followed by endless touring to support the album while spreading their sound to new listeners. Look for them on tour this summer supporting the release of America Underwater.
Discography:
2009 - America Underwater
2007 - White Lies
2005 - Just Breathe
Members:
Pierrick Berube - Vocals (2003-2011)
Kevin 'Thrasher' Gruft - Guitar (2006-2011)
Myke Russell - Guitar (2005-2006), (2006-2008)
Arthur 'Paris' Bosserman - Bass/Vocals (2003-2011)
Scott Gee - Drums/Piano (2005-2011)
Justin Whitesel - Guitar/Keys/Vocals (2008-2011)
Josh Newman - Guitar/Vocals (2003-2005)
Mark Johnston - Guitar/Vocals (2004-2005)
Bryan Ross - Drums (2004-2005)
Omar Espinosa - Guitar/Vocals (2003-2004)
Come and Get It
LoveHateHero Lyrics
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Stuck inside this mental game.
A tidal wave,
It blow this house of cards away.
It's never been the same,
We built this out of love and pain.
It stays the same,
Who am I to point the blame?
If I could turn back time,
We'd never fall in love.
I can see I don't know where you are
And how we got this far, outta hand.
If it's up to me, I'd do it all again,
Do you understand, what you mean to me?
You meant to me.
It's never gonna get easier, I promise that.
Don't matter if we got it, then we're good.
If you want it, then come on and get it! (whoa...)
If I could turn back time, (whoa...)
We'd never fall in love.
I can see I don't know where you are
And how we got this far, outta hand.
If it's up to me, I'd do it all again.
Do you understand, what you mean to me?
You meant to...
I could, reach down and touch you.
I could, sell my insides.
I could, show you the meaning of love.
I could show you the meaning...
I could, reach down and touch you. (reach down)
I could, sell my insides. (sell my insides)
I could, show you the meaning of love. (I could show you)
I could, show you...
I can see I don't know where you are
And how we got this far...
How we got this far!...
I can see I don't know where you are
And how we got this far, outta hand.
If it's up to me, I'd do it all again. (do it all again)
Do you understand, what you mean to me? (what you mean to mean)
You meant to... ME!
What you mean to me!
The lyrics of Lovehatehero's song "Come and Get It" express the emotions of someone who feels stuck in a situation that they cannot control. The opening lines describe the feeling of being trapped in a mental game and how it is like a house of cards that could be blown away by a tidal wave. The lines "It's never been the same, We built this out of love and pain" describe the struggle to maintain a relationship that was once built on love and pain, but has now lost its spark. The singer accepts that things have changed but is unsure of who to blame.
The chorus of the song expresses regret, stating that if the singer could turn back time, they would never have fallen in love. Yet, they also express their desire to do it all again because of what the other person meant to them. The lines "I could, reach down and touch you, I could, sell my insides, I could, show you the meaning of love" demonstrate the extreme lengths that someone will go through to revive a dying relationship. The singer is willing to sacrifice everything to make the other person understand their love.
Overall, "Come and Get It" portrays the confusing and unstable emotions that one feels when they want to hold onto a relationship that is slipping through their fingers. It's a plea to the other person to come back and make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
The days, they stay the same;
Life is monotonous and unchanging.
Stuck inside this mental game.
Trapped in a cycle of thoughts and emotions.
A tidal wave,
An overwhelming force that can destroy everything in its path.
It blow this house of cards away.
It will destroy the fragile foundation of our relationship.
It's never been the same,
Things have changed irreversibly.
We built this out of love and pain.
Our relationship is founded on intense emotions.
It stays the same,
Despite everything, our love still endures.
Who am I to point the blame?
I am not the one to blame for the difficulties in our relationship.
If I could turn back time,
I regret falling in love with you.
We'd never fall in love.
I wish that we had never met.
I can see I don't know where you are
I feel disconnected from you and uncertain about your feelings.
And how we got this far, outta hand.
Our relationship has become chaotic and difficult to manage.
If it's up to me, I'd do it all again,
In spite of everything, I would choose to be with you again.
Do you understand, what you mean to me?
I hope that you realize how important you are to me.
You meant to me.
You have had a significant impact on my life.
It's never gonna get easier, I promise that.
Our challenges will continue, but I am committed to our relationship.
Don't matter if we got it, then we're good.
As long as we have each other, we can overcome any obstacle.
If you want it, then come on and get it! (whoa...)
I am ready to fight for our relationship and make it work.
I could, reach down and touch you. (reach down)
I am willing to do anything to be close to you.
I could, sell my insides. (sell my insides)
I am willing to sacrifice everything for you.
I could, show you the meaning of love. (I could show you)
I am capable of giving you everything you need to feel loved and fulfilled.
I can see I don't know where you are
Despite my efforts, I still feel disconnected from you.
And how we got this far...
I wonder why we have come so far despite our struggles.
How we got this far!...
Our relationship has surpassed all of my expectations.
If it's up to me, I'd do it all again. (do it all again)
I am willing to start over and learn from our mistakes.
Do you understand, what you mean to me? (what you mean to mean)
I hope that you realize how important you are to me.
You meant to... ME!
You have had a significant impact on my life and my identity.
Contributed by Camilla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.