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)
Wait To See You
LoveHateHero Lyrics
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My letters never say,
I think of you, and all the times we've made.
Up and down this lonely road,
Horizon's getting old.
And all I ever wanted, is waiting at home.
I can't wait to see you,
I can't wait to see you,
Again.
Best I can is love you,
Do everything this way.
Tried to make you happy,
You're beggin' me to stay.
When did I begin?
Yeah, I couldn't let you go,
All I ever wanted is waiting, at home.
I can't wait to see you,
Again.
I can't wait to see you,
Again.
Didn't know when...
On and on, may not be rational,
Oh, needed to leave.
On and on, may not be magical,
Oh, oh, I miss you.
And I, I...
I can't wait to see you,
Again.
I can't wait to see you,
Again.
It's a long way home just to see you again,
It's the hardest road I've ever known, yeah.
I can't wait to see you,
Again, again, yeah.
The song "Wait To See You" by Lovehatehero is a poignant ode to the longing and anticipation that comes with a long-distance relationship. The opening lines paint a picture of a person driving for what seems like an eternity, but their letters never seem to express the depth of their emotions. The artist then reminisces about the moments they've shared with their partner and how these memories keep them going despite the long, weary journeys.
The chorus highlights the central theme of the song, which is the overwhelming desire to see their loved one again. The artist acknowledges that while they may not be perfect, all they can do is love their partner and try to make them happy. The assurance that their love is waiting at home is a constant source of comfort that inspires the artist to keep persevering.
The final section of the song is a mix of regret and optimism, with the artist acknowledging that leaving their loved one has been difficult but necessary. They express how much they miss them and that they cannot wait to see them again. The closing lines reaffirm the powerful conviction that seeing their partner again after all their travels will make the trip worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving on, it's been so long.
I have been driving for a long time without seeing you.
My letters never say,
Even though I write to you, I still can't express my true feelings.
I think of you, and all the times we've made.
I remember all the memories we have shared together.
Up and down this lonely road,
I have been traveling on this road for a long time.
Horizon's getting old.
The view never changes, it's the same landscape every day.
And all I ever wanted, is waiting at home.
My only wish is to go home and see you.
I can't wait to see you, Again.
I am excited to see you again.
Best I can is love you,
The best thing that I can do for you is to love you.
Do everything this way.
I will do everything the same way as I always do.
Tried to make you happy,
I have always tried to make you happy.
You're beggin' me to stay.
You don't want me to leave you alone.
When did I begin?
I am questioning myself when I started to fall in love with you.
Yeah, I couldn't let you go,
I couldn't bear to be apart from you.
All I ever wanted is waiting, at home.
The only thing I ever wanted is to go home and be with you.
On and on, may not be rational,
I have been going on and on, even if it may not be the most rational thing to do.
Oh, needed to leave.
I had to leave, even if I didn't want to.
On and on, may not be magical,
Continuing on may not be as magical as I hoped it would be.
Oh, oh, I miss you.
I miss you very much.
And I, I...
I still love you.
It's a long way home just to see you again,
It is a long and difficult journey just to see you again.
It's the hardest road I've ever known, yeah.
This is the most difficult journey I have ever taken.
Again, again, yeah.
I can't wait to see you again, and again.
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.