Cousins Matt Lov… Read Full Bio ↴Mest is a pop punk band from Blue Island, Illinois.
Cousins Matt Lovato and Tony Lovato formed the band together in October 1995. The band's last guitarist, Jeremiah Rangel, joined the band in 1998. Their previous guitarist was Steve Lovato, Tony Lovato's brother. Nick Gigler joined the band in 1997 and has been their drummer ever since.
In 1998, the band self-released Mo' Money, Mo' 40z. Their debut album on Maverick Records, Wasting Time, was released in July 2000 and Destination Unknown in 2001. They toured as an opening band for Goldfinger on July 20, 2002 in Las Vegas and then a few months later, released a DVD called The Show Must Go Off! in January 2003. Later that same year, the band released their self-titled album, which featured the single Jaded (These Years), featuring Benji Madden of Good Charlotte.
In 2005, a tour with Social Distortion was cut short when drummer Nick Gigler required surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome in his wrists which was affecting his drumming. The band's last album, Photographs, was released October 18, 2005.
In 2006, the band announced on their MySpace blog that they had decided to cease performing together.
Their vocalist Tony Lovato released this statement:
Friday, January 13, 2006
"someday ill explain xoxo, sorry to say this is not some sort of joke or something to do with Friday the 13th weird though i didn't even realise it. well when i typed it, it was the 14th. Im in Japan.. we are not turning our backs on our fans.. come on. someday ill explain the reason/reasons. i debated telling everyone but figured its better to be honest and to let the people know that want to see us one last time.. its been 10 years, 5 records and I've seen the world. its been my life. trust me this is harder on me than ANY of you. i wouldn't have changed a thing. I've done and seen more in the past 10 yrs than most people will experience in there entire life. and its because of you guys so thank you. thank you to the people that I've affected with my music and thank you to the people that have affected me through my music. weve had a great run.. i love you all.....Tony"
On March 13, 2008, Tony Lovato posted a bulletin on his MySpace about "Mest's ONE NIGHT STAND," a show that Mest would play at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California, on April 17, 2008. In response, Nick Gigler posted a bulletin through his personal MySpace and confirmed that he would not be taking part, and that he had called Jeremiah Rangel and Matt Lovato, who had confirmed that they would not be appearing with Tony either.
After the one-off "ONE NIGHT STAND" show, Tony decided to rebuild Mest and go on a month long tour, with help from Chris Wilson (Good Charlotte, The Summer Obsession), and his brother and founding member, Steve Lovato (at the time in Room One Eleven). Although Matt showed interest, he and Jeremiah were both reported to be too busy with other commitments to join. Nick and Tony have not been on speaking terms since the band broke up.
Mest went on a European in Spring 2012 with its current members and also toured the US with Escape the Fate and Attack Attack in 2012.
Mest released their album "Not What You Expected" in September, 2013, making it available for free to download from their website. Mest played 3 dates on the Warped Tour 2013
Broken Down is an acoustic album, funded by a Kickstarted project. On November 13, 2013 a Kickstarter was started by Tony Lovato, and was successfully funded December 11. Much of the songs are acoustic renditions of songs from almost all their albums except Mo' Money, Mo' 40z and Not What You Expected.
A 2014 tour is in the works.
Discography
Mo' Money, Mo' 40z (1998, self-released)
Wasting Time (2000, Maverick Records)
Destination Unknown (2001, Maverick Records)
Mest (2003, Maverick Records)
Photographs (2005, Maverick Records)
Not What You Expected (2013)
Broken Down (2014) Kickstarter Project
Current Members
Tony Lovato - lead vocals, guitars (1995–2006, 2008–present)
Richie Gonzales - drums (2010–Present)
Mike Longworth - lead guitar, bass (recording) (2010–Present)
Past Members
Matt Lovato - bass (1995–2006)
Nick Gigler - drums (1995–2006)
Steve Lovato - bass (2008-2012), lead guitar (1995–1998)
Jeremiah Rangel - lead guitar, vocals (1998–2006)
Chris Wilson - drums (2008)
Another Day
Mest Lyrics
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And still no reason why
You say goodbye but then you cry
A million miles apart we lie
I opened every door to you
I put all my trust in you
You took advantage of it why?
[Chorus]
It's just another day, that didn't go my way
It's just another day
'Cause times change, your mind's rearranged
You walked away cause you started feeling strange
You knew from the start that this wasn't for you
But your feelings can't control, the things that you do
That you do
I sit in here with all this fear
Empty thoughts and a blank stare
Trying to find, a reason why
The ones you trust, are the ones that lie
And was I wrong, for trusting you
You said you just don't know what to do
When you're with him, you think of me
Cause change means losing security
[Chorus]
It's just another day, that you're living life this way
It's just another day
'Cause times change, your mind's rearranged
You walked away cause you started feeling strange
You knew from the start that this wasn't for you
But your feelings can't control, the things that you do
That you do
You say there's too much past with him
You can't throw it all away
But the past is all you have with him
History means security
That's what I say, it's just another day
[Chorus]
Cause times change, your mind's rearranged
You walked away cause you started feeling strange
You knew from the start that this wasn't for you
But your feelings can't control, the things that you do
'Cause times change, your mind's rearranged
You walked away cause you started feeling strange
You knew from the start that this wasn't for you
But your feelings can't control, the things that you do
That you do
It's just another day
The song Another Day by Mest is a reflection on the emotions and thoughts that arise after a relationship ending. The opening verse conveys the feeling of confusion that often comes with a sudden breakup. The singer cannot understand why their partner would leave them, yet still grieve for the relationship. The line "You say goodbye but then you cry" shows the contradictory actions of the ex-partner, adding to the singer's confusion. The next verse delves further into the singer's thought process, as they question their own actions and trust in their ex. They wonder whether every word was a lie, indicating a loss of trust and questioning of self-worth. The chorus ties the verses together, emphasizing that heartbreak is a common experience that is just another day. The times change and mind rearranges, leading to the breakup. The singer acknowledges that their ex-partner knew this relationship was not right from the start, but their feelings got out of control, leading to their departure.
The second verse continues with the confusion and questioning of the relationship that the singer is experiencing. They cannot comprehend why the ones you trust are also the ones that lie, which is a common feeling after a betrayal. They ask if they were wrong to trust their ex, who gave vague excuses for their behavior. The chorus is repeated to emphasize the cyclical nature of heartbreak and the ever-present feeling of disappointment. The final verse returns to the topic of security, which is a prominent theme in the song. The singer asserts that history means security and clings to it as a way to understand the breakup. They argue that, while the past may have been too much for their ex to bear, it was all they had, and by leaving they were giving up that sense of security. The chorus repeats twice to further emphasize that individuals' feelings may lead to actions that are beyond their control.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day gone by
Time is passing without any resolution to the current situation.
And still no reason why
There is still no explanation for why things ended the way they did.
You say goodbye but then you cry
You may have made the choice to leave, but you are still emotional about it.
A million miles apart we lie
We are emotionally distant from each other, despite being physically close.
I opened every door to you
I gave you unlimited access to my life and heart.
I put all my trust in you
I believed in you completely and trusted you with my heart.
You took advantage of it why?
Why did you use my trust to hurt me?
Was every word you said a lie?
I question if anything you ever told me was true.
"It's just another day, that didn't go my way
Another day where everything seems to go wrong and I feel helpless.
Cause times change, your mind's rearranged
People change and their ideas and thoughts evolve.
You walked away cause you started feeling strange
You didn't know how to handle your feelings, so you left.
You knew from the start that this wasn't for you
You were aware that this relationship wasn't going to work out.
But your feelings can't control, the things that you do
Even though you knew it was wrong, you couldn't help but follow your emotions.
I sit in here with all this fear
I feel trapped and overwhelmed with anxiety.
Empty thoughts and a blank stare
My mind is consumed with numbness and confusion.
Trying to find, a reason why
I am searching for an explanation for what went wrong.
The ones you trust, are the ones that lie
Those closest to you can be the ones that hurt you the most.
And was I wrong, for trusting you
I question if my trust in you was misplaced.
You said you just don't know what to do
You don't have a clear idea of what you want or how to handle the situation.
When you're with him, you think of me
Your mind is still preoccupied with thoughts of me, even when you are with someone else.
Cause change means losing security
You are afraid of change because it could jeopardize the sense of stability you feel from the past.
"Cause times change, your mind's rearranged
Repeating the idea that people and thoughts are constantly evolving.
You walked away cause you started feeling strange
Reiterating that you left because your emotions became too difficult to handle.
It's just another day
Another day that is filled with uncertainty and confusion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN FELDMANN, TONY LOVATO
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