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)
Drawing Board
Mest Lyrics
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This kind of control the girl had on my mind
I'm falling deep, I can't get out
I've never acted this way before
I spent days and nights in my bedroom
Trying to write the perfect song to sing to you
Write a song a day but she won't like it anyway
With the words you've heard a million times before
Feeling alone, and she's on my mind
Try to erase all the pain from that time
She's breaking up, and I'm breaking down
Now I'm headed out of this fucked up town
I spent days and nights in my bedroom
Trying to write the perfect song to sing to you
Write a song a day but the band won't like it anyway
Back to the drawing board
With the words you've heard a million times before
In your head
So love me, so I can be myself again
Now hate me, so things seem normal in my head
I'm trying, to break away this ball and chain
So hate me, so things seem normal in my head
Things seem normal in my head
I spent days and nights in my bedroom
Trying to write the perfect song to sing to you
I spent days and nights in my bedroom
Trying to write the perfect song to sing to you
Write a song a day but she won't like it anyway
Back to the drawing board
With the words you've heard a million times before
In your head I am dead
The lyrics of Mest's song "Drawing Board" seem to be a testament to the power of unrequited love. The singer describes a girl who has an inexplicable hold over him, making him feel out of control and as if he's never acted this way before. He spends countless hours trying to write the perfect song to impress her, but it seems like nothing is ever good enough. He's constantly "back to the drawing board" with words that have been heard a million times before.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the girl in question has broken the singer's heart. He still can't shake her from his thoughts, though. In his desperation, he implores her to love him so he can "be himself again," but then immediately switches to asking her to hate him so things can seem normal in his head. The pain of his broken heart is clearly taking a toll on his mental and emotional state.
Overall, "Drawing Board" is a poignant exploration of the way that love and heartbreak can affect a person's creativity and sense of self. The singer is desperately searching for a way to express his feelings, but finds himself constantly falling short. It's a relatable and emotionally honest look at the highs and lows of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can recall only this one time
The singer remembers one particular instance when he felt totally controlled by a girl.
This kind of control the girl had on my mind
The girl had a powerful hold over the singer's thoughts.
I'm falling deep, I can't get out
The singer feels trapped in his feelings for the girl and can't escape them.
I've never acted this way before
The singer is experiencing emotions that are completely new to him.
I spent days and nights in my bedroom
The singer devoted a lot of time to trying to write a song for the girl he likes.
Trying to write the perfect song to sing to you
The singer was attempting to create a song that would perfectly express his feelings for the girl.
Write a song a day but she won't like it anyway
The singer worked hard to write many songs, but he doesn't think the girl will like any of them.
Back to the drawing board
The singer realizes he needs to start over and try again with a fresh idea.
With the words you've heard a million times before
The singer is aware that many songs use cliches and he is stuck trying to find original language to express his feelings.
Feeling alone, and she's on my mind
The singer feels lonely and is preoccupied with thoughts of the girl he likes.
Try to erase all the pain from that time
The singer wants to forget the difficult experiences he had with the girl.
She's breaking up, and I'm breaking down
The girl is ending their relationship, and the singer is having a hard time dealing with it emotionally.
Now I'm headed out of this fucked up town
The singer is leaving his hometown, perhaps to try to escape the memories of the girl or start fresh somewhere else.
So love me, so I can be myself again
The singer feels like he has lost himself in his efforts to please the girl, and he hopes that she will love him for who he really is.
Now hate me, so things seem normal in my head
The singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship, and he thinks that feeling hatred towards him might help him process his emotions.
I'm trying, to break away this ball and chain
The singer wants to free himself from the emotional burden of his feelings for the girl.
In your head I am dead
The singer feels like his efforts to write a great song for the girl have failed, and that she will never appreciate his feelings.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTHONY LOVATO
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