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)
I'm Stuck
Mest Lyrics
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I was a normal kid livin' it right
And I don't really know just what it was
But now I know I'm fucked up just because
I better not take another sip
Or this time it might be it
I may never see another day
Or this time it might be it
I may have my life tooken away
I lost myself a day ago
Where I was I don't know
Tomorrow I may find again the place that I've always been
In the darkness all alone that's the place that I always go
You'll always find me hiding there
Smokin' a J and drinkin' a beer
I better not take another sip
Or this time it might be it
I may never see another day
I better not take another sip
Or this time it might be it
I may have my life tooken away
(Let's go)
Where I'm headed I don't really care
Just as long as there all there
Cause I know one day my life will be tooken away
And that day might be today
I better not take another sip
Or this time it might be it
I may never see another day
I better not take another sip
Or this time it might be it
I may have my life tooken away
I may have my life tooken away
I may have my life tooken away
I may have my life tooken away
And that day might be today
The Mest song "I'm Stuck" is a reflection on the lead singer's self-destructive tendencies and struggles with addiction. The lyrics describe how he used to live a normal life but now he is "fucked up" and has lost himself. He is worried that if he takes another sip of alcohol, he may not see another day.
The song also touches on the theme of hiding from one's problems. The singer talks about how he always goes to a dark and lonely place, where he can be alone with his thoughts and vices. He mentions smoking a joint and drinking a beer, indicating that he uses substances to cope with his issues.
The chorus is a warning to himself not to take another sip of alcohol because it could be the end of him. He acknowledges that his life may be taken away from him because of his addiction. The final lines of the song say that he doesn't care where he's headed as long as his friends are there because he knows that his life may be taken away at any moment.
Overall, the song is a sobering reminder of the dangers of addiction and how it can strip away one's identity and sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's a little story about my life
This song is about the singer's past experiences.
I was a normal kid livin' it right
The singer was a regular child living a normal life.
And I don't really know just what it was
The singer cannot pinpoint exactly what caused his current problems.
But now I know I'm fucked up just because
The singer understands that his current issues stem from something that happened in the past.
I better not take another sip
The singer is warning himself not to drink alcohol.
Or this time it might be it
Drinking again could be the last straw and cause the singer's demise.
I may never see another day
The singer worries that he may not live through another day if he drinks again.
I may have my life tooken away
Drinking again could take away the singer's life.
I lost myself a day ago
The singer is feeling lost and disconnected from himself.
Where I was I don't know
The singer is unsure of his current location, both physically and mentally.
Tomorrow I may find again the place that I've always been
The singer hopes to rediscover his sense of self.
In the darkness all alone that's the place that I always go
The singer feels most comfortable isolated and alone.
You'll always find me hiding there
The singer is admitting that he often hides away from the world.
Smokin' a J and drinkin' a beer
When the singer is feeling lost, he often turns to drugs and alcohol.
Where I'm headed I don't really care
The singer has given up on planning for his future.
Just as long as there all there
The singer is content as long as his current friends and support system are with him.
Cause I know one day my life will be tooken away
The singer is aware of his own mortality.
And that day might be today
The singer understands that he could die at any moment.
I may have my life tooken away
The singer again acknowledges the danger of drinking.
And that day might be today
The repetition of this line emphasizes the immediacy of the situation.
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