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)
This Time
Mest Lyrics
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Nothing else seems to matter
Sitting to watch the sun die
Goodbye
Feeling uninspired
Left alone and tired
Waking up to nothing
I can't say goodbye forever
But I'll say goodbye for now
This time, like last time
It's over
I'm leaving this behind
The walls are closing in now
I'm walking through it somehow
Waking up with nothing
Give me something
I've lost all sense of meaning
Staring at the ceiling
No longer believing everything
I can't say goodbye forever
But I'll say goodbye for now
This time, like last time
It's over
I'm leaving this behind
I can't stand another day without you
But I have to walk away
Infatuation's got me going crazy
Desperation makes me stay
I'm leaving this behind
This time, like last time
It's over
I'm leaving this behind
I've taken all that I can take
So I'm leaving this behind
I'm leaving this behind
The lyrics to Mest's song This Time deal with the end of a relationship and the emotional struggle of moving on. The song opens with questions about the time they shared together and wondering if it's truly gone forever, highlighting the pain and disappointment that comes with a breakup. The next lines describe a feeling of being uninspired and alone, as the singer wakes up to nothing and needs something to hold onto.
The chorus is a declaration of departure, as the singer says goodbye for now but not forever. They acknowledge that it's over and they're leaving everything behind, including the walls that seem to be closing in. The second verse continues to explore feelings of loss and emptiness, of staring at the ceiling and no longer believing in everything.
The bridge reveals conflicting emotions, as the singer admits that they can't stand another day without their ex, but they know they have to walk away. Infatuation and desperation are pulling them in opposite directions, but ultimately they decide to leave everything behind once and for all. The final chorus is a repetition of the previous one, emphasizing the finality of the situation and the decision to move on.
Overall, the lyrics to This Time are a deeply personal and emotional portrayal of a breakup, with themes of pain, loss, and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Is our time gone forever?
Wondering if the time they shared is gone and lost forever.
Nothing else seems to matter
All other things in life appear irrelevant in comparison to the loss.
Sitting to watch the sun die
Sitting idly by, feeling hopeless and helpless as the day ends.
Goodbye
A final farewell.
Feeling uninspired
Not feeling motivated or inspired to do things.
Left alone and tired
Feeling abandoned and exhausted.
Waking up to nothing
Waking up to a life that feels empty and unsatisfying.
I need something
Searching for something to fill the void.
I can't say goodbye forever
Unable to accept that this is a permanent goodbye.
But I'll say goodbye for now
Acknowledging that they have to say goodbye, but hoping it's only temporary.
This time, like last time
Referring to a previous goodbye and the similarities with this one.
It's over
Accepting that the relationship has ended.
I'm leaving this behind
Moving on and leaving the past behind.
The walls are closing in now
Feeling trapped and suffocated by the situation.
I'm walking through it somehow
Saying that they will find a way to get through this difficult time.
I've lost all sense of meaning
Feeling like their life has no direction or purpose.
Staring at the ceiling
Feeling aimless and staring upwards towards nothing in particular.
No longer believing everything
Becoming more skeptical and losing trust in things they once believed.
I can't stand another day without you
Admitting that they are struggling to live without the other person.
But I have to walk away
Recognizing that they need to move on with their life.
Infatuation's got me going crazy
Indicating that their strong feelings of attraction or love for the other person are consuming them and affecting their behavior.
Desperation makes me stay
Admitting that despite recognizing the need to move on, they are finding it difficult to let go.
I've taken all that I can take
Expressing that they have reached their limit and can't handle any more of the pain or difficulty.
So I'm leaving this behind
Choosing to leave the past behind and move on.
I'm leaving this behind
Reiterating the choice to let go of the past and move on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN FELDMANN, TONY LOVATO
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