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)
To All My Homies
Mest Lyrics
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And I wish the good things would stay
But usually it don't go my way
And the good things fly away
I have a knack for doing wrong
But I try and I try
Maybe my future don't look so bright
But I'm not asking why
You gotta live your life from day to day
That's the only way
Don't fear the things that you don't know
Just listen and learn
And let the hard feelings go
I try to make new friends from day to day
And if they respect me man fuck they're ok
It's the yuppity white people that fear me
That I can't stand to see
'Cause if you're a good person at heart
Your color means nothing to me
I talk to so many black people from day to day
And it seems like every time I see a white person
They just turn away
You gotta live your life from day to day
That's the only way
Don't fear the things that you don't know
Just listen and learn and let the hard feelings go
You gotta live your life from day to day
Ya ya that's the only way
Don't fear the things that you don't know
Just listen and learn and let the hard feelings go
The song "To All My Homies" by Mest reflects on the ups and downs of life and the struggles that one faces along the way. The lyrics convey the message that even though life is tough and disappointing at times, it's important to keep going and not let the bad things hold you down. The opening lines speak of the contrast between good and bad things that come in life, with the singer expressing his wish for the good things to stay, but often they don't. He acknowledges his tendency to make mistakes but affirms his determination to keep trying. The lines "But usually it don't go my way/ And the good things fly away" emphasize the disappointment and unpredictability of life.
The lyrics also touch on social themes such as friendship and race. The singer talks about making new friends and respecting people who respect him, irrespective of their race or color. However, he also expresses his frustration with the "yuppity white people" who fear him and turn away from him. The song reflects on the racial divide that still exists in society, with some people being judged and discriminated against based on their skin color.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to live life day by day, facing challenges, listening and learning, and letting go of hard feelings. It's a message of hope, resilience, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Good and bad things come in life
Life is a mix of good and bad experiences.
And I wish the good things would stay
I hope that the good experiences will last longer.
But usually it don't go my way
Unfortunately, things often don't turn out the way I want.
And the good things fly away
The good experiences often end too soon and become a memory.
I have a knack for doing wrong
I tend to make bad decisions and mistakes.
But I try and I try
Despite my tendency to mess up, I keep trying to do better.
Maybe my future don't look so bright
I'm not sure how my future will turn out and it seems uncertain.
But I'm not asking why
But I'm not questioning why things are the way they are.
You gotta live your life from day to day
We should live in the present moment and take each day as it comes.
That's the only way
This is the best approach for living life.
Don't fear the things that you don't know
We should not be afraid of what we don't understand.
Just listen and learn
We should try to gain knowledge and insight by listening and paying attention.
And let the hard feelings go
We should try to release our negative emotions and not hold onto grudges or anger.
I try to make new friends from day to day
I try to meet new people and form friendships regularly.
And if they respect me man fuck they're ok
I value respect in my relationships and those who show me respect are good people in my book.
It's the yuppity white people that fear me
Some white people who are privileged and entitled may be intimidated by me.
That I can't stand to see
It bothers me when people judge me based on my appearance or stereotypes.
'Cause if you're a good person at heart
I believe that someone's character is more important than their skin color or background.
Your color means nothing to me
I don't judge people by their race or ethnicity.
I talk to so many black people from day to day
I have many conversations with black people on a regular basis.
And it seems like every time I see a white person
Sometimes when I encounter white people, they seem uncomfortable or avoid eye contact.
They just turn away
It feels like some white people are afraid of me or don't want to interact with me.
Ya ya that's the only way
Yes, living day to day is the best way to live.
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