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)
slow motion
Mest Lyrics
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It's slow motion, will somebody please press play
It's slow motion
It's slow motion
I'm so bored with life
Is it because I wanted you to be my wife
And now she's gone again
I think what can I do now
Sittin by my kitchen table wondering how
One second, life can be filled with so much emotion
Ya got me trapped inside this world
It's slow motion, will somebody please press play
It's slow motion, ya got me trapped inside this world
It's slow motion, will somebody please press play
I wake up get out of bed
I feel like the walking dead
I take off my pants and wash my face
I'm safe again in the place I love to be
The unconscious world
Is the best world of all
With no real worry or fears at all
So once again, something hits me in the eye
It's the morning sun and
It's bringing me back to the place I don't want to be
I don't want to be
It's slow motion, ya got me trapped inside this world
It's slow motion, will somebody please press play
It's slow motion, ya got me trapped inside this world
It's slow motion, will somebody press play
Slow motion
Slow motion
Slow motion (Press play)
Slow motion
It's slow motion, ya got me trapped inside this world
It's slow motion, will somebody please press play
It's slow motion, ya got me trapped inside this world
It's slow motion, will somebody please press play
The lyrics to Mest's song Slow Motion depict a sense of feeling trapped in a mundane existence, desperately seeking a change from the slow motion that surrounds them. The repeated chorus, "It's slow motion, ya got me trapped inside this world," conveys the idea that the singer feels stuck in a monotonous routine, unable to break free from the slow-paced life around them. The lyrics also touch upon the pain of lost love and the longing for a relationship that seems out of reach.
In the first verse, the singer expresses feelings of boredom and wonders if their desire to have someone specific in their life is the reason behind it. They reflect on the loss of this person and question if they will ever rekindle their romantic relationship. The singer continues to feel trapped, questioning what they can do to change their situation while sitting alone at their kitchen table.
The second verse highlights the monotony of everyday life, with the singer feeling like they're just going through the motions. They find solace in the unconscious world, where they don't have to worry about anything. But as the morning sun brings them back to reality, they're reminded once again that they're trapped in this slow motion world.
Overall, the lyrics to Slow Motion capture a feeling of being stuck and searching for something more in life. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this sense of being trapped and unable to escape from the slow motion that surrounds them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's slow motion, ya got me trapped inside this world
The singer is feeling stuck and in a state of stagnation in their life.
It's slow motion, will somebody please press play
The singer is desperate to shake things up and break out of their monotonous routine.
It's slow motion
The repetition of this line emphasizes the overall feeling of being stuck and stagnant.
I'm so bored with life
The artist is feeling unfulfilled and restless.
Is it because I wanted you to be my wife
The artist wonders if their boredom is a result of their pursuit and subsequent failure to maintain a romantic relationship.
And now she's gone again
The singer is experiencing heartbreak and loss.
And I wonder if she'll ever be my girlfriend again
The singer expresses uncertainty and longing for a past relationship.
I think what can I do now
The artist is contemplating taking action to improve their situation.
Sittin by my kitchen table wondering how
The artist is in deep thought and introspection about their life.
One second, life can be filled with so much emotion
The artist acknowledges that life can change quickly and dramatically.
I wake up get out of bed
The singer begins their day, but with a sense of dread and boredom.
I feel like the walking dead
The artist feels lifeless and without purpose.
I take off my pants and wash my face
The singer goes through the motions of their morning routine, but mechanically and without enthusiasm.
I'm safe again in the place I love to be
The singer finds comfort and solace in the routine of their daily life.
The unconscious world
The singer refers to their dream world or inner thoughts as a more fulfilling alternative to their conscious life.
Is the best world of all
The artist believes that their inner world is more fulfilling and satisfying than their real life.
With no real worry or fears at all
The artist considers their inner world to be a place of peace and security, free from the stresses and anxieties of everyday life.
So once again, something hits me in the eye
The singer is jolted out of their dream world and back into their reality.
It's the morning sun and
The singer is faced with the reality of a new day beginning.
It's bringing me back to the place I don't want to be
The artist is resistant to the start of a new day and the monotony it brings.
Slow motion
The artist repeats this phrase to emphasize the slowness and monotony of their life.
Slow motion (Press play)
The artist implores someone to help them break out of their routine and make a change in their life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTHONY LOVATO
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