Hiding Inside the Horrible Weather is the result of six months of heavy writing time, although some of the album’s tracks come from nearly a year before it was recorded. Following the band’s beloved debut, The Meaning in Makeup, which the group feels was slightly rushed, for this record My American Heart had time to really craft what they consider to be an album that represents how far they have come. “We actually took our time to write this record,” says Soliman. “It was a lot of fun creating this record and expressing ourselves and actually growing as musicians together. Just figuring out what we’re capable of. It was definitely a huge step up from the last record.”
Armed with new guitarist Matthew VanGasbeck, formerly of Downtown Singapore, who joined the writing process in November, My American Heart entered the studio on February 4th. After whittling down a long list of possible producers, the group chose James Paul Wisner, the producer behind bands like Underoath, The Academy Is and Dashboard Confessional, who Soliman calls the “perfect fit for this record.” In Wisner’s St. Cloud, FL Studio, just south of Orlando, the quintet dove headfirst into an encouraging, creative environment that helped them pen the next tracks to the record. “He helped us really explore ideas and he really listened to the songs,” Barrera notes of the experience. “He was huge part of the record.”
My American Heart has certainly not eschewed their engaging pop sensibilities, but even former disbelievers won’t be able to deny the range and strength of the songwriting on Hiding Inside the Horrible Weather or the memorability of the tracks, which the band hopes will be drawn to any listener who happens to hear them. As far as huge steps up go, this is a massive one, and the significance of that is not lost on My American Heart. “I just want people to really open their minds to this and give some consideration to how much we’ve grown since the last record,” Soliman says. “We really learned that we are better than what we thought we could be.”
Don't Sleep
My American Heart Lyrics
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But I can't wait, I can't wait for the truth
Cause I know it won't come from your lips
And the sound it, makes its way down through the hall
And into my, and into my room,
And I don't know what to do
Cause I can't wait, I can't wait for the truth
(Don't sleep, don't sleep so sound)
Cause the town still sleeps
The same with you away
Don't wake, don't drown the thoughts you like
(Don't wake, don't drown your thoughts)
Because everything is fine without you
And I finally found the nerve to hear your falsies,
A game of pulses racing over and over again
(Over and over again) Over and over again.
She said, "I won't begin to ask you why you're leaving,
Why you did those things you did.
Why you said those things you said."
Don't sleep, don't sleep so sound tonight
(Don't sleep, don't sleep so sound)
Cause the town still sleeps
The same with you away
Don't wake, don't drown the thoughts you like
(Don't wake, don't drown your thoughts)
Because everything is fine without you
And your lights go out,
Yeah, the air's so much easier to breathe
And my last farewell to you
Might as well be said right here, right now
Don't sleep, don't sleep so sound tonight
(Don't sleep, don't sleep so sound)
Cause the town still sleeps
The same with you away
Don't sleep, don't sleep so sound tonight
(Don't sleep, don't sleep so sound)
Because everything is fine without you.
The lyrics to My American Heart's song "Don't Sleep" describe a phone ringing with an unwelcome message, causing the singer to feel uncertain and conflicted. They can't rely on the truth coming from the person on the other end of the line, and they struggle with how to process the situation. The chorus encourages the listener not to sleep soundly and ignore their thoughts or feelings, but rather to confront them and stay aware. The verses detail a conversation where the singer confronts someone about their behavior, but ultimately decides to let go and move on from the past. The ending lines signify the end of the relationship and the singer's new-found sense of freedom.
This song reflects on themes of uncertainty, confronting uncomfortable truths, and letting go of the past. The power of communication is highlighted, as well as the importance of staying present and aware of one's emotions. The repetitive chorus serves as a reminder to stay alert and not fall into complacency or denial. The overall tone of the song is introspective and melancholic, but ultimately hopeful as the singer seems to come to a resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
And the phone, it rings without a pulse
The phone is ringing, but the caller is not urgent or important.
But I can't wait, I can't wait for the truth
Despite knowing the caller's insignificance, the person eagerly answers in the hope of truth.
Cause I know it won't come from your lips
The person does not expect the caller to be truthful.
And the sound it, makes its way down through the hall
The sound travels and echoes throughout the hallway.
And into my, and into my room,
Finally, the sound reaches the person's room.
And I don't know what to do
The person is unsure of how to proceed.
Cause I can't wait, I can't wait for the truth
Despite being uncertain, the person still deeply desires the truth.
Don't sleep, don't sleep so sound tonight
The person implores another not to sleep too heavily.
(Don't sleep, don't sleep so sound)
An additional line that emphasizes the request to not sleep too deeply.
Cause the town still sleeps
While someone is losing sleep, the rest of the town is already asleep.
The same with you away
Even if the person is apart from their loved one, the town remains unchanged.
Don't wake, don't drown the thoughts you like
The person advises another not to suppress their thoughts and emotions.
(Don't wake, don't drown your thoughts)
An additional line that emphasizes the need to not ignore one's emotions and thoughts.
Because everything is fine without you
The person believes that life goes on without their loved one being present.
And I finally found the nerve to hear your falsies,
The person is finally ready to confront their loved one about their lies and deceptions.
A game of pulses racing over and over again
An endless back and forth of emotions and heartbeats.
(Over and over again) Over and over again.
A repetition of the previous line for emphasis and meaning.
She said, "I won't begin to ask you why you're leaving,
The loved one refuses to ask why the person is departing.
Why you did those things you did.
The loved one does not ask for clarification about the person's actions.
Why you said those things you said."
The loved one refuses to question the person's words.
And your lights go out,
The loved one departs or disappears entirely.
Yeah, the air's so much easier to breathe
The person experiences a sense of relief after their loved one has left.
And my last farewell to you
The person bids their final goodbye.
Might as well be said right here, right now
The person wishes to say their last goodbye in the present moment.
Because everything is fine without you.
The person reminds themselves that life goes on, even without their loved one around.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEREMY MENDEZ, JESSE PAUL BARRERA, LARRY SOLIMAN, STEVEN PEREZ OIRA
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