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.”
Today Is The Number Seventeen
My American Heart Lyrics
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Miles gone, times are changing,
And my life turned upside down.
You would think they would know.
I'm not coming back,
They said they'd be all right for now.
I said I'd live my life somehow,
But problems are taking shape,
Because because because
This is it.
Yeah, this is it.
We are serious as sin.
Tonight we cross the other bridge.
Yeah, This is it.
Tonight we drive,
Tonight we fly like butterflies.
This is our time, this is our time.
So don't mistake me twice, mistake me twice.
Here we go again,
Mile markers are getting old,
And a fuel fast burning van.
Problems are taking shape,
So fast I don't need a one way ticket back
Because because because.
This is it.
Yeah, this is it.
We are serious as sin.
Tonight we cross the other bridge.
Yeah, This is it.
Yeah, this is it.
We are serious as sin.
Tonight we cross the other bridge.
Yeah, This is it.
Tonight we drive,
Tonight we fly.
Tonight we close our eyes and dream of all our thoughts out loud.
Cause this is it.
Yeah, this is it.
The song "Today Is The Number Seventeen" by My American Heart is a song that captures the feeling of being lost and looking for a way out of the confusion and chaos of life. The singer begins by reflecting on how his life has been turned upside down and how he feels like he's not coming back from wherever he's been. He's been through a lot of changes, and he's not sure what to do next. He's looking for a way out, but he's not sure where to turn or how to get there. In the first verse, he sings about problems that are taking shape and trying to find a way back home.
In the chorus, the singer emphasizes that "this is it," meaning that this moment is crucial, and he needs to take it seriously. He talks about crossing "the other bridge," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for making a significant change in his life, no matter how scary or uncertain it may be. He's determined to succeed, and he encourages others not to make the same mistakes he has made.
In the second verse, the singer talks about how the mile markers are getting old, suggesting that he has been traveling for some time, but he's not making progress. He's burning fuel fast, and problems are creeping up so fast that he doesn't need a one-way ticket back. However, he's still determined to find a way to succeed.
Overall, the song is about determination and the desire to find a way out of the chaos and confusion of life. The singer acknowledges that life is hard and that there will be problems and setbacks, but he's determined to keep going and succeed in the end. The message is inspirational and applicable to anyone who is going through a rough patch.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, here we go again.
I am feeling discouraged about the situation I am in because it has happened before and I do not see a positive outcome.
Miles gone, times are changing,
I have been traveling for a while and everything around me seems to be evolving and progressing without me.
And my life turned upside down.
My life has taken an unexpected turn and everything seems to be in disarray.
You would think they would know.
I expected the people around me to understand my situation but I feel like they do not.
I'm not coming back,
I have made the decision to move forward with my life and not return to my previous ways.
They said they'd be all right for now.
The people around me have assured me that things will be okay without me but I am uncertain about this.
I said I'd live my life somehow,
I have made a promise to myself to continue living my life despite the challenges I face.
But problems are taking shape,
Issues and challenges are beginning to arise that are threatening my ability to live my life as I had intended.
So I don't need to find a one way ticket back
I do not need to go back to my previous life because everything I need is here and now.
Because because because
I am explaining my reasoning for my decision to not go back to my old life.
This is it.
This is the moment I have been waiting for and I am ready to take on whatever comes my way.
Yeah, this is it.
I am reiterating that this is the moment I have been waiting for.
We are serious as sin.
We are fully committed and dedicated to making the most of this moment and taking on any challenge that comes our way.
Tonight we cross the other bridge.
Tonight we are taking a chance and moving forward into the unknown with the hope of a better outcome.
Tonight we drive,
We are taking action and moving forward with our plans and goals for the future.
Tonight we fly like butterflies.
We are moving forward with grace and ease, just like a butterfly in flight.
This is our time, this is our time.
We are acknowledging that this is our moment to shine and we are going to make the most of it.
So don't mistake me twice, mistake me twice.
I am warning others to not underestimate me or doubt my resolve as I have already made up my mind and nothing will stop me.
Here we go again,
Despite the challenges we face, we are still moving forward with our plans and goals for the future.
Mile markers are getting old,
The signs of progress and growth along the way are becoming repetitive and unexciting.
And a fuel fast burning van.
Our resources may be dwindling and we may be running out of steam, but we are still moving ahead.
Tonight we close our eyes and dream of all our thoughts out loud.
We are envisioning our future and expressing our desires and aspirations confidently and without fear.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEREMY MENDEZ, JESSE PAUL BARRERA, LARRY SOLIMAN, STEVEN PEREZ OIRA
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