After building a reputation th… Read Full Bio ↴Anaheim, California (2005 - Present)
After building a reputation through D.I.Y. promotion on MySpace (along with some help from Tom, a fan of the band), the band released their debut E.P. in 2006. Their debut album "My Dear" followed in 2007. The band's music is categorized as pop punk and alternative rock.
Band History:
New Years Day formed in 2005 after bassist Adam Lohrbach left the band Home Grown. Home Grown's final E.P., 2004's "When it All Comes Down," had diverged from the band's previous style of humorous pop punk and incorporated many emotional elements that Lohrbach carried over into New Years Day. Meeting with vocalist Ashley Costello (formerly of Face the Fact) and guitarist Keith Drover (formerly of Ugly), the three began rehearsing songs that Costello and Lorhbach had written. These songs were heavily influenced by the members' shared emotional experiences, as Lohrbach, Drover, and Costello had all recently been through difficult relationship break-ups NYD's first bass player was Eric Seilo, a mutual friend of the three, although he had to leave soon after the band formed due to school issues. The group soon added guitarist/bassist Mike Schoolden (formerly of Wakefield) and drummer Russell Dixon (formerly of Glennhaven) and took the name New Years Day, after deciding that the name symbolized the fresh emotional start of the members, and the band name was also chosen on the holiday itself.
The band began building a reputation through D.I.Y.-produced promotions and posting songs on MySpace, and were featured on the MySpace Records Volume 1 compilation CD, and in the soundtrack of the video game Saint's Row. After considering an offer from the Pete Wentz-run Decaydance Records label, the band signed to TVT Records and released a debut self-titled EP in 2006. Originally referred to as the Razor EP, it was primarily a digital release made available through download services such as iTunes, though CD copies were also available at the band's peformances. They also performed at the South by Southwest music festival that same year.
From 2006-2007 New Years Day self-financed and self-produced their debut album My Dear, recorded over an eight-month period at the home of producer Eugene Perreras. The album was released on May 8, 2007 and includes collaborations with members of Reel Big Fish and Motion City Soundtrack. The band's debut music video for the lead single "I Was Right" won an MTVU "Freshman Face" poll and was added to the channel's playlist.
The band suffered lack of promotion and tour support from their label T.V.T., who is now out of business. Band members were lost. Drover left the band after the Warped Tour. Schoolden and Lohrbach followed.
The remaining members decided to continue making music. The band started writing new material in early 2009. Around September 2009, NYD posted two new songs on their MySpace page. Was to play Warped Tour 2010, releasing a debut album in Japan July 2010 with music from My dear, a lady gaga cover and material from their upcoming second album.
In 2022, New Years Day have continued to wow audiences all over the world with their 2019 album Unbreakable and 2022 single Hurts Like Hell. They are still active and performing on tour.
Ashley Costello
Russell Dixon
Anthony Barro
Dan Arnold
Former Members:
Keith Drover - Guitar, backing vocals
Mike Schoolden - Guitar/Bass, backing vocals
Adam Lohrbach - Bass/Guitar, backing vocals
Eric Seilo - Bass
Angel Eyes
New Years Day Lyrics
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There's something about you
I cannot explain
I just wanna know you
I just wanna know your name
It's not what you said
Not the way you said it
I'm under your spell
Take my breath
Baby, reach inside my chest
You can have whatever's left
Now baby, I'm possessed
Don't you try to hide
With those angel eyes
Chris Motionless
If you let me inside
I won't hold back this time
Ashley Costello
Such a deep disguise
The devil's right inside
Chris Motionless
More than paralyzed
Oh, it's the chase you like
Ashley Costello
There's a darkness
I can feel it in your touch
I should get away, get away
I want you way too much
Take my breath
Baby, reach inside my chest
You can have whatever's left
Now baby, I'm possessed
Don't you try to hide
With those angel eyes
Chris Motionless
If you let me inside
I won't hold back this time
Ashley Costello
Such a deep disguise
The devil's right inside
Chris Motionless
More than paralyzed
Oh, it's the chase you like!
I don't care how many times
It takes to get through to you
This is a force that not even God can stop
You're fuckin' mine!
Ashley Costello
You've got this power over me
And there is no way to fight it
(Motionless: There is no way!)
I cant help but gravitate towards you
This is a force I can't defeat
Take my breath
Baby, reach inside my chest
Don't you try to hide
With those angel eyes
Chris Motionless
If you let me inside
I won't hold back this time
Ashley Costello
Such a deep disguise
The devil's right inside
Chris Motionless
More than paralyzed
Ashley Costello & Chris Motionless
Watch out, the devil's inside
The song "Angel Eyes" by New Years Day is a duet between Ashley Costello and Chris Motionless, the vocalist of Motionless in White. The song seems to be about a fascinating and mysterious stranger who has a significant impact on the singers. Ashley sings about feeling spellbound by someone who said something that she can't quite explain, and even though she should get away from this person, she can't help but want them more. The chorus talks about the person's 'angel eyes' and the fact that they shouldn't try to hide from Ashley, who seems to be entranced by them. Chris's parts are more aggressive, talking about being paralyzed by the same person's lure and how they are more than just a wicked presence. The lyrics reveal that there's darkness in the person's touch, which is addicting for the singers, and they won't stop until the mysterious stranger is theirs.
The song is open to many different interpretations, and one that comes to mind is the idea of someone who is initially very alluring and attractive but possesses a dark side that the singers are powerless to resist. Another interpretation could be that the song is about the idea of forbidden love, where the two people are fundamentally incompatible yet drawn to each other nonetheless. Overall, the song's theme seems to be about something or someone that has an irresistible pull on those who come into contact with them, despite any danger it may pose.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something about you
I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's just something that draws me towards you.
I cannot explain
I don't quite understand why, but I feel a strong desire to know more about you.
I just wanna know you
I want to get to know you better and understand what is so captivating about you.
I just wanna know your name
I want to know your name so that I can start to form a connection with you.
It's not what you said
I'm not particularly interested in the specific words you have spoken to me.
Not the way you said it
I'm more interested in the way you conveyed your message and the emotions that were tied to it.
I'm under your spell
You have a certain power over me, almost like you have put me under a magical spell.
And I don't regret it
Despite my somewhat irrational attraction to you, I don't regret being drawn to you.
Take my breath
You make me feel breathless, like you have taken my breath away with your presence.
Baby, reach inside my chest
I'm willing to let you into the innermost parts of myself and give you access to everything I have to offer.
You can have whatever's left
I am willing to give you everything I have, even if there's not much left after you take what you want.
Now baby, I'm possessed
You have fully taken over me, and I am under your control.
Don't you try to hide
I can sense that you are hiding something from me, and I want you to be honest and open with me.
With those angel eyes
You have such captivating and alluring eyes, almost like they have a hypnotic effect on me.
If you let me inside
If you allow me to enter your life and your heart, I promise to be fully committed and dedicated to you.
Such a deep disguise
Despite your seemingly innocent appearance, I can tell that there is something darker lurking beneath the surface.
The devil's right inside
You may appear to be an angel, but I sense that you have a darker side to you, almost like there's a devil residing within you.
More than paralyzed
Your mysterious nature and alluring gaze has me almost completely paralyzed and unable to resist your charm.
Oh, it's the chase you like
You enjoy the thrill of the chase, and I can tell that you like the fact that I am pursuing you.
There's a darkness
I can sense that there is a certain darkness or danger associated with being around you.
I can feel it in your touch
Your touch sends shivers down my spine and makes me feel like there is something sinister at play.
I should get away, get away
Despite my strong attraction to you, I know that it would be wise to distance myself from you and the danger you represent.
I want you way too much
Despite my better judgment, I still want to be close to you and explore this powerful attraction I feel towards you.
I don't care how many times
No matter how many obstacles or challenges stand in the way of us being together, I am willing to face them all.
It takes to get through to you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to win your heart and be with you.
This is a force that not even God can stop
Our attraction is so powerful and intense that not even a higher power like God could prevent us from being together.
You're fuckin' mine!
I am claiming you as my own and declaring that there is nothing that can stand in the way of us being together.
You've got this power over me
Your magnetism and allure is so strong that I feel powerless against it.
And there is no way to fight it
I know that trying to resist my attraction to you is futile, and that I am completely under your spell.
I cant help but gravitate towards you
Despite knowing that being near you is dangerous, I can't help but be pulled towards you like a magnet.
This is a force I can't defeat
My attraction to you is an unyielding force that I am powerless against.
Watch out, the devil's inside
You may look like an angel, but I know that there is something darker or sinister about you lurking just beneath the surface.
Contributed by Victoria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics :
There's something about you,
I can not explain
I just want to know you,
I just want to know your name
It's not what you said,
Not the way you said it
I'm under your spell and I don't regret it
Take my breath,
Baby reach inside my chest,
You can have whatever's left,
Cause baby I'm possessed
Don't you try to hide with those angel eyes
(If you let me inside, I wont hold back this time)
Such a deep disguise, the devil's right inside
(More than paralyzed, Oh its the chase you like)
There's a darkness,
I can feel it in your touch
I should get away,
I want you way too much
Take my breath,
Baby reach inside my chest,
You can have whatever's left,
Cause baby I'm possessed
Don't you try to hide with those angel eyes
(If you let me inside, I wont hold back this time)
Such a deep disguise, the devil's right inside
(More than paralyzed, Oh its the chase you like)
I don't care how many times it takes to get through to you,
This is a force that not even God can stop,
You're fucking mine
You have this power over me
And there's no way to fight it
I cant help but gravitate towards you,
This is a force I can't defeat
Take my breath,
Baby reach inside my chest,
Don't you try to hide with those angel eyes
(If you let me inside, I wont hold back this time)
Such a deep disguise, the devil's right inside
(More than paralyzed, Watch out the devil's inside)
@anzkamavelort737
[Verse 1: Ash Costello]
There's something about you I cannot explain
I just wanna know you, I just wanna know your name
It's not what you said, not the way you said it
I'm under your spell and I don't regret it
[Pre-Chorus: Ash Costello]
Take my breath
Baby, reach inside my chest
You can have whatever's left
Now baby, I'm possessed
[Chorus: Ash Costello and (Chris Motionless)]
Don't you try to hide with those angel eyes
(If you let me inside, I won't hold back this time)
Such a deep disguise, the devil's right inside
(More than paralyzed, oh, it's the chase you like)
[Verse 2: Ash Costello]
There's a darkness, I can feel it in your touch
I should get away, get away; I want you way too much
[Pre-Chorus: Ash Costello]
Take my breath
Baby, reach inside my chest
You can have whatever's left
Now baby, I'm possessed
[Chorus: Ash Costello and (Chris Motionless)]
Don't you try to hide with those angel eyes
(If you let me inside, I won't hold back this time)
Such a deep disguise, the devil's right inside
(More than paralyzed, oh, it's the chase you like)
[Bridge Part One: Chris Motionless]
I don't care how many times it takes to get through to you
This is a force that not even God can stop
You're fucking mine!
[Bridge Part Two: Ash Costello]
You've got this power over me
And there is no way to fight it
I can't help but gravitate towards you
This is a force I can't defeat
Take my breath
Baby, reach inside my chest
[Chorus: Ash Costello and (Chris Motionless) - Both]
Don't you try to hide with those angel eyes
(If you let me inside, I won't hold back this time)
Such a deep disguise, the devil's right inside
(More than paralyzed)
Watch out, the devil's inside
@xXLilac_Stars666Xx
“so how was your date”
“UGH, he just stole my heart”
@xdarkvoidx2364
Ahahahahahahhaha omgggggggt xD
@TaraLeonard94
Literally lol damn :)
@StevieMcKenna10
Quite literally 😂
@BauhausBarbie
Literally
@oraliasolis8933
Ha😂😂😂😂
@briannaellis4054
Why is Chris so attractive with a mask. My goodness my heart melts every time I see him. He's so damn hot
@Unicornland-fs7fc
Fucking goth daddy snack
@leahdunley6079
Your not wrong🖤
@thamys2106
Ikr when he wears a mask my heart goes ⤵️⬇️↪↖️↘️↗️↪↩➡️↗️↙️⤵️