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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
Defame Me
New Years Day Lyrics
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I'm not afraid to cry through thick and thin
If only you noticed
If only you could see
The struggle, the silence
I'm not afraid to bleed
Just let the past go, it's ancient history
When you choke on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the blood that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waste and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
With you or without you misfortune finds it's way
You're with me or against me I refuse to wait
I wound up giving everything and now I want nothing to do with you
Now your choking on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one the one you need
I am the blood that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waste and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Go ahead blame me you can't defame me
Get it all out of your system
Go ahead hate me I don't care
If you keep shutting me out it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the part that blood when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waste and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
The lyrics of New Years Day's song Defame Me express a sense of frustration and disappointment with someone who is not willing to listen or understand. The singer is willing to go through thick and thin, to bleed and to cry, but is met with silence and shutting out. The singer wants the other person to let go of the past and move on, but instead they continue to hold onto grudges and past mistakes. The chorus warns that if the other person keeps shutting the singer out and refusing to communicate, they will eventually be haunted by their own words.
The second verse suggests that the singer has given everything in the relationship and now wants nothing to do with the other person. They refuse to wait and will not be with someone who is against them. The other person is now choking on their own words, which suggests that they have said something hurtful or untrue. The bridge of the song encourages the other person to blame or hate the singer if they want, but it won't defame or have any effect on them. Ultimately, the song ends with a plea to not let the relationship decay and turn to waste.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa
Expressing a feeling of surprise and excitement
I'm not afraid to cry through thick and thin
I am strong enough to show my emotions regardless of hardships
If only you noticed
I wish you would pay attention to what I'm going through
If only you could see
I wish you could understand how hard it is for me
The struggle, the silence
I am fighting a battle quietly
I'm not afraid to bleed
I am willing to suffer for what I believe in
Just let the past go, it's ancient history
We need to move on from past mistakes and not dwell on them
If you keep shutting me out, it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
If you continue to ignore me, it will eventually come back to haunt you and you will regret it
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the blood that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waste and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
Don't cause unnecessary drama, I am the one who can help you and make you feel excited, don't let this relationship fall apart, don't make a fuss
With you or without you misfortune finds it's way
You're with me or against me I refuse to wait
I wound up giving everything and now I want nothing to do with you
Now your choking on your words
Whether we are together or apart, bad things will still happen, decide if you are on my side or not, I have spent so much energy on you but now I want nothing to do with you, now you are regretting your actions
Go ahead blame me you can't defame me
Get it all out of your system
Go ahead hate me I don't care
Blame me all you want but you can't ruin my reputation, vent all you need to, hate me if you must but I won't let it hurt me
I am the part that blood when you feel me through your veins
I am the part of you that ignites passion and excitement
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ANTHONY ROBERT BARRO, ASHLEY HITTESDORF, ERIK RON
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Unknown Artist
Whoa
I'm not afraid to cry through thick and thin
If only you noticed
If only you could see
The struggle, the solace
I'm not afraid to be
Just let the past go, it's ancient history
If you keep shutting me out, it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
With you or without you misfortune finds it's way
Your with me or against me I refuse to wait
I wound up giving everything and now I want nothing to do with you
Now your choking on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Go ahead blame me you can't defame me
Get it all out of your system
Go ahead hate me I don't care
If you keep shutting me out it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your viens
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
Allison Morales
I'm not afraid to cry through thick and thin
If only you noticed
If only you could see
The struggle, the solace
I'm not afraid to be
Just let the past go, it's ancient history
If you keep shutting me out, it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
With you or without you misfortune finds it's way
Your with me or against me I refuse to wait
I wound up giving everything and now I want nothing to do with you
Now your choking on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Go ahead blame me you can't defame me
Get it all out of your system
Go ahead hate me I don't care
If you keep shutting me out it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
Matheus Silvestre
Whoa
I'm not afraid to cry through thick and thin
If only you noticed
If only you could see
The struggle, the solace
I'm not afraid to be
Just let the past go, it's ancient history
If you keep shutting me out, it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
With you or without you misfortune finds it's way
Your with me or against me I refuse to wait
I wound up giving everything and now I want nothing to do with you
Now your choking on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Go ahead blame me you can't defame me
Get it all out of your system
Go ahead hate me I don't care
If you keep shutting me out it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your viens
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
CZsWorld
That ending remind me of Insidious somehow.
Theresa
Yess
Horrorfan223
@Chris Grey I looked at the New years day interview and Ash said that insidious was one of her favorite horror movies
Artsy Alexis
The beginning does to an yes it’s one of her favorite movies 😊
Chris Grey
@Horrorfan223 I was thinking the same thing
Horrorfan223
I think that was on purpose I think insidious is one of Ash favorite horror movies
Unknown Artist
Whoa
I'm not afraid to cry through thick and thin
If only you noticed
If only you could see
The struggle, the solace
I'm not afraid to be
Just let the past go, it's ancient history
If you keep shutting me out, it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
With you or without you misfortune finds it's way
Your with me or against me I refuse to wait
I wound up giving everything and now I want nothing to do with you
Now your choking on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your veins
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Go ahead blame me you can't defame me
Get it all out of your system
Go ahead hate me I don't care
If you keep shutting me out it's gonna haunt you
When you choke on your words
Don't you go and make a scene
I am the one you need
I am the part that boils when you feel me through your viens
Don't you go and make a scene
Nothing is what it seems
Are we gonna let this go to waist and let it all decay
Don't you go and make a scene
Whoa
Just Mandy
Bro almost all these lyrics are wrong bud
Rotting_ Royal
Unknown artist I wanne thank you very much for all the lyrics you wrote i truly appreciate it I've seen so many of the lyrics you wrote thank you so much 8t really help for people who care about beautiful lyrics ❤
XxGaming4uxX
Writing these awesome fucking lyrics. Nope shut it it's not a waste of time at all. Nice job 🤘🏻