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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
Do Your Worst
New Years Day Lyrics
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I wish I knew the signs were on the wall for all to see
A penny for your thoughts, a dollar for a rational one
You never see the glass is anything but empty
So make your move I dare you
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Oh what a nerve to wear a smile at a time like this
You sugar coat the world when pain is at your fingertips
I place the world down at your feet and then you stumble
So go ahead and leave I'll just sit back and watch while you fall
So make your move I dare you
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Your thoughts delusional
When the ground opens up
You're to far gone to see it swallow you whole
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
The song "Do Your Worst" by New Years Day depicts a relationship between two individuals where one is starting to show a darker side that was not previously known. The singer acknowledges that there were signs that this side of the individual existed, but she ignored them in the past. The individual seems to have a manipulative personality, where they can put on a smile while hiding the pain they may be experiencing. The singer has tried to support this person by giving them everything, but they keep stumbling and eventually, they will fall. The singer dares the individual to make their move but also warns that she will fight back.
The chorus of the song tells the individual to do their worst while the singer focuses on doing her best. The lyrics also suggest that the individual cannot leave the one they have been neglecting and hurting for quite some time. The bridge of the song voices a warning that the individual seems to be delusional and far gone to understand what they are doing to themselves and those around them. The song ends with a reminder that if the individual wants to behave negatively, they can do whatever they want, but they must also be ready to face the consequences.
The song "Do Your Worst" was written by the lead singer of New Years Day, Ash Costello, with John Feldmann, a producer, and songwriter who has worked with numerous bands, including Panic! At the Disco and All Time Low.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta nasty little side of you that's new to me
I have discovered a negative part of your personality that I haven't seen before
I wish I knew the signs were on the wall for all to see
I regret not being able to predict this behavior earlier and warning others about it
A penny for your thoughts, a dollar for a rational one
You seem to be lost in your own thoughts and I'm willing to pay in order for you to think rationally
You never see the glass is anything but empty
You only focus on the negative aspects of a situation and never see the positives
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
This situation is not as pleasant as it may seem
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
This situation is not as intense as it may seem
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
You can try to cause harm, but I will also do what needs to be done
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
You cannot abandon someone who has already left you before
Oh what a nerve to wear a smile at a time like this
It's audacious of you to pretend everything is okay during this difficult situation
You sugar coat the world when pain is at your fingertips
You use fake positivity to mask the pain you're feeling
I place the world down at your feet and then you stumble
I give you everything, but you still fail to succeed
So make your move I dare you
I challenge you to try and harm me
Your thoughts delusional
Your thoughts are unrealistic and irrational
When the ground opens up
When everything falls apart
You're too far gone to see it swallow you whole
You're too deep in the situation to see the damage it's causing
Contributed by Max W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tamara Lee
NEW YEARS DAY LYRICS
"Do Your Worst"
You gotta nasty little side of you that's new to me
I wish I knew the signs were on the wall for all to see
A penny for your thoughts, a dollar for a rational one
You never see the glass is anything but empty
So make your move I dare you
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Oh what a nerve to wear a smile at a time like this
You sugar coat the world when pain is at your fingertips
I place the world down at your feet and then you stumble
So go ahead and leave I'll just sit back and watch while you fall
So make your move I dare you
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Your thoughts delusional
When the ground opens up
You're to far gone to see it swallow you whole
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Jorge Guerrero
You gotta nasty little side of you that's new to me
I wish I knew the signs were on the wall for all to see
A penny for your thoughts, a dollar for a rational one
You never see the glass is anything but empty
So make your move I dare you
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Oh what a nerve to wear a smile at a time like this
You sugar coat the world when pain is at your fingertips
I place the world down at your feet and then you stumble
So go ahead and leave I'll just sit back and watch while you fall
So make your move I dare you
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Your thoughts delusional
When the ground opens up
You're to far gone to see it swallow you whole
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
The Creepy Lantern
"penny for your thoughts and a dollar for a rational one." such a great line.
James Musisca
you know it
Christina Vlad
The Creepy Lanter fixing to be my next tattoo
Halloween Child
I love this band with all of my heartless soul. This is the best song New Years Day has ever released to date!
Tamara Lee
NEW YEARS DAY LYRICS
"Do Your Worst"
You gotta nasty little side of you that's new to me
I wish I knew the signs were on the wall for all to see
A penny for your thoughts, a dollar for a rational one
You never see the glass is anything but empty
So make your move I dare you
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Oh what a nerve to wear a smile at a time like this
You sugar coat the world when pain is at your fingertips
I place the world down at your feet and then you stumble
So go ahead and leave I'll just sit back and watch while you fall
So make your move I dare you
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Your thoughts delusional
When the ground opens up
You're to far gone to see it swallow you whole
If this is sugar then it's not so sweet
If this is blood then honey it's not deep
So go and do your worst and I'll do mine
But you cannot leave somebody that's been gone for quite some time
Hanna Salem
Guys, you never ever disappoint me! you guys are one of my favorite bands! i fell in love with all of you on oct 25! you are all sweet hearts i hope you guys get to tour again so i can see all of your beautiful faces and talk to all of you again! love you ash, jake!, nikki Russell and anthony!
Alexander Ray
I just got back from seeing them live. They're even better in person <3
Also I got the opportunity to meet her and she's the sweetest omfg.
Lizmary Hernandez
NewYEARA DAY ☺😊☺😢😆
bxbyjordan
Alexander Ray lucky I saw her at her concert in CO springs and no one got to meet her but yeah she is better in person
Redstar2613
I've been enjoying listening to their albums and EPs in order of their releases and hearing the evolution of their music :)