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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
Murder
New Years Day Lyrics
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Another broken promise and our love ends in tragedy
So lock the door and hide the key
And pray to god that you'll never see the likes of me
Hey love tell me what's that sound
Could it be that I've found you
Won't you take a look around
Because it's murder
I'll take you further
Now run for your life
One last wish, one last kiss
These blood red lips are poisonous
One last breath, one slow death
Say a prayer while you're laying there motionless
I cross my heart, I hope you die
Wake up, I don't think you realize,
No I don't think you recognize
The look on my face
I'm standing right in front of you
And saying that I'm through with you
For everything you put me through
Now I just want you to die
One last wish, one last kiss
These blood red lips are poisonous
One last breath, one slow death
Say a prayer while you're laying there motionless
I cross my heart, I hope you die
Am I insane?
Are you afraid?
Dearly departed
We're just getting started
Are you broken hearted?
I'm out of love
Now I'm out for blood
Will this be enough?
Dearly departed
We're just getting started
Are you broken-hearted?
One last wish, one last kiss
These blood red lips are poisonous
One last breath, one slow death
Say a prayer while you're laying there motionless
I cross my heart, I hope you die
The lyrics of New Years Day's song "Murder" depict the story of a lover who is betrayed yet again, resulting in a tragic end to their relationship. The first verse conveys the anger of the singer, who sees the end of the relationship as inevitable due to the accumulation of broken promises. The singer then urges the lover to take a good look around because it's going to be murder. The chorus ("Don't you dare close your eyes, I'll take you further, now run for your life") furthers this warning and suggests that the singer is planning to physically harm the lover.
The second verse begins with the singer expressing their last wish for a kiss, knowing that their kiss is deadly, and their intention is to cause harm. The chorus is repeated, and in the following section, the singer states that they have had enough and are through with the lover. With the anger and frustration mounting, the singer wants them to die. The bridge ("Am I insane? Are you afraid?") examines the mental state of the singer and how far they are willing to go for revenge, asking if they are bordering on insanity.
Overall, "Murder" is a dark and emotional song that portrays a toxic relationship, and the singer's desire to seek retribution. The lyrics are visceral and intense, which adds to the somber and serious tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you're so dead to me
You have hurt me so much that I consider you to be like a dead person to me
Another broken promise and our love ends in tragedy
You have not kept your promises, as a result, our love story comes to an end and it's tragic
So lock the door and hide the key
Hide yourself and make sure you are not exposed to any danger that might come from me
And pray to god that you'll never see the likes of me
Hope and pray that you will be saved from ever having to see me again
Hey love tell me what's that sound
There's a sound and I want to know if you can hear it too because it might mean something to you
Could it be that I've found you
It's possible that I have found you, and I am giving you a warning that I am here
Won't you take a look around
Why don't you take a moment to see what is happening around you?
Because it's murder
It's a warning that something terrible is going to happen (a metaphorical murder)
Don't you dare close your eyes
You better be alert and don't you dare close your eyes
I'll take you further
I will take you farther than you want to go (into the scary and dangerous unknown)
Now run for your life
Go for your life because your life depends on it
One last wish, one last kiss
Only one last wish and a final kiss before I take my revenge
These blood red lips are poisonous
My red lips symbolize danger and they are poisonous like a poison dart frog's skin that will kill you
One last breath, one slow death
After you take one last breath, you will die a slow and painful death
Say a prayer while you're laying there motionless
When you are lying down, paralyzed or dead, say your prayers for your soul to rest in peace
I cross my heart, I hope you die
I am serious when I say 'I hope you die' and I am pledging to it by crossing my heart
Wake up, I don't think you realize,
Wake up and don't be naive, you don't understand the reality of what's happening
No I don't think you recognize
No, you don't seem to recognize or acknowledge the seriousness of the situation
The look on my face
My facial expression is giving you a clue that I am about to do something dreadful
I'm standing right in front of you
I am standing right in front of you and about to do something dreadful
And saying that I'm through with you
I'm saying that we are over and there is nothing you can do to change my mind
For everything you put me through
I am blaming you for all the pain and suffering you have inflicted upon me
Now I just want you to die
I am telling you directly that I want you to die
Am I insane?
Am I crazy for wanting to take revenge on you?
Are you afraid?
Do you feel scared or frightened because of what I'm saying?
Dearly departed
I'm referring to you as if you were already dead
We're just getting started
This is just the beginning, there is more suffering to come
Are you broken hearted?
Are you sad, disappointed or emotionally hurt because of what I'm saying or doing to you?
I'm out of love, now I'm out for blood
I no longer have any positive feelings for you, and I am now seeking to take revenge or hurt you
Will this be enough?
I'm asking myself if this revenge will be sufficient for the hurt you caused me
One last wish, one last kiss
The last and final time where you can make a last wish and give me a final kiss before I take my revenge
These blood red lips are poisonous
My red lips are looking scarier than before, and they are poisonous like a venomous snake. You should be afraid.
One last breath, one slow death
This is it. The final moments of your life are going to become very slow and very painful
Say a prayer while you're laying there motionless
This is the last chance you have to communicate with whichever divine or supernatural forces you believe in, before your life is over
I cross my heart, I hope you die
I swear to the world that I make this pledge - to end your life
Contributed by Leo M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.