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
Shut up
New Years Day Lyrics
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Think that you know me
That you control me
Have it figured it out
Boy I′m not breaking
Better get praying
You need the saving
To keep you devout
I told you once
I told you twice
I can't be tricked
Can′t be hypnotized
You tell me I'm pretty when
I'm sitting here in silence
Don′t try and tell me what a girl wants
Shut up and give it to me
You got the picture painted all wrong
No, I won′t be your masterpiece
Don't feed me lies
I′ll chew them up and spit em out
Don't try and tell me what a girl wants
Shut up and give it to me
Sick and perverted
Nobody′s perfect
This shit ain't worth it
I′m calling you out
You calling me crazy
Then calling me baby
Like its gonna change things
But I figured it out
I told you once
I told you twice
I can't be tricked
Can't be hypnotized
You tell me I′m ready when
I′m sitting here in silence
Don't try and tell me what a girl wants
Shut up and give it to me
You got the picture painted all wrong
No, I won′t be your masterpiece
Don't feed me lies
I′ll chew them up and spit em out
Don't try and tell me what a girl wants
Shut up and give it to me
Shut up and give it to me
Shut up and give it to me
If you really give a fuck about me
You′d shut your mouth and you'd let me speak
You only care bout what you want for me
What you want for me
Not what I want for me
If you really give a fuck about me
You'd shut your mouth and you′d let me speak
You only care bout what you want for me
What you want for me
Not what I want for me
Don′t try and tell me what a girl wants
Shut up and give it to me
You got the picture painted all wrong
No, I won't be your masterpiece
Don′t feed me lies
I'll chew them up and spit em out
Don′t try and tell me what a girl wants
Shut up and give it to me
If you really give a fuck about me
You'd shut up and give it to me
Shut your mouth and let me speak
If you really give a fuck about me
You′d shut up and give it to me
Don't try and tell me what a girl wants
Shut up and give it to me
The lyrics of "Shut Up" by New Years Day convey a message of defiance and independence, as the singer takes control of her own desires and dismisses the expectations and assumptions of others. She repeatedly emphasizes her refusal to be manipulated or influenced by anyone else's ideas of what she should want, whether it be in relationships or in life in general. She also acknowledges her own imperfections and flaws, but asserts that these are not a justification for mistreatment or disrespect.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the singer demands that others stop trying to tell her what to do and instead simply give her what she wants. She rejects the idea of being anyone's "masterpiece," refusing to be molded into a perfect image that someone else has created for her. Instead, she wants the freedom to speak her own mind and make her own choices, without being forced to conform to anyone else's expectations or desires.
Overall, "Shut Up" is a song that celebrates individuality, self-confidence, and the power of standing up for oneself. It encourages listeners to be true to their own desires and to reject the idea that they should live up to anyone else's ideals or expectations. At its core, this song is a call to empower individuals to speak their truth and demand what they want in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Twisted and dirty
My mind and circumstances may be complicated and unpleasant.
Think that you know me
You assume that you understand who I am and what I want.
That you control me
You believe that you have power over me and can make me do what you want.
Have it figured it out
You think you have me all figured out, and you're confident in your understanding.
Boy I'm not breaking
Despite what you may believe, I am not going to change or be manipulated easily.
Better get praying
You should start praying or hoping for a change of events because it's not going to go your way.
You need the saving
You require saving from a negative situation due to your behavior.
To keep you devout
In order to protect you from the consequences of your actions, you would need to remain steadfast and committed to a set of principles.
I told you once
I informed you previously of my stance on the matter.
I told you twice
I made it clear more than once that I won't be easily swayed or convinced.
I can't be tricked
I can't be manipulated or deceived.
Can't be hypnotized
I am not suggestible or easily influenced by others' opinions, beliefs, or arguments.
You tell me I'm pretty when I'm sitting here in silence
You are trying to flatter me, perhaps to manipulate me or make me feel guilty, but it won't work.
Don't try and tell me what a girl wants
You do not know what a woman wants or needs, so don't try to impose your ideas on me.
Shut up and give it to me
Instead of telling me what to do, just give me what I want or need.
You got the picture painted all wrong
Your perception or understanding of me and my situation is incorrect or incomplete.
No, I won't be your masterpiece
I refuse to be the object of your manipulation or control or a work of art that you can shape or mold.
Don't feed me lies
Do not lie to me or try to deceive me with false information.
I'll chew them up and spit em out
I will analyze and reject any lies, distortions, or fabrications that you try to feed me and expose the truth.
If you really give a fuck about me
If you truly care about me or my feelings, you'll listen to me and respect my wishes.
You'd shut your mouth and you'd let me speak
You would keep your opinions to yourself and allow me to express my thoughts and feelings without interruption or criticism.
You only care bout what you want for me
You are selfish and only care about fulfilling your own desires or agenda, rather than considering what's in my best interest.
Not what I want for me
You disregard my autonomy and agency and overlook my own preferences and goals in life.
Sick and perverted
You may have some twisted or abnormal thoughts or actions that are unacceptable and repulsive to me.
Nobody's perfect
I understand that no one is flawless or faultless, but that does not excuse your negative behavior or attitudes.
This shit ain't worth it
This situation or relationship is not valuable or beneficial to me, and it's not worth my time and effort.
I'm calling you out
I am confronting you and exposing your flaws or misconduct.
You calling me crazy
You are dismissing or disregarding my valid concerns or opinions by labeling me as insane or irrational.
Then calling me baby
You are trying to sweet-talk or manipulate me with affectionate terms or gestures, but it won't work.
Like it's gonna change things
Your attempts to influence or control me will not have any effect on the outcome or my behavior.
But I figured it out
I have seen through your schemes or tactics and discovered the truth about the situation.
Shut up and give it to me
Stop talking and start providing me with what I need or want.
Shut your mouth and let me speak
Stop interrupting me or trying to dominate the conversation, and let me express myself freely.
Writer(s): Scott Stevens, Chrissy Costanza, Ashley Hittesdorf, Mitchell Ray Marlow, Tommy English
Contributed by Benjamin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.