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
The Joker
New Years Day Lyrics
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When I'm standing on the edge, it's time to make a choice
The most repulsive one of all is if I fall, it's all my fault
The heart wants what the heart wants
I know it isn't you
Will you take this as a hint
I won't take shit from anyone
Nothing's ever fair in love and war
Wipe that grin off your face
You'll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I've seen the tricks up your sleeve, I'm not one for make believe
You use your illusions and hide what's inside
Save it for someone who buys your love
You'll always be a joker to me, but I'm not laughing anymore
Well, I can't say it's been a pleasure just a pain and quite a mess
I'm no damsel in distress, a weight off my chest
I can breathe without your hands around my neck.
You're mistaken if you ever think you'll make another fool out of me! How pathetic can you be?
Smile at the crowd, take one last bow...
The show's over! No one's laughing now...
You'll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I've seen the tricks up your sleeve, I'm not one for make believe
You use your illusions and hide what's inside
Save it for someone who buys your love
You'll always be a joker to me, but I'm not laughing anymore
I've got a couple tricks of my own, a few I still haven't shown
When I get you alone, now you see it now you don't!
You've backed me in the corner for the last time I'm taking control (Control)
Standing at the edge with your life in my hands and I let you fall!
You'll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I've seen the tricks up your sleeve, I'm not one for make believe
You use your illusions and hide what's inside
Save it for someone who buys your love
You'll always be a joker to me, but I'm not laughing anymore
It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt...
The song "The Joker" by New Years Day is a powerful anthem about standing up for oneself after being pushed too hard in a relationship. The lyrics delve into the idea that the heart wants what it wants, but sometimes it's necessary to make tough decisions when standing on the edge. The singer takes control of the situation, stating that if she falls, it's her own fault, and she won't take any crap from anyone.
The chorus repeats the idea that the person she's singing about will always be a joker to her, but she's not laughing anymore. The bridge of the song hints at a possible threat, with the singer stating that she has a few tricks up her sleeve and that she's taking control. The song ends with the line "It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt," which could be interpreted as a warning to the person the song is about.
Overall, "The Joker" is a song about empowerment, taking control, and standing up for oneself. The singer refuses to be made a fool of again, and the lyrics are a fierce reminder that in relationships, it's important to prioritize oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
The heart wants what the heart wants
There are times when we can't help what we desire
When I'm standing on the edge, it's time to make a choice
When we are cornered, we need to make a choice
The most repulsive one of all is if I fall, it's all my fault
Failing is not a desirable thing, and it feels worse when we are responsible for it
I know it isn't you
The person singing the song knows that their love interest isn't the right person for them
Will you take this as a hint
The singer wants their love interest to get the message
I won't take shit from anyone
The singer is not ready to take any nonsense from anyone
You pushed too hard, took this too far
The singer's love interest overstepped their boundaries
Nothing's ever fair in love and war
Love, like war, can be cruel and unfair
Wipe that grin off your face
The love interest should stop smiling, as there's nothing to be happy about
You'll always be a joker to me
The love interest will never be taken seriously by the singer
Same old story, same routine
The love interest is predictable in their actions
Now that I've seen the tricks up your sleeve, I'm not one for make believe
The singer has seen the love interest's true character and is no longer interested in pretending
You use your illusions and hide what's inside
The love interest hides their true self behind a façade
Save it for someone who buys your love
The singer is not interested in being manipulated or deceived in a relationship
but I'm not laughing anymore
The singer is no longer amused by the love interest's antics
Well, I can't say it's been a pleasure just a pain and quite a mess
The singer is not happy with the way things turned out
I'm no damsel in distress, a weight off my chest
The singer is relieved and feels empowered, having gotten rid of the love interest
You're mistaken if you ever think you'll make another fool out of me! How pathetic can you be?
The singer is not going to be tricked or manipulated again and thinks it's sad that the love interest thinks they can
Smile at the crowd, take one last bow...
The love interest is trying to put on a show and ends it with a flourish
The show's over! No one's laughing now...
The singer has had enough of the drama and is not amused
I've got a couple tricks of my own, a few I still haven't shown
The singer is also capable of playing games and keeping secrets
When I get you alone, now you see it now you don't!
The singer is going to reveal their own secrets when they have the chance
You've backed me in the corner for the last time I'm taking control
The singer is done being pushed around and is taking charge
Standing at the edge with your life in my hands and I let you fall!
The singer is done with the love interest and is letting them go
It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt...
There are consequences to playing games with someone's emotions and someone is bound to get hurt eventually
Contributed by Brayden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shay
The heart wants what the heart wants...
When I’m standing on the edge, it’s time to make a choice.
The most repulsive one of all is if I fall, it’s all my fault
The heart wants what the heart wants,
I know it isn’t you.
Will you take this as a hint
I won’t take shit from anyone
You pushed too hard, took this too far
Nothing’s ever fair in love and war...
Wipe that grin off your face
You’ll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I’ve seen the tricks up your sleeve, I’m not one for make believe
You use your illusions and hide what’s inside
Save it for someone who buys your love
You’ll always be a joker to me, but I’m not laughing anymore
Well, I can’t say it’s been a pleasure just a pain and quite a mess
I’m no damsel in distress, a weight off my chest
I can breathe without your hands around my neck.
You’re mistaken if you ever think you’ll make another fool out of me! How pathetic can you be?
Smile at the crowd, take one last bow...
The show’s over! No one’s laughing now...
You’ll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I’ve seen the tricks up your sleeve, I’m not one for make believe
You use your illusions and hide what’s inside
Save it for someone who buys your love
You’ll always be a joker to me, but I’m not laughing anymore
I’ve got a couple tricks of my own, a few I still haven’t shown
When I get you alone, now you see it now you don’t!
You’ve backed me in the corner for the last time I’m taking control (control)
Standing at the edge with your life in my hands and I let you fall!
You’ll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I've seen the tricks up your sleeve, I’m not one for make believe
You use your illusions and hide what’s inside
Save it for someone who buys your love
You’ll always be a joker to me, but I’m not laughing anymore
It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt...
Teniya M
Anybody wanna help out?
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A hearts wants what the hearts wants
Til it's standing on the edge
"It's time to make a choice"
----
As if I'd fall
"It's all my fault"
The heart wants what the heart wants
And I know it isn't you
Will you take this
As a hint I won't take shit from anyone
You pushed too hard
Took this too far
Nothing's ever fair in love and war
Wipe that grin off your face
You'll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I see the tricks up your sleeve
I'm not one for make believe
You use your illusions to hide what's inside
Save it for someone who doesn't lie
You'll always be a joker to me
But I'm not laughing anymore(**)
Well I can say
It's been a pleasure and some pain I'm gonna miss
I'm no damsel in distress
A weight off my chest
I can breathe without your hands around my neck
You're mistaking if you ever think you'll make
Another fool out of me, how pathetic can you be
Smile at the crowd take one last bow cause you're over
No one's laughing now
(**)
I got a couple tricks of my own
A few I still haven't shown
When I get you alone
Now you see it, now you don't
You've put me in the corner
For the last time, I'm taking control
Standing at the edge with your knife in my hands
----- and I'll let you fall
(**)
"It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt."
CrystalGenocide666
This is what I got just from listening to it:
The heart wants what the heart wants… When I’m standing on the edge, it’s time to make a choice. The most repulsive one of all is if I fall, it’s all my fault. The heart wants what the heart wants; I know it isn’t you.
Will you take this as a hint? I won’t take shit from anyone… You pushed too hard; took this too far. Nothing’s ever fair in love and war… Wipe that grin off your face.
You’ll always be a joker to me! Same old story— same routine. Now that I’ve seen the tricks up your sleeve, I’m not one for make believe. You use your illusions and hide what’s inside. Save it for someone who buys your love! You’ll always be a joker to me, but I’m not laughing anymore…(**)
Well, I can’t say it’s been a pleasure; just a pain and quite a mess… I’m no damsel in distress; a weight off my chest. I can breathe without your hands around my neck. You’re mistaken if you ever think you’ll make another fool out of me! How pathetic can you be!? Smile at the crowd; take one last bow… The show’s over! No one’s laughing now…
(**)
I’ve got a couple tricks of my own; a few I still haven’t shown… When I get you alone, now you see it— now you don’t! You’ve backed me in the corner for the last time… I’m taking control! Standing at the edge with your life in my hands, and I let you fall!
(**)
Витя Моргунов
Супер спасибо мне понравилось с уважением ваш подписчик
J O K E R
If you read this, Ashley:
I fucking love you and your beautiful voice!
You're just fucking amazing!
Saw you in Cologne together with Escape the Fate and Glamour of the Kill and fell in love with you! ;)
~ Joker
puellamagica
forever sad that they never did a music video for this song. they could have done a long one with a story to it.
black_ widow666
There is Harley Quinn edit vids of this song that are pretty good
Princess SaraFina
I love how emotional and powerful her voice is
puellamagica
this ep was honestly so damn good. the whole thing is infused with an incredibly compelling dark theatricality.
Shadow Queen
jessica d
Shay
The heart wants what the heart wants...
When I’m standing on the edge, it’s time to make a choice.
The most repulsive one of all is if I fall, it’s all my fault
The heart wants what the heart wants,
I know it isn’t you.
Will you take this as a hint
I won’t take shit from anyone
You pushed too hard, took this too far
Nothing’s ever fair in love and war...
Wipe that grin off your face
You’ll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I’ve seen the tricks up your sleeve, I’m not one for make believe
You use your illusions and hide what’s inside
Save it for someone who buys your love
You’ll always be a joker to me, but I’m not laughing anymore
Well, I can’t say it’s been a pleasure just a pain and quite a mess
I’m no damsel in distress, a weight off my chest
I can breathe without your hands around my neck.
You’re mistaken if you ever think you’ll make another fool out of me! How pathetic can you be?
Smile at the crowd, take one last bow...
The show’s over! No one’s laughing now...
You’ll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I’ve seen the tricks up your sleeve, I’m not one for make believe
You use your illusions and hide what’s inside
Save it for someone who buys your love
You’ll always be a joker to me, but I’m not laughing anymore
I’ve got a couple tricks of my own, a few I still haven’t shown
When I get you alone, now you see it now you don’t!
You’ve backed me in the corner for the last time I’m taking control (control)
Standing at the edge with your life in my hands and I let you fall!
You’ll always be a joker to me
Same old story, same routine
Now that I've seen the tricks up your sleeve, I’m not one for make believe
You use your illusions and hide what’s inside
Save it for someone who buys your love
You’ll always be a joker to me, but I’m not laughing anymore
It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt...
Hanaffi Shafiee
How can anyone not love this band it just keeps getting better and better!!!
Ericha is a Unicorn
"It's all fun and games till someone gets hurt." ASH IS MY QUEEN <3