The name itself is fueled with the determination present in the band members: a moniker that states, according to Craig, This is the last band I'm ever gonna be in, I have to make it work, no matter how hard things get, whether it be a bad show, a bad tour, or a bad record deal, we're in it till the end: 'No One Goes Home' The band, rooted in a six year long friendship between Craig and Nick, adopted its current lineup in 2004. They attended the same high school and worked in the same establishment; Nick attended a great majority of Craig's shows and even played live shows for one of the projects that led to the creation of No One Goes Home. Jon was the last piece of the puzzle to complete the band's line-up after a successful audition in 2004.
Influences are important to a band's structure their variances culminating a musical outfit unique from the others over saturating the market, lining the shelves, and flooding the desks of A&R scouts. This trio is collectively influenced by The Beatles, Muse, Butch Walker, Less than Jake, Green Day, and many others that lie within the same vein. A listener can sense different aspects of these artists, but it is easy to set aside the qualities that are solely present in the music and being of No One Goes Home the sincere quality of energy, clever but quirky lyrics, and the stylish fashion choices of the band members. The dyed hair that coordinates to their clothes and to each other makes it easy for them to stand out within a crowd not that their personalities don't already do so.
The eight-song EP distributed over ten thousand copies and has earned them a regular appearance on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show. Their list of achievements is long for a band not long involved in the industry with their fist full-length album dropping in January. The music scene is lacking a vibrancy that was once alive, but has been infiltrated with a focus on money and recognition. No One Goes Home seeks to restore the integrity within the scene. And, thus far, they have succeeded in doing so with their infectious poppy melodies and pop-punk anthems and their love for playing music.
Be Still
No One Goes Home Lyrics
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Close your eyes, they can't see what you have become.
Close your eyes, dont' stare at what can't be redone.
It hurts too deep, it's just like nails on dry blackboard.
It hurts too deep, my apathy is just ignored.
Am I wrong?
Be still my love, be still my love.
Don't you move while I rip your heart out.
(Verse 2)
Close your eyes, they can't see pain, they can't see fear.
Close your eyes you never know when I am near.
Am I wrong?
(Chorus)
Be still my love, be still my love.
Don't you move while I rip your heart out.
(Rock god solo, lol, followed by key-change)
(Chorus)
Be still my love, be still my love.
Don't you move while I rip your heart out
The lyrics to No One Goes Home's song "Be Still" seem to deal with themes of pain, fear, and heartbreak. The verses encourage the listener to close their eyes, as if to block out the pain of the outside world. The lines "It hurts too deep, it's just like nails on dry blackboard" and "Close your eyes, they can't see pain, they can't see fear" suggest that the pain being felt is both emotional and physical. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "be still my love", could be interpreted as a request to the listener's heart to stop beating or for the listener to freeze in place while someone else inflicts further pain.
The repeated question "Am I wrong?" adds a layer of ambiguity to the lyrics. It's not clear who is asking the question or what they are questioning, but it seems to suggest doubt or insecurity. The "rock god solo" mentioned in the lyrics could be seen as a moment of catharsis, a release from the tension built up in the verses and chorus. The subsequent key change could symbolize a shift in perspective or an attempt to break free from the cycle of pain and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes, they can't see what you have become.
Shut out the world from seeing the monster you have become.
Close your eyes, dont' stare at what can't be redone.
Stop dwelling on the past because it can't be changed.
It hurts too deep, it's just like nails on dry blackboard.
The pain is excruciating, like the sound of nails on a chalkboard.
It hurts too deep, my apathy is just ignored.
Despite my lack of caring, the pain still persists and is not acknowledged.
Am I wrong?
Questioning one's actions or thoughts.
Be still my love, be still my love.
Stay quiet and motionless, my dear one.
Don't you move while I rip your heart out.
Don't resist as I cause you immense emotional pain.
Close your eyes, they can't see pain, they can't see fear.
Blocking out the pain and fear so the world can't see it.
Close your eyes you never know when I am near.
Keeping one's eyes closed to avoid seeing the person coming to cause more pain.
Be still my love, be still my love.
Reminding the person to remain motionless and silent.
Don't you move while I rip your heart out.
Pleading with them to not resist the emotional destruction being inflicted.
Be still my love, be still my love.
Repeating the previous command.
Don't you move while I rip your heart out.
Repeating the previous command, emphasizing the emotional destruction being caused.
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@azhariamcrae4276
Did you see Gianna and Cindy's face they were like "All my planning and sabotaging and work just went down the drain"
@emmarox2441
Abby is nice after all. She should be like this more often.
@marvincorre4783
Unfortunately the fame changed Abby into a monster.
@jakcao7959
1:31 their faces were absolutely hilarious!!!
@sneedygidget
"We still hate her!" lol Kira you are hilarious
@mariekyle2725
That was very nice of Abby
@uwuuwu7662
Wow I can't believe Abby did that
@laurabonomi
Laughed when Kira said "we still hate her
@shaziamahmood2319
Abby you are a nice person try to show that more often and don't worry your a nice person
@idrinkcowpee8020
I thought Gianna was actually gonna find a bus and throw her under it