With influences ranging from Rage Against the Machine, Muse, and Incubus to Led Zeppelin and The Doors, OPEN AIR STEREO has managed to take these influences and use them to create a hard-hitting, unique, and compelling sound followed by a captivating live show. Hitting venues multiple times such as The Galaxy Theatre, The Coach House, The Roxy Theatre, Chain Reaction, and KROQ's Weenie Roast 2005, ended up bringing them to the 2004 and 2005 Orange County Music Awards where they were honored to be placed in the top 12 high school bands in Orange County. OPEN AIR STEREO was nominated top five for Best Indie Rock Group in 2004, and in 2005, were nominated for Best Rock Group.
Their first self titled EP, released in April of 2005, began in August 2004 with producer matt Beckley of T.E.A. and engineer Greg Burns (American Idiot, Clapton). "It was something the band was all super excited about," says drummer Nick Gross. "It was our first CD and we're proud of it. It was an accomplishment for us from playing out of 12 inch high amps to having a fully produced album. We love all the songs to death and always will, but this year we're ready to move on. It's 2006 and we're starting fresh." And moving on is exactly what OPEN AIR STEREO is doing. Currently working on their 2nd debut CD with Beckley and other producers, which OAS now describes as..."Just plain kick ass", as well as finishing up filming for the third season of MTV's reality hit show "Laguna Beach: The Real OC", the boys are now busier than ever.
"I know we're all excited for the future and for this year. Its going to be a great year for us and we're ready to hit things full speed. We're not beating around the bush. We're getting ready to hit the world with a boom. It's OAS."
Hung Over You
Open Air Stereo Lyrics
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You, you are the lowest high
And I, I think I just hit the ground
Got too much of a good thing going to let it all go now
It's nothing I can't take, yeah
You know
Give it time, I'll come around
Must have had too much of you
Had I lost my head I would have just felt better
Give it time, I'm coming down
It's nothing new, I'm just hung over you
You, you are the highest low
And I, I followed you too far down
But you have got another thing coming
If you think I'm leaving now
It's nothing I can't take, yeah
You know
I'm not dead, I've just gone under
Give it time, I'll come around
Must of had too much of you
Had I lost I head, I would have just felt better
Give it time, I'm coming down
It's nothing new, I'm just hung over you.
..just hung over you..
HEY!
..and you, and you..
'Cause you know
I'm not dead, I've just gone under
Give it time, I'll come around
Must of had, Must of had..
'Cause you know
I'm not dead, I've just gone under
Give it time, I'll come around
Must of had too much of you
Had I lost I head, I would have just felt better
Give it time, I'm coming down
It's nothing new, I'm just hung over you
I'm just hung over you..
I'm just hung over you now!
The lyrics of Open Air Stereo's song "Hung Over You" depict the experience of being addicted to a person who is both a source of happiness and pain. The first line, "You, you are the lowest high," suggests that the person is aware that their attraction to this person is toxic and unsustainable, yet they cannot help but be drawn to their charisma and charm. The line "I think I just hit the ground" signifies that the person has reached a breaking point and is contemplating the consequences of continuing the relationship. However, despite the acknowledgment of their precarious situation, the person is reluctant to let go of something that provides them with so much pleasure, as evidenced by "Got too much of a good thing going to let it all go now. It's nothing I can't take, yeah." The singer then uses the metaphor of being hungover to describe the after-effects of being with this person. They feel dazed, confused, and incapacitated, as if they have lost control of their own emotions. The repetition of the phrase "I'm not dead, I've just gone under" emphasizes the idea that the person is not dead or irreparably damaged, but rather needs time and space to recover from their dependency on this person. The song concludes with the repetition of the phrase "It's nothing new, I'm just hung over you" which suggests that this situation is familiar to the singer and that they are resigned to being in this kind of relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you are the lowest high
You are the best and worst thing in my life
And I, I think I just hit the ground
I feel like I've hit rock bottom
Got too much of a good thing going to let it all go now
I'm not ready to let go of the relationship even though it's causing me pain
It's nothing I can't take, yeah
I can handle the emotions and aftermath of the relationship
You know
I want to emphasize my point
I'm not dead, I've just gone under
I may seem down, but I'll get back up eventually
Give it time, I'll come around
I need time to heal and move on
Must have had too much of you
The relationship was intense and overwhelming
Had I lost my head I would have just felt better
If I had acted recklessly, I would have felt better in the short term
It's nothing new, I'm just hung over you
I've felt this way before after other breakups
You, you are the highest low
You bring me both incredible highs and devastating lows
And I, I followed you too far down
I lost myself in the relationship
But you have got another thing coming
You're mistaken if you think I'm leaving without a fight
If you think I'm leaving now
I'm not ready to give up yet
It's nothing I can't take, yeah
I can handle the pain and uncertainty of staying
It's nothing new, I'm just hung over you
I've been here before and I know the feeling
HEY!
An exclamation for emphasis
Cause you know
Reiterating a point
Must of had, Must of had..
Continued emphasis on the overwhelming nature of the relationship
I'm just hung over you now!
The relationship still has a hold on me
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.