The record itself wouldn't have been the same without the brilliant friendship and guidance of producer Chris Badami (The Early November, The Starting Line), an awesome mastering job by Scott Hull (John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen), or the chops of all of the friends that joined Pete in the studio. We could get into Pete's influences or who we think he sounds like, but the fact is that it isn't important to us because it isn't important to him. At 21, his only concern now is climbing his own ladder of self-realization, wherever it may lead.
To clear up any confusion... after a year of traveling the country solo and with a band, Pete decided in September of 2007 to opt out of his contract with former record label Regular Music due to obligations that weren't being met. He began attending classes in the fall again at the University of Akron as an Accounting major specializing in Music Business. He stayed busy playing solo gigs out of town almost every weekend throughout the midwest, and is continuing to do so. He is taking things slow this winter to write and demo a new record of undetermined length... to be released independently, unless something else comes up!
Hello Denver
Pete Nischt Lyrics
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The sparkle in your eyes met runway lights for the first time
Creating the deepest blue I swear I've ever seen
But that moment's beauty was so short-lived
I whispered Give me a call from Chicago when you get there
I swear I love you and I always will
Take care of yourself while we're apart
Please say hello to Denver
I'm stuck here alone again
Just give me a call I guess when you get there
Please say hello to Denver
I'm stuck here alone again
Colorado's calling me out
That night I stayed up late and stared at the phone
Praying for collect calls from the west
And at the end of every call before I let that receiver fall
I found myself whispering all the same things
Please say hello to Denver
I'm stuck here alone again
Just give me a call I guess when you find the time
Please say hello to Denver
I'm stuck here alone again
Colorado's calling me out
In the song "Hello Denver", Pete Nischt croons of the difficulty in saying farewell to a loved one. The lyrics depict the heart-rending moment of the airport goodbye - bittersweet, beautiful and poignant. He speaks of the sparkle in her eyes as they met the bright runway lights, and the deep blue color that emerged from that moment. However, the beauty of the moment was ephemeral as he was quickly separated from his lover, making him feel alone and helpless.
Pete Nischt urges his lover to stay in touch while they're apart. He longs to hear from her, hoping that she'll call and brighten up his day. He tells her to take care of herself, so that when they eventually see each other again, it'll be like she never left. He grapples with the long distance relationship, wishing he was with her, in Denver, and not stuck where he is.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hello Denver" showcase the emotional pain that comes with separation from someone we love so much, and how it feels to be stuck in a place that we do not want to be in. It is a relatable song that touches the deepest parts of our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
The sparkle in your eyes met runway lights for the first time
As you left, your eyes sparkled with the excitement of the adventure you were embarking on, but also with sadness and anxiety, as you had to leave me behind. Seeing your eyes meet the runway lights made the blue color of your eyes deeper and more intense than ever before.
Creating the deepest blue I swear I've ever seen
The beauty of that moment when you left was so fleeting, yet so intense. The blue of your eyes was such a deep shade that I had never seen before. It was a bittersweet moment of beauty and sadness.
I whispered Give me a call from Chicago when you get there
Before you left, I asked you to call me when you arrived in Chicago, just to let me know that you were safe and sound. I wanted you to know that I loved you and would always love you, no matter what.
Please say hello to Denver
As you travel to Denver, I am stuck here alone and missing you terribly. I ask you to say hello to the city for me, as if sending my love and best wishes to you through the city itself.
I'm stuck here alone again
Being apart from you is difficult and painful, and I feel trapped and lost without you. Every time you leave, I am reminded of how much I need you in my life.
Just give me a call I guess when you get there
As you travel, I hope you will think of me and call me to let me know how you are doing. I am waiting eagerly for your call, just as I always am.
Colorado's calling me out
The beauty and majesty of Colorado's mountains and landscapes are calling to me, reminding me of how much I love and miss you. I long to be with you again and to share in the beauty of this place together.
That night I stayed up late and stared at the phone
As I waited for your call, I couldn't sleep and was consumed with thoughts of you. I sat staring at the phone, hoping that it would ring and that it would be you on the other end.
Praying for collect calls from the west
I prayed that you would call me collect from the West, just to hear your voice and know that you were okay. I was desperate to feel connected to you, even if just for a moment.
And at the end of every call before I let that receiver fall
Every time we talked on the phone, I cherished every moment, knowing that it was one step closer to being back together again. Before I hung up, I wanted to make sure that you knew how much I loved you and missed you.
I found myself whispering all the same things
No matter how many times we talked, I always found myself saying the same things: that I loved you, that I missed you, and that I couldn't wait to be together again. Those were the most important things to me.
Take care of yourself while we're apart
As we were separated, I wanted you to know that I cared about your well-being and wanted you to stay safe and healthy. I was worried about you being so far away, and wanted you to take care of yourself for both our sakes.
That way when I see you it'll be like you never left my side
I wanted you to take care of yourself so that when we were reunited, it would feel like no time had passed. I wanted to be able to pick up right where we left off, without any interruptions or distance between us.
I swear I love you and I always will
Before you left, I wanted you to know that my love for you was true and unwavering. No matter where you went or what you did, my love for you would always remain constant and strong.
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.