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!
June
Pete Nischt Lyrics
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And you're eyes, shine a light in your direction as you drive
I know nothing's ever been this hard, but its time you made decisions for your self
Over all, there's a truth,
That resides in your heart and it's felt,
When you're true to your self,
And to your friends, and it means everything
Oh, just make up your mind tonight.
Cuz June comes so fast
You know life's just to short to hold on
When you've got nothing to lose but yourself
Slow, as you pull up to the house and walk in.
He never greets you at the door and in your mind,
You're still stuck on someone else and you know
That he's thinking of you too
All that's left to do is let go...
Oh, just make up your mind tonight.
Cuz June comes so fast
You know life's just to short to hold on
When you've got nothing to lose but yourself
Make your mind up
Follow your heart
He may love you
I still love you more
The lyrics of Pete Nischt's "June" tell a story of a woman who is contemplating leaving her current relationship. As she drives in the rain, her eyes shine with a sense of determination as she struggles with making the difficult decision to end things. The song expresses the sentiment that making choices for oneself can be a hard thing to do, but it's ultimately necessary for one's own happiness and growth. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and to one's friends, and the notion that life is short and we should not hold onto things that are not good for us.
The chorus urges the woman to make up her mind and not waste any more time, as June (perhaps symbolic of the passage of time and the shifting of seasons) approaches quickly. The lyrics remind us that in situations like this, we often have nothing to lose but ourselves if we remain stagnant and unhappy. The verses of the song paint a picture of the woman's journey towards making her decision, from the rain-soaked drive to the unmet expectations of returning home to her current partner.
Overall, "June" is a poignant and evocative song that encourages listeners to be honest with themselves and to make tough decisions for their own wellbeing. It reminds us that change can be scary but also necessary, and that following our own hearts can lead us to a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
The rain, says you're leaving him tonight
The rainy weather is a symbol of the departure that is taking place tonight.
And you're eyes, shine a light in your direction as you drive
Your eyes are shining and reflecting the light from oncoming cars, indicating that you are driving towards something new and unknown.
I know nothing's ever been this hard, but its time you made decisions for your self
Although this is a difficult decision, it is time for you to start making decisions for yourself.
Over all, there's a truth,
In the end, there is a fundamental truth.
That resides in your heart and it's felt,
This truth is felt deeply within your heart.
When you're true to your self,
When you are honest with yourself,
And to your friends, and it means everything
And when you are true to your friends, it holds great value.
Oh, just make up your mind tonight.
Make a decision tonight so you can move forward.
Cuz June comes so fast
Time flies and June will soon be here.
You know life's just to short to hold on
Life is short and you shouldn't waste it holding onto things that don't make you happy.
When you've got nothing to lose but yourself
If you have nothing to lose besides your own well-being,
Slow, as you pull up to the house and walk in.
You are taking your time as you approach the house and walk in.
He never greets you at the door and in your mind,
He does not greet you at the door, and this elicits a thought in your mind.
You're still stuck on someone else and you know
You are still hung up on someone else and are well aware of it.
That he's thinking of you too
You know he is also thinking of you.
All that's left to do is let go...
The only thing left to do is move on and let go.
Make your mind up
Make a decision.
Follow your heart
Follow your heart and your instincts.
He may love you
He may love you, but
I still love you more
I love you more, regardless of your decision.
Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.