For over a decade, Plain White T's have been playing to packed audiences craving for that perfect pop-punk punch. Their journey, which began in a small suburban basement playing covers, has taken the band to Warped Tour three times, and landed them opening slots for bands like Jimmy Eat World and AFI. Plain White T's are road warriors in the truest sense and with their first major label album, Every Second Counts, the band is ready to rock in a big way.
PWT's story started back in high school, when frontman Tom Higgenson first stepped into Chicago's famed rock club the Metro and saw his future on the stage. With the local music scene exploding nationally courtesy of bands like Smashing Pumpkins and Veruca Salt, he decided the time was ripe for his own dreams to be realized. Armed with paper, pen, and guitar, Tom went to task, experimenting with lyrics and melodies on a four-track in his parents' Villa Park, Illinois home. Once he'd reached a level of comfort with his songwriting, he worked up the courage to hand off a tape to Christian Lane, singer of 90's buzz band Loud Lucy, and to his surprise, Christian actually listened to it.
Once he'd recruited a group of school pals, including guitarist Dave Tirio, it was only a matter of a couple years before Plain White T's, who'd attracted a loyal following thanks to Tom's ridiculously melodic tales of teen angst and loveless nights, were playing the Metro themselves.
The music industry took notice of that success and after selling thousands of copies of their self-released 2002 debut, Stop, PWT's were picked up by Fearless Records who re-issued the album along with 2005's All That We Needed. But it was their heartfelt, acoustic-tinged "Hey There Delilah" that cemented their status as potential hitmakers.
Tom's songwriting evolved after the success of the romantically frank "Delilah," which really was a departure for a band known for their energetic powerpop. On Hollywood Records debut, Every Second Counts, Tom, along with bandmates Mike Retondo (bass and vocals), De'Mar Hamilton (drums), and Tim Lopez (guitar, vocals), continues to turn the personal into the universal. Throughout the album, he sings of hook-ups and break-ups and the emotional rollercoaster in between. A prime example is lead single "Hate (I Really Don't Like You)." In a similar vein, the lyrics for "Friends Don't Let Friends Dial Drunk" also showcases Tom's offbeat take on love and life, while its melody sucks you in with every turn of phrase. Delving slightly deeper into emotional territory are upbeat tracks like "Our Time Now" and "Come Back to Me" as well as one of the album's quieter numbers, "Write You a Song."
In 2008, the group released the album 'Big Bad World'. The album had two hit singles: "1, 2, 3, 4" and "Natural Disaster". Both were on the American Top 40 at numbers 1 and 2 for three consecutive weeks. By late 2008, the band had joined the Rock Band Live tour with Panic! at the Disco, Dashboard Confessional and The Cab. Later that year, the band played at the Give It a Name festival in the UK. In 2007, the band performed the single "Our Time Now" on an episode of the Nickelodeon television series, iCarly. "Our Time Now" was also the theme song of the ABC Family dramedy series, Greek.
The band's "Rhythm of Love" single was the first to be released from the group's 2010 album, The Wonders of the Younger.' The song reached number five on the Hot AC chart, and was in the top ten in 2010 as well. In 2012, the band also covered The Ramones' "Pet Sematary" for the song soundtrack of the 2012 Disney film Frankenweenie. Should've Gone to Bed, a four-song EP, was released on April 9, 2013.
The band left Hollywood Records after creative conflicts with the label during the production of the American Nights album. 'American Nights' was released by Megaforce Records on March 31, 2015.
In 2015, they also appeared on Blues Traveler's album Blow Up the Moon, co-writing the song "Nikkia's Prom." On November 22, 2015, the band released a music video for "American Nights" featuring Higgenson's son, Lennon.
In May 2017, Plain White T's released a music video for their song "Land of the Living." The band, which had left their label Fearless Records in 2005, returned to the label. As of April 2017, the band have said that they are currently writing new music.
A Little Less Alone
Plain White T's Lyrics
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I can't get you off my mind, I can't think of anything else
The way we spent the whole day laughing, running 'round the city
You wake up with no makeup and somehow, you look so pretty
At least for one second, it made us feel
A little less alone
I go to sleep alone tonight, maybe you'll do the same
I go to sleep alone tonight, got no one but myself to blame
The way we spent the whole night drinking, dancing like we mean it
And in the morning, we both had that look like, were we dreaming?
At least for one second, it made us feel
A little less alone
A little less alone
It was the perfect love we gave to each other
But when the timing's wrong, we both have to suffer
And now I gotta suffer without you
Forget all the things I loved about you
I hope that when someone else has got you
They make you feel
A little less alone
A little less alone
A little less alone
A little less alone
The lyrics of Plain White T's song "A Little Less Alone" capture the emotions of longing, loneliness, and bittersweet memories of a past relationship. The singer is haunted by thoughts of their partner, unable to shake them from their mind while laying alone at night. The vivid recollection of happier times spent together, laughing, and exploring the city creates a sense of nostalgia and yearning for connection.
The chorus emphasizes the temporary solace found in each other's company, how even for a brief moment, their togetherness provided a sense of relief from the crushing weight of loneliness. The repetition of "A little less alone" underscores the universal desire for human connection and how intimate moments shared with someone special can briefly dispel feelings of isolation.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship has ended, leaving both individuals to face their solitary nights and regrets alone. The imagery of drinking and dancing the night away, only to wake up questioning the reality of their happiness, reflects the fleeting nature of joy and the inevitable return to solitude.
The poignant conclusion of the song delves into the aftermath of heartbreak, acknowledging the pain of lost love and the struggles of moving on. The singer expresses their hope that their former partner finds solace in the arms of another, while also grappling with their own sense of abandonment and longing. Despite the heartache and separation, there remains a glimmer of acceptance and understanding that we all seek companionship to feel a little less alone in this vast and often unforgiving world.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get you off my mind, laying here by myself
I can't stop thinking about you while I'm alone
I can't get you off my mind, I can't think of anything else
My thoughts are consumed with you, nothing else comes to mind
The way we spent the whole day laughing, running 'round the city
We had a great time together, laughing and exploring the city
You wake up with no makeup and somehow, you look so pretty
Even without makeup, you still look beautiful in the morning
At least for one second, it made us feel
For a brief moment, we felt
A little less alone
Less lonely than before
I go to sleep alone tonight, maybe you'll do the same
I'll be sleeping alone tonight, perhaps you'll be too
I go to sleep alone tonight, got no one but myself to blame
I'm alone in bed tonight, and I only have myself to blame
The way we spent the whole night drinking, dancing like we mean it
We had a fun night, drinking and dancing with purpose
And in the morning, we both had that look like, were we dreaming?
The next morning, we both seemed surprised by the previous night's events
It was the perfect love we gave to each other
We shared a love that felt perfect
But when the timing's wrong, we both have to suffer
Unfortunately, when things don't align time-wise, we both experience pain
And now I gotta suffer without you
Now I must endure the pain of being without you
Forget all the things I loved about you
I must try to forget all the things I admired about you
I hope that when someone else has got you
I wish that if someone else has captured your heart
They make you feel
That they bring you
A little less alone
Some comfort and companionship
A little less alone
A small amount of loneliness alleviated
A little less alone
Slightly less isolated
A little less alone
Not quite as lonely
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tom Higgenson
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@mikedavis8008
Wish the song was a little less gay
@jaydonlewis1644
Legend😂
@Golfbob
It’s the Plain White T’s what do you expect? Being a little gay is their thing