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.
All I Want
Plain White T's Lyrics
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Standing in the street with your tits out
Bonnie, I want you
Bonnie, I want you
What you gonna do when the sun comes up?
Trying to get a ride with the fuck-ups
Bonnie, I want you
Bonnie, I want you
Once you know the way out
It's even harder to stay out
Once you know the things they're saying
You know all of the games they're playing
Only thing that's true
Is Bonnie, I want you
What you gonna do when the buzz wears off
And you wake up in the corner with your clothes off
Bonnie, I want you
Bonnie, I want you
What you gonna do when the truth sets in?
Nobody's around to sink your teeth in
Bonnie, I want you
Bonnie, I want you
Once you know the way out
It's even harder to stay out
Once you know the things they're saying
You know all of the games they're playing
Only thing that's true
Is Bonnie, I want you
One, two, three, the radio's playing
Four, five, six, the chemical's fading
Seven, eight, nine, ten, wanna see you again
One, two, three, the radio's playing
Four, five, six, the chemical's fading
Seven, eight, nine, ten, wanna see you again
What you gonna do when the drugs run out?
Standing in the street with your tits out
Bonnie, I want you
Bonnie, I want you
What you gonna do when the sun comes up
Trying to get a ride with the fuck-ups
Bonnie, I want you
Bonnie, I want you
Once you know the way out
It's even harder to stay out
Once you know the things they're saying
You know all of the games they're playing
Only thing that's true
Is Bonnie, I want you
One, two, three, the radio's playing
Four, five, six, the chemical's fading
Seven, eight, nine, ten, wanna see you again
One, two, three, the radio's playing
Four, five, six, the chemical's fading
Seven, eight, nine, ten, wanna see you again
I wanna see you again
I wanna see you again
I wanna see you again
The lyrics of Plain White T's song "All I Want" convey a sense of desperation and longing. The song seems to describe a person caught up in a cycle of addiction and destructive behaviors, yearning for a connection with someone named Bonnie. The opening lines, "What you gonna do when the drugs run out? / Standing in the street with your tits out," suggest a reckless and chaotic lifestyle. Despite this, the singer's desire for Bonnie remains steadfast, as emphasized by the repeated line, "Bonnie, I want you."
The lyrics also touch upon the conflicting emotions that arise when one is aware of the consequences of their actions. The lines, "Once you know the way out / It's even harder to stay out / Once you know the things they're saying / You know all of the games they're playing," indicate an understanding of the destructive patterns and manipulations at play. However, the singer's desire for Bonnie seems to be the only genuine and true thing in their life, emerging as a respite from the chaos.
The chorus reinforces the theme of longing and the desire to reconnect, even if it means experiencing the inevitable consequences of their actions. The repetition of the line, "Only thing that's true is Bonnie, I want you," underscores the singular focus and importance of this connection in the singer's life.
Overall, "All I Want" captures the inner struggle of a person caught in addictive behaviors, desperately seeking a connection and finding solace in the desire for Bonnie.
Line by Line Meaning
What you gonna do when the drugs run out?
How will you handle the situation when you no longer have access to drugs?
Standing in the street with your tits out
Being vulnerable and exposed in a public place
Bonnie, I want you
Expressing a strong desire for Bonnie's presence
What you gonna do when the sun comes up?
How will you deal with the reality of a new day?
Trying to get a ride with the fuck-ups
Seeking companionship with those who are also struggling or making poor choices
Once you know the way out
Once you are aware of an escape or solution to your problems
It's even harder to stay out
Maintaining avoidance or resisting temptation becomes more challenging
Once you know the things they're saying
Once you are aware of the gossip or rumors being spread about you
You know all of the games they're playing
You understand the manipulations and deceitful tactics used by others
Only thing that's true
The only genuine feeling or desire
Is Bonnie, I want you
It is your longing and affection for Bonnie
What you gonna do when the buzz wears off
How will you cope when the intoxication or excitement fades away?
And you wake up in the corner with your clothes off
Finding yourself in a disheveled state or compromising position
Once you know the truth sets in
Once you are confronted with the reality or facts of a situation
Nobody's around to sink your teeth in
There is no one available to exploit or take advantage of
One, two, three, the radio's playing
Counting the beats of the music playing on the radio
Four, five, six, the chemical's fading
The effects of the drugs are diminishing
Seven, eight, nine, ten, wanna see you again
Expressing the strong desire to see Bonnie again
I wanna see you again
I have a strong longing and longing to be in your presence again
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brandon Jay Day, Tom Higgenson, Timothy John Lopez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hey there, Delilah
What's it like in New York city?
I'm a thousand miles away
But, girl, tonight you look so pretty
Yes, you do
Times Square can't shine as bright as you
I swear, it's true
Hey there, Delilah
Don't you worry about the distance
I'm right there if you get lonely
Give this song another listen
Close your eyes
Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
I'm by your side
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
What you do to me
Hey there, Delilah
I know times are gettin' hard
But just believe me, girl
Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
We'll have it good
We'll have the life we knew we would
My word is good
Hey there, Delilah
I've got so much left to say
If every simple song I wrote to you
Would take your breath away
I'd write it all
Even more in love with me you'd fall
We'd have it all
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
A thousand miles seems pretty far
But they've got planes and trains and cars
I'd walk to you if I had no other way
Our friends would all make fun of us
And we'll just laugh along because we know
That none of them have felt this way
Delilah, I can promise you
That by the time we get through
The world will never ever be the same
And you're to blame
Hey there, Delilah
You be good, and don't you miss me
Two more years and you'll be done with school
And I'll be makin' history like I do
You'll know it's all because of you
We can do whatever we want to
Hey there, Delilah, here's to you
This one's for you
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
What you do to me
Oh, whoa, whoa
Oh whoa, oh
Oh, oh
@dkumar3770
don't know why but it gives some kind of positive sadness
@timothyjoseph3867
That's how I would describe nostalgia.
@prettyfox1413
Its a nostalgic, melancholy feeling.
@aqungugel6756
ikr
@emmypaig.e6942
Same
@qe2eqe
His raging confidence in making it as a guitarist reminds me of a very talented friend who lost the fine motor skills in his hands as a side effect of chemo, right after graduating high school
Reminds me of relationships that I thought would survive distance but didn't
god damn I'm negative
@unity1532
“I’ll pay the bills with this guitar” my man did it.
@me-eh1zt
🎃
@colleenaplays4565
Olivia haha
@ClosestSunKB
@@me-eh1zt oh hey ots you again lol