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.
Behind
Plain White T's Lyrics
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What you do to me?
And why I can't let you go.
But if you feel
The same as me
Then, just let me know.
but if you don't come
That you're part of me.
and if you don't mind.
You can leave me behind,
I'll be back again, eventually.
why can't you see?
What you do to me
That I can't let you go
but if you feel
The same as me
Then, just let me know.
but if you don't come
You'll never see
That you're part of me.
and if you don't mind.
You can leave me behind,
I'll be back again, eventually.
but if you don't come
You'll never see
That you're part of me.
and if you don't mind.
You can leave me behind,
I'll be back again, eventually.
The lyrics to "Behind" by Plain White T's express the singer's difficulty in letting go of someone they care about deeply. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer pleading with their love interest to recognize the impact they have on them. Despite their overwhelming feelings, the singer acknowledges that they can't force the other person to stay with them. The chorus repeats this sentiment, highlighting the singer's feeling that even if their love interest leaves them, they will still be a part of their identity.
The second verse heightens the tension in the song, as the singer contemplates the possibility that their love interest may never return. The repetition of the line "but if you don't come, you'll never see" reinforces this fear that if the other person doesn't give them a chance, they may lose them forever. But even so, the singer ends the song with a note of hope, promising that they will eventually return.
Overall, "Behind" is a song about the anxiety and fear that often come with being in love. The singer is torn between their desire to hold onto someone they care about and the reality of the situation, recognizing that they may have to let go if the other person doesn't feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't you see?
I can't understand why you can't see how much you are affecting me.
What you do to me?
You have a significant impact on me that I cannot ignore.
And why I can't let you go.
I am unable to let go of you, no matter how hard I try.
But if you feel
If you have the same feelings towards me,
The same as me
feelings similar to what I have for you,
Then, just let me know.
please communicate those feelings to me.
But if you don't come
If you choose not to come and communicate with me,
You'll never see
you'll never realize
That you're part of me.
that you are an important part of my life.
And if you don't mind.
If you don't care
You can leave me behind,
you can go away and leave me,
I'll be back again, eventually.
But don't worry, I'll come back to you when ready.
Why can't you see?
Again, I can't understand why you can't see how much you are affecting me.
What you do to me
You have an impact on me. Again.
That I can't let you go
It's hard for me to let you go.
But if you feel
Again, if you feel the same way towards me,
The same as me
feelings similar to what I have for you,
Then, just let me know.
Please tell me about your feelings.
But if you don't come
If you don't communicate with me,
You'll never see
You'll never know
That you're part of me.
that you are important to me
And if you don't mind.
If you don't care
You can leave me behind,
You can go away and leave me,
I'll be back again, eventually.
But I will come back when I'm ready.
But if you don't come
If you don't come to me,
You'll never see
You'll never know
That you're part of me.
that you are an essential part of my life.
And if you don't mind.
If you don't care
You can leave me behind,
You can walk away
I'll be back again, eventually.
I will come back when I'm ready.
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Kevin Joseph Rushing
Why can't you see?
What you do to me?
And why I can't let you go.
But if you feel
The same as me
Then, just let me know.
But if you don't come
You'll never see
That you're part of me.
And if you don't mind.
You can leave me behind,
I'll be back again, eventually.
Why cant you see?
What you do to me
That I can't let you go
But if you feel
The same as me
Then, just let me know.
But if you don't come
You'll never see
That you're part of me.
And if you don't mind.
You can leave me behind,
I'll be back again, eventually.
But if you don't come
You'll never see
That you're part of me.
And if you don't mind.
You can leave me behind,
I'll be back again, eventually.
Georgia
it's a cute song