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.
Faster
Plain White T's Lyrics
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And last night I took one look at you
And I got this feeling your the right one.
Now you don't know what to do
And time ticks away and you got to choose,
But you know which feeling is the right one
The right one.
This is what it looks like
This is what it feels like
And this is your heart beating faster,
Faster.
I lose my voice and you won't make a choice.
I'll lose my head
You go to him instead
I lose my mind
You won't take me back tonight
Take me back tonight.
I hope I'm not pressuring you
That's the last thing I'd ever want to do
You know which feeling is the right one
The right one.
This is what it looks like
This is what it feels like
This is your heart beating faster
Faster.
I lose my voice and you won't make a choice.
I'll lose my head
You you go to him instead
I lose my mind
You won't take me back tonight.
Take me back tonight
Take me back tonight.
I can't stand this
I can't just watch this
You know which feeling is the right one
The right one.
This is what it looks like
And this is what it feels like
And this is your heart beating faster,
Faster.
I lose my voice and you won't make a choice.
I'll lose my head
You you go to him instead
I lose my mind
You won't take me back tonight
Take me back.
I lose my voice and you won't make a choice.
I'll lose my head
You you go to him instead
I lose my mind
You won't take me back tonight
Take me back tonight
Take me back tonight
Take me back tonight.
The lyrics of Plain White T's's song Faster are about a person who has strong feelings for someone else but is afraid to express them because they fear rejection. The person is waiting for the other to make a choice, but time is ticking away, and they are afraid of losing the opportunity to be with the person they love. The chorus talks about the feelings of the heart, which beats faster when one is deeply in love.
The second verse talks about the person's fear of being rejected, and they hope that they are not pressurizing the other person to make a choice. The song's tone is reflective of someone dealing with the anxiety and nerves that come with falling in love and hoping for a positive outcome. The lyrics are emotional and allow the listener to connect with the singer's emotions.
Overall, the song is about taking the risk of expressing one's feelings and being unsure of the response. It's about the fear of losing the person you love and not being able to move forward with your life. It's a relatable song that many people can connect with, especially those who have been in a situation where they needed to express their deep feelings, but feared getting rejected.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just as nervous as you
I feel anxious and uneasy just like you.
And last night I took one look at you
After seeing you last night, something inside me clicked.
And I got this feeling your the right one.
I believe that we are meant to be together.
Now you don't know what to do
You are uncertain about your decision.
And time ticks away and you got to choose,
The clock is ticking, and you need to make a decision soon.
But you know which feeling is the right one
You are aware of which choice is the correct one for you.
This is what it looks like
This is the reality of the situation.
This is what it feels like
This is the sensation that you experience.
And this is your heart beating faster,
You feel your heart racing with excitement and anticipation.
Faster.
Your excitement and anticipation are intensifying.
I lose my voice and you won't make a choice.
I become speechless, and you cannot make a decision.
I'll lose my head
My emotions and thoughts become disorganized and chaotic.
You go to him instead
You choose someone else instead of me.
I lose my mind
I become irrational and insane with heartbreak.
You won't take me back tonight
You're not willing to reconcile with me at this moment.
Take me back tonight.
I long for you to give me another chance to be with you.
I hope I'm not pressuring you
I don't want to force you into making a decision.
That's the last thing I'd ever want to do
I don't want to cause you any distress or discomfort.
I can't stand this
I can't bear the extreme emotions and uncertainty of this situation.
I can't just watch this
I can't just stand here and let things happen without acting.
You know which feeling is the right one
You already know which option is correct for you.
Take me back.
I crave a reunion with you.
Take me back tonight
I strongly desire to get back together with you tonight.
Take me back tonight
I beg of you to give me another chance tonight.
Take me back tonight
I want to rekindle our relationship and be together again tonight.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM HIGGENSON
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M8WhoSk8s
So many hidden gems from these guys
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Among The Unknown
867-5309!! wait, wrong song.