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.
Hey There Delilah
Plain White T's Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's narrate a long-distance relationship between the singer and a girl named Delilah who lives in New York City while he is a thousand miles away. The song begins with the singer telling Delilah how pretty she looks despite the distance between them. The singer assured Delilah that distance will not affect their relationship and that he would always be by her side. He sings of his dreams of being able to support them both someday with his guitar, despite the hardships they are facing in the present.
The chorus of the song emphasizes how Delilah affects the singer's life, singing "Oh, it's what you do to me, what you do to me." The second verse promises Delilah that he has many things left to say to her and that if he were given a chance, he would write her hundreds of songs. He sings of his desire for them to be together and to have everything they wished for in life.
The final verse of the song is optimistic, looking towards the future where they will no longer be separated by distance, and the singer would be making history. He celebrates Delilah for being the source of inspiration behind his success and dedicates the song to her.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hey There Delilah" represent a heartwarming tale of love and determination in the face of adversity. It is a song of hope and optimism that encourages its listeners to believe in themselves and in the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there, Delilah
Introduces the start of the song that is a message to Delilah
What's it like in New York City?
Asks Delilah about the experience of living in New York City
I'm a thousand miles away
Expresses physical distance between the singer and Delilah
But, girl, tonight you look so pretty
Compliments Delilah's beauty, even from far away
Yes, you do
Affirms the compliment previously given to Delilah
Times Square can't shine as bright as you
States that Delilah outshines the lights of New York's Time Square
I swear, it's true
Emphasizes the truthfulness of the previous statement
Don't you worry about the distance
Comforts Delilah by saying that she shouldn't worry about the distance between them
I'm right there if you get lonely
Assures Delilah that the singer is there for her if she ever feels lonely
Give this song another listen
Encourages Delilah to listen again to the song he's written for her
Close your eyes
Asks Delilah to close her eyes to truly listen to the message he's conveying through the song
Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
Reveals that the song is a disguise for the true feelings that the singer is trying to express to Delilah
I'm by your side
Assures Delilah that he's always with her, even though they are physically far apart
Oh, it's what you do to me
States that Delilah has a significant and positive impact on the singer
I know times are gettin' hard
Acknowledges that Delilah may be experiencing difficult times
But just believe me, girl
Encourages Delilah to trust in the singer's words and promises
Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
Expresses the singer's dream of becoming successful by playing his guitar and promises to support Delilah
We'll have it good
Predicts that their future will be bright and happy
We'll have the life we knew we would
Reinforces the idea that they will fulfill their dreams together
My word is good
Affirms the singer's honesty, trustworthiness, and ability to follow through on his promises
I've got so much left to say
Expresses that there is much more the singer wants to say to Delilah
If every simple song I wrote to you
Hypothetically states that if every song he wrote for Delilah was simple, it would still take her breath away
Would take your breath away
Suggests that the things the singer has to say to Delilah are beautiful, touching, and impactful
I'd write it all
Promises to write all of the beautiful things he wants to say to Delilah
Even more in love with me you'd fall
Predicts that as Delilah listens to more of his messages, she will fall even more in love with him
We'd have it all
Draws a picture of a future that is perfect and complete
A thousand miles seems pretty far
Acknowledges that a thousand miles is a significant distance between them
But they've got planes and trains and cars
Suggests that despite the distance, there are ways to overcome it, such as through transportation
I'd walk to you if I had no other way
States that the singer is willing to put in the effort, even if it means walking all the way to Delilah
Our friends would all make fun of us
Predicts that their friends would tease them, but they would find it funny
And we'll just laugh along because we know
Affirms that the singer and Delilah know their feelings for each other are real and strong, so they can ignore the teasing
That none of them have felt this way
Suggests that the love between the singer and Delilah is unique and special, and their friends don't truly understand it
Delilah, I can promise you
Makes a promise to Delilah directly
That by the time we get through
Predicts that the difficulties they're facing now will eventually be resolved
The world will never ever be the same
Suggests that their love story will have a profound impact on the world
And you're to blame
Playfully suggests that all of this is Delilah's fault, due to her impact on the singer
You be good, and don't you miss me
Reminds Delilah to take care of herself and not to worry or miss the singer too much
Two more years and you'll be done with school
States that Delilah's education is almost complete, and she will soon be starting a new chapter in her life
And I'll be makin' history like I do
Expresses the singer's confidence in his future success and promises that he will make a significant impact
You'll know it's all because of you
Affirms that Delilah is the inspiration for the singer's success and accomplishments
We can do whatever we want to
Suggests that Delilah and the singer have endless possibilities for their future together
Hey there, Delilah, here's to you
Concludes the song with a toast to Delilah and a final message of love and admiration
This one's for you
Reiterates that the song is a special message written specifically for Delilah
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tom Higgenson
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 getting 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 will 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 making 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
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@Brandonmntoya
when the homies aren’t around and you can finally listen to non-hip hop
@day8855
That is me I'm tryna escape them and listen to some rock or songs like this and I'm good.but everyone grown to accept my music taste but it still bothers people lol
@callmestevo8813
@@day8855 right you like what you like if your friends judge your music taste they arnt your friends
@day8855
@@callmestevo8813 thanks but nah they dont like be in my face about it like they're people I hang with we all just like different things besides I'm no hypocrite there was times where I would here some music my friends listened to a be confused but and questioned but hey we are all like that
@callmestevo8813
@@day8855 I feel you bro
@akporesiriomene3396
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@nimboprime7680
...everyone is gangster until this track comes on
@kylejackson4009
it gets the homies is their feelings😔
@weenie3860
Relatable
@ecooodonnnn
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