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.
Lips
Plain White T's Lyrics
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I'm feeling so nostalgic, nostalgic
Your lips are something magic, magic
I just wanna feel them one more time
I heard you got a new man, new man
Girl, why'd you go and do that, do that
What I wouldn't give to feel those lips again
Feel them on my skin again
Why aren't you here with me now?
What I wouldn't do to hear them whispering
Goosebumps on my skin again
Why aren't you here with me now?
Why aren't you here with me now?
(Lips)
I know I'm always busy, busy
Non-stop city to city
You weren't ready for that high speed life
But it gets lonely on the tour bus, tour bus
And there's room here for the two of us, two of us
Just in case you ever change your mind
What I wouldn't give to feel those lips again
Feel them on my skin again
Why aren't you here with me now?
What I wouldn't do to hear them whispering
Goosebumps on my skin again
Why aren't you here with me now?
Why aren't you here with me now?
(Lips)
It's three A.M.
Scrolling through the photos that you sent back then
Reading all the messages, remembering
And all I wanna do right now is call you
But I know that I can't call you
God, I wish that I could call you
What I wouldn't give to feel those lips again
Feel them on my skin again
Why aren't you here with me now?
What I wouldn't do to hear them whispering
Goosebumps on my skin again
Why aren't you here with me now?
Why aren't you here with me now?
(Lips)
Why aren't you here with me now?
(Lips)
Why aren't you here with me now?
The lyrics to "Lips" by Plain White T's convey a strong sense of longing and nostalgia for a past relationship. The singer is reminiscing about the magical feeling of their partner's lips and expresses the desire to experience that sensation once more. There is sadness and frustration in the realization that the person they were once close to has moved on to someone else. The singer questions why their ex-partner decided to be with someone new and wishes they could have one last kiss before saying goodbye.
The song also touches upon the challenges of a busy lifestyle, specifically for someone on tour. The singer acknowledges their fast-paced life and how it can be lonely. They make it known that there is still space for their ex-partner if they ever decide to return, suggesting that they are open to rekindling their love.
The third verse reveals a late-night struggle as the singer revisits old memories by looking through photos and reading messages. The yearning to call their ex-partner is strong, but they acknowledge that it is not possible. They express their deep longing and wish that they could have their partner's lips on their skin once again.
Overall, "Lips" is a heartfelt and relatable song about yearning for a past love and the powerful emotions that can resurface when reminiscing about intimate moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling so nostalgic, nostalgic
I am experiencing a strong sense of longing for the past
Your lips are something magic, magic
Your lips have a captivating and enchanting quality
I just wanna feel them one more time
I simply desire to experience the sensation of your lips again
I heard you got a new man, new man
I heard that you are now in a relationship with someone else
Girl, why'd you go and do that, do that
Girl, why did you choose to pursue that decision
Give that boy a little kiss goodbye
Give that boy a farewell kiss
What I wouldn't give to feel those lips again
I would give anything to experience the sensation of your lips once more
Feel them on my skin again
Feel the touch of your lips against my skin once again
Why aren't you here with me now?
Why are you not present with me at this moment?
What I wouldn't do to hear them whispering
I would do anything to listen to your lips softly speaking
Goosebumps on my skin again
Feel goosebumps arise on my skin once more
I know I'm always busy, busy
I am aware that I am constantly occupied and preoccupied
Non-stop city to city
Constantly traveling from one city to another without breaks
You weren't ready for that high-speed life
You were not prepared for the fast-paced lifestyle I lead
But it gets lonely on the tour bus, tour bus
However, I feel lonely when traveling on the tour bus
And there's room here for the two of us, two of us
There is space available for both of us in this tour bus
Just in case you ever change your mind
In the event that you reconsider your decision
It's three A.M.
It is currently three o'clock in the morning
Scrolling through the photos that you sent back then
Browsing through the pictures you sent in the past
Reading all the messages, remembering
Reading through the conversations and reminiscing
And all I wanna do right now is call you
And all I want to do at this moment is contact you
But I know that I can't call you
However, I am aware that I cannot reach out to you
God, I wish that I could call you
God, I deeply desire to be able to communicate with you
Why aren't you here with me now?
Why are you not physically present with me at this time?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Jay Day, Tom Higgenson, Timothy John Lopez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Abbie Clarke
Tbh this deserves more views it's good man
Shawn McHugh Stock
Crazy. I hope they keep this up
Cora M
What's it called when he mispronounced time, goodbye and life?? I love it when singers do that
Halo Tarabbia
Oml literally me
Varell Prabasha
mantap anjg
Melissa Mills
#13 đź’‹
Jacob Hofius
It’s alright
matthew g
it is great
among us
2nd? lmao