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.
Making A Memory
Plain White T's Lyrics
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Where you going?
I didn't mean to blow it
You're upset and I don't know what I said
But I'm sorry
Don't you give about me?
Take off your jacket
You and me
We should be
Making a memory whenever we're together, yeah
Look at me
Can't you see
We were meant to be
Making a memory
Don't pretend you're not smiling again
Let's just leave it
You know I didn't mean it
Don't know why we put up such a fight
Over nothing
When we could still be something
Take off your jacket
Don't walk out that door
There's no need to leave anymore
You and me
We should be
Making a memory whenever we're together, yeah
Look at me
Can't you see
We were meant to be
Making a memory
Can't do this myself
No, I need some help
Wanted some help
Friday night's such a beautiful night
Now you're staying
You and me
We should be
Making a memory whenever we're together, yeah
Look at me
Can't you see
We were meant to be
Making a memory
Friday night's such a beautiful night (making a memory)
Now you're saying
(Making a memory)
Don't know why we put up such a fight (making a memory)
Over nothing
(Making a memory)
The song "Making a Memory" by Plain White T's is a tune about a couple who have gotten into a fight over something insignificant; however, they still want to spend the night together and make a memory. The song starts with the guy telling the girl that it is a beautiful Friday night and asking her where she is going. She gets angry at him and starts to leave, and he doesn't know what he did wrong, but he apologizes, hoping that she won't leave. He tells her to take off her jacket and stay with him, stating that they should be making a memory whenever they are together. He tries to make her understand that they are meant to be together.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that they should be making a memory when they are together, and the guy is trying to make the girl see that they should not fight over nothing. He begs her not to pretend that she is not smiling again and to forget that they were fighting. He needs help to make her feel better, so he asks her to stay with him and make a memory. By the end of the song, the girl is no longer angry and decides to stay with him, and they spend the night together, making a memory.
Overall, the song is about the importance of cherishing every moment we spend with our loved ones and making it a memory so that we can relive those moments even after many years have passed. The song reminds us that we should not fight over silly things but enjoy the time we have with our loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday night's such a beautiful night
The night is beautiful and perfect for making special memories.
Where you going?
Asking them where they are planning to go, possibly implying that the night would be more special if they stayed together.
I didn't mean to blow it
Apologizing for something they said that caused tension or upset their partner.
You're upset and I don't know what I said
Acknowledging their partner is upset but unsure of the exact cause and trying to make amends.
But I'm sorry
Apologizing again for any hurt caused by their words or actions.
Don't you give about me?
Questioning if their partner still cares for them despite the tension.
Take off your jacket
Encouraging their partner to stay and relax instead of leaving.
Don't walk out that door
Making a plea for their partner to stay and work things out together.
You and me
We should be
Making a memory whenever we're together, yeah
Look at me
Can't you see
We were meant to be
Making a memory
Expressing a desire to create happy, lasting memories with their partner and feel like they are meant to be together.
Don't pretend you're not smiling again
Noting that their partner is starting to feel better and be happy, despite the earlier tension.
Let's just leave it
You know I didn't mean it
Deciding to move past whatever caused the upset and reassuring their partner that they did not have any ill intent.
Don't know why we put up such a fight
Over nothing
When we could still be something
Wondering why they argued about a small issue and suggesting that they still have a chance to have a strong relationship together.
There's no need to leave anymore
Reinforcing that they want their partner to stay with them and not leave.
Can't do this myself
No, I need some help
Wanted some help
Admitting that they need help repairing the relationship and hoping for their partner's assistance.
Now you're staying
Relieved that their partner has decided to stay and work through their issues together.
Friday night's such a beautiful night (making a memory)
Now you're saying
(Making a memory)
Don't know why we put up such a fight (making a memory)
Over nothing
(Making a memory)
Repeating the chorus and emphasizing the idea that they want to make a happy memory with their partner tonight.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE DALY, TOM HIGGENSON
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Friday night's such a beautiful night
Where you going?
I didn't mean to blow it
You're upset and I don't know what I said
But I'm sorry
Don't you give up on me?
Take off your jacket
Don't walk out that door
You and me
We should be
Making a memory whenever we're together, yeah
Look at me
Can't you see
We were meant to be
Making a memory
Don't pretend you're not smiling again
Let's just leave it
You know I didn't mean it
Don't know why we put up such a fight
Over nothing
When we could still be something
Take off your jacket
Don't walk out that door
There's no need to leave anymore
Yeah!
You and me
We should be
Making a memory whenever we're together, yeah
Look at me
Can't you see
We were meant to be
Making a memory
Can't do this myself
No, I need some help
We all need some help
Friday night's such a beautiful night
Now you're staying
You and me
We should be
Making a memory whenever we're together, yeah
Look at me
Can't you see
We were meant to be
Making a memory
Friday night's such a beautiful night (making a memory)
Now you're staying
(Making a memory)
Don't know why we put up such a fight (making a memory)
Over nothing
(Making a memory)
@12KreKer
this song is BEAUTIFUL.
@kingulrich4203
2020 and still making memories while quarantined 😁
@amandamartinelli1994
my god I used to cry listening to this when I was like eleven, seems like yesterday
@Digitalsp1t
This just never gets old
@Digitalsp1t
This music video makes my heart explode every time
@FanciiDanii
This still makes me smile for no reason.
@mariaselvammary7733
Kfnlf
@tun04
me too!!! :)
@morgaine5747
All of Plain White T's songs play with my emotions. This one the most! Thank you for making amazing music! :D
@miramiraede
they're loving each other.the way they are. that's love.