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.
Rhythm Of Love
Plain White T's Lyrics
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She begs me to come down
Says, "Boy, quit foolin' around"
I told her, "I love the view from up here
Warm sun and wind in my ear
We'll watch the world from above
As it turns to the rhythm of love"
We may only have tonight
But 'til the morning sun you're mine, all mine
Play the music low and sway to the rhythm of love
My heart beats like a drum
A guitar string to the strum
A beautiful song to be sung
She's got blue eyes deep like the sea
That roll back when she's laughing at me
She rises up like the tide
The moment her lips meet mine
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun you're mine, all mine
Play the music low and sway to the rhythm of love
When the moon is low
We can dance in slow motion
And all your tears will subside
All your tears will dry
Bop-ba (bop-ba), bop-ba
Bop-ba (bop-ba), bop-ba
Da-da-da-dum, da-da-dum
Bop-ba (bop-ba), bop-ba
Bop-ba (bop-ba), bop-ba
Da-da-da-dum, da-da-dum
And long after I've gone
You'll still be humming along
And I will keep you in my mind
The way you make love so fine
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun you're mine, all mine
Play the music low and sway to the rhythm of love
(Oh-oh-oh) play the music low and sway to the rhythm of love
Yeah, sway to the rhythm of love
The Plain White T's song Rhythm of Love presents a beautiful, romantic and dreamy view of love. The song tells a story of two people, one with his head in the clouds and the other grounded, who fall in love and dance to the rhythm of love. The song's opening section describes the singer as having his head in the clouds while his partner begs him to come down. The rhythm and the lyrics perfectly capture the feeling of being in love and feeling like you're on top of the world. The singer talks about how beautiful the view is from up high and how they will watch the world turn to the rhythm of love.
The second section explores the singer's heart beating like a drum and his partner having blue eyes "deep like the sea." This stanza is a beautiful and poetic image of the beauty of love that leaves one breathless. The lines that follow, "all your tears will subside, all your tears will dry," suggest that their union provides comfort and healing from the pains of the past. The song expresses the idea that love can be transformative, and the joys it brings can even endure beyond the moment, as the partner will keep humming the tune, and he will keep thinking of her.
Line by Line Meaning
My head is stuck in the clouds
I am so lost in thought and daydreaming that I am disconnected from the real world
She begs me to come down
She asks me to be more present in the moment and pay attention to her
Says 'Boy quit foolin' around'
She encourages me to stop being distracted and focus on what's important
I told her 'I love the view from up here
I explain to her that although I am distracted, I still enjoy feeling carefree and lighthearted
Warm sun and wind in my ear
I enjoy the feeling of sun and wind on my skin as it reminds me of freedom and being alive
We'll watch the world from above
We will observe the world and its happenings from a unique perspective
As it turns to the rhythm of love'
We will witness the world's happenings with an appreciation and understanding of how it connects to love
My heart beats like a drum
My heart is racing with excitement and passion
A guitar string to the strum
My heart is in sync with the music and the melody I am hearing
A beautiful song to be sung
Our love is like a beautiful song that we are both a part of and creates beauty together
She's got blue eyes deep like the sea
She has captivating and mysterious eyes that remind me of the vastness and depth of the ocean
That roll back when she's laughing at me
Her laughter makes her eyes crinkle and roll back, showing how much joy and happiness she feels in the moment
She rises up like the tide
She is like the ocean tide that is always rising and falling, constantly changing and evolving
The moment her lips meet mine
The moment we kiss feels like everything is amplified and becomes clear; we are deeply in love
When the moon is low
At times when things are uncertain or unclear, we can slow down and take a moment to just be together and enjoy each other's presence
We can dance in slow motion
We can move in slow motion to the rhythm of love and feel connected to each other
And all your tears will subside
Any sadness or hardships will pass, and we will be able to move forward with peace and clarity
All your tears will dry
All of the pain and sadness will eventually go away and be replaced by love and happiness
And long after I've gone
Even when I am not physically present, my love for her will remain and be felt
You'll still be humming along
She will still feel the rhythm of love in her heart, even after I am gone
And I will keep you in my mind
She will always be in my thoughts and heart, no matter where we are or what we are doing
The way you make love so fine
I deeply appreciate the way she shows love and affection, as it is beautiful and special
Play the music low and sway to the rhythm of love
We should play the music quietly and allow ourselves to be moved by the powerful force of love that we feel together
Yes sway to the rhythm of love
Reiterating the idea that we should let ourselves be carried away by the rhythm of love and enjoy every moment.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tim Lopez, Timothy John Lopez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My head is stuck in the clouds
She begs me to come down
Says "Boy quit foolin' around"
I told her "I love the view from up here
Warm sun and wind in my ear
We'll watch the world from above
As it turns to the rhythm of love"
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun you're mine, all mine
Play the music low and sway to the rhythm of love
My heart beats like a drum
A guitar string to the strum
A beautiful song to be sung
She's got blue eyes deep like the sea
That roll back when she's laughing at me
She rises up like the tide
The moment her lips meet mine
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun you're mine all mine
Play the music low and sway to the rhythm of love
When the moon is low
We can dance in slow motion
And all your tears will subside
All your tears will dry
And long after I've gone
You'll still be humming along
And I will keep you in my mind
The way you make love so fine
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun you're mine all mine
Play the music low and sway to the rhythm of love
Play the music low and sway to the rhythm of love
Yes sway to the rhythm of love
@ScheeJiePing
2010 : listened with my girlfriend
2013 : listened with my fiancee
2015 : listening with my wife
2017 : going to listen with our baby =)
Update 03/03/2017 : listening with our baby boy =)
Latest update 05/11/2023 : listening to our son singing this song =)
@muireanncronin6512
That's so cute :-)
@1997stargirl5555
Congrats that's awesome!
@michaeldemetro7645
Wow thats cool
@FoxXTheDark
I watched this with my gf once and she said it is bullshit. Still we're married now because we love each other no matter our tastes. :)
@jaylynshockency6451
Awe that's amazing congratulations
@danie3ashbshm
He's one singer I don't have to look the lyrics for, because he pronounces everything so clearly
@aubreyskys
So true!!
@chiyochiyo_3334
Trye
@YiqinMusic
Ikr singers these days don't know how to enunciate =/