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.
Someday
Plain White T's Lyrics
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Someday we'll all get started
Someday we'll have what we wanted
Someday we'll want what's better
Someday we'll all live forever
Oh, oh
Someday we won't be so tired
Someday we won't say never
Someday we'll all be together
Oh
What if we all could just agree
(What if we all could just agree)
To live together in the world, in perfect harmony?
And what if we all could find a way
(What if we all could find a way)
To live a better life today?
[Chorus]
Oh, they will never understand us
Oh, wouldn't want it any other way
Oh, they won't always stand against us
Oh,
What if we all could just agree
(What if we all could just agree)
To live together in the world, in perfect harmony?
And what if we all could find a way
(What if we all could find a way)
To live a better life today?
[Chorus]
Someday we'll all reach higher
Someday we won't be so tired
Someday we won't say never
Someday we'll all be together
Oh,
Someday we'll all live together
Someday we'll all live together
Someday we'll all live together
'Someday' by Plain White T's is an uplifting anthem about hope and optimism for a better future. The song revolves around the idea that the future holds the promise of fulfillment, happiness, and unity. The lyrics carry a message of unity and the desire for a better life. The chorus repeats the phrase "Someday we'll all get started, Someday we'll have what we wanted, Someday we'll want what's better, Someday we'll all live forever." The words urge the listener to look towards a future where we can all find happiness and achieve everything we want.
The song is not just about personal aspirations; it also calls for global togetherness. The lyrics suggest that if everyone could agree to live in harmony with each other, they could live better lives today. The line "What if we could all find a way to live a better life today?" suggests that we can all make a difference in the world if we come together with a positive attitude. These lyrics resonate with the band's belief in the power of music to unify and uplift people.
Overall, 'Someday' is an emotional song that leaves a lasting impression on the listener. The song's upbeat rhythm, coupled with its inspiring lyrics, make it an uplifting and empowering anthem for anyone seeking motivation.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday we'll all get started
A day will come when we all will take a step forward towards our goals/dreams.
Someday we'll have what we wanted
There will be a day when we'll have everything we ever wished for.
Someday we'll want what's better
One fine day, we'll realize that we deserve better than what we currently have.
Someday we'll all live forever
A time will come when people won't have to face the bleak reality of mortality.
Someday we'll all reach higher
There will be a day when people reach new heights in their respective fields.
Someday we won't be so tired
One day people will feel energized, invigorated, and full of life, free from exhaustion.
Someday we won't say never
A day will come when 'never' will be out of the pages of our dictionary.
Someday we'll all be together
A time will come when all of us will be able to stay and move forward together.
Oh, they will never understand us
The society will never understand the dreams and aspirations of individuals who dare to stand out.
Oh, wouldn't want it any other way
However, these unique individuals wouldn't have it otherwise.
Oh, they won't always stand against us
The society won't always resist and reject the ideas and notions of the creative minds.
What if we all could just agree
What if everyone around us could embrace togetherness.
(What if we all could just agree)
It's time to shed our differences and unite to make the world a better place.
To live together in the world, in perfect harmony?
What if everyone learns to live in harmony with one another, without prejudices and discrimination.
And what if we all could find a way
What if a solution is found to make our lives a little less complicated and more meaningful.
(What if we all could find a way)
Let's join hands to make this world a better place to live in.
To live a better life today?
What if we all work together to lead a happy and fulfilling life from this moment onwards.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tom Higgenson, Tim Lopez, Evan Frankfurt
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