Although Rooney had flirted with enlisting Ric Ocasek to produce, they eventually opted to rehire Keith Forsey, the producer responsible for the the strong batch of demos that had gotten them signed in the first place. Rooney's sunny, self-titled debut arrived in 2003 and its sales spiked considerably the following year when the band appeared on Fox's popular teen drama The O.C. (the first in a long line of bands to do so). Later that year, the concert DVD Spit and Sweat was released, highlighting the group's transformation from teenage musicians into a road-seasoned outfit. Rooney began recording their follow-up later that year with producer Tony Hoffer, but the album was eventually scrapped despite several songs being posted on the band's MySpace page. A second attempt to record their sophomore album was made in fall 2005, this time with Howard Benson in the producer's seat. Although it was slated for a 2006 release, this version too was scrapped as friction between the band and its label increased.
Following a 2006 tour with Kelly Clarkson, Rooney returned to the studio with producer John Fields for a third -- and successful -- attempt at recording their second album. The slightly darker, but no less catchy Calling the World was released in summer 2007 and debuted on the Billboard charts at number 42. By this point, though, the band's relationship with Geffen had suffered too much damage and Rooney eventually left the label's roster in 2009. That same year, the band celebrated their independent status by self-releasing an EP, Wild One, and launching a brief tour. They didn't remain independent for long, though, eventually partnering with Warner Bros. for the release of their third full-length album, the self-produced Eureka, in June 2010. Although bassist Matt Winter played on the record, he left the band's lineup several months before its release, with Brandon Schwartzel climbing aboard in his place. By the end of 2011, support for the record had mostly ceased and Rooney essentially entered into a lengthy hiatus. Schwartzman remained busy with a number of projects, including two solo records and a pair of film scores. Following years of silence regarding his band's fate, Schwartzman revealed in early 2016 that he had completed a new Rooney album entirely on his own. Released in May 2016, Washed Away was the fourth LP under the Rooney banner, and was supported on the road by a completely retooled lineup. In June 2017, the band issued the single "Second Chances" in anticipation of the release of the El Cortez EP, which arrived in July of that year.
Blueside
Rooney Lyrics
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They're bleeding through my heart
And nobody knows that they exist
Look at my bursting veins
Now do you see the red in me
It's a sign for the end
Only the end of the red
I've been given my brush and plate
But where will I paint my life
And will the buyer in the sky
Believe in what I dream
And it's so hard for me to explain
What I will miss
To myself
The lyrics of Rooney's song "Blueside" speak of a person’s inner turmoil and struggle to express themselves to others. The lyrics "the colors have built up in my mind, they're bleeding through my heart" suggest intense emotions that the singer is grappling to convey. The use of color as a metaphor for emotions is a powerful literary device that helps to paint a picture of the singer's mental and emotional state. They feel like nobody understands or knows these emotions exist within them, and the lines "look at my bursting veins, now do you see the red in me" suggest this inner turmoil is coming to a head.
The lines "only the end of the red will show you my blue side" suggests that only once the intensity of these emotions wears off, will the singer feel comfortable revealing their true self. The phrase "the end of the red" could symbolize the end of anger or other intense emotions, which will reveal their more subdued and introspective "blue side." The lyrics "I've been given my brush and plate, but where will I paint my life" speak of the singer's struggle to find direction and purpose in life. They're searching for a greater meaning in their existence, and wonder if they'll be able to sell this life that they're creating for themselves to a higher power.
Overall, "Blueside" is a introspective song about the struggle to find one's identity and communicate their internal feelings to others. The use of color as a metaphor is an effective way to convey these emotions, and the song's somber yet hopeful tone captures the singer's state of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
The colors have built up in my mind
Different emotions have piled up and created a mess within my mind
They're bleeding through my heart
Those emotions are too much to handle and affecting my well-being
And nobody knows that they exist
I haven't been able to share my feelings with anyone, so no one understands my struggle
Look at my bursting veins
My emotions are so intense that they feel like they are about to burst out of me
Now do you see the red in me
Are you able to recognize the pain and agony inside me?
It's a sign for the end
My overflowing emotions indicate that I've reached my breaking point
Only the end of the red
Once I'm able to deal with my emotions, only then the real me would surface
Will show you my blue side
Only when I'm at peace with myself, I'll be able to show you my true nature (which is happier and calmer)
I've been given my brush and plate
I've been blessed with life and opportunity to create my destiny
But where will I paint my life
But I'm confused about where to start
And will the buyer in the sky
And I wonder, after all, what would be the final destination of my soul
Believe in what I dream
Would the almighty be kind enough to fulfill my dreams?
And it's so hard for me to explain
Most of the time, I fail to express my thoughts and ideas
What I will miss
And, I'm afraid I might miss out on something important in life
To myself
And then, ultimately, I'll have to answer to myself
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@stopstalkingmegoogl
The colors have built up in my mind
They're bleeding through my heart
But nobody knows that they exist
Look at my bursting veins
Now do you see the red in me
It's a sign for the end
Only the ends of the red
Will show you my blueside
Only the ends of the red
Will show you my blueside
I've been given my brush and plate
Where will I paint my life
And will the buyer in the sky
Believe in what I dream
And it's so hard for me to explain
What I will miss to myself
Only the ends of the red
Will show you my blueside
Only the ends of the red
Only the ends of the red
Will show you my blueside
Only the ends of the red
Will show you my blueside
@cybersurfer3d837
Whose still here in 2023? I miss these days so much. if you were an indie/emo kid in the early 2000s, you’re a real one 🖤
@kimberlyparker7533
Where did 11 years go??
@jillyconn
i just got into them this year. i wish i knew about them earlier 🥺
@michellerodriguez2597
Me too! They’re playing at the troubadour in December in LA ❤️🥺
@cybersurfer3d837
@Michelle Rodriguez Really? That’s so cool, shows are finally coming back. Ill never forget the time I ran into Robert in the parking structure of Disneyland lol He’s such a cool guy!!
@spoopsmcgillicuddy8292
Early 2000's was like a golden age for music. God, I miss those days...
@rafaelreyes6447
I remember waking up getting ready for school in 2003 and the first thing I saw on mtv was this video. I was just in 7th grade. Went to walmart after school and bought the album. Unforgettable
@michaelkelly8337
That's hilarious. I was getting ready for work one morning and I heard this for the first time and immediately went out snd bought it. Looks like MTv got them 2 sales
@jordansmith9743
Where ever you struggle on the country of the kind of thing you journey upon this big big video. Just let us know.
@brittanydelarosa6788
This is how I found them too!