After the breakup of Sounds Like Life, featuring himself and Ronnie Day, Vesely started writing and performing his songs solo under the name Secondhand Serenade. (Secondhand, because his wife, Candice, hears all his songs firsthand.) He rented a studio for 8 days and recorded his 10-track debut album "Awake." Through self-promotion through MySpace and PureVolume, he began to build a loyal fanbase and sold his album and merchandise via his MySpace profile. He quickly rose to the MySpace "Top Unsigned Artists" list, and even entered the iTunes Top 100, a feat for an unsigned act.
He has since signed a deal with new label Glassnote Records, founded by CEO Daniel Glass. In total, Secondhand Serenade has sold about 73,000 digital tracks and more than 10,000 copies of his album "Awake," according to Nielsen SoundScan. After the album was released on Glassnote/ILG on Feb. 6, 2007, with two additional songs, it debuted on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart at # 16.
Vesely was featured on MTV's "You Hear It First," along with spots on AOL Music's "Breakers" and on Yahoo! Music's "Who's Next?".
Another album, "A Twist In My Story," has since been released and a band effect was added digitally. He is on tour, now with a band.
Shake it off
Secondhand Serenade Lyrics
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Your coffee cup is empty and your bills went through the roof
Cause looking at the good life isn't in the cards for you
You need a cheat sheet on this never ending test
You got the key and lost it and now you left a second guess
Waiting on the love that hasn't found you yet, no
If you feel so alone, let it go,
Come on
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
You gotta gotta wake up
Show them what you're made of
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
You gotta gotta stand up
Gotta throw your hands up
Just shake it off
She's a dynamite girl and she smiles as she waves
You take it as a compliment then take a double take
Her eyes are on the guy a few tables away
When your dollar give a friend for telling you're around
Catching up cannot in this senseless college town
Bet you wish you knew what they were doing now
If you feel alone, now,
Come on, let it go
Just shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
You gotta gotta wake up
Show them what you're made of
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
You gotta gotta stand up
Gotta throw your hands up
It's only phase
Walking on a thin line you're gunna see
That these are the days
You got to take a second, remember to breathe
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Just shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Just shake it off
(Go!)
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
You gotta gotta wake up
Show them what you're made of
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
You gotta gotta stand up
Gotta throw your hands up
(You've got to shake it off, shake it off)
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
You gotta gotta wake up
Show them what you're made of
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
You gotta gotta stand up
Gotta throw your hands up
(You've got to shake it off, shake it off)
Just shake it off
The lyrics of Secondhand Serenade's song "Shake It Off" talk about a person who is feeling overwhelmed and stuck in life. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song when the singer says that he has the Monday blues on a Sunday afternoon. The character seems to be in a tough spot in life, with bills piling up and a sense that he may never experience the good life. The song speaks to anyone feeling lost and disheartened, telling them to keep moving and to keep standing up. The theme of resilience is central to the lyrics, as the singer encourages the listener to shake it off and to remember that this is just a phase.
The second verse of the song focuses more on the social struggles experienced by the character. Whether it's feeling left out of the social scene or watching someone else grab your crush's attention, the song acknowledges the challenges of being young and figuring out one's way in the world. The singer reminds the listener that these are the days they will look back on, and that they will one day realize that these struggles were only temporary. The song's overall message is encouraging and meant to lift the listener up and remind them that they can make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the Monday blues on a Sunday afternoon
Feeling down even though it's supposed to be a relaxing day.
Your coffee cup is empty and your bills went through the roof
Things aren't going well and you're feeling overwhelmed.
Cause looking at the good life isn't in the cards for you
It seems like a happy life isn't in your future.
You need a cheat sheet on this never ending test
It feels like life keeps throwing challenges at you and you can't keep up.
You got the key and lost it and now you left a second guess
You had an opportunity and lost it, and now you're doubting yourself.
Waiting on the love that hasn't found you yet, no
You're feeling lonely and hoping to find love soon.
If you feel so alone, let it go
If you're feeling lonely and sad, try to move on and not dwell on it.
Come on
Just shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
You gotta gotta wake up
Show them what you're made of
Don't give up! Wake up and show everyone that you are strong and going to keep going.
She's a dynamite girl and she smiles as she waves
You take it as a compliment then take a double take
Her eyes are on the guy a few tables away
You meet someone who seems to be flirting with you, but it turns out they are interested in someone else.
When your dollar give a friend for telling you're around
Catching up cannot in this senseless college town
Bet you wish you knew what they were doing now
You're hanging out with friends, but it doesn't feel as great as it should. You wonder what your friends are doing instead.
If you feel alone, now,
Come on, let it go
If you're feeling alone now, try to let go of that feeling.
It's only phase
Walking on a thin line you're gunna see
That these are the days
You got to take a second, remember to breathe
Whatever you're going through, it's only temporary. Take a moment to breathe and know that things will get better.
Go!
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Take action and shake off all the negative feelings.
Just shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Don't let the negativity get you down. Shake it off and keep moving forward.
You gotta gotta stand up
Gotta throw your hands up
(You've got to shake it off, shake it off)
Get up and be strong. Don't let anything hold you down.
You gotta gotta wake up
Show them what you're made of
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Shake shake, shake it off
Be yourself and show everyone what you're capable of. Shake off any doubts or insecurities.
Contributed by Gianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.