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.
Why
Secondhand Serenade Lyrics
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I don't think that I knew the chaos I was getting in
But I've broken all my promises to you
I've broken all my promises to you
Why do you do this to me?
Why do you do this so easily?
You make it hard to smile because
Why do you do this to me?
A phrasing that's a single tear,
It's harder than I ever feared
And you were left feeling so alone
Because these days aren't easy
Like they have been once before
These days aren't easy anymore
Why do you do this to me?
Why do you do this so easily?
You make it hard to smile because
You make it hard to breathe
Why do you do this to me?
I should've known this wasn't real
And fought it off and fought to feel
What matters most? Everything
That you feel while listening to every word that I sing
I promise you I will bring you home
I will bring you home
Why do you do this to me?
Why do you do this so easily?
You make it hard to smile because
You make it hard to breathe
Why do you do this to me?
Why do you do this to me?
Why do you do this so easily?
You make it hard to smile because
You make it hard to breathe
Why do you do this to me?
To me, to me, to me...
The lyrics to Secondhand Serenade's song "Why" center around the theme of a broken promise and the pain that comes with it. The singer reflects on the chaos he has caused by breaking his promises to his loved one, leaving them feeling alone and struggling to cope with their difficult situation. The singer questions why the other person is able to cause him such pain so easily and talks about how difficult it is to smile, let alone breathe, because of this.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer did not anticipate the severity of the situation they were getting into, and as a result, they ended up breaking their promises to their partner. It's a poignant reminder that decisions made in haste or without thought can have massive consequences. The refrain of "Why do you do this to me?" is likely directed towards the partner, who is making it hard for the singer to move on or find closure.
The second verse highlights the singer's inner turmoil as they come to terms with the fallout of their actions. It's clear that the singer is struggling to cope, but they are acutely aware that their partner is also suffering. The line "I should've known this wasn't real" suggests that the singer had reservations about the relationship from the start but chose to ignore them. The final verse of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer promising to bring their partner back home, but it's left ambiguous whether that promise is actually fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
The buttons on my phone are worn thin
I've been using my phone excessively trying to seek a way out of this situation.
I don't think that I knew the chaos I was getting in
This mess I'm in is beyond my prediction.
But I've broken all my promises to you
I cannot seem to abide by the commitments I make to you.
Why do you do this to me?
I'm aggrieved by your acts.
Why do you do this so easily?
It seems effortless for you to hurt me.
You make it hard to smile because
I cannot find joy because of you.
You make it hard to breathe
You are making it difficult to cope with life.
A phrasing that's a single tear,
My words reflect my pain.
It's harder than I ever feared
This situation is more severe than I ever imagined.
And you were left feeling so alone
You are lonely, and I should have been there for you.
Because these days aren't easy
Life is tough for both of us, and we are struggling to keep our relationship afloat.
Like they have been once before
We used to be in a better place in the past.
I should've known this wasn't real
I should have realized that this relationship was not authentic.
And fought it off and fought to feel
I should have struggled to understand our relationship and figure out what we could do to make it work.
What matters most? Everything
Our relationship is essential, and everything else is secondary.
That you feel while listening to every word that I sing
The emotions that you experience while listening to my music is what's important.
I promise you I will bring you home
I will do everything I can to make our relationship better and bring us back to where we belong.
To me, to me, to me...
This situation is affecting me deeply.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN VESELY
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childofbhaal
I was in a relationship for 4+ years with my girlfriend when i was 18 and i was so in love with her i was going to buy an engagement ring, then out of the blue i find out she is pregnant and it wasn't my child. I was diagnosed with depression and insomnia for over 2 years and every night was hell. Now I've grown and realized that there's so much more to life than dwelling on the past and being bitter and depressed. I love my life now and I'm as happy as I've ever been. All it took was time. So please anyone who is going through struggles please just talk to someone and give it time. Things do get better.
Lees Jo
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Adam Hauger
Lees Jo lol'd
JY
strong guy
Zebedee Zing
Jesus christ man, good on you.
I wish more people were like you out there.
Heimeri Klein
Nothing wrong with being sensitive. Though there is a limit to how sensitive people should be.
Jordan Sherrion
Haven't listened to this band in forever but after my children's mother and I split up this band just seemed to pop back into core memory. Good band💯👌
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2022 and it's still one of the best song of secondhand serenade
Inkspook!
You know, the hardest lie I ever told was; "I'm happy for you."
Because it's hard seeing someone you loved.......who loved you back...
Find a new person to love.
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