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.
let me in
Secondhand Serenade Lyrics
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I'm feeling uninspired
I'm looking hard for hope, and I fell just like a record
That spun until it tire,
And it eventually just broke
But I know it will get better...
I know we'll find a place where we can be together
Let me into you...
Uh-oh-uh-oh
Let me into you...
Cuz I know, I know
This life has room for two
Uh-oh-uh-oh-oh
Let me into you...
The best part of waking up is
Knowing that you're thinking about me
And my phone it rest upon my pillow
Waiting for you to reach right on and touch me with your smile
Smile...smile...
Even though we're miles and miles and miles apart...
I know you make me better
Oh-uh-oh-uh-oh
Let me into you...
Uh-oh-uh-oh
Let me into you...
Cuz I know, I know
This life has room for two
Uh-oh-uh-ohoh
Let me into you...
I'm a man who doesn't need
Anyone to make me whole
But your eyes are just like headlights into my soul
They see what I can't see and I don't see anything at all
But you!
Oh-uh-oh-uh-oh
Let me into you...
Uh-oh-uh-oh-oh
Let me into you...
Cuz I know, yes I know
This life has room for two
Uh-oh-uh-oh-oh
Let me into you...
Uh-oh-uh-oh
Let me into you...
Uh-oh (oh I know)-uh-oh
Let me into you...
Uh-oh-uh-oh
Let me into you...
Uh-oh-uh-oh-oh
Let me into you.
The song "Let Me In" by Secondhand Serenade is a passionate declaration of love and a plea for acceptance from the singer's significant other. The lyrics talk about the singer feeling uninspired and hopeless until he met the person he is singing to. The image of a spinning record that eventually broke is used to describe the fear of the relationship falling apart, but the singer is optimistic that things will get better. He is aware that he doesn't need anyone to make him whole, but he feels like he is complete with this person who understands him on a deep level.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to be let into the other person's life completely. Even though they are miles apart, he knows that the person he is singing to makes him better. The use of the phrase "this life has room for two" implies that the singer wants to build a life with this person and overcome any obstacles that come their way.
Overall, the lyrics of "Let Me In" express a longing for emotional intimacy and the fear of losing someone who has become so important. It's a vulnerable and heartfelt song that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm staring at my window
I am currently looking out my window aimlessly without purpose
I'm feeling uninspired
I lack motivation and creativity
I'm looking hard for hope, and I fell just like a record
I am searching for something to hold on to, but instead feel like a vinyl record, spinning endlessly without a clear direction or purpose
That spun until it tire,
The record continued to spin until it eventually became exhausted
And it eventually just broke
The record eventually reached its breaking point and completely shattered
But I know it will get better...
Despite my current struggles, I have faith that things will improve
I know we'll find a place where we can be together
I believe that there is a place where we can be united and happy
Oh-uh-oh-uh-oh
Let me into you...
I want to be a part of your life and connect with you emotionally
Cuz I know, I know
This life has room for two
I believe that we can coexist in this world together
The best part of waking up is
Knowing that you're thinking about me
Waking up and realizing that you are on my mind is the most enjoyable part of my day
And my phone it rest upon my pillow
Waiting for you to reach right on and touch me with your smile
My phone is always on my pillow, waiting for your message and your smile fills me with joy
Even though we're miles and miles and miles apart...
I know you make me better
Despite our physical separation, you still have a positive impact on my life and make me a better person
I'm a man who doesn't need
Anyone to make me whole
I am self-sufficient and feel complete on my own
But your eyes are just like headlights into my soul
Your gaze penetrates deeply into my emotions and inner being
They see what I can't see and I don't see anything at all
But you!
You have a unique perspective and can see things that I am unable to see myself
Uh-oh (oh I know)-uh-oh
Let me into you...
I am aware of the potential vulnerability involved in opening up, but I still desire to form a deeper connection with you
Uh-oh-uh-oh-oh
Let me into you...
I want to be invited into your life and be allowed to share your experiences
Uh-oh-uh-oh
Let me into you...
I am eager to connect with you on a personal level
Uh-oh-uh-oh-oh
Let me into you.
I am extending an offer to enter into a deeper emotional relationship with you
Contributed by William B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gabe king
This band deserves more credit
Takacchan Clone
I love this song <3
Tyler Johnson
i was going through my iTunes today and i saw this album and i thought to myself what is this? so i clicked on this song and i was wondering who put this on my iTunes but after looking at the picture of the boy and the drink on the album thats when it occurred to me that i used to listen to this when i was 10 or something and it just feels great knowing that i found this album sitting in my iTunes because i forgot how much i liked their music
Brooke Oliver
Yeah, but still.. I'm so in love with his original style to where it feels like how it feels when a show you like changes cast members. You know you can warm up to it but it's not the same..
TYvladOP
He played this song at his concert last night here In Michigan, I actually memorized every song of his he sang that wasn't one of the ones for his new track that hasn't came out yet, and by memorized i meant word for word and it was just weird because I haven't listened to any of his songs in years :3
Omegle Crain
This is my favorite song!!!
Angie Hernandez
i love it! <3
Bexter
Nice song!!
Reesy Andrus
The first possitive beated song by Secondhand I've heard... Not saying their other songs aren't upbeat. But this one is just... you know what I mean.
Benson Rabenjason
all of your songs are very good but this one is very the best,i think there no song can compar this :)