The band's second album, ...Somewhere More Familiar was released in 1997 and sold approximately 30,000 copies through its initial pressing, prompting Universal Records to sign the band. Universal re-released ...Somewhere More Familiar in late 1997. A single from the album, "All For You" hit #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains the band's most successful single.
The band's third album Fortress was released in 2000 by Universal. The band worked with producers Mike Clink (Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Heart), Richie Zito (Cheap Trick), and Paul Ebersold (3 Doors Down). The album featured minor pop hits "Champagne High" and "Change Your Mind."
In 2003, after the band split from Universal, it released its fourth studio album, Chasing Daylight, on the Sixthman label and toured throughout the year to promote the album. The band's internet presence emerged during this time period, and hardcore fans dubbing themselves "Hazelnuts" studied setlists, shared bootleg concert recordings, and initiated a promotion scheme with the band through their official website. 2003 also saw the simultaneous release of Live*LIVE, a two-disc live album, and A Life in the Day, a live DVD.
In 2004, Sister Hazel released its next studio album Lift. Songs from Lift were re-recorded for 2005's Lift: Acoustic Renditions, an EP of studio acoustic takes on five of the songs, offered exclusively through Apple's iTunes Store. In July 2005, the Sister Hazel album was re-issued again by Sixthman, in response to claims that the album had become difficult to find in stores.
Sister Hazel then promoted its album, Absolutely, which was released on October 10, 2006. The band also continued to tour and hold annual fan gathering events, The Rock Boat and The Rock Slope. Absolutely is the band's highest charting album on the Billboard charts following Fortress and it received 4 out of a possible 5 stars from Allmusic, a tie with Fortress's score.
On June 5, 2007, Sister Hazel released a "hybrid" album entitled BAM! Volume 1. It contains B-sides from the Absolutely recording sessions and some from previous albums.
Sister Hazel also released a holiday album called Santa's Playlist on September 25, 2007.
On February 9, 2008, Sister Hazel performed a live concert at Daytona International Speedway for the Budweiser Shootout.
Sister Hazel released a live acoustic album on June 17, 2008 entitled Before The Amplifiers, Live Acoustic on Croakin' Poets/Rock Ridge Music. The record features sixteen tracks, including the band's hits, fan favorites, and live concert staples, all in a stripped-down, acoustic format. The album was recorded on January 12 at Nickel & Dime Studios in Atlanta (other bands who have recorded there in the past include Indigo Girls, The B-52's, Shawn Mullins) in front of 100 lucky fans who were chosen at random from more than five thousand entries.
At the July 18, 2008 concert at Wolf Trap Farm Park, drummer Mark Trojanowski took paternity leave for his newborn child. Former Vertical Horizon and current Doobie Brothers drummer Ed Toth played in his place.
On July 9, 2009 Ford Motor Company announced a collaboration with Sister Hazel to promote the company's new Sync Technology, which is available on a number of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. The band has been chosen to be the face of the company's "Sync My Ride" website.
The band released its seventh studio album of original songs (tenth album overall) on August 18, 2009. The album, entitled "Release", contains 12 tracks and is on the Rock Ridge Music label. On the day of release, "Release" was the number one album on iTunes.
On October 12th, 2010, Sister Hazel released their 8th studio album, "Heartland Highway", which is unique among SH albums in that all band members wrote at least one song that appears on the album.
Sister Hazel Williams was an African-American woman who ran Sister Hazel's Rescue Mission in Gainesville, FL. during the 1970s and early '80s. This facility gave those who were down on their luck a safe place to stay warm, eat and regroup, regardless of age, race or beliefs. It is in this spirit of unconditional concern for all beings that the band chose to use her name.
The band has had music featured in several movies and soundtracks including Major League: Back to the Minors, The Wedding Planner, Clay Pigeons, Bedazzled, American Wedding, and 10 Things I Hate About You. Sister Hazel also appear on the Fleetwood Mac tribute album, Legacy: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac's Rumours with their cover version of "Gold Dust Woman". In 1999, they recorded a cover of "September Gurls" for the Big Star tribute album, Big Star, Small World. However, the track was not included when the album was released in 2006. The song "Where Do You Go" was featured on Scrubs (Season 6, Episode 4, "My House").
Band members
Ken Block - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Jett Beres - bass, harmony vocals
Andrew Copeland - rhythm guitar, vocals
Ryan Newell - lead and slide guitar, harmony vocals
Mark Trojanowski - drums
One Time
Sister Hazel Lyrics
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And forget about yesterday by tomorrow
She says my heart is a spinning wheel
It never slows down to heal from the sorrow
She says well I know what I want
One time I wanna be the hero baby
One time when you look at me again
Like I'm more than just a friend
This time
Just one time
Trying to forget the past
Keep dropping away so fast from the real you
He says I'm tired of the circumstance
Now I'm asking for one more chance for a clear view
He says now I know what I want
[Chorus]
All this time been running around
Been looking around
And you've been standing right in front of my face
Those times spent running away
At the end of the day you can't just replace
What we need isn't lost
It lay's right in this space
'Cause you were always there
[Chorus]
The song "One Time" by Sister Hazel is a poignant reflection on the desire to move on from past mistakes or missed opportunities and take one last chance to make things right. The lyrics explore the pain of looking back and the hope of moving forward to a brighter future. The opening lines suggest a desperation to escape the heartache of the past and focus on a future together. The singer wants to forget about yesterday by tomorrow and start anew.
Later in the song, the chorus repeats the longing for a chance to finally be the hero or heroine in the relationship. The desire to be seen as more than a friend is a common thread throughout the song, highlighting the desire for deep connection and love. Despite the pain and struggles of the past, the singer refuses to give up and instead seeks one last chance for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't we just drive away
Is it possible for us to escape from our problems and start afresh?
And forget about yesterday by tomorrow
If we leave now, can we leave behind yesterday's troubles and have hope for the future?
She says my heart is a spinning wheel
She explains that her heart is in a continuous state of motion like a wheel that never slows down.
It never slows down to heal from the sorrow
Her heart cannot slow down enough to recover from the sorrow that she has felt.
She says well I know what I want
Despite her uncertainty, she is aware of what she wants.
One time I wanna be the hero baby
Just once, she wants to be the hero or savior of the relationship.
One time I wanna be who you adore
Just once, she wants to be the person that her partner adores.
One time when you look at me again
She wants her partner to look at her in a way that conveys more than friendship.
Like I'm more than just a friend
She wants to be seen by her partner in a way that implies more than just friendship.
This time
She is resolute in making her feelings known this time.
Just one time
She only wants this to happen once in their relationship.
Trying to forget the past
He is attempting to move past their previous issues.
Keep dropping away so fast from the real you
He is afraid that they might be losing touch with who they truly are.
He says I'm tired of the circumstance
He is no longer content with their current situation.
Now I'm asking for one more chance for a clear view
He's asking for another chance to have a clearer understanding of their relationship.
He says now I know what I want
He has come to a realization of what he wants out of their relationship.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats several times.
All this time been running around
He's been running around trying to find a solution to their problems.
Been looking around
He's been searching for answers.
And you've been standing right in front of my face
Despite looking for answers elsewhere, the solution was right in front of him all along.
Those times spent running away
Times when he wanted to run from their problems and avoid them.
At the end of the day you can't just replace
At the end of the day, they cannot substitute each other for anyone else.
What we need isn't lost
What they require from each other has not disappeared and is still attainable.
It lay's right in this space
Their relationship has the potential to be rekindled.
'Cause you were always there
The solution has been right in front of him all along, in his partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAD JORDAN, JOSEPH JOHNSON
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