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
Shame
Sister Hazel Lyrics
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Everywhere you go
You will bleed where you land
And everyone will know
When you need a hand then
Surely you will know
It was me who will stand in
And fill in for your show
[Bridge]
Cause I been seeing you and me in a space that can only grow
Cause everyone knows
[Chorus]
I gave you everything
You got the best of me
But hey hey what a shame
I was the only one
Who didn't know what you had done
So hey hey what a shame
Cause all you ever do is blame
If you fall for illusions
Pause it on the frame
You can draw the conclusion
That everyone's the same
I was a fool from the get go
And you would think I'd see
All the things I should let go
And things that I don't need anymore
[Bridge]
[Chorus: x3]
Sister Hazel's song "Shame" is a powerful song about the pain of being betrayed and taken for granted in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been used and deceived by another person – perhaps a lover or a friend – who has taken advantage of their kindness and generosity. The line "If you lean when you stand then, everywhere you go, you will bleed where you land and everyone will know" suggests that the singer's vulnerability and trust have been exploited, leaving them exposed and humiliated. They feel used and taken advantage of, and are left wondering why they didn't see the signs sooner.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's feelings of betrayal and hurt. They gave their all to the other person, but received nothing in return. The line "Cause all you ever do is blame" suggests that the other person has no remorse for what they have done and are willing to shift the blame onto the singer. The verse "If you fall for illusions, pause it on the frame, you can draw the conclusion that everyone's the same" suggests that the singer has learned a valuable lesson from this experience – that not everyone is trustworthy or deserving of their love and devotion.
Overall, Sister Hazel's "Shame" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the pain of being used and betrayed in a relationship. It is a reminder to be cautious and vigilant in our relationships and to avoid falling for illusions.
Line by Line Meaning
If you lean when you stand then
If you rely on others for support and can't stand on your own
Everywhere you go
No matter where you go or what you do
You will bleed where you land
You will suffer the consequences of your actions
And everyone will know
People will see what you've done and it will be apparent to all
When you need a hand then
When you need help or support
Surely you will know
You'll be aware of who is there for you
It was me who will stand in
I will be the one to support you
And fill in for your show
I will take your place and help you out
Cause I been seeing you and me in a space that can only grow
I see potential for our relationship to grow and strengthen
Cause everyone knows
It's well-known
I gave you everything
I gave you my all
You got the best of me
You took advantage of me and got everything you wanted
But hey hey what a shame
It's a pity that this is the situation
I was the only one
I was the only one who didn't know what was going on
Who didn't know what you had done
I was oblivious to your actions
So hey hey what a shame
It's really too bad
Cause all you ever do is blame
You refuse to take responsibility for your actions
If you fall for illusions
If you're taken in by things that aren't real
Pause it on the frame
Take a closer look and examine it
You can draw the conclusion
You can come to a realization or understanding
That everyone's the same
That people are all alike
I was a fool from the get go
I was foolish from the beginning
And you would think I'd see
You'd expect me to realize
All the things I should let go
The things that I should move on from
And things that I don't need anymore
And things that are no longer beneficial or necessary
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANDREW COPELAND, JEFF BERES, KEN BLOCK, MARK E. TROJANOWSKI, RYAN CARTER NEWELL
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