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 On Me
Sister Hazel Lyrics
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I'm emptied out like a dusty shelf
You buried me, and I'm covered in shame
I'm here but you look right through me
Just hear me out for what it's worth
You still rip my breath away
I've come around
And again and again
[Chorus]
Shame on me shame on me
It's bittersweet but I'm so sorry
It took so long but you believed
(I'm sorry it took so long)
Shame on me, shame on me
Because you're every questions answer
Shame on me
So clever, but I tripped somehow
I never guessed you could knock me down
I am just a bit undone
Displaced and burned like fire
Just hear me out for what it's worth
You still rip my breath away
I've come around
I know you've heard it before
And again and again
[Chorus]
I didn't get it I never wanted to
My self destructive attitude said
What did you want
And why would you want it at all?
But you never went away
You faded out but it took so long
It's tainted
How could I let this slip away from me
For a wondering Jones
I'm here but you look right through me
[Chorus]
The song "Shame On Me" by Sister Hazel explores the emotions of a person who has been caught up in their own self-destructive behavior and is now regretting it. The opening lines "It's over and I'm overwhelmed, I'm emptied out like a dusty shelf" depict a sense of emptiness and sadness that the person is experiencing after realizing the gravity of their actions. They feel buried and covered in shame for the things they have done while feeling invisible to the world, as though people can see right through them.
The lyrics continue to show how the person is trying to express their feelings to the person they have wronged. The lines "Just hear me out for what it's worth, you still rip my breath away" represent their desire to be heard and understood while acknowledging the hurt they have caused. The chorus serves as a form of apology where they admit their mistakes and apologize for the pain they have caused.
In the latter half of the song, the person is reflecting on their past behaviors and attitudes. They realize that their self-destructive attitude was partly to blame for their actions and they feel remorseful. The lines "It's tainted, how could I let this slip away from me for a wandering Jones" illustrate the regret that the person harbors for losing what they had and the feelings of unworthiness.
Overall, the song "Shame On Me" is a heartfelt, emotional song that explores the themes of regret, self-reflection, and the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over and I'm overwhelmed
The relationship is over and I am feeling drained and defeated.
I'm emptied out like a dusty shelf
I feel hollow and emptied out, like an old, forgotten shelf covered in dust.
You buried me, and I'm covered in shame
You have left me feeling ashamed and buried, like I am at fault for the end of the relationship.
I'm here but you look right through me
Although I am still here, it seems like you do not see me or care about my feelings.
Just hear me out for what it's worth
Please listen to me and consider what I have to say.
You still rip my breath away
You continue to take my breath away and captivate me, even after everything that has happened.
I've come around
I have changed my perspective and come to a new understanding of things.
I know you've heard it before
I understand that I have said these things before and you may have heard them many times.
And again and again
Despite having said these things repeatedly, I am still struggling with these feelings and thoughts.
Shame on me shame on me
I acknowledge that I am at fault and feel ashamed for my actions.
It's bittersweet but I'm so sorry
I am feeling both sadness and regret, but want to express my apologies regardless.
It took so long but you believed
I am sorry it has taken me a long time to come to this realization, but I am grateful that you believed in me and waited for me to change.
Because you're every questions answer
You are the answer to every question I have, the key to my heart and happiness.
So clever, but I tripped somehow
I thought I was clever and in control, but in reality, I made a mistake and tripped up.
I never guessed you could knock me down
I underestimated your power and ability to hurt me emotionally.
I am just a bit undone
I feel undone and disheveled, like I am no longer put together.
Displaced and burned like fire
I feel lost and displaced, like something has been taken from me or ripped away, leaving behind feelings of pain, anger, and sadness.
I didn't get it I never wanted to
I did not understand the situation or the true depth of my emotions, and initially did not even want to try to figure it out.
My self destructive attitude said
I had a self-destructive attitude that prevented me from seeing things clearly or making healthy choices.
What did you want
I was unsure of what you wanted or expected from me.
And why would you want it at all?
I questioned why you would want to be with me, and doubted my own worthiness.
But you never went away
Despite my doubts and fears, you never left my side and continued to support and love me.
You faded out but it took so long
You slowly faded away from my life, but it took me a long time to fully realize and accept this loss.
It's tainted
The situation is now flawed or damaged, and cannot be fixed easily.
How could I let this slip away from me
I am filled with regret and a sense of loss, wondering how I could have let such a wonderful relationship slip away.
For a wondering Jones
For something uncertain and risky, like wandering down an unknown path or following a Jones, a common surname that could represent anyone or anything.
I'm here but you look right through me
I still exist and am present, but feel invisible and unnoticed by you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANDREW COPELAND, JEFF BERES, KEN BLOCK, MARK E. TROJANOWSKI, RYAN CARTER NEWELL
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