In the beginning, Sunderland was the hit trio of their hometown of Hood River, OR, consisting of Mcknley Kitts on guitar/vocals, Dylan Bauld on bass/backing vocals, and Vaughan Heppe on drums. Playing at their local River City Saloon in front of an ever-increasing crowd every month. About two years later, the trio decided to expand their sound and add lead guitarist Zachary Grace to the team. Soon after becoming a quartet they began work on their first album, A Change of Pace (produced by Dylan Bauld and Sean Norton). The EP received a lot of attention from venues in Portland, and eventually lead them to open for national touring acts such as Play Radio Play, The Dangerous Summer, The Morning Of, Allstar Weekend, and Hedley.
Sunderland is currently in the process of writing and re-writing songs for their sophomore EP (Which has yet to be named). They will be heading down to Los Angeles in late October of this year to begin recording and producing the album with co-owner of Drive-Thru Records, Richard Reines.
Be on the look out for tour dates coming up! You don't want to miss out on Sunderland's energetic live shows!
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First Love
Sunderland Lyrics
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I let you go back there to what had to end
Has anything changed
Has he been a friend
You need to take a step back, step back
Cuz the first love is the worst one you ever had
Tell me I'm mistaken for I'm losing it in this state
Take a look back, revisit
All the things you said
When you came to me and took my heart instead
Don't want you to be that girl again
The one who was crying on my bed
Your heart in two, he was breaking you down, down
He was breaking you down
You couldn't breathe, gasping for air
Your tears on my shoulder, you were pulling me in
Has anything changed
Has he been a friend
You need to take a step back, step back
Cuz the first love is the worst one you ever had
Tell me I'm mistaken for I'm losing it in this state
Take a look back, revisit
All the things you said
When you came to me and took my heart instead
Don't want you to be that girl again
The one who was crying on my bed
Your heart in two, he was breaking you down, down
He was breaking you down
Has anything changed
Has anything changed
Has anything changed
Don't want you to be that girl again
The one who was crying on my bed
Your heart in two, he was breaking you down, down
He was breaking you down
I'm not gonna be that guy again
The one who let you cry on my bed
He's yours to lose, he was breaking you down, down
He was breaking you down
In "First Love," Sunderland sings about getting back together with an old flame who had previously broken her heart. She questions whether anything has changed, whether he is now a friend to her, and whether he is worth the risk of getting hurt again. She warns him to take a step back and reconsider whether the first love is worth trying again. Sunderland is empathetic towards her partner's situation, but she also worries about being hurt once more, and she doesn't want to go down the same path again.
The lyrics go on to describe what appears to be an emotional and intense encounter between Sunderland and her ex. She remembers how he broke her heart, how she tried to comfort him in his time of need, and how she doesn't want to go through the same pain again. The chorus summarizes her feelings, with Sunderland warning her ex that their first love was the worst one they've ever had. The song ends with Sunderland promising not to be the guy who lets her cry on his bed and tells her ex that he is hers to lose.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe I've done it again
Expressing shock and disbelief that the singer has allowed themselves to fall back into a situation they know will end poorly.
I let you go back there to what had to end
Acknowledging that the singer allowed the person they care about to return to a relationship they knew was bad.
Has anything changed
Questioning if there has been any improvement or positive change in the situation.
Has he been a friend
Wondering if the person who caused the pain has shown any compassion or concern for the artist's feelings.
You need to take a step back, step back
Advising the person to reevaluate their situation and distance themselves from the source of their heartache.
Cuz the first love is the worst one you ever had
Explaining that the pain from the first love tends to be the most intense and difficult to overcome.
Tell me I'm mistaken for I'm losing it in this state
Asking the other person to confirm that the situation is not as hopeless as it seems, as the singer is feeling overwhelmed and emotional.
Take a look back, revisit
Suggesting that the other person reflect on their past experiences and decisions to determine if they are making the same mistakes again.
All the things you said
Reminding the other person of the words they used when they first came to the artist for comfort and support.
When you came to me and took my heart instead
Recalling the moment when the other person captured the artist's heart and became important to them.
Don't want you to be that girl again
Expressing concern for the other person's wellbeing and happiness, and emphasizing that the singer does not want to see them in pain again.
The one who was crying on my bed
Describing a specific moment when the other person sought comfort from the artist after being hurt.
Your heart in two, he was breaking you down, down
Pointing out that the other person was deeply affected by the actions of the person they were in a relationship with, and that the impact was severe.
You couldn't breathe, gasping for air
Describing the physical and emotional distress the other person experienced due to the pain caused by the previous relationship.
Your tears on my shoulder, you were pulling me in
Reiterating that the singer was there to provide comfort, and that the other person was leaning on them for support.
I'm not gonna be that guy again
Stating that the artist will not allow themselves to be taken advantage of or hurt again by the other person.
He's yours to lose, he was breaking you down, down
Advising the other person that their happiness and wellbeing is in their own hands, and that they need to distance themselves from the source of their pain.
Has anything changed
Repeating the earlier question, emphasizing that the situation has not improved and encouraging the other person to consider their options.
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RoomieOfficial
I guess these videos do exactly what they're meant to do - I NEED to work with John Fields sometime in the future. Also, Sunderland, what a great band!
semi fake fan
OMG YOU HERE ROOMIE BRAZBWA
Cali Dixon
John fields is a genius, everything I've heard of his has always been amazing. He and Sunderland make such amazing videos/music!! I hope to work with him someday, it would be amazing!
Piinkstar17
My best guy friend literally said words EXACTLY like the lyrics to me when I was going thru a bad breakup. It's kinda scary how relatable and perfect these lyrics are! <3
McDonoughManagement
Agreed! Great lyrics!
lemonqueen
I love this song! :D
fmcdman
Killer song!
MyRainbowSlinky
You gonna cover it?
McDonoughManagement
Nice! You know where to find us... hit me up!
Al
Arhhhh ;)