New touring members joined after the album was recorded: Sean Woolstenhulme (guitars), Billy Mohler (bass), and Nate Wood (drums). Band and Kamin returned in June 2004 with Two (also known as 'II'). New touring musicians were hired: Daniel Damico (guitars), Justin Derrico (gutars), Corey Britz (bass), and Justin Meyer (drums). Despite radio-friendly tracks and an enthusiastic fan response, the album failed to meet commercial expectations, leading to tension between the group and the label.
In June 2005, the band announced they were going on hiatus, and frontman Alex Band announced plans to publish a solo album. Alex finished recording his album, entitled We've All Been There, and released it in May 2010, with the first single "Tonight" released the preceeding February. Alex also pre-released the album through a bracelet line called Blackstar Bracelets, which can be purchased at a number of department stores in the U.S. as well as online.
The Calling reformed in 2013, with a new line-up still featuring Alex Band, and this incarnation of the band played its first gig on August 16 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The otherwise joyous event was marred by a kidnapping incident involving Band, with the musician beaten-up and then dumped after being mugged. Having recovered, the group is currently touring for its cult fanbase.
Just That Good
The Calling Lyrics
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A little truth you know we all wanna hide
Well I'm tryin', I'm tryin' now to get to you
But you're tellin' me like you always do, you say
Don't hate me, 'cause I'm just that good
I've got to hand it to you now, you're a hard one to please
All the many times I've dreamed I could walk in your shoes
What a nightmare it must be just bein' you say
Don't hate me, 'cause I'm just that good
A little misunderstood
Well, you made me, and I'm just that good
Step outside, walk with me
Everyone I know and see is fallin' is crawlin' after something maybe
A bigger house, faster car, never knowin' who they are
They're lonely, they're lonely, they're lonely
All we say, don't hate me, 'cause I'm just that good
A little misunderstood
Well, you made me, and I'm just that good
You wouldn't change me if you could
And all this time will take its toll on you
As the same it will on me
Well, good ain't all that good's made out to be
Don't hate me, we're all just that good
Just that good, just that good, just that good
The lyrics to The Calling's song "Just That Good" can be interpreted as the struggles of a person trying to connect with someone who is emotionally closed off. The first verse talks about how people try to hide their true feelings with a little bit of paint, meaning they try to cover up their emotions. The singer is trying to reach out to this person but they keep pushing him away. The chorus features the phrase "Don't hate me, 'cause I'm just that good," which is ironic because the singer is actually trying to be vulnerable and connect with the person, but they are rejecting him.
The second verse highlights the fact that the person the singer is trying to connect with seems to have everything they need, but the singer knows that material possessions and success don't necessarily bring happiness. The line "What a nightmare it must be just bein' you" suggests that the person may be miserable despite their seemingly perfect life. The bridge focuses on the societal pressure to have more, to be someone else, and to be lonely because of it. The last verse encourages the listener to acknowledge that good things come with a price and that even success can be detrimental in ways.
Overall, the song suggests that no matter how good someone may appear to be, they are still human and have their own struggles. It's important to be vulnerable and connect with others even when it's uncomfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
A little paint, to cover what's deep inside
Sometimes we try to cover up our true selves with a facade
A little truth you know we all wanna hide
We all have our secrets that we want to keep hidden from others
Well I'm tryin', I'm tryin' now to get to you
I am making an effort to connect with you
But you're tellin' me like you always do, you say
Despite my efforts, you continue to push me away
Don't hate me, 'cause I'm just that good
Please don't resent me for my abilities and successes
I've got to hand it to you now, you're a hard one to please
You are a difficult person to satisfy
When it looks as though you've got all you need
From an outsider's perspective, you seem to have everything
All the many times I've dreamed I could walk in your shoes
I have imagined what it would be like to be in your position
What a nightmare it must be just bein' you say
You imply that your life is not as good as it appears
A little misunderstood
I feel like people don't always understand me
Step outside, walk with me
I am encouraging you to take a walk with me
Everyone I know and see is fallin' is crawlin' after something maybe
People around us are constantly striving for something and may not even know what they want
A bigger house, faster car, never knowin' who they are
These material possessions do not define who we are as individuals
They're lonely, they're lonely, they're lonely
Despite their pursuit of such things, they may still feel isolated and alone
Well, you made me, and I'm just that good
You bear some responsibility for my abilities and success
You wouldn't change me if you could
You are content with who I am and would not alter me if it were possible
And all this time will take its toll on you
The passage of time affects us all
As the same it will on me
I am not immune to the effects of time either
Well, good ain't all that good's made out to be
Even good things can have negative consequences
Don't hate me, we're all just that good
We all have our unique talents and abilities
Just that good, just that good, just that good
We should appreciate our skills and the skills of those around us
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON KAMIN, ALEX BAND, ERIC BRAZILIAN
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