Initially named "The Hush," the band changed their name to "The Hush Sound" when Geffen Records objected that their name was too similar to rapper Hush. The band consists of Bob Morris on vocals and guitar, Mike Leblanc on bass and vocals, Darren Wilson on drums and vocals, and Greta Salpeter on vocals and piano. Original bassist Chris Faller left the band in October 2008 in order to pursue other musical interests and was replaced by Mike LeBlanc, who had toured with them previously on their "Dance Across the Country Tour".
In 2005 the band released their first studio album So Sudden. Their second studio album, Like Vines, was released in 2006 on Fueled by Ramen.
The Hush Sound was founded by Greta Salpeter and Bob Morris. The two met when Greta was in 7th grade and Bob was in 10th. In the eyes of many of their peers, Bob and Greta were deemed an "odd couple." Bob had always been a player and performer of rock music, whereas Greta was a classical pianist.
By the end of March of 2005, The Hush Sound took their music into the studio to record their debut full-length album. The studio was the Gallery of Carpet located in Villa Park, IL run by owner Brian Zieske. They named it "So Sudden"--a reflection on how quickly things were moving for the band. They released their first album with no label support at the time, but nevertheless sold 300 CDs in two nights.
Five months later, the band began playing shows. They soon gained the attention of Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz. On the day they were streaming "So Sudden" on purevolume, Ryan Ross of Panic at the Disco discovered their page and passed it along to Pete Wentz. Wentz knew Bob from his previous work in Chicago-based band the AUDITION, and, after listening, he sent The Hush Sound an email saying that he was interested in signing them to his Decaydance Records label.
So Sudden was re-released on Decaydance (with some minor lyric changes) and the band soon became a part of the 2006 Black Clouds and Underdogs tour, with Fall Out Boy in the headlining slot and also featuring From First to Last, Hawthorne Heights, and the All-American Rejects. During this time, the band started recording the follow-up to So Sudden, entitled Like Vines, which was produced by Sean O'Keefe and Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump (who also does guest vocals on the song "Don't Wake Me Up").
Like Vines was released on June 6, 2006. In support of the new record, the band went on a summer tour with label mates Panic at the Disco and fellow cabaret-rock band the Dresden Dolls. The album has since sold steadily. The band took a month-long break before beginning another tour with Jack's Mannequin, Copeland, and Daphne Loves Derby.
In November 2006, The Hush Sound embarked on their first headlining tour, supported by This Providence, This Is Me Smiling, and Murder By Death. Since then, they've toured heavily all over the United States with Straylight Run, Spitalfield, HelloGoodbye, Boys Like Girls, and Pablo among others, making stops including the Wiltern in Los Angeles, The Warfield in San Francisco, and the SXSW festival in Austin, TX.
The band's third studio album, Goodbye Blues, was named one of the Most Anticipated Albums of 2008 according to Alternative Press Magazine. "GOODBYE BLUES" was recorded Fall 2007 at North Hollywood's Fairfax Recordings with producer/engineer Kevin Augunas (Cold War Kids, Jon Brion) at the helm. In tracks such as "Honey" and "Medicine Man",The Hush Sound shows influence of Blues, Swing, Rock, and Folk. On January 16th, a press release said that that album would in fact be released on March 18th and that the first single, Honey, would be available for purchase on the iTunes store on February 5th. Goodbye Blues is available for purchase through The Hush Sound's official website. Shortly after the release of Goodbye Blues the band announced an indefinite hiatus.
In August 2012 the band announced a series of fall 2012 tour dates. In Spring 2013, they released an EP, "Forty Five".
Sweet Tangerine
The Hush Sound Lyrics
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My cries fall upon her deaf ears, more tears
Let me in, please it's cold, I'm freezing out here, I miss you my dear
You're all his and I'm all yours, like it or not, I'm all you've got
Everyone will make mistakes
Without the sour the sweet doesn't taste as
Cause I don't think that these feelings are gonna leave
Light cuts through the clouds and haunts me, like bad dreams
Outside, lookin' in, I'm feeling lost and cold as sin
A shred of hope, a little bit of sweetness - anything please, except for defeat
If I could I'd lock you up and toss out the key, it's just you and me
Everyone will make mistakes (and I know I have)
Without the sour the sweet doesn't taste as
Sweet tangerine, will you please come back to me?
Cause I don't think that these feelings are gonna leave (yeah, yeah)
Sweet melody, you'll be singing in your sleep
But this time you're not listening to a word I say
Crept through the curtains, as quick as the cold wind
Slowly exploring the room where you sleep
The stare of your portrait, the passing of your scent
Left me no choice but to stay
I will dissolve into the dark beneath your bed
My hands will wait for a taste of your skin
Sweet tangerine, will you please come back to me?
Cause I don't think that these feelings are gonna leave (yeah, yeah)
Sweet melody, you'll be singing in your sleep
But this time you're not listening to a word I say
A word I say
The song "Sweet Tangerine" by The Hush Sound is a melancholic track that tells the story of heartbreak and longing. The singer is pleading with their lover to let them back in, even though they are aware that their lover belongs to someone else. The imagery throughout the song paints a dark and desperate picture, with rain falling on the singer, haunting light cutting through clouds, and the singer feeling lost and cold as sin. The repetition of the phrase "sweet tangerine" serves as a reminder of a happy and bittersweet time when the singer and their lover were together, a time they desperately want to return to. Despite the pain, the singer remains hopeful, holding onto even the smallest shred of sweetness and hope.
The chorus of "Sweet Tangerine" touches on the idea of balance and the importance of both good and bad experiences. The line "without the sour the sweet doesn't taste as sweet" suggests that pain and heartbreak are necessary for a full and meaningful life. The song acknowledges that mistakes will be made and that life will have its ups and downs, but that doesn't diminish the importance of the sweetness that still exists.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain falls, quickly wetting my hair and clothes
The rain is falling so fast that my hair and clothes are drenched.
My cries fall upon her deaf ears, more tears
I am crying and she does not care, making me cry even more.
Let me in, please it's cold, I'm freezing out here, I miss you my dear
It is cold outside and I want to be let inside because I miss them.
You're all his and I'm all yours, like it or not, I'm all you've got
You belong to someone else, but I belong to you, whether you like it or not, I'm all you have.
Everyone will make mistakes
Everyone is bound to make mistakes.
Without the sour the sweet doesn't taste as
You cannot appreciate the good things in life without experiencing the bad.
Sweet tangerine, will you please come back to me?
I am asking my love to come back to me.
Cause I don't think that these feelings are gonna leave
I do not believe these feelings will go away.
Light cuts through the clouds and haunts me, like bad dreams
The light shining through the clouds is haunting me, like a bad dream.
Outside, lookin' in, I'm feeling lost and cold as sin
I feel disconnected and alone, as if I am on the outside looking in.
A shred of hope, a little bit of sweetness - anything please, except for defeat
I want even the smallest chance of hope and something sweet, anything to avoid feeling defeated.
If I could I'd lock you up and toss out the key, it's just you and me
I wish I could keep you to myself and not let anyone else have you because it's just the two of us together.
Sweet melody, you'll be singing in your sleep
You will be singing a sweet tune in your sleep.
But this time you're not listening to a word I say
However, you are not paying attention to what I am saying.
Crept through the curtains, as quick as the cold wind
I snuck in through the curtains, as fast as the cold wind.
Slowly exploring the room where you sleep
I am carefully looking around the room where you sleep.
The stare of your portrait, the passing of your scent
I am looking at your portrait and smelling your scent as I explore the room.
Left me no choice but to stay
I have no other option but to stay and wait.
I will dissolve into the dark beneath your bed
I will hide under your bed in the darkness.
My hands will wait for a taste of your skin
I want to touch and feel your skin with my hands.
Contributed by Nora P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
just me
My read- A metaphorical song about the desperation a jilted lover feels and the power that comes from experiencing such a consuming obsession.