The band has released three EPs, two of which (Airplane Conversations & Black Light) were released independently with one released via Equal Vision (Cluster). Additionally, the band has released five studio albums (Double Dare, Entertainment, FANDOM, Greatest Hits and INTELLECUAL PROPERTY).
On November 6, 2015, the band signed with Equal Vision Records. After searching for producers, the band became managed by Benji Madden and Joel Madden. On November 6, 2015, the band released "Crave", the lead single off their first project with Equal Vision, the Cluster EP. On January 15, 2016, the group released Cluster, which was co-produced by Benji Madden and Courtney Ballard, with bass being performed by Mikey Way of My Chemical Romance. On November 19, 2015, the band performed with Good Charlotte during the group's comeback performance at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California.
The group performed on the Black Cat Tour supporting Never Shout Never in 2016, and on every date of the 2016 Warped Tour. The band also performed on the End The Madness Tour supporting Sleeping with Sirens in late 2016. They played Slam Dunk festival in 2016 and 2017, and went on a headline tour of the UK with support from Chapel and The Bottom Line, selling out all dates. They toured the US in late 2017, with support from As It Is, Chapel and Sleep On It.
The group released a single titled "Stupid For You" on August 31, 2016 in promotion of their debut album, Double Dare, which was released on November 4, 2016. The album consists of 13 songs, and was preceded by 3 singles: "Stupid For You"; "Hawaii (Stay Awake)"; and "Royal". On January 26, 2017, the band released their second studio album Entertainment. The album includes 10 tracks, and was preceded by the singles "Blonde", "Lucky People", and "Not Warriors".
You write a record, go on tour, endure a very public breakup, and pen more songs about what happened. Sound familiar? Well, this story sort of starts that way right before it makes a total 180 degree turn on a dime.
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Rather than talk about “doing something different", Waterparks actually did. On the heels of landing their biggest chart and critical success to date on 2018’s Entertainment, the Houston, TX three piece - Awsten Knight [vocals, guitar], Otto Wood [drums], and Geoff Wigington [guitar] commenced writing again before scrapping everything. They reconfigured the vision, recalibrated the entire approach, and reinvented themselves. By doing so, the boys boldly break down walls between rock, pop, punk, hip-hop, alternative, indie, electronic, and even R&B with hashtaggable hooks and a level of gleeful playlist hopping mischief on their third full length, and Hopeless Records debut, FANDOM. They went on the FANDOM Tour in 2019 and 2020, before the rest of the tour being cancelled. However, they recorded one of the shows, and released their first live album, FANDOM: LIVE IN THE UK in late 2020.
Then on September 25, 2020, the band released their first single since FANDOM, "Lowkey as Hell", and announced they had signed to 300 Entertainment. Then, on February 26, 2021, they released "Snow Globe", and announced their fourth studio album, Greatest Hits. Four additional singles preceded the album's release: "Numb", "You'd Be Paranoid Too (If Everyone Was Out To Get You)", "Just Kidding", and "Violet!". And on May 21, 2021, Greatest Hits was released. They reinvented themselves once again, making an album with influences from genres like hyperpop, pop, hip-hop, rock, punk, alternative, indie and even electronic and r&b. Since then, Greatest Hits has topped charts, gotten 25 million streams and and has led the band to perform on MTV. Waterparks has also started touring again, doing meet and greet shows in places like LA, NYC, Orlando, Baltimore, Houston, Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis. They also went on the A Night Out on Earth tour in fall 2021 across America with Zeph, Phem and Arrested Youth as openers.
Then, they started teasing new music. Awsten started an online clothing brand called Hii-Def. Then on March 9th, it was announced that the band was going on tour opening for My Chemical Romance on five dates (Albany, Montreal, Toronto on two nights, Los Angeles). Later that month, they announced they were going to play Sad Summer Fest from July 8th till August 5th across America with bands like State Champs, Mayday Parade, Hot Mulligan, Neck Deep and more. Then, in May they announced they had signed to Fueled by Ramen. Following that, they released the 1st single off of their fifth studio album, entitled FUNERAL GREY on May 14th, 2022.
During June, they went on the See You in The Future tour in Europe with Bad Suns and Phem as openers. They then went on the Sad Summer fest and released SELF-SABOTAGE on July 7, 2022, the same day as the 1st show of SSF in Sacramento. A week after starting the SSF tour, they announced they were opening for Blackbear’s Nothing Matters tour in September. On October 14th, 2022, they released FUCK ABOUT IT (feat. blackbear), the third single off their fifth studio album. On November 22, they announced the title of their fifth album, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. On January 26th, 2023, they released the fourth single from INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, REAL SUPER DARK, and announced that their fifth album would be released on April 14, 2023. In advance of the album, they released one more single, BRAINWASHED, on March 9th, 2023. On April 14, 2023, the album was released. In support of the album, the band will embark on The Property Tour, spanning late April to June 2023, with openers being HUNNY, Daisy Grenade, Elliot Lee, and Sophie Powers. On October 11, 2023, Waterparks released an unreleased INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY track, SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN, after repeatedly teasing the song on social media.
Like It
Waterparks Lyrics
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Look who stopped by
It's only Waterparks
How are you guys?
It's me!
(Oh my God, yeah)
So how about you stay out of my lane? No, my whole freeway
Instead of trying to explain how I should do my job Or speak my truth
I wanna win a Grammy in a suit
But instead, I'm in a straitjacket in my room
How the hell did I end up in hell right next to you?
I can't tweet that I wanna kill myself
But if I put it in a song that shit goes hard as hell
So what the fuck is up?
You deserve a couple bad hair days
And I hope that your car's AC breaks
I'd like it if you cracked your phone screen
But I'd like it even more if you called me
You deserve a couple bad hair days
And I hope that your car's AC breaks
I'd like it if you cracked your phone screen
But I'd like it even more if you called me
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
Yeah, I like it
I feel cursed on tour, with a big smile on
Do I do this for a living or a death?
It's like, I wanna get away but I'm put in these situations
Where instead of being creative I'm making business decisions
Like me stopping W- from fucking us over
And if they're mad at this
Then you can tell them that I wasn't sober (but I was)
You deserve a couple bad hair days
And I hope that your car's AC breaks (bitch)
I'd like it if you cracked your phone screen
But I'd like it even more if you called me
You deserve a couple bad hair days
And I hope that your car's AC breaks
I'd like it if you cracked your phone screen
But I'd like it even more if you called me
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
Yeah, I like it
like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
Yeah, I like it
You think about themes of the album
We think about themes of the tour that's upcoming
We think about new music that might be getting worked on
What would you say is going to be the next colour of your hair? (haha, damn)
I'm gonna shave my fucking head!
The lyrics of Waterparks's song "LIKE IT" delve into themes of frustration, self-expression, and the challenging nature of the music industry. The song begins with a sense of excitement as the band is backstage in London and someone unexpected, perhaps a critic or a detractor, stops by and engages with them. The lead singer expresses his exasperation at being judged and questioned on how he chooses to navigate his career and convey his personal truths. The mention of wanting to win a Grammy in a suit but feeling confined to a metaphorical straitjacket in his room alludes to the artist feeling trapped and restricted in his creative pursuits.
The lyrics then take a darker turn as the singer reflects on his struggles with mental health, hinting at thoughts of self-harm and the conflict between expressing these emotions openly versus through his music which is perceived as more socially acceptable. The intense emotions conveyed in these lyrics highlight the internal battle faced by many artists in balancing their personal struggles with the expectations of their audience and the pressures of the music industry.
The chorus of the song captures a mix of resentment and longing as the singer wishes ill fortune upon someone, symbolized by wishing for bad hair days, a broken AC, or a cracked phone screen. However, underneath these vengeful desires is a sense of yearning for connection, as indicated by the desire for the person to call him. This juxtaposition reveals the complexity of human emotions and the deep longing for understanding amidst feelings of anger and frustration.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics allude to the constant pressure and scrutiny faced by artists, where every decision, both creative and business-related, is scrutinized. The mention of stopping someone from "fucking us over" suggests the challenges of dealing with external forces that seek to exploit or manipulate artists for their own gain. The final line about considering shaving his head can be seen as a rebellious declaration of defiance against the expectations and constraints imposed on him by the industry and society at large. Overall, "LIKE IT" is a raw and honest reflection on the complexities of pursuing a creative career while navigating personal struggles and external pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
We're backstage in London today
We are currently behind the scenes in London, preparing for an event or show.
Look who stopped by
Someone has come to visit or join us unexpectedly.
It's only Waterparks
We have Waterparks as the ones visiting or stopping by.
How are you guys?
Asking how everyone is doing in this moment.
It's me!
Identifying oneself in a casual or friendly manner.
I don't tell you how to wake up and be a dumb bitch every day
I do not instruct you on how to live your life and make poor decisions daily.
So how about you stay out of my lane? No, my whole freeway
Please refrain from interfering with my choices and path in life.
Instead of trying to explain how I should do my job Or speak my truth
Do not attempt to dictate how I should perform my duties or express my beliefs.
I wanna win a Grammy in a suit
I aspire to achieve a prestigious award while dressed formally.
But instead, I'm in a straitjacket in my room
However, I feel restricted and confined in my own space.
How the hell did I end up in hell right next to you?
How did I find myself in such a terrible situation near you?
I can't tweet that I wanna kill myself
I cannot publicly share my thoughts about self-harm on social media.
But if I put it in a song that shit goes hard as hell
However, when I include those feelings in my music, it resonates strongly.
So what the fuck is up?
Expressing frustration or confusion about the current situation or circumstances.
You deserve a couple bad hair days
It would be fitting for you to experience a bit of bad luck or inconvenience.
And I hope that your car's AC breaks
Additionally, I wish for an inconvenience, such as your car's air conditioning failing.
I'd like it if you cracked your phone screen
It would not bother me if you accidentally damaged your phone screen.
But I'd like it even more if you called me
However, I would appreciate it even more if you reached out to me.
'Cause I like it
Because I find enjoyment or satisfaction in these scenarios.
I feel cursed on tour, with a big smile on
Despite feeling negatively affected while on tour, I maintain a fake smile.
Do I do this for a living or a death?
Questioning whether I engage in this career for my livelihood or detriment.
It's like, I wanna get away but I'm put in these situations
I desire to escape, yet I find myself faced with challenging circumstances.
Where instead of being creative I'm making business decisions
Instead of focusing on creativity, I am forced to deal with practical business matters.
Like me stopping W- from fucking us over
For example, preventing a certain entity from taking advantage or betraying us.
You think about themes of the album
Consideration is given to the recurring topics or ideas present in the album.
We think about themes of the tour that's upcoming
Reflecting on the central themes that will be explored during the upcoming tour.
We think about new music that might be getting worked on
Contemplating potential new songs or projects currently in development.
What would you say is going to be the next colour of your hair? (haha, damn)
Asking humorously what your next choice of hair color will be.
I'm gonna shave my fucking head!
I am jokingly claiming that I will completely shave my head.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Awsten Knight
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We're backstage in London today
Look who stopped by
It's only Waterparks
How are you guys?
It's me
I don't tell you how to wake up and be a dumb bitch every day
So how about you stay out of my lane?
No, my whole freeway
Instead of trying to explain how I should do my job
Or speak my truth
I wanna win a Grammy in a suit
But instead I'm in a straitjacket in my room
How the hell did I end up in Hell right next to you?
I can't tweet that I wanna kill myself
But if I put it in a song, that shit goes hard as hell
So what the fuck is up?
You deserve a couple bad hair days
And I hope that your car's AC breaks
I'd like it if you cracked your phone screen
But I'd like it even more if you called me
You deserve a couple bad hair days
And I hope that your car's AC breaks
I'd like it if you cracked your phone screen
But I'd like it even more if you called me
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
Yeah, I like it (woah)
I feel cursed on tour with a big smile on
Do I do this for a living or a death?
It's like, I wanna get away but I'm put in these situations
Where instead of being creative, I'm making business decisions
Like me stopping [bleep] from fucking us over
And if they're mad at this
Then you can tell them that I wasn't sober
But I was
You deserve a couple bad hair days
And I hope that your car's AC breaks (bitch)
I'd like it if you cracked your phone screen
But I'd like it even more if you called me
You deserve a couple bad hair days
And I hope that your car's AC breaks
I'd like it if you cracked your phone screen
But I'd like it even more if you called me
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
Yeah, I like it (woah)
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
'Cause I like it
Yeah, I like it (woah)
We think about themes of the album
We think about themes of the tour that's upcoming
We think about new music that might be worked on
What would you say is going to be the next colour of your hair?
I'm gonna shave my fucking head
heddecatamer
This is what fuckin happens when Awsten’s allowed to be a producer I want more
Jay Dayre
i love all the sounds awsten makes in-between vocals
Flo
it's so funny but fits the song well
Kim 88
Me at the beginning: wait that’s the Rock Sound guy
Circe Wilkinson
EXACTLY
s !
RIGHT LMAOO
Skye Evans
OH MY GOD AWSTEN, OTTO, AND GEOFF- I AM SQUEALING AND PROBABLY GOING TO WAKE MY PARENTS UP
Noah De Haan
@Skye Evans YES. i will join u in the riot. i really think they would have blown up this time but they got screwed over so hard with everyone else releasing albums on the same day
Skye Evans
@Noah De Haan
oh-- yeah, they aren't singing lol. Maybe Geoff has some backing vocals, but that would be it. But 100% agree with them all doing a phenomenal job on this, if they don't blow up soon I'm rioting
Noah De Haan
@Skye Evans no, i get that i wasn’t making the singing seem more important, i just misinterpreted your comment. i thought it was in reference to them singing and that’s why i asked. but i agree, all three of them did phenomenal on this whole album