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.
Turbulent
Waterparks Lyrics
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Writing you songs and singing them all like
Every single day
Tour brings that special pain
So fuck yourself and fuck your feelings
I believe but not in you and me, so
So fuck yourself and fuck your feelings
I′d unfuck you if I could
I'd unlove you like I should have
Months before I did
In the months before I split
It′s turbulent
It's turbulent
I'd unfuck you if I could
I′d unlove you like I should have
Months before I did
In the months before I split
It′s turbulent
It's turbulent
You had your own Awsten Knight (Hi)
He texted back fast and he made you laugh, yeah, yeah
You must be out of your mind
Well, I know you are
Let′s see, where to start?
How about the messages that you still send
Even though I blocked your number
And I never fucking answer
My anxiety was turbulent and permanent
You gave me hell on Earth
And said to "Work with it"
So fuck yourself and fuck your feelings
I believe but not in you and me, so
So fuck yourself and fuck your feelings
I believe but not in you and me, so
I'd unfuck you if I could
I′d unlove you like I should have
Months before I did
In the months before I split
It's turbulent
It′s turbulent
I'd unfuck you if I could
I'd unlove you like I should have
Months before I did
In the months before I split
It′s turbulent
It′s turbulent
You had a taste of the life
But you grew complacent
And my sanity laced itself
Up in the back of your mind
And that's where you left me to die
The lyrics of Waterparks's song "Turbulent" express feelings of regret and anger towards a former lover. The first verse references the ex-partner's supposed connections to famous musicians Pete Wentz and Patrick, indicating a desire to be with someone successful and talented. However, the pain and confusion of touring and traveling make it difficult to maintain a relationship. The chorus features harsh words directed towards the ex-partner, emphasizing a lack of belief in the relationship and a desire to move on. The line "I'd unfuck you if I could" implies a sense of physical and emotional betrayal, while the repeated line "It's turbulent" underscores the instability and tumultuous nature of the relationship.
The second verse introduces the idea of a third person, "Awsten Knight," who presumably provided support and companionship during the relationship. However, the singer still expresses frustration and anger towards the ex-partner, calling them out for continuing to contact them despite being blocked. The last few lines of the song express a final sense of abandonment and betrayal, as the singer's "sanity" is left "to die" in the back of the ex-partner's mind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Turbulent" convey a deep sense of hurt and regret over a failed relationship, with a bitter tone towards the ex-partner and a longing for closure and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
You had your own Pete Wentz and Patrick combined
You had someone writing and singing songs specifically for you, like a combination of two famous musicians.
Writing you songs and singing them all like
The same person wrote and sang songs for you on a consistent basis.
Every single day
This happened daily, without fail.
Tour brings that special pain
Being on tour can bring unique hardships and emotional struggles.
So fuck yourself and fuck your feelings
I have no regard for your emotions or well-being.
I believe but not in you and me, so
I have faith in something, but it isn't us as a couple.
I'd unfuck you if I could
I wish I could undo the intimacy we've shared.
I'd unlove you like I should have
I regret falling in love with you and never should have allowed it to happen.
Months before I did
These feelings started long before I actually split from you.
In the months before I split
This started happening before I ended the relationship.
It's turbulent
Our relationship was complicated, chaotic, and unstable.
You had your own Awsten Knight (Hi)
You had someone else in your life who was quick to respond and made you laugh.
He texted back fast and he made you laugh, yeah, yeah
This person would respond quickly and always bring humor to the conversation.
You must be out of your mind
You cannot be thinking clearly or logically in regards to our relationship.
Well, I know you are
I am certain of this fact.
Let's see, where to start?
There are so many issues with our relationship, where do I even begin?
How about the messages that you still send
You continue to reach out to me in spite of my blocking your number.
Even though I blocked your number
I've taken steps to distance myself from you, but you persist.
And I never fucking answer
I refuse to engage with your attempts to communicate with me.
My anxiety was turbulent and permanent
Your actions and our relationship triggered my anxiety, making it worse and long-lasting.
You gave me hell on Earth
You made my life unbearable and emotionally taxing.
And said to "Work with it"
Despite my struggles and distress, you expected me to continue dealing with the issues in our relationship.
You had a taste of the life
You experienced a glimpse of a different lifestyle or situation.
But you grew complacent
You became satisfied with the current state of things, even though they were not ideal.
And my sanity laced itself
My mental health was tied to our relationship.
Up in the back of your mind
You were aware of how I was struggling, but chose to ignore it or prioritize your own desires and needs.
And that's where you left me to die
You abandoned me in a time of need, leaving me to suffer alone.
Writer(s): Awsten Knight, Zachary Cervini
Contributed by Dominic O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@SillySalamander
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@_Kai_16
the one thing I will always love about Hopeless Records is, even after a band/artist moves on to another record label, they still continue to support them.
Case in point, this promo of Perfume and the constant promo of “Wake Up, Sunshine” by All Time Low last year (AND ATL HASN’T BEEN SIGNED TO HOPELESS FOR YEARS)
@Octavia-nd3br
❤
@adrianhuq
"visual"
is a picture of a backpack
@user-tl9rl4mm8i
It's about a backpack. It wronged him.
@Neziwi
You're telling me you've never fucked a backpack before?
@iv3ysplan
Ok
We know
@camdenwyeth316
That is a visual.