In April 2009, We Are the In Crowd's Myspace page was hacked. The hacker deleted all of their friends and music. The music site Absolutepunk.net posted a news article regarding the hacking, and the news post attracted the attention of someone at Hopeless Records who contacted the band shortly after. On November 10, 2009, the group announced their signing with Hopeless Records as "The In Crowd" and released their first single "For the Win" on iTunes. The band changed their name to "We Are the In Crowd" due to trademark issues with a reggae band from the seventies who were also called "The In Crowd"
In February 2009, We Are the In Crowd recorded their debut Hopeless Records EP with producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Jimmy Eat World, Cartel). The EP, titled Guaranteed To Disagree, was released on June 8, 2010.
The music video for "Both Sides of the Story" was officially released on October 15, 2010. The music video for "Never Be What You Want" was released on April 20, 2011. The band performed on the Vans Warped Tour for Summer 2010.
The band entered the studio in early May 2011 to begin recording their full length debut. On August 3, 2011 it was announced the album would be titled Best Intentions and that it would be released on October 4. It debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 at No. 122.
Taylor Jardine – Vocals, keyboard
Jordan Eckes – Guitar, vocals
Mike Ferri – Bass
Rob Chianelli – Drums
Cameron Hurley – Guitar
The Best Thing
We Are the In Crowd Lyrics
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I think I'm in too deep, it's time to pull the cord
You like me more when you think, I'm getting bored
I hope you're home the day I tear down the walls
I won't settle, settle, settle,
You are never gonna hold me down
So toxic, you ain't nothin' but a prick
Never, never, never, you are never gonna live this down
Life's too short, I can't fake it anymore
I'm the best thing that never happened to you
Don't you get sick of only hearing your own voice?
Talk like you're so damn tough but you're just a little boy
You like to think you've broke the mold but now I'm sure,
You'll crack just like the rest when I break your fucking jaw
I won't settle, settle, settle,
You are never gonna hold me down
So toxic, you ain't nothin' but a prick
I'm the best thing that never happened to you
Never, never, never, you are never gonna live this down
Life's too short, I can't fake it anymore
I'm the best thing that never happened to you
I won't settle, I won't settle, I won't settle
I won't settle, settle, settle,
You are never gonna hold me down
So toxic, you ain't nothin' but a prick
I'm the best thing that never happened to you
Never, never, never, you are never gonna live this down
Life's too short, I can't fake it anymore
I'm the best thing that never happened to you
The song "The Best Thing" by We Are the In Crowd is about standing up for yourself and not settling for less than you deserve in a relationship. The opening lines suggest that the singer had been tolerating her partner's behavior and allowing him to think he had everything under control. However, she realizes that she needs to take control of the situation and end things. The line "I hope you're home the day I tear down the walls" can be interpreted as her reclaiming her power in the relationship and breaking free from her partner's hold on her.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm the best thing that never happened to you" which can be taken two ways. On one hand, the singer is claiming that she is too good for her partner who doesn't appreciate her worth. On the other hand, she is saying that she is the best thing that happened to him because she is leaving him and he will never find someone like her again.
The second verse is directed at the partner, accusing him of being self-centered and not listening to the singer's needs. The line "Talk like you're so damn tough but you're just a little boy" suggests that the partner is putting on a facade of being tough and in control, but is actually immature and unable to handle a real relationship. The final line "you'll crack just like the rest when I break your fucking jaw" is a powerful statement of the singer's resolve and strength in standing up for herself.
Overall, "The Best Thing" is a empowering anthem of self-love and standing up for oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I let you get away with thinking you're the cure
I allowed you to believe that you could fix me
I think I'm in too deep, it's time to pull the cord
I feel as though I'm in too deep, it's time for me to end our relationship
You like me more when you think, I'm getting bored
You enjoy my company more when you believe I'm becoming uninterested in you
I hope you're home the day I tear down the walls
I wish you're present when I finally break down my emotional walls
Don't you get sick of only hearing your own voice?
Aren't you tired of always talking and never listening?
Talk like you're so damn tough but you're just a little boy
You pretend to be strong but you're actually weak and immature
You like to think you've broke the mold but now I'm sure,
You believe you're different but I'm now certain you're a typical person
You'll crack just like the rest when I break your fucking jaw
You'll break just like everyone else when I finally confront you
I won't settle, settle, settle,
I refuse to compromise my standards and values
You are never gonna hold me down
You can't keep me under your control
So toxic, you ain't nothin' but a prick
You're toxic and nothing but a terrible person
I'm the best thing that never happened to you
I'm someone who would have been good for you, but you never realized it
Never, never, never, you are never gonna live this down
You'll never forget the mistake you made in letting me go
Life's too short, I can't fake it anymore
Life is brief, I can't pretend to be someone I'm not any longer
I won't settle, I won't settle, I won't settle
I emphasize that I won't accept anything less than what I deserve
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CAMERON HURLEY, JOHN FELDMANN, JORDAN ECKES, MICHAEL FERRI, ROBERT CHIANELLI, TAYLOR JARDINE, THOMAS SCHLEITER
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@seph7182
Lyrics:
I let you get away with thinking you’re the cure
I think I’m in too deep, it’s time to pull the cord
You like me more when you think I’m getting bored
I hope you’re home the day I tear down the walls
I won’t settle, settle, settle
You are never gonna hold me down
So toxic, you ain’t nothin’ but a prick
I’m the best thing that never happened to ya
Never, never, never
You are never gonna live this down
Life’s too short, I can’t fake it anymore
I’m the best thing that never happened to ya
Don’t you get sick of only hearing your own voice?
Talk like you’re so damn tough but you’re just a little boy
You like to think you broke the mold
But now I’m sure you’ll crack just like the rest
When I break your fucking jaw
I won’t settle, settle, settle
You are never gonna hold me down
So toxic, you ain’t nothin’ but a prick
I’m the best thing that never happened to ya
Never, never, never
You are never gonna live this down
Life’s too short, I can’t fake it anymore
I’m the best thing that never happened to ya
I won't settle
I won't settle
I won't settle
I won’t settle, settle, settle
You are never gonna hold me down
So toxic, you ain’t nothin’ but a prick
I’m the best thing that never happened to ya
Never, never, never
You are never gonna live this down
Life’s too short, I can’t fake it anymore
I’m the best thing that never happened to ya
Woah, woah, woah
@hopelessrecords
Enjoy!
@Gemgemsization
Don't worry I will, I've got this song on repeat and turned up to full blast right now. They are rocking this
@bethanyzawadzka7585
First song I@ve heard by We Are The In Crowd and I'm REALLY enjoying it!!!
@HeyJack13
Jonathan Frahm
Who is 'We Are In The Crowd' ?
@Raveranda
Eric Wadowsky they are the in crowd
@whatthewhale7748
Sky-Cry I thought they were ducks
@JacksonOfDork
All I ever want in life is seeing Hayley and Taylor do a duo :)))))))))))))))))
@12KevinPower
+osnapwhodat That would be wooh!
@blazergaming7596
Finally!!! Someone wants it aswell!
@yoop4322
that would be OMG
and jenna