Yellowcard is a multi-platinum selling pop punk band from Jacksonville, Flo… Read Full Bio ↴Yellowcard is a multi-platinum selling pop punk band from Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Their final album Yellowcard, released on September 30, 2016.

Their music features a rare contribution to the genre, incorporating the use of a violin. Formed in 1997, the final line up consisted of Ryan Key (vocals, rhythm guitar), Ryan Mendez (lead guitar, vocals), Sean Mackin (violin, vocals), Nathan Young on drums, and Josh Portman on bass.

Yellowcard was formed in 1997 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA after meeting at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. The band was made up of six members back then:

Ben Dobson (1997 - 2000) : vocals, Todd Clarry (1997 - 2001) : guitar, vocals, Sean Mackin (1997 - 2017) : violin, vocals, Warren Cooke (1997 - 2002) : bass, Ben Harper (not the same as Ben Harper) (1997 - 2005) : guitar, Longineu W. Parsons III (1997 - 2014) : drums.

Former members: Ben Dobson (1997 - 2000) : vocals, Todd Clarry (1997 - 2001) : guitar, vocals, Warren Cooke (1997 - 2002) : bass, Alex Lewis (2003 - 2004) : bass, backing vocals, Ben Harper (1997 - 2005) : lead guitar, Peter Mosely (2002 - 2003, 2004 - 2007) : bass, vocals, Sean O'Donnell of Reeve Oliver(2010–2012) : bass guitar, backing vocals

The band released their first album, Midget Tossing, in 1997 but with not much success.

Around that time their lead singer was replaced by Ryan Key who convinced the band that they couldn't be successful in Florida, so they decided to move to Southern California.

The new group released their debut album, One for the Kids (Lobster Records), in 2001, and followed up with The Underdog EP (Fueled by Ramen Records) in 2002.

Yellowcard signed with Capitol Records in 2003 and released Ocean Avenue, which is their most successful album to date.

Soon after, bassist Alex Lewis was let go by the band. Pete Mosely who had produced and played bass on most of the songs on Ocean Avenue took over on bass.

The Yellowcard popularity "skyrocketed" after this period, with a song from Ocean Avenue, Breathing appearing in the game Burnout 3: Takedown.

Lights and Sounds was released in January 2006. The title track, Lights and Sounds, was the first single released off the album. It is also featured on the game Burnout Revenge. How I Go features Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks.

In 2005 the guitarist Ben Harper left the band. He chose to work with his record label TAKEOVER RECORDS and has signed bands since his departure. He was replaced by Ryan Mendez (formerly of Staring Back) shortly before the Lights & Sounds tour began.

Paper Walls released on July 17th, 2007. Light Up the Sky was the first single released off this album. The album debuted at No. 13 on the U.S. Billboard 200 selling about 40,000 copies in its first week. After their tour for Paper Walls in 2008, the band went on hiatus for almost 2 years.

While touring for Paper Walls, Peter Mosely announced in a MySpace blog message that he would be leaving Yellowcard. . Josh Portman took over on bass until the reformation of Yellowcard in 2010, upon which Sean O'Donnell became the bass player.

Yellowcard's official Facebook page announced on August 1, 2010, that the band has reformed and will be working on a new record. When You're Through With Thinking, Say Yes released on March 22, 2011. On October 24, 2011, the band released an acoustic version of the album.

Sean O'Donnell left the band in early 2012, replaced by Josh Portman.

Southern Air was released on August 14, 2012. It debuted at 10 on the US Billboard top 200, making this their second album to debut in the top 10 and their second-highest debut. The album's first single, Always Summer, was released May 22, 2012. Here I Am Alive was released July 31 as the second single.

An acoustic version of Ocean Avenue was recorded for the album's tenth anniversary. The album was released on August 13, 2013.

On March 13, 2014, the band announced that drummer and founding member Longineu Parsons III had left the band. Parson's departure left Sean Mackin as the only remaining original member of the band.

On August 4, 2014, Yellowcard announced that the next album would be titled Lift a Sail. On August 19, 2014, the band released the first single, One Bedroom. Lift a Sail released October 7, 2014. The album is a notable change of sound for the band, moving away from pop-punk.

On June 7, 2016, the band announced on Facebook that its next album would be a self-titled album. Yellowcard was released on September 30, 2016. On June 24, 2016, the band released the lead single titled Rest in Peace.

On June 25, 2016, the band announced on via its website that the group would be breaking up after a final tour, stating: "Please come and join us on our last trip around the globe. We hope to share this final record and tour with each and every one of you." The band's final show was on March 25, 2017 in Anaheim, CA.

In 2019, it was reported that they were suing American rapper Juice WRLD over his hit song 'Lucid Dreams'.

Goodbye
Yellowcard Lyrics

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You hung me out to dry
(You're no longer by my side)
You said that we're through
(What else can I do)
All those things you said
(I thought you really meant)
Were all just bullshit lies
(No longer by my side)

Miss your long blonde hair
Miss your sweet blue eyes
Miss your big blank stare
When you're by my side
I lost myself somewhere
Somewhere back behind
Gotta help me find myself
No longer by my side

You hung me out to dry
(You're no longer by my side)
You said that we're through
(What else can I do)
All those things you said
(I thought you really meant)
Were all just bullshit lies
(No longer by my side)

Miss your long blonde hair
Miss your sweet blue eyes
I even miss your bitching
Don't even ask my why
I lost myself somewhere
Somewhere back behind

Gotta help me find myself
No longer by my side

Overall Meaning

In Yellowcard's song "Goodbye", the lyrics reflect the pain of a breakup and the feeling of being abandoned by a once loved one. The song opens with the line "You hung me out to dry", conveying a sense of betrayal and abandonment. The next line "You're no longer by my side" further emphasizes the point of separation and creates a feeling of loneliness. The second verse speaks directly to the things that were said during the relationship, with the line "All those things you said, I thought you really meant" expressing the disappointment of realizing that the promises made were empty lies.

The chorus of the song is filled with nostalgia for the good times shared with the lost lover. The lines "Miss your long blonde hair, miss your sweet blue eyes" create an image of physical beauty and the longing to be with the person again. The next line "Miss your big blank stare when you're by my side" represents the feeling of being lost or disoriented when the loved one is not present. The last verse of the song is a desperate plea for help in finding oneself again after the loss of the relationship.

Overall, "Goodbye" is a heartbreaking song that captures the raw emotions of a breakup, while also showcasing the beauty of Yellowcard's music and lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

You hung me out to dry
You left me alone to face my problems

(You're no longer by my side)
(You're no longer there to support me)

You said that we're through
You decided to end our relationship

(What else can I do)
(I have no other choice)

All those things you said
All the promises you made

(I thought you really meant)
(I believed that you were sincere)

Were all just bullshit lies
Were all false and insincere

Miss your long blonde hair
I miss the physical features that reminded me of you

Miss your sweet blue eyes
I miss the kind and loving look in your eyes

Miss your big blank stare
I miss the way you looked at me when you were lost in thought

When you're by my side
When you were with me