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'.
On The Brink
Yellowcard Lyrics
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Just what it is I'm not to sure
But I can't take it anymore (round 1 fight)
I can't explain the feeling that I feel,
I'm not even sure that they're for real
Doesn't work to end in sour tales
Go to sleep so I can wake up
What the fuck did I just say?
To make you hate me any way
I'm on the brink, I lost my self control
I didn't think that this would happen to me anymore
Just want to be a babe for once
I can't explain the feelings that I feel,
I'm not even sure if they're for real
Doesn't work to end in sour tales
Go to sleep so I can wake up
Wondering why things are this way
What the fuck did I say?
To make you hate me any way
(You Lose)
The opening lines of Yellowcard's song "On The Brink" convey a sense of impending doom and uncertainty. The singer is on the brink of something horrible, but he's not sure what it is. He can feel something building inside of him, and it's starting to overwhelm him. He's at a breaking point, and he doesn't know how much longer he can hold on.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more introspective. The singer is grappling with his own emotions and trying to make sense of them. He can't explain the feeling that he's experiencing, and he's not sure if it's even real. He knows that he's at risk of losing control, and he's scared of what might happen if he does.
Ultimately, the song is about the struggle to hold on to one's sanity in the face of overwhelming emotions. The singer is on the brink of something terrible, but he's still fighting to stay afloat. He's trying to understand his own feelings and make sense of what's happening to him. It's a powerful, introspective song that speaks to the struggles we all face at times.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm on the brink, of something horrible
I am afraid of something terrible taking over my thoughts and emotions, and it feels like I am at the edge of a cliff about to fall off.
Just what it is I'm not to sure
I cannot pinpoint exactly what is causing this overwhelming feeling of distress and anxiety.
But I can't take it anymore (round 1 fight)
The intensity of this emotion has become too much for me to handle, and I am at my breaking point.
I can't explain the feeling that I feel,
I am unable to describe or identify the complex mix of emotions that I am experiencing.
I'm not even sure that they're for real
I am not certain if what I am feeling is genuine, or if it is just a result of my own overthinking and paranoia.
Doesn't work to end in sour tales
I have tried to suppress or ignore these emotions before, but it always leads to negative outcomes and consequences.
Go to sleep so I can wake up
I hope that by resting and taking some time to detach myself from my emotions, I will be able to approach them with a clearer mindset.
Wondering why things are this way
I am questioning why I am experiencing these feelings and why they are affecting me so deeply.
What the fuck did I just say?
I am regretting something that I recently said or did that might have contributed to these emotions and negative situation.
To make you hate me any way
I am concerned that my actions or words may have caused someone else to dislike or even hate me.
I'm on the brink, I lost my self control
The intensity of my emotions has caused me to lose my composure and sense of self-control, and I fear that I may act in a way that I will regret later.
I didn't think that this would happen to me anymore
I believed that I had overcome or learned to cope with these intense feelings, but they have resurfaced and are stronger than ever.
Just want to be a babe for once
I yearn to be able to let go of my worries and responsibilities, and be able to relax and feel carefree for a short time.
(You Lose)
This phrase may represent the end of a struggle or internal battle, with the implication that the singer or listener has not entirely won or overcome the obstacle at hand.
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Rodrigo Pereira
Man, i slept with the earphones playing in shuffle mode. woke up in the middle of the night hearing this dude. creepy as hell
Matt
Thats exactly what happened to me, I was so disoriented I thought someone hacked into my computer and was broadcasting their voice and judging the music choice I had haha
Noe Roth
like Papa Roach's album (?
Kyle English
Holy shit my old accont from 2year ago
smon raich
=DDDDDDD seems like it was Cocaine
Matt
fixed the name of the video because of the confusion
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Kyle English
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