

In 2019, ADTR collaborated with the DJ Marshmello on the song “Rescue Me” – their first appearance on the US Pop Chart. Getting all of these genres that kind of all fall under the same fanbase together - we’re just trying to build a community for this genre. …just a place where you can go and enjoy music that talks about real world problems that actually affect you. Frontman Jeremy McKinnon describes Self Help as: That same year, ADTR launched an annual concert they call Self Help Festival. Its lead single “Paranoia” hit #1 on the UK Rock Chart and #8 on the US Rock Chart.

The album made the top 60 in the US, UK, Austria, Germany and Australia and as of 2016 had sold a quarter of a million units.īad Vibrations followed in 2016 and gave the band its highest chart success to date, reaching the top 10 in six countries including #1 in Australia, #2 in the US, #6 in the UK and #9 in Canada. In 2013, a jury sided with the band and Victory was told to pay ADTR $4 million and gave the band the right to self-release their fifth album Common Courtesy, without ties to Victory. It became public knowledge in 2011 that the band had formally filed a lawsuit against Victory and wanted out of their five album contract. In 2008, ADTR demanded unpaid royalties from Victory Records. Their fourth album (and final under Victory) What Separates Me From You also eventually sold half a million copies and charted in the US, the UK and Australia. Their third album Homesick launched the band into national stardom, selling 250,000 copies (eventually selling half a million by 2016). Victory Records soon came calling and released their sophomore album For Those Who Have Heart which sold 20,000 copies. The band name was coined by a drummer who was kicked out of the band after two performances that same year.Īfter establishing a regional following, ADTR signed with the Georgia indie label Indianola and released their first album, which initially sold 8,000 copies. I hate this town, it's so washed up, And all my friends don't give a fuck Don't tell me that it's just bad luck When will I find where I fit in? 2, 3,Įdit bioA Day To Remember is a Post-Hardcore/Pop-Punk band formed in Ocala, Florida in 2003. I'm so afraid, I can't hold on this time Thats why I write, to let you know Just what goes on 'Cause this is me, and everything I've dreamed And you know I've noticed the way you've changed Over three years And we've all stayed the same Look back through the past Yet, we all knew that you wouldn't lastĮverything around me seems so much different than where I'm from And at this rate I think my fate's been sealed This life's so unpredictable We'll go Continue to Now everybody's singing La, la la la la la la La, la la la la la la (If you can wait 'till i get home) I just feel complete when you're by my sideīut I know you can't come home 'til they're singingĪnd don't you dare say we can just be friends Overall, the song is emotionally charged and relatable to anyone who has experienced missing someone they love due to distance or other circumstances.And I know that you don't want to be leaving me The song ends with an optimistic note, suggesting that even if the relationship doesn't last, the memories will stay with them forever. However, he is willing to stay together for the night and enjoy the moment.

The last chorus has an interesting twist as the singer admits that he knows the relationship won't work out in the long run as they both have different needs and goals. The chorus of the song has a catchy melody and is sung in a beautiful harmony with both male and female vocals. He confesses that he feels complete when his partner is by his side, but he can't have everything he desires. He asks his partner to wait for him until he gets home, promising that they can make things work if they do. The main theme of the song is that the singer cannot wait to be reunited with his significant other, but he can't abandon his responsibilities, which are keeping him away. "If It Means A Lot To You" by A Day to Remember is a song about a long-distance relationship that is being tested by distance and time. Now everybody's singin' la, la la la, la la la La, la la la, la la la (Then I swear we can make this last) La, la la la, la la la (If you can wait 'til I get home) I just feel complete when you're by my sideīut I know you can't come home 'til they're singin'Īnd don't you dare say we can just be friends Then I swear come tomorrow, this will all be in our pastĪnd hey sweetie, but I need you here tonightĪnd I know that you don't wanna be leaving Then I swear to you that we can make this last If you can wait 'til I get home (I get home)
