본래 고등학교 동창인 더글라스(보컬)와 댄(기타), 그리고 신문광고를 통해 함께 음악을 하면서 알고 지낸 마쿠(Markku)와 크리스(드럼)까지 모여 1994년 결성되었다.
* Hoobastank(후바스탱크)의 뜻? 독일에서 BMW 오토바이 회사에 다니는 더글라스의 5명의 형 중, 한 분이 그 회사 바로 옆에 있는 주유소 이름이 Hoobastank라는 얘기를 듣고 그냥 너무 웃겼다. 그래서 그룹명도 그렇게 웃기고 재미있게 짓게 됐다. 밴드 멤버들도 솔직히 그 단어의 뜻은 전혀 모른다고…
* 영향 받은 아티스트 혹은 밴드 툴, 앨리스 인 체인스, 레드 핫 칠리 페퍼스, 건즈 앤 로지스, 펄 잼,,,, 등등…. 물론, 그 중에서도 페이쓰 노 모어(Faith No More)가 가장 큰 영향을 끼쳤다.
2001년의 데뷔작 [Hoobastank]는 당시 인큐버스와 비슷한 평가를 받으며, 빌보드 앨범 차트 25위까지 오르는 기염을 토하며, 전세계적으로 150만장이라는 판매고를 기록했다. 또한, 빌보드 모던록 차트를 .... ....
I wonder what you'll take from me today Sanity or just my breath away It's hard to say
Impossible for me to tell We're always walking on eggshells Who you're going to be from day-to-day-to-day
I wish that we could go back to what we were before But I don't think that I love you anymore, anymore
Wonder why it is that you don't see How much you've changed since we first met And how much that it's killing me
I know that I will always miss The butterflies of our first kiss And how you used to smile so easily
I wish that we could go back to how we were before But I don't think that I love you anymore, anymore It's too hard to be pretending It's too hard to ignore I don't think that I love you anymore, anymore
I'm sorry I'm sorry I never thought that it would come to this
I know we'll never get back To how we were before 'Cause I know that I don't love you anymore
It's too hard to be pretending It's too hard to ignore I know that I don't love you anymore, anymore
I wanna live, I wanna leave I wanna open up and breathe I wanna go, I wanna be I wanna feel it constantly Gotta show, gotta say I've gotta feeling that won't go away I've gotta know if they got away My opportunities Just one chance is all I ever wanted Just one time I'd like to win the game From now on I'll take the chance if I can have it Just one, just one I need to think, I need to feed I need to see if I still bleed I need a place, I need a time Cause I need to step outside that line Gonna give, gonna take I'm gonna scream till I am awake I'm gonna push, I'm gonna pull, open up the door Just one chance is all I ever wanted Just one time I'd like to win the game From now on I'll take the chance if I can have it Just one, just one And if I knew when the door was open, I'd go through I would go on through And I can say, when I do I'll never be the same Never be the same Just one chance is all I ever wanted Just one time I'd like to win the game From now on I'll take the chance if I can have it Just one, just one (Just one) I'll take the chance if I can have it (Just one) I'll take the chance if I can have it (Just one) Yes, I'll take the chance if I can have it Just one, just one
I wake up all alone somewhere unfamiliar Been gone so many days I`m losing count When I think of home I see your face I know I have to wait You`re so close yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be there with you so close yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be back with you I miss hearing your laughter All the little things Forgotten what it`s like to hold you Cuz where I am right now So unforgiving It`s numbing everything u`re so close yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be there with you so close yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be back with you (So promise) No matter how long it takes for me to get back to u You`ll wait for me (I promise) No matter how far away I go I`ll come back for u Just wait and see I miss being at home I miss your face Don`t think I can wait we`re so close, yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be there with you So close, yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be back with you I promise, It’s tearing me apart No matter how far away I go I’ll come back for u I promise It`s tearing me apart What I would do- What I would do- What I would do to be there with you
I've been having trouble looking in the mirror 'Cause when I do I can't stand the person that I see All though my face is still the same underneath something has changed From all the shit you've said and done to me, oh no, no
Don't you ever realize the damage you were doing? Are you aware of all the mess that I've cleaned up? And now I see just who you are, I can't believe it got this far And it's time to say enough is enough
So I'll be gone, gone, gone, we started off in heaven I'll be gone, gone, gone, we ended up in hell So don't waste my time with one more lie, it's too late to apologize By the time this song is done I'll be gone
I should have listened when my friends said you were crazy I should've shown a little spine and self-respect But I couldn't see the signs, the so called love had made me blind And tied me up and left me for dead
So I'll be gone, gone, gone, we started off in heaven I'll be gone, gone, gone, we ended up in hell So don't waste my time with one more lie, it's too late to apologize By the time this song is done I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Don't beg me to reconsider Don't bother getting on your knees 'Cause there's absolutely nothing you can say to change my mind So save your breath, save your breath
'Cause I'll be gone, we started off in heaven I'll be gone, gone, gone, we ended up in hell So don't waste my time with one more lie, it's too late to apologize By the time this song is done I'll be gone, I'll be gone, yeah I'll be gone
i feel the wind rush acros my face like an invisable wave crashing over me i started holding my breath the moment i left wondering what the day was gonna bring for me but there is no way that i could ever prepare for the scope of it all for the chill in the air the cold of the rain the ... of the day i'm never gonna be the same the whole world is racing by and no words can discribe how this feels inside you need to be here you need to be here with me they come and go so fast these moments never last so you need to be here you need to be here with me it's something new and beyond every corner is a mistery cause every road that i have taken can never be mistaken for the one that is now under my feet and i realize with open eye's every second that we ... is once in a lifetime once in a lifetime the whole world is racing by and no words can discribe how this feels inside you need to be here you need to be here with me they come and go so fast these moments never last so you need to be here you need to be here with me cause something is incomplete not quite how is should be and i try and i try just to live in the moment but everything i do just leads me back to you cause there is no thoughts the whole world is racing by and no words can discribe how this feels inside you need to be here you need to be here with me they come and go so fast these moments never last so you need to be here you need to be here with me
No more lying to myself Pretending to be someone else And now I'm hiding how I feel behind a smile Living in constant self denial
There's something I need to say
No more running from my fights And no more giving up when I know I'm right Sick of trying to fit in Wondering what I could have been
There's something I need to say Its growing everyday Things are going to change
I wont apologise For who I've come to be Cos who the hell am I? If I cant be me I've wasted too much time On insecurities Cos who the hell am I? If I can't be me
No more need to justify Everything I do, everything I like No more blood from biting my tongue Too afraid to upset anyone
There's something I need to say
No more guilt for what I see Had the mirror staring back at me
There's something I need to say Its growing everyday Things are going to change
I wont apologise For who I come to be Cos who the hell am I If I cant be me I've wasted too much time on insecurities Cos who the hell am I If I can't be me
And it feels like I am naked Stripped for you to see My scars and imperfections But you don't seem to notice Cos your too busy covering up your bruises and cuts From who knows what Just like me So why apologise For who I've come to be Cos who the hell am I If I cant be me I've wasted too much time On insecurities Cos this is who I am and that's fine with me
tonight i'm letting go of all the old excuses the fears i built so close cause inside i've always known that no one else could ever do or ever feel like home
theres so many things i'll never know but this i know for sure
you're the one i need you more than ever it's taken too long taken to long to say
my life began the night we spent together now i cannot live i'd die any other way
i'm not afraid
you're the one
it's hasn't always been the best of times but if you'd ask i'd do it all again
(are you ready to begin)
i'm ready to begin a brand new chapter of our lives just tell me where and when
(a brand new chapter in our lives)
cause theres so many things i'll never know but this i know for sure
you're the one i need you more than ever it's taken too long taken too long to say
my life began the night we spent together now i can not live i'd die any other way i'm not afraid
you're the one
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you're the one who understands who makes me better than i am i do it all because of you when all we had had come undone you stood and fought and didn't run you're the one who pulled us through
you're the one i feel it more than ever it's taken too long taken too long to say
our lives began the night we spent together now i can not live i'd die any other way
First you tell me it's over Then you try to get me to stay I'm so confused, what am I gonna do? You pull me in so you can push me away?
The minute you tell me you need me But it's right before you walk out the door You're hot then you're cold and the game's getting old Who am I supposed to be anymore?
I can't wait forever to know if we're together I'm sick of hanging on Anything sounds better than waiting on you forever I'm sick of hanging on, sick of hanging on
Choose 'cause you can't have it both ways Choose so I know what to do 'Cause I can't believe that's how you're going to be You've had your cake and now you're eating it too
I can't wait forever to know if we're together I'm sick of hanging on Anything sounds better than waiting on you forever I'm sick of hanging on, sick of hanging on
You need to make up your mind I need to know where I stand This is your only chance
I'm sick of hanging on I'm sick of hanging on Let me go or I'll let go
I can't wait forever to know if we're together I'm sick of hanging on Anything sounds better than waiting on you forever I'm sick of hanging on, sick of hanging on Sick of hanging on, I'm sick of hanging on
I write your name in my breath on the window Sit and watch as it fades away The painful memories Of the tears of yesterday
The sky is cold and gray Just like it was when we both went our separate ways And the rain won't wash away All the dirt of my mistakes So I write your name in my breath on the window Sit and watch as it fades away The painful memories Of the tears of yesterday
The deafening sound of rain Its not enough to drown my thoughts to ease the Pain So instead I'll soak it in While I stare outside again And I write your name in my breath on the window Sit and watch as it fades away The painful memories Of the tears of yesterday I try so hard but I can't seem to let go I lost so much when you walked away The painful memories Of the tears of yesterday
The sun just won't seem to come out Not since you walked away Now I cannot escape I cannot escape the rain the rain
So I write your name in my breath on the window Sit and watch as it fades away The painful memories Of the tears of yesterday I try so hard but i can't seem to let go I lost so much when you walked away The painful memories Of the tears of yesterday yesterday yesterday
meet me there at midnight same place we always go be absolutely sure he doesn't know those words jump off the letter that i found behind our bed haunting me they echo in my head in my head.
its too late to try and work it out there's no way to turn this thing around its all there in the letter that I found I've memorized it line for line too bad that letter isn't mine, no
when can i next see you I've been counting the days i promise you our secret will be safe no i just cant continue reading thru my tears the beating of the letter is so clear so clear
its too late to try and work it out. there's no way to turn this thing around its all there in the letter that I found i memorized it line by line too bad that letter isn't mine.
u wanted me to find it never tried to hide it running never fades those words are here to stay i hope u find this letter i'm writing you today these will be the last words that i say
its too late to try and work it out there's no way to turn this thing around its so hard, here in this letter that you've found its too late to try and work it out there's no way to turn this thing around its so hard, here in this letter that you've found. so memorized it line for line i wont be there to say goodbye. to moonn6pence from shootingstar(papayeve3rte)
Spill out my heart But you don't hear a word 'Cus your busy thinking 'bout how long 'til its your turn So you can go on and on, about yourself Go on and on, about yourself And my heart can go back on the shelf Go on and go on and on, about yourself
But its not all about you, all about you, The more you speak the less I care about you, you, you, you Its not all about you, the world turns without you The more you speak, the less I care about you, you, you
Whatever I do, you've already done Only you've done it better and way before anyone 'Cus you think, that its some game to win You think, that its some game to wi Accomplishments and places been You think, that its some game to win
But its not all about you, all about you The more you speak the less I care about you, you, you, you Its not all about you, the world turns without you The more you speak, the less I care about you, you, you, you Care about you, you, you
You go on and on and on about yourself You go on and on and on about yourself The list of who you know The places that you've been
Why can't you see nobody cares about you? Its not all about you The more you speak the less I care about you, you, you, you Its not all about you, the world turns without you The more you speak, the less I care about you, you, you, you Care about you
I wake up all alone somewhere unfamiliar Been gone so many days I`m losing count When I think of home I see your face I know I have to wait You`re so close yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be there with you so close yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be back with you I miss hearing your laughter All the little things Forgotten what it`s like to hold you Cuz where I am right now So unforgiving It`s numbing everything u`re so close yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be there with you so close yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be back with you (So promise) No matter how long it takes for me to get back to u You`ll wait for me (I promise) No matter how far away I go I`ll come back for u Just wait and see I miss being at home I miss your face Don`t think I can wait we`re so close, yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be there with you So close, yet so far It`s tearing me apart What I would do to be back with you I promise, It’s tearing me apart No matter how far away I go I’ll come back for u I promise It`s tearing me apart What I would do- What I would do- What I would do to be there with you
I have been patiently waiting in line Watching everyone passing me by And I can’t seem to figure out When’s it gonna be my turn I’m sick and tired of payin’ my dues Play the game till the end then I lose So can somebody tell me When’s it gonna be my turn When’s it gonna be my turn Yesterday I learn from Tomorrow is uncertain So why can’t I just make my turn today I always followed and played by the rules But the prize goes to those who are true Still nobody can answer me When’s it gonna be my turn When’s it gonna be my turn Yesterday I learn from Tomorrow is uncertain So why can’t I just make my turn today Cause yesterday I learned from Tomorrow is uncertain So why can’t I just make my turn today When’s it gonna be my turn When’s it gonna be my turn When’s it gonna be my turn When’s it gonna be my turn When’s it gonna be my turn When’s it gonna be my turn Whoa When’s it gonna be my turn Whoa When’s it gonna be my turn Yesterday I learned from Tomorrow is uncertain So why can’t I just make my turn today Cause yesterday I learned from Tomorrow is uncertain So why can’t I just make my turn today When’s it gonna be my turn When’s it gonna be my turn
I've become tired of wasting my time Thinking about choices that I've made Cause I can't move forward while looking behind The only thing I can do now is Change the way That I used to be Cause now it seems Crystal clear to me
Yes you're so much more Than a memory Yes you're so much more Than a memory
It wasn't fair For me just to go And act like I know what you've been through Cause I wasn't fair And I'll never know I couldn't see from your point of view But I'm doing all I can For you to see That I understand That I understand
You're so much more Than a memory Yes you're so much more Than a memory So don't close the door On what still can be Cause you're so much more Than a memory
Please don't go Cause I finally know That the past is gone I know that I was wrong I was wrong
You are so much more Than a memory (Memory) Yes you're so much more Than a memory (Memory)
So don't close the door On what still can be Cause you're so much more Than a memory
Please don't go Cause I finally know That the past is gone I know that I was wrong
Please don't go Cause I finally know That the past is gone I know that I was wrong I was wrong
I thought it wasn't wrong To hide from you Simple truth I was scared I'd felt it all along But it hurt too much for me to share If only I Had been less blind I'd have someone to hold onto If only I Could change your mind If only I had known If only I had you I finally understand Why things have happened And how it all could go so wrong Will this pain ever end Cause I don't think I can carry on If only I Had been less blind I'd have someone to hold onto If only I Could change your mind If only I had known If only I had you If only I Had been less blind I'd have someone to hold onto (I won't let go) If only I Could have spoke my mind If only it were true (We could start brand new) I know I'd make it through If only I had you If only I had you If only I had you
We`ve walked together down this winding road Searching of something true Together we grew
But now our journey has come to an end And it`s on to something new For me and you
So goodbye my friend, until we meet again Some other day, I know so much will change But looking back I can say I wouldn`t change a day I hope you can say the same
So many memories we got to make And the challenges we met I`ll never forget `Cause those lessons made us who we are today And we`re taking the next step, without a regret No regrets
So goodbye my friend, until we meet again Some other day, I know so much will change But looking back I can say I wouldn`t change a day I hope you can say I hope you can say the same
All I`m telling you (All I`m telling you) When I get through the end I would do it again, do it again All I`m telling you (All I`m telling you) When I get through the end I would do it again, do it again
Goodbye my friend, until we meet again Some other day, I know so much will change But looking back I can say I wouldn`t change a day I hope you can say I hope you can say
That you understand the only life we have Is here in now, not up in the cloud With every breathe we can say It has a brand new day I know I can say I know I can say I know I can say the same
I still remember the time When this all felt like a dream So completely out of reach Frustrating We kept our nose to the grind Make the days turn into weeks Hoping time will heal the pain of waiting How it seems so long ago
Just look back on How far we've come We made it somehow Look where we are now All we've done Our battles won We made it somehow Look where we are now
I used to wonder if I Would ever have the chance to be Something more than what you see I doubt it We learn to open our eyes Now I both think we'd agree That we're better off than when we started There's still so much left to go
Just look back on How far we've come We made it somehow Look where we are now All we've done Our battles won We made it somehow Look where we are now
And the best is yet to come Cause our story isn't done No No No No Oh Oh woo Oh woo
Just look back on (Look back on) How far we've come We made it somehow Look where we are now All we've done (All we've done) Our battles won We made it somehow Look where we are now Look where we are now No No No No No Look where we are now Look where we are now No No
Don't tell me that you are ready to change. Don't tell me that from now it won't be the same. It doesn't matter, 'cause at the end of the day, it isn't what you say, it's what you do! YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH! What you say will be forgotten someday. What you do will be remembered. Empty promises all fade away. What you keep will last forever. Don't tell me you'll make things better for us. Don't tell me that you're some one I can trust. It doesn't mean a thing to me because, it isn't what you say, it's what you do! Your actions will speak louder than you! What you say will be forgotten someday. What you do will be remembered. Empty promises all fade away. What you keep will last forever.
So show me that you really figured it out. And show me everything that you are about. But if you can't then just shut your mouth!.. 'cause I don't care what you say or what you do, You can't take back what you've put me through. Your actions will speak louder than you!.. What you say will be forgotten someday. What you do will be remembered. Empty promises all fade away. What you keep will last forever. What you say will be forgotten someday. What you do will be remembered. Empty promises all fade away. What you keep will last forever. What you keep will last forever. What you keep will last forever. Forever...
WHOOOOO Wake up, our life is calling We're smoke, but not a fire Give us a sign that we're alive Snap out of indecision Have we been hypnotized To think that everything's alright?
(The clock is counting down) The clock is counting down (The seconds tick away) The seconds tick away
This is our time Without a doubt Time to ignite We're not going down (Without a fight) This is our time Get up off the ground Take what is mine We're not going down Without a fight
Let's go, the curtain's opened Get this show on the road I want to feel my heart explode No more procrastination Dragging my feet below Now I want everyone to know
(The clock is counting down) The clock is counting down (The seconds tick away) The seconds tick away
This is our time Without a doubt Time to ignite We're not going down (Without a fight) This is our time Get up off the ground Take what is mine We're not going down Without a fight
YEAH COME ON COME ON COME ON
COME ON COME ON COME ON
We must pick up the pace No time to play it safe Before you know it's much too late
This is our time Without a doubt Time to ignite We're not going down (Without a fight) This is our time Get up off the ground Take what is mine We're not going down Without a fight