Ohio Is for Lovers
Hawthorne Heights
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Hey there, I know it's hard to feel like I don't care at all. Where you are and how you feel. Put these lights off as these wheels Keep rolling on and on. (and on and on and on...) Slow things down or speed them up. Not enough or way too much. (and on and on and on...) Are you and I gone? [Chorus:] And I can't make it on my own. (And I can't make it on my own.) Because my heart is in Ohio. So cut my wrists and black my eyes. (Cut my wrists and black my eyes) So I can fall asleep tonight, or die. Because you kill me. You know you do, you kill me well. You like it too, and I can tell. You never stop until my final breath is gone. Spare me just three last words. "I love you" is all she heard. I'll wait for you, but I can't wait forever. [x2] [Choruses w/ ad-libs]
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Written by: Casey Calvert, Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, James II Woodruff, Matthew Ridenour, Micah Carli
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12 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"Ohio Is for Lovers" is a song by the American rock band Hawthorne Heights.
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Album AppearanceThe song appeared on the band's debut studio album "The Silence in Black and White," which was released in 2004.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls within the genres of post-hardcore and emo, and it became emblematic of the mid-2000s emo scene.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being officially released as a single, "Ohio Is for Lovers" charted at number 34 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Inspiration for the TitleThe song was named after the band's home state of Ohio. The lyrics reflect themes of longing and love, reflecting the band members' feelings of missing their significant others while on tour.
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LyricsThe phrase "Cut my wrists and black my eyes" is a signature lyric from the song, which became a catchphrase in the emo music scene and often is used to identify the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ohio Is for Lovers" was directed by Major Lightner and features a storyline of the band performing in a girl's bedroom interspersed with scenes of the band members' tour life.
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Band's PerspectiveDespite criticism for the song's graphic lyrics, the band defended it, stating the lyrics are metaphorical and not intended to promote self-harm.
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LegacyThe song remains one of Hawthorne Heights' most popular and signature tracks, and it has been cited as highly influential in the emo genre.
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Cover Versions"Ohio Is for Lovers" has been covered by other artists, including American post-hardcore band Our Last Night, showcasing its lasting influence.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released in 2020 as an acoustic version for the band's Stay Home Sessions, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Live Performances"Ohio Is for Lovers" is a fan-favorite at live shows and often is played as the band's closing song.
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