The Letter

Hoobastank

About The Letter

"The Letter" is the third single by the post-grunge band Hoobastank from their fourth studio album For(n)ever, released in the US January 27, 2009 and was released in Australia June 19, 2009. It is a duet version with Melbourne-based singer Vanessa Amorosi. Hoobastank singer Doug Robb said they want to release "The Letter" in many countries with different female artists. A video for "The Letter", featuring Amorosi, was shot in April 2009 by Grammy nominated director Paul Brown.  


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Meet me there at midnight
Same place we always go
You're 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.

[Chorus]
It's too late to try and work it out
There's no way to turn this thing around
It's all there in the letter that I've found
I've memorized it line for line
Too bad that letter isn't mine

No,

When can I then see you
I've been counting down the days
I promise you our secret will be safe
No, I just can't continue
Reading through my tears
The beating of the letter is so clear,
So clear

[Chorus]

You wanted me to find it
Never tried to hide it
The running never fades, those words are here to stay
I hope you find this letter
Writing you today
These will be the last words that I say

It's too late to try and work it out
There's no way to turn this thing around
It's all here in this letter that you've found
It's too late to try and work it out
(It's too late)
There's no way to turn this thing around
It's all here in this letter that you've found.
So memorize it line for line
I wont be there to say goodbye.

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Hoobastank

Hoobastank (often stylized as h∞bastank) is an American rock band, best known for their hit "The Reason". They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They were signed to Island Records from 2001 to 2012 and have released five albums and one extended play to date. Their fifth studio album, Fight or Flight, was released on September 11, 2012. They have sold 10 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: DANIEL B. ESTRIN, DOUGLAS SEAN ROBB, CHRIS LIGHT HESSE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Title
"The Letter" is a song by American rock band Hoobastank.
Album Information
The song is from the band's fifth studio album "Fornever", which was released in 2009.
Genre Classification
Hoobastank is known for their post-grunge and alternative rock style, and "The Letter" is no exception.
Featured Artist
The song features pop artist Vanessa Amorosi.
Chart Performance
Though the song didn't chart in the USA, it did peak at number 25 on the Australian ARIA Singles chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by the band's lead vocalist Doug Robb, Jesse Charland, Daniel Estrin and Chris Hesse.
Music Video
The music video for "The Letter" was released in April 2010.
Collaboration
The collaboration with Vanessa Amorosi was unique for Hoobastank as they mostly perform on their own as a band.
Song Length
"The Letter" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
Lyrics Content
The song tells a heartbreaking story through it's lyrics, about lost love and regret, and the difficulty of expressing those feelings in words.
Live Performances
Despite its emotional depth, "The Letter" is rarely performed live.
Unique Aspect
Unlike many of Hoobastank's songs that are known for their heavy rock edges, "The Letter" showcased a softer, more vulnerable side of the band.

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