Makeshift Love

Good Charlotte

About Makeshift Love

"Makeshift Love" is a 2015 song from Good Charlotte's sixth studio album Youth Authority. The single was the first song by Good Charlotte after their return from a four-year hiatus. "Makeshift Love" was also the band's first ever song to reach the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.


Year:
2016
3:43
127 
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I fucking hate these nights
The ones where you don't know me
If I could get this right
If I could get away from the old me

But I'll survive, right now I'm dyin' just to breathe in
Just to be alive
Just to get away from the old me

There's only makeshift love tonight
There's a triage in my living room
She checks my vital signs
Then opens up my wounds

Like I'm dying tonight
And the whole world is laughing
Like everyone I love has gone away (woah)
I'm dying tonight
But no one is crying
It's not alright no matter what they say (woah)

I fuckin' hate these fights
The ones where you just own me
We used to be so tight (yeah right)
But you just want the old me
Turn off the god damn lights
If you're really gonna get up and just leave
I used to get so high
But that was just the fucking old me

There's only makeshift love tonight
There's a triage in my living room
She'll check my vital signs
To see what else she can do

Like I'm dying tonight
And the whole world is laughing
Like everyone I love has gone away (woah)
I'm dying tonight
But no one is crying
It's not alright no matter what they say (woah)

All that she wanted was me broken hearted
I know it's sad but it's true
I won't get her started, now she's departed
There's no looking back me and you

There's only makeshift love tonight
There's a triage in my living room
She checks my vital signs
To see what else she can do

Like I'm dying tonight
And the whole world is laughing
Like everyone I love has gone away (woah)
I'm dying tonight
But no one is crying
It's not alright, no matter what they say (woah)

All that she wanted was me broken hearted
I know it's sad but it's true

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Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland, that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas, and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin. Their latest drummer and percussionist is Dean Butterworth, who has been a member of the band since 2005. The band has released five studio albums: Good Charlotte (2000), The Young and the Hopeless (2002), The Chronicles of Life and Death (2004), Good Morning Revival (2007), and Cardiology (2010) as well as two compilations: Greatest Remixes (2008) and Greatest Hits (2010). more »

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Written by: JOEL MADDEN, BENJI MADDEN, NICK FURLONG, JOHN FELDMANN

Lyrics © RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE NA, INC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING

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10 facts about this song

Music Production
"Makeshift Love" was recorded by Good Charlotte for their sixth studio album, "Youth Authority" which was released in 2016.
Album Success
The album peaked at number 2 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart, showcasing the continued popularity and success of Good Charlotte several years into their career.
Song Release
"Makeshift Love" was the lead single from the album, released in November 2015, marking the band's first new material in four years.
Lyrics and Theme
The song delves into themes of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on post-breakup, showcasing Good Charlotte's ability to reflect on more mature and emotional subjects in their music.
Band Reunion
The release of "Makeshift Love" also marked the official end of Good Charlotte's four-year hiatus, officially reuniting the beloved pop-punk band.
Music Video
The music video for "Makeshift Love" featured 'Fuller House' actor John Stamos, further increasing the song's mainstream appeal and recognition.
Song Popularity
"Makeshift Love" was widely praised by fans and critics alike for its catchy hooks, signature Good Charlotte sound and the mature, emotional themes explored in the song's lyrics.
Song-writing Credits
The band's founding members, Joel and Benji Madden, were lead songwriters for "Makeshift Love." These twin brothers are well-known for their contributions to the songwriting process of all of Good Charlotte's music.
Reception
"Makeshift Love" was praised for maintaining the band's classic pop-punk sound while also showcasing a progression in their music, reflecting on the band's growth during their hiatus.
Tour
The release of "Makeshift Love" and "Youth Authority" was followed by a world tour by Good Charlotte, marking a successful comeback for the band after their hiatus.

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