Top 10 Bleachers Songs

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Our Top 10 Bleachers Songs list will look at a rock band that formed in 2013. Bleachers is a stage name for Jack Antonoff. When he performs live, he performs with Evan Smith (keyboard, synthesizers and background vocals), Mikey Freedom Hart (guitar, piano, keyboard, synthesizers, bass and background vocals), Sean Hutchinson (drums, synthesizers, bass and background vocals), Mike Riddleberger (drums and background vocals) and Zem Audu (keyboards, saxophone and background vocals). Bleachers was influenced by John Hughes’s 80s and 90s high school films. Before Jack Antonoff became Bleachers, he was in a band called Fun. The band went on hiatus. While they were on hiatus, Jack Antonoff came up with Bleachers. He has produced music for Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, as well as others.

Bleachers released the single “I Wanna Get Better” in February 2014. The single went platinum. Bleachers released Strange Desire in July 2014. The album peaked at number two on the rock charts and number 11 on Billboard 200. It features the singles “I Wanna Get Better,” “Shadow,” “Rollercoaster” and “Like a River Runs.” Gone Now was released in June 2017. The album peaked at number nine on the rock charts and number 44 on Billboard 200. It features the singles “Don’t Take the Money,” “Hate That You Know Me,” “Everybody Lost Somebody,” “I Miss Those Days” and “All My Heroes.” In between albums, Jack Antonoff produced the Love, Simon soundtrack. Bleachers recorded five songs for the soundtrack. Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night was released in July 2021. It peaked at number three on the rock charts and number 27 on Billboard 200. It features the singles “45,” “Chinatown,” “Stop Making This Hurt,” “Secret Life” and “How Dare You Want More.” Bleachers also recorded live albums, compilation albums and EPs.

Jack Antonoff is a talented singer, songwriter and producer. He took a chance going by an alter ego (Bleachers) and it paid off for him. He was able to release multiple albums under the alter ego Bleachers. There aren’t too many people who could change their stage name and be able to maintain success. Our Top 10 Bleachers Songs list will feature some of his best work.

# 10 – Rollercoaster

The 10th song on our Top 10 Bleachers Songs list is “Rollercoaster” from the Strange Desire album. “Rollercoaster” was released in 2014. This song is about a complicated relationship. He talks about meeting her in the summer. She looked like a runaway teenager. He never thought they would go as far as they did. He thought she was a killer queen. He has been running but he can’t stop. He thinks about the relationship every day. He can’t let go of it. He is never going to be the same. They were lovers who fell for each other instantly. He wants her to come closer.

He wants to tell her something. He considers her a rollercoaster. She goes up and down like a rollercoaster. In the next verse, he shares more memories with the listeners about his relationship. He talks about the endless nights they spent together. He can’t deny his love for her. He would never be able to tear himself away from her. He feels she is a rollercoaster because he can’t understand how she feels. Her emotions are all over the place like a rollercoaster.

This song tells a story about a man who is with a woman whose emotions are like a rollercoaster. If you are with someone whose feelings change at the drop of a dime, you will be able to relate to this song. If you aren’t with someone like this, it may make you happy that you aren’t in a relationship like this. Bleachers use metaphors to describe his partner’s unpredictable emotions. The music is a throwback to 80s and 90s rock music. The guitars and synthesizers will make you feel as if you are in a time machine. It will make you feel as if you traveled back to the 80s and 90s. This is the type of song you can listen to while you are driving down a long road. Bleachers melancholy vocals are perfect for this song. He has vocal changes throughout the song. He sings with a deep tone in the verses and goes up an octave in the chorus.

# 9 – Shadow

The ninth song on our Top 10 Bleachers Songs list is “Shadow” from the Strange Desire album. “Shadow” was released in 2014. Bleachers open the song by talking about different types of people. Bleachers believe there are women who want to hurt you. The narrator thinks there are men who will laugh at you when they break your heart. He doesn’t want to see love die. He is willing to try and fix it anyway he can. In the chorus, the narrator says he will be your shadow if you are feeling small.

Verse two talks about the people who get hurt by the people he described in verse one. He talks about the women who sit by the phone waiting for their men to call them. The women sit by the phone the entire weekend waiting for their men to call them. There are guys who are sitting home mending broken hearts. They have their hearts broken by people who don’t care about them. Our narrator is willing to be a villain if they need one. He will be there. He knows that the people in verse two are hurt. They gave their hearts to the people they love, but they got their hearts broken. It is getting harder for them to believe in love, but he will be their shadow.

“Shadow” talks about people who have their hearts broken by the people they love. Bleachers encourages listeners that they aren’t alone if they get their hearts broken. Our narrator will be there like a shadow. It is comforting to know someone will be there for you when you are feeling down about your relationship. It is painful to have someone treat you badly when you love them. If you are a victim of this situation, this song will mean a lot to you. It will feel as if it was written for you. This song will speak to you if you have had your heart broken by love. The music has a retro vibe. The music is guitar laiden. The smooth guitar riffs are mixed with a pop sound and indie vibe. It will give you a tropical island feel. It is excellent to listen to when you are relaxing. The hook is memorable and will stay in your head long after you have heard it.

# 8 – Alfie’s Song (Not So Typical Love Song)

The eighth song on our Top 10 Bleachers Songs list is “Alfie’s Song (Not So Typical Love Song)” from the Love, Simon Soundtrack. “Alfie’s Song (Not So Typical Love Song)” was released in 2018. This song is about a man reminiscing about the feelings he had during the beginning of a relationship. In the first verse, the narrator thinks about when they were young. Everything was alright when they first met each other. They felt like children playing on the sidewalk. They enjoyed being around each other.

He enjoyed the days that they stayed in bed together. He loved the taste of his partner’s mouth. He hears his partner’s voice in his head. He wants to hear the voice again. He felt like they were in the middle of a love song. It wasn’t a typical love song. They were constantly getting hurt. He needs his partner badly. When they were together, he thought things would be alright. He wants to be with his partner because he needs them in his life. Their love isn’t a typical one, but he wants it.

This song tells a story about a man who is in love. This isn’t a typical romance. They didn’t fall in love the way other couples do so they have a different love story. This song was written for the movie, but anyone can relate to it. You don’t have to watch the movie to appreciate the message in the song. The song will hit close to home for you if you have had a love like the one in this song. The music has an old school folk and rock beat.

The guitars are hypnotic. The drums give the song tempo. The saxophone makes the song stand out. Bleachers describe the song so well that you can practically picture what is happening. Bleacher’s vocals are outstanding. He sounds like he is having fun singing the track. Here is a fun fact about the song. Harry Styles co-wrote this song. It sounds like something he would have recorded himself. The only minor complaint we have is the song ends abruptly. It needed a smoother finish to make the song even better.

# 7 – Chinatown ft. Bruce Springsteen

The seventh song on our Top 10 Bleachers Songs list is “Chinatown” from the Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night album. “Chinatown” was released in November 2020. The song is about how scary it can be to fall in love. He compares falling in love again to going back to your hometown. It is familiar, but it can be scary to go back after being gone for so long. He talks about how terrifying it can be to fall in love. You have just moved on with your life and you suddenly find yourself in love again. He uses New Jersey and New York City as metaphors for characters in relationships. In the chorus, he talks about how dangerous a girl can be, but he wants her in his bed anyway. He wants to take her out of the city. He wants to start a new life with her. He refers to her as his Chinatown. He wants to take her out of the city and show her a good time.

This song tells a story about falling in love after moving on with your life. The track builds up a momentous atmosphere. Jack Antonoff takes his time building up the story about falling in love. Bleachers doesn’t beat you over the head with the romance. He explains how he feels in a creative way. Bleachers mentions the city to describe his feeling for the woman in his life. This song will make you feel nostalgic for the love that got away. Bruce Springsteen makes an appearance in this song. His harmonies with Bleachers are outstanding. They are a pair we never thought we would hear of working together. The song takes flight as soon as “The Boss” enters the room. Fans of Bleachers and Bruce Springsteen will be pleasantly surprised to hear this track. The melodic song may be on your mind especially if you are thinking about falling in love.

# 6 – Secret Life ft. Lana Del Rey

“Secret Life” is from the Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night album. “Secret Life” was released in 2021. This song is about a couple who want to have a secret life where they get to be bored out of their minds. They want to be away from the chaos of the world. He wants to spend time alone with her. She doesn’t say much to him because she has been hurt before. He knows she thinks he is a better person than he is. He is not trying to apply for sainthood. He just wants to have a secret life with her where they get to be alone and free. He wants to be with her. He has been trying to be with her. He thinks she looks like a picture that was just taken. He knows she talks too much. He hopes she appreciates it. He talks so much because he is scared to be with her.

This song tells a story about a man who longs for a stable relationship. He is tired of having a chaotic life and he wants some peace. He wants to be bored because it is better than living a frantic life. This song is perfect for people who want to spend the rest of their lives with the people they love. If you are in love, this song will speak to you. If you are not in love, it will make you wish that you were. The song is like getting hug from someone you love. The music has an ethereal beat. The music will put you in your feelings. Bleachers vocals are somber as he expresses how he feels about the woman he loves. Lana Del Rey does an excellent job supporting Bleachers in the song. She makes the chorus come alive. Their voices are a great contrast with each other.

# 5 – I Miss Those Days

The next song on our Top 10 Bleachers Songs list is “I Miss Those Days” is from the Gone Now album. “I Miss Those Days” was released in 2017. This nostalgic song is about missing your old life. He longs for the days when he didn’t have any money. He was driving his old van around town. Bleachers talk about people getting older even though they haven’t done much with their lives. He makes reference to people who think they’re old, but they are still young.

The difference between the past and present is that they are now switched to adulthood. He cursed his bedroom because when he was younger, he had the freedom to leave it. He could go anywhere he wanted to go. The narrator also talks about how society changes. He notices that everyone is changing on him. He wasn’t sure he was meant to survive because of the way his life was. He doesn’t want to look back on his life with rose colored glasses on. He longs for the time when he was living carefree.

“I Miss Those Days” tells a story about a man who enjoyed his carefree days before adulthood took over. He didn’t care about being broke and having a broken-down van. He misses the way life used to be. This song will have you reflecting on your life before you became an adult. Bleachers wanted to write about being at the lowest point in your life and having nothing going for you. He wanted to educate listeners about missing those days because he has a lot of memories for them.

This is a song that is perfect for people who are depressed about the way their lives are going. The times weren’t good, but it’s what you know. It is easy to relate to someone who is talking about bad memories especially if you have your own. This track will let you know that you are not alone. This song will resonate with you if you have lost a lot in your life. The instrumentation for the song is perfect. It is not a depressing beat. Bleachers chose an upbeat sound to keep the song from being melancholy. Bleachers took vocal risks in this song. He is singing in a higher pitch from our other entries. He belts in the chorus which is a pleasant surprise.

# 4 – How Dare You Want More

“How Dare You Want More” is from the Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night album. “How Dare You Want More” was released in 2021. Bleachers starts the song wondering who he would be without the weight of the world on his shoulders. He is dying to know what it would feel like to not have the weight on his shoulders. He is a man who has secrets. He has been living two lives.

He talks about being unhappy with the relationships he has with his family members. He doesn’t feel as if he is worthy of change. He expresses shame for wanting more out of life. He questions how he could want more out of life. His life is expected to be fine the way it is. He should accept what he has been given, but he doesn’t want to accept that. He feels guilty for wanting more, but he feels he should have it. He wants to tell it like it is so he can move on to a better life.

This song tells a story about a man who wants more out of life. He feels like he should be allowed to have more because he is not fulfilled. He feels guilty for wanting more out of life. He feels like he deserves more and should have it. The lyrics make you sympathize with the narrator for wanting more out of life. If you have ever felt guilty for wanting more, you are not alone. This song teaches you it is okay to want more out of life.

This song tests the boundaries of how close you can get to the edge without falling off. The music sounds like an old school pop and rock song. The instrumentation is impeccable. It will put you in a hypnotic state. There is a musical pause that will allow you to embrace the music. Bleachers is channeling his inner Bruce Springsteen in this song. Bleachers has a cool vibe. You may need the lyrics to understand some of the things he is saying. Other than that, this song is excellent.

# 3 – Stop Making This Hurt

Coming in at number three on our list is “Stop Making This Hurt” is from the Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night album. “Stop Making This Hurt” was released in May 2021. This song is about a man who is depressed after a breakup. He is angry that it made him feel that way. He knew the end was coming because they weren’t happy. They were trying to make the relationship work for as long as they could, but the writing was on the wall. Every time he closed his eyes, he would see her face.

When he went out for drives, he saw her face in the street signs. The breakup was one-sided. He felt so bad about the breakup, it had an impact on his mental health. He is depressed about their relationship ending. He wants the pain to go away. He wants her to say goodbye like she needs it.

“Stop Making This Hurt” is a song about heartbreak and the need for it to go away. He has been hurt and he wants the pain to stop. If you close your eyes, you could swear he is talking about your life. Bleachers practically wrote this song for you. Heartbreak can be devastating. It can be hard to face another day without the person you love. Most of us have been in Bleachers’ shoes. We tend to get depressed whenever we break up with somebody. The music is a mix of old school and today’s music.

The instrumentation is perfection from the synthesizers to the electric guitar. The beat will make you dance your blues away. The music may make you feel happy even though the lyrics are melancholy. Bleachers has the right attitude for this song. Hearing him sing it the way he does may put a smile on your face. This is another track that is reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen.

# 2- Don’t Take the Money

“Don’t Take the Money” is from the album “Gone Now” album. “Don’t Take the Money” was released in March 2017. This song is about how love can be complex. He doesn’t want money to get in the way of love. He talks about a person who has been hurt before, but he still acknowledges the beauty of love. He decides to take a chance on love again. He remembers somebody broke his heart once. He became a cynic.

Now that he has the right woman in his life, he has changed his opinion about love. He admits that he is struggling to move on from the past. He wants to hold on to his new love. He doesn’t want to lose it again. He is afraid that he might lose her to money or possessions. The narrator feels as if he has to hold on to her tightly to keep her from leaving. He knows that love is more than just material things. He is afraid to lose himself and his identity.

This song covers a myriad of emotions. He is sad, happy, hopeful and afraid at the same time. He wants to hold on to his new love tightly and is afraid to let go. He hopes money doesn’t change their relationship. This song encourages listeners to find love again. It teaches you that you can move on from heartbreak. If you are ready to give up on love, Bleachers is singing your song. If you still harbor doubts about your relationship, this song is for you too.

Bleachers did a fantastic job wrapping up all the emotions that are needed to explain how he feels about the woman he loves. The music has 80s nostalgia. It sounds like something U2 would have done. The catchy song will put you in a good mood. You will have a good time dancing to the music. Bleachers utilizes his lower register in the verses. He utilizes his upper register in the chorus. The chorus will hook you immediately. It won’t be long before you find yourself singing this song to yourself.

# 1 – I Wanna Get Better

The number one song on our Top 10 Bleachers Songs list is “I Wanna Get Better” from the Strange Desire album. “I Wanna Get Better” was released in February 2014. This song is about being stuck in a rut and wanting to move on so you can improve yourself. The song opens with him being lost. He has trained himself to give up on the past. He is lost and is seeking guidance. The only way he can find guidance is through a broken-down television.

The television was playing the weather report. He is tired of dwelling on the past even though it haunts him during traumatic experiences. He proclaims that he wants to get better. He is motivated to grow and to change. He remembers when his friends were being reckless while he was lonely and disconnected from the world. He thinks about the times before he got carried away with life. He misses the permanence of the past even though he wants to move on to a better future.

This is a song about wanting to improve your life and make it better. This song encourages you to cope with loss. It encourages people to make positive changes in their lives. This song is exactly what you need if you are feeling down about yourself. This is like getting good advice from a friend. Bleachers tell everyone that it is better to move on with your life and not be focused on the past. Bleachers cleverly gave the song a bouncy pop instrumentation. It was a good balance with the deep and emotional lyrics. The beat keeps the song from being depressing and hard to hear. This is a song we never knew we needed until we did. This song will never get old because it tells a great story with an impressive musical backdrop. We are not surprised this is one of Bleachers’ biggest hits. It has hit written all over it.