After much thought and deliberation we have decided that we just can't throw in the towel. We've had to push our way through this scene from the very start and everything that we have we believe, we've earned. We've done it without major label backing, we've done it without band cliques and fads, and we've done it without gimmicks and marketing. We've just begun to see this band's potential and in the past two years of straight touring, we're finally feeling that our efforts are paying off. It's all due to you, the kids coming out to the shows, actually BUYING our cd's, and even leaving comments on our myspace page. You guys are the ONLY reason why we've made it even this far, and this far is pretty impressive for a few pop-punk ohio kids who just wanted to get out of Lima. With all this being said, we are writing the best songs we've ever written, and we feel confident that we will get through this. A new singer isn't something that can just be "done" and we understand that in order to come back from this we will need better songs, a better live show, and most importantly, an amazing vocalist.Ross, on the otherhand, made his farewell statement:
I have come to the decision to leave Hit The Lights. It's been a great time being in this band and I have a lot of amazing memories from it. After a long thought out process I have decided I would like to take a different direction with my life and not live this lifestyle any longer. There are no hard feelings between the band and I. We sat down and discussed this and we felt like it might just be the best thing. I really hate to say this, and writing this letter is even harder but it just wouldn't be right for me to stay in the band if my heart wasn't in it 100%. I do want to thank everyone for their support. I also want you to know that this is not the end of Hit The Lights. These guys are still on schedule and planning on recording a new record in the fall. I want to wish these guys the best of luck because they deserve it. They are working very hard right now for this next record, and I know that you all are going to be very happy with the outcome. Thanks again everyone.
