Ep. 290: Nick Thompson discusses Hit the Lights “Bodybag”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music Interviews, Music, Music Commentary, Music History

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 70 minutes

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This week, Hit the Lights vocalist Nick Thompson joins the show to discuss the writing and recording of the band’s beloved 2006 single “Bodybag.” With tongue-in-cheek lyrics paying tribute to the beatdown hardcore bands that inspired Nick and his bandmates during their formative years in the Ohio suburbs, the song captures the spirit of that era perfectly. Combined with its catchy melodies, memorable guitar riffs, and slick Matt Squire production, “Bodybag” has stood the test of time and continues to resonate with fans decades later. Tune in for a fun and insightful look back at how it all came together. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:03.5	You're going to need a body bag. I'll break bones you didn't know you had.
1:28.9	Hey, everybody. Today's guest is Nick Thompson Lead vocalist for the Lima Ohio Pop Punk band Hit the Lights Together we take an in-depth look Into the writing, recording And inspiration behind the fan favorite single Body Bag, taken from their 2006 debut album,
1:31.5	this is a stick-up, don't make it a murder.
1:35.0	This song is the epitome of catchy pop punk.
1:40.9	Prior to speaking to Nick, the song always felt unorthodox to me, and not really in a way I could explain.
1:42.2	Will Nick reveal that their previous vocalist, Colin
1:44.6	Ross, who sang on this track, also played drums on the song. I feel like that gives it a swing
1:50.9	on the drums that's really in tune with the rhythm of the lead vocal. The production was
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