Rebelution kicked off their “Peace of Mind Tour” the day after the release, selling out shows at Philly’s The Electric Factory, The Hollywood Palladium, Denver’s The Fillmore, The Fox Theater in Oakland and Hard Rock in Orlando, FL. The tour made stops in a total of 42 cities across the country.
Summer 2012 was spent supporting O.A.R on their Amphitheatre tour, headlining four amphitheaters in Florida as well as festival performances at Outside Lands, Hangout, Forecastle, Summer Camp, Summer Set, The Allman Bro’s Peach Festival and two performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. After completing a Fall tour of the East and South East, Rebelution will be headlining The Hollywood Palladium on New Years Eve, heading to New Zealand for the Raggamuffins Festival in February and headlining their annual Winter Greens Tour around the USA in Feb - May 2013.
Peace of Mind marks the first time Rebelution has expanded beyond their usual self-production enlisting producers Michael Goldwasser (Easy Star All-Stars), Amp Live (Zion-I), Yeti Beats (Kool Keith, George Clinton), Keith Armstrong and Errol Brown (Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, and Bob Marley). The album builds upon the band’s signature style while venturing into new musical genres from the lush strings incorporated into the gentle “Route Around” to the driving guitar and synths throughout “Lady In White”.
Rebelution has developed into a front-runner for grassroots, independent and tour driven music groups. Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals / guitar), Rory Carey (keyboards), Wesley Finley (drums), and Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college, while residing in Isla Vista, a popular beachside community in Santa Barbara. It was there that the seeds to Rebelution’s future were planted creating inspiring and engaging music that would leave their listeners with the sense that they have the power to make this world a better place. The band continuously tours across the country, ventured to South America and Europe, and has previously performed at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits among others.
Contact:
Management: Silverback Artist Management / Raise Up Music
Dean Raise – dean@raiseupentertainment.com
Jon Phillips – Jon@silverbackmusic.net
Booking – Paradigm Agency
Aaron Pinkus – apinkus@paradigmagency.com
Jamie Simone
PFA Media
jsimone@pfamedia.net
212-334-6116
Upper Hand
Rebelution Lyrics
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Losing all my days trying to escape you, but it's useless
Always turning my head sideways like I'm chasing clues
I wanna walk away but I know I am fixed on you
You got me thinking backwards
Running circles and I don't know what to do, well I don't know what to do
I can't stand you've got the upper hand
But I like the way you use it and I don't wanna lose ya
I just hate the way you pull my strings
But I love the way you use me and oh, it's so confusing
Here I am again, lost up in your maze and it's crazy
Told myself I'd leave but then I caught your gaze and it's amazing
Always turning my head sideways like I'm chasing clues
I wanna walk away but I know I am fixed on you
You got me thinking backwards
Running circles and I don't know what to do, well I don't know what to do
I can't stand you've got the upper hand
But I like the way you use it and I don't wanna lose ya
I just hate the way you pull my strings
But I love the way you use me and oh, it's so confusing
What you doing to me?
And here I am again
What you doing to me?
I can't stand you've got the upper hand
But I like the way you use it and I don't wanna lose ya
I just hate the way you pull my strings
But I love the way you use me and oh, it's so confusing
I can't stand you've got the upper hand
But I like the way you use it and I don't wanna lose ya
I just hate the way you pull my strings
But I love the way you use me and oh, it's so confusing
What you doing to me?
The lyrics of Rebelution's "Upper Hand" depict a typical love-hate relationship in which the singer finds himself helpless but bound to his overbearing partner. The starting lines of the song highlight the singer's admission that he invests a lot of time and energy into the relationship despite knowing that it is futile. He confesses that he has been trying to escape but to no avail. The next set of lines talks about how the partner keeps him guessing and always on edge ("turning my head sideways like I'm chasing clues"). While he wants to walk away and end the relationship, he feels stuck to her.
The chorus of "Upper Hand" is where the singer shows his conflicting emotions towards the relationship. He admits to feeling powerless about his partner's dominant personality but suggests he likes it ("But I like the way you use it and I don't wanna lose ya"). He hates that she controls him, but he loves the passion and intensity she brings to the relationship ("But I love the way you use me and oh, it's so confusing"). The song ends with the singer questioning what his partner is doing to him and finding himself once again lost up in her maze.
Overall, "Upper Hand" is an excellent song highlighting the complexities of a relationship. The singer's lyrics paint a vivid picture of how much control the partner has over him, yet he can't bring himself to leave her. Despite recognizing the red flags, he is drawn to her, creating an internal conflict full of mixed emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I wouldn't waste all this time on you, but I do
I promised myself I won't spend time on you, but I can't help but be with you.
Losing all my days trying to escape you, but it's useless
I'm wasting my time trying to get away from you, but it's not working.
Always turning my head sideways like I'm chasing clues
I keep looking for answers or signs to guide me in this confusing situation.
I wanna walk away but I know I am fixed on you
I want to leave, but I can't stay away from you.
You got me thinking backwards
You've twisted my thoughts and got me confused.
Running circles and I don't know what to do, well I don't know what to do
I'm stuck in the same situation, and I don't know how to get out of it.
I can't stand you've got the upper hand
I don't like that you have the control in our relationship.
But I like the way you use it and I don't wanna lose ya
However, I enjoy the way you use your power, and I don't want to lose you.
I just hate the way you pull my strings
I dislike how you manipulate or control me.
But I love the way you use me and oh, it's so confusing
But I'm also attracted to the way you use me, and it's adding to my confusion.
Here I am again, lost up in your maze and it's crazy
I'm back to feeling confused and uncertain in this perplexing situation with you.
Told myself I'd leave but then I caught your gaze and it's amazing
I set my mind to leave, but seeing you changes everything, and I'm left in awe.
What you doing to me?
I'm questioning the effect you have on me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SMITH, WILLIAMS
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