While performing acoustically in 2005, frontman, Jeff Gutt, met guitarist, Gary Pittel at a local night club. Inspired by Jeff’s unique vocals, Gary approached him with the idea of working together. Although not interested in starting a new project at the time, Jeff changed his mind after hearing his song, “Loser”, put to an arrangement composed by Gary that can only be described as brilliant.
Recognizing each other’s undeniable talent, the two musicians knew they had stumbled onto something worth pursuing and decided to collaborate. It wasn’t long before Jeff and Gary were recording tracks in Gary’s studio laying the groundwork for their future hits. However, the time eventually came for Jeff to return to LA and his now former band, Dry Cell, putting their project on hold.
When Jeff permanently returned to Detroit, MI he and Gary picked up where they left off, hitting the studio full force. Songs such as “Animal Like” and “Criminal” were turned out within days. With the foundation now laid, Jeff and Gary began seeking out the right musicians to form the remainder of the band. Bassist Ben Lula, drummer Aaron Hutchinson, and keyboardist Justin “Antic” Hackman were chosen and Band With No Name (BWNN) was born.
To date, Band With No Name has shared the stage with such acts as Evans Blue, Kittie, Taproot, Critical Bill, HUSH, and Uncle Kracker at venues across metro Detroit including Crofoot Ballroom, Emerald Ballroom, and the legendary Machine Shop. They can be heard on Flint’s Banana 101.5 and Detroit’s 89X, as well as stations in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cincinnati. In 2007, BWNN beat out numerous other local bands to win 89X’s “I’m With The Band” contest; officially establishing their presence in the Detroit rock scene.
With their new album, “Humanity” BWNN is ready to start the next chapter. Songs like “Letter” and the wildly popluar track “I’m Your Enemy” deliver the hard hitting riffs, gritty vocals, and distinctive melodies that BWNN fans have come to know, love, and crave.
Band members:
Jeff Gutt - vocals
Gary Pittel - guitar
Ben Lula - bass
Aaron Hutchinson - drums
Justin "Antic" Hackman - keys
Discography:
* Band With No Name EP (2007)
* Humanity (2009)
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Empty
Band With No Name Lyrics
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Yet, here you are, not so very far and I am on the floor, bleeding for more
Everything's changing, yet, I stay the same
Over and over, screaming your name
Leaving me empty and slipping away
Far below the sins that we all know we have, but don't admit
Wanting, hoping for you to see
Everything's changing, yet, I stay the same
Over and over screaming your name
Leaving me empty and slipping
Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, pick me up again
Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, pick me up again
Don't leave me empty and slipping away
(Oh)
Don't leave
(Oh)
Don't leave
(Oh)
Everything's changing, yet, I stay the same
Over and over, screaming your name
(Pick me up again)
Screaming your name
(Pick me up again)
Over and over screaming
Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, pick me up again
Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, pick me up again
Don't leave me empty and slipping away
The lyrics of "Empty" by Band With No Name tell the story of someone who is deeply in love with a person who seems out of reach. The first verse speaks of dreaming of this person, but then being brought back to reality and feeling empty without them. Despite the distance between them, the singer longs for the other person and is bleeding for more. The second verse conveys the idea that everyone has their sins, and the singer is no different. However, he is before the other person as a man, hoping for their attention and recognition. The repetition of the chorus, "Everything's changing, yet, I stay the same/ Over and over, screaming your name/ Leaving me empty and slipping away," underscores the singer's frustration and agony at not being able to connect with the other person. The song ends with the plea, "Don't leave me empty and slipping away," leaving the listener with a sense of longing and unfulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
So high above, only when she comes to me in a dream
I only feel close to her when I dream, and that is rare.
Yet, here you are, not so very far and I am on the floor, bleeding for more
Even though you are close to me, I am still unsatisfied and wanting more.
Everything's changing, yet, I stay the same
The world around me is changing, but I am stuck in the same place emotionally.
Over and over, screaming your name
I can't stop thinking about you and the pain it causes.
Leaving me empty and slipping away
My feelings for you are draining me and slipping away.
Far below the sins that we all know we have, but don't admit
We all have flaws and mistakes we don't want to acknowledge.
Yet, here I am, before you, as a man
Even though I have my own faults, I am still standing before you as myself.
Wanting, hoping for you to see
I want you to see me for who I am and accept my flaws.
Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, pick me up again
I am asking to be lifted out of this emotional slump.
Don't leave me empty and slipping away
I am afraid of being left with nothing and continuing to slip away emotionally.
Screaming your name
My thoughts and feelings are consumed by you.
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rebecca Hanson
AWESOME LYRICS JEFF
Beth Csutor
Haven't we all felt like this, one time or another. Reminds me of the fact that life goes on after the pain, so hang in there people, if you are going through this now.
CustomizerMetalizer Ibáñez
Jeffrey Adam Gutt rulz!!