Since the band's establishment during college, Barefoot Truth has been developing this signature sound that has virally spread through a grassroots following. With their lead singer on drums, and an array of unlikely roots-based instrumentation, the band translates their originality to their ever-evolving live show. The quintet features Will Evans on lead vocals and drums, John Waynelovich on piano, Jay Driscoll on Weissenborn slide guitar, Andy Wrba on upright bass, and Garrett Duffy on harmonica. It is not unlikely for members of the band to switch instruments mid-show, or even begin playing a didjeridoo, adding to the dynamic of the band's sound.
Mixing a strong environmental message with the lofty theme of humankind's interconnectedness on their 2010 studio album 'Threads', Barefoot Truth reached #21 on the iTunes Rock Charts, momentarily stepping ahead of bands such as Dave Matthews Band and The Fray. The new disc was noted as "The best independently released album of 2010" by ThisIsModern. Barefoot Truth happily credits Pandora Radio for their crucial role in growing the band’s silent army of listeners, as Driscoll recently stated in a USA Today article, "Pandora has basically created an avenue for us to have a career in music".
Since taking the band 'full-time' in 2007, after finishing college, Barefoot Truth has earned spotlight attention on many levels, including an invitation to play at President Obama's pre-debate rally in New York, where they performed between Bruce Hornsby and Crosby and Nash. They were asked to lend several songs from their new album 'Threads' to the internationally acclaimed film 'Nature Propelled', in addition to scoring original music for the film. Barefoot Truth also lent their song 'Threads' to the video game 'Rock Band' (MTV Games). The band has also made appearances at major festivals such as Summerfest, 10,000 Lakes Festival, and FloydFest, in addition to tallying over 100 college and prepschool performances in the Northeast. Fans of Barefoot Truth can be confident that the quiet success of this small band will grow increasingly louder, one listener at a time...
Trespasser
Barefoot Truth Lyrics
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Gone astray
Trace your steps back
Don't delay
Don't tempt the tiger when he's
Out of his cage,
You trespass here we gonna put you away
Whats compromised well
Your wallets full now but
There's uncertainty in your eyes,
I do despise you as a matter
Of fact
I'll keep trespassing on and
I'm not looking back
(Chorus)
Don't say that you believe if you
Don't believe in what you say
And when the struggles
At your feet,
Don't look the other way
'Cause all that you have will be
Everything you lose
The choice is yours choose
Well if you find that you've
Gone astray
Trace your steps back
Don't delay
Don't tempt the tiger
When he's out of his cage,
You trespass here
We gonna put you away
(Chorus)
Count your blessings for now
They won't be here for long
The sins of our fathers is what
You base life upon
Just look the other way
And I'll keep trespassing on
Well if you stray too far
You take your life in your hands
It's on the paper that you signed
I thought you'd understand
I got no quarrel with you
I see the words that I signed
But this ain't no private property
So please spare me that line
You know your laundering on
This good piece of the earth
And every dollar that it earns
You is how you measure
It's worth
So save your self-righteousness
For some other man's son
Cause this ain't no mans land
That I'm trespassing on...
So ill keep trespassing on
Well if you find that you've
Gone astray
Trace your steps back
Don't delay
Don't tempt the tiger
When he's out of his cage,
You trespass here
We gonna put you away
You never stop to think
About what's compromised
Well your wallets full now
But there's uncertainty in
Your eyes,
I do despise you as
A matter of fact
I'll keep trespassing on
And I'm not looking back
So you say you disapprove of
Your company sins
But if you voice your stance
Might lose the position
That you're in
You keep on biding your time
While moving up the
Corporate ladder
Remove your eyes from the struggle as if it don't
Even matter
So take your tensions
Out on me
Well i don't mind that
I'm only offering the truth
But you can't handle that
And so I must despise you as a
Matter of fact
I'll keep trespassing on and
I'm not looking back
Well if you find that you've gone
Astray trace your steps back
Don't delay
You may have had your way but
Won't be denied you've lit a fire
In the truth
And it's about to ignite
Oh all i heave are my
Footsteps behind
The lyrics of Barefoot Truth's song Trespasser speak about the concept of trespassing, both figuratively and literally. From the first lines, the song advises anyone who has gone astray to trace their steps back and not tempt the tiger when he is out of his cage. It suggests that there are consequences for trespassing, both in the physical world and in other aspects of life. The song then alludes to the idea that compromising one's values for materialistic gain may lead to uncertainty and a lack of direction. The artist despises those who do so and continues to Trespass, looking only forward.
The chorus repeats that one should not claim to believe in something and then ignore it when struggles come their way. The song acknowledges that everything one has may be lost, but the choice to believe in what one says is theirs. The third verse explains that the sins of previous generations influence how we live our lives today. The artist highlights that he can see the signed paper but argues that this is no man’s land. The song concludes, stating the artist despises those who compromise their values and that all he has are his footsteps, which he continues on.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've found that you've
Gone astray
Trace your steps back
Don't delay
Don't tempt the tiger when he's
Out of his cage,
You trespass here we gonna put you away
If you realize that you've made a mistake, retrace your steps immediately and don't take any unnecessary risks. If you trespass, there will be consequences.
You never stop to thing about
Whats compromised well
Your wallets full now but
There's uncertainty in your eyes,
I do despise you as a matter
Of fact
I'll keep trespassing on and
I'm not looking back
You don't think about what you've lost in your pursuit of money, and your greed is evident despite your success. The singer has no respect for you and will keep doing what they're doing.
(Chorus)
Don't say that you believe if you
Don't believe in what you say
And when the struggles
At your feet,
Don't look the other way
'Cause all that you have will be
Everything you lose
The choice is yours choose
If you don't truly believe in something, don't pretend that you do. Don't ignore your problems because they will catch up to you eventually. Your possessions are only temporary, so make wise choices.
Count your blessings for now
They won't be here for long
The sins of our fathers is what
You base life upon
Just look the other way
And I'll keep trespassing on
You should appreciate what you have because it won't last forever. Your actions are influenced by the mistakes of those who came before you, and you choose to ignore them. The artist will keep doing what they're doing.
Well if you stray too far
You take your life in your hands
It's on the paper that you signed
I thought you'd understand
I got no quarrel with you
I see the words that I signed
But this ain't no private property
So please spare me that line
If you push the limits, there will be consequences. You agreed to this when you signed the contract, but the artist has no personal issue with you. However, claiming ownership is invalid when it comes to the earth.
You know your laundering on
This good piece of the earth
And every dollar that it earns
You is how you measure
It's worth
So save your self-righteousness
For some other man's son
Cause this ain't no mans land
That I'm trespassing on...
So ill keep trespassing on
You are exploiting the land that belongs to everyone, which is how you measure success. The singer advises you to avoid claiming moral superiority over them, as the land belongs to no one. The singer will continue trespassing.
So you say you disapprove of
Your company sins
But if you voice your stance
Might lose the position
That you're in
You keep on biding your time
While moving up the
Corporate ladder
Remove your eyes from the struggle as if it don't
Even matter
So take your tensions
Out on me
Well i don't mind that
I'm only offering the truth
But you can't handle that
And so I must despise you as a
Matter of fact
I'll keep trespassing on and
I'm not looking back
You claim to disapprove of the unethical actions of your company, but you're afraid to speak out in case you lose your job. You are more interested in advancing your career than in making a difference. You ignore the struggles of others and take your frustration out on the singer, who is only trying to tell you the truth. The singer will keep trespassing without looking back.
Well if you find that you've gone
Astray trace your steps back
Don't delay
You may have had your way but
Won't be denied you've lit a fire
In the truth
And it's about to ignite
Oh all i heave are my
Footsteps behind
If you realize that you're on the wrong path, turn back immediately. You may have been successful, but you can't deny the truth. The truth is about to come out, and the artist is right behind them.
Contributed by Joseph D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Leslie D. Williams
I have been a big fan of Barefoot Truth for well over a decade—this was an unexpected happy surprise! ❤🎉
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bobc4d
love this. it is a shame y'all are still not performing but life happens and you have to follow your own path. love from Texas
Shawn V
Yessss!!!!!!!! Pure love pouring out
Doc Brown
Hell yeah! Ive been listening to BFT for over a decade and I am so stoked they are coming back! I love it!
Sara Howard
Omg been waiting for this !!! will evans is my favorite much love from Massachusetts and many blessings to u and ur family !! Fan for life "got tht old soul "
Dan Hall
Killin it! Great to see you together again.