Greenberg made his television debut with a guest appearance on Law & Order and made his big screen debut the following year in A Civil Action, starring John Travolta. In 2000, Greenberg's career began to heat up with guest appearances on “The Sopranos”, “Third Watch”, and “Boston Public”. In 2002, Bryan landed a role as a teenager in the big budget feature, The Perfect Score, co-starring alongside Scarlett Johansson. Bryan then received a recurring role as Jake on the WB series One Tree Hill.
Bryan starred in the ABC drama, “October Road”, HBO’s George Clooney produced “Unscripted” and has had been featured in recent movies releases, including Nobel Son starring alongside Alan Rickman and Bride Wars, starring alongside Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson. Currently, Bryan stars the new HBO Series “How to Make It In America” from the creative team behind “Entourage”. The series was recently picked-up for a second season.
In addition to acting Bryan has also spent the past years pursing his other passion, music. Since 2003 Bryan has toured all over the country with various musicians, including Gravin DeGraw, Tyler Hilton, Graham Colton, Michael Tolcher, Ari Hest and many more.
In 2007, Greenberg released his debut album, Waiting For Now, and single "Hmm". Many of Bryan’s songs have been featured in his film projects, including placement in “One Tree Hill”, “October Road” and "Nobel Son". Bryan recently completed work on his second record, We Don’t Have Forever, which is scheduled for release in January of 2011 and features a collaboration with "How to Make It In America" co-star, Kid Cudi.
Neverland
Bryan Greenberg Lyrics
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I haven't paid my dues, it's just not right
Stuck in Sin City, high as a kite
I haven't seen the sun in nights, come on
Debauchery for breakfast, sex by noon
Love's on the backburner, boiling over soon
City of angels, ride with devils
I think I'm going insane
While she licks my neck
I don't know her name
But she's sexy as sweat
I don't wanna stop
Don't think we can
Meet me at the top
We'll jump in neverland
Cellphones, slander, alcohol
Celebrities, cigarettes, booty calls
This girl's flaky, her friend's the same
This scene's shaky they all want fame, come on
I got my nose in a drink at a loss for words
I build up the courage and I talk to her
Business savvy topless dancer
She's got no questions but not the answers
I think I'm going insane
While she licks my neck
I don't know her name
But she's sexy as sweat
I don't wanna stop
Don't think we can
Meet me at the top
We'll jump in neverland
Horns under my halo
Makes it so hard to say no
Horns under my halo
Makes it so hard to say no
Horns under my halo
I think I'm going
While she licks my
I don't know her
But she's sexy
I don't wanna
I don't think we can
Meet me at the top
We'll jump in neverland
The lyrics of Bryan Greenberg's Neverland highlights the struggle of being lost in Sin City, Las Vegas. The song is all about indulging in vices such as sex, drugs, and alcohol. The persona confesses that this isn't the life he wanted for himself, and he hasn't paid his dues to live a life like this. He is stuck in Las Vegas and high on drugs, and he hasn't seen the sun in nights. The emphasis on the "City of Angels" depicts Las Vegas's irony and the temptations it poses to visitors. The persona is surrounded by temptresses, and he admits that he thinks he's going insane. The horns under my halo lines show the internal conflict of wanting to do the right thing but getting caught up in vices.
The lyrics' underlying theme seems to be the struggle between enjoying life while dealing with the consequences of living carelessly. The persona understands that the lifestyle he's living is not sustainable, but he doesn't want to stop. He meets a topless dancer who has no questions but not the answers, emphasizing the emptiness and lack of genuine human connection that can be found in Las Vegas.
Overall, the lyrics reveal the persona's inner struggle while living in a city that exemplifies the darker side of life.
Line by Line Meaning
This isn't me, this isn't my life
I feel like I'm living someone else's life, I haven't found my true self yet.
I haven't paid my dues, it's just not right
I haven't worked hard enough to get to where I am, I feel undeserving of this lifestyle.
Stuck in Sin City, high as a kite
I'm stuck in Las Vegas, and I'm always under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
I haven't seen the sun in nights, come on
I've been partying all night and sleeping through the day, I need to break this cycle.
Debauchery for breakfast, sex by noon
My lifestyle revolves around sex, drugs, and alcohol, and it's becoming a routine.
Love's on the backburner, boiling over soon
I'm ignoring the importance of love and relationships, and it's going to catch up to me soon.
City of angels, ride with devils
Los Angeles seems like a beautiful city, but it's filled with people who are unscrupulous and immoral.
Tempted by temptresses on so many levels well
I'm surrounded by attractive women who are tempting me to indulge in my vices.
I think I'm going insane
I feel like my lifestyle is driving me crazy, and I'm losing my grip on reality.
While she licks my neck
I'm engaged in a sexual encounter while feeling detached and empty.
I don't know her name
I'm engaging in casual sex with strangers, and I'm not forming meaningful connections.
But she's sexy as sweat
I'm attracted to her sexually, but I'm not forming an emotional connection with her.
I don't wanna stop
I'm caught in the cycle of sex, drugs, and alcohol, and I don't want to stop.
Don't think we can
I'm aware that this lifestyle is not sustainable, but I don't have the strength to change it.
Meet me at the top
Let's continue this cycle of excess, and chase the high we both crave.
We'll jump in neverland
We'll escape reality and live in a fantasy world where our problems don't exist.
Cellphones, slander, alcohol
I'm surrounded by technology, gossip, and substance abuse, and it's taking a toll on me.
Celebrities, cigarettes, booty calls
My lifestyle revolves around instant gratification, and I'm willing to sacrifice my mental health for it.
This girl's flaky, her friend's the same
The people I surround myself with are unreliable, flaky, and lacking depth.
This scene's shaky they all want fame, come on
The people I surround myself with are all seeking attention and validation, and it's a toxic environment.
I got my nose in a drink at a loss for words
I'm drinking to numb my emotions and avoid any real conversations.
I build up the courage and I talk to her
Despite feeling detached and empty, I'm still seeking validation from others.
Business savvy topless dancer
I engage in sexual encounters with strangers who are only interested in me for my money and status.
She's got no questions but not the answers
I'm engaging with people who are interested in me solely for my materialistic possessions, and their intentions are shallow.
Horns under my halo
Despite coming across as an angel, I'm deeply flawed and immoral.
Makes it so hard to say no
My immoral impulses are difficult to resist, and I'm unable to control them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER GERINGAS, AMY POWERS, CARLY R. GREENBERG, KOHEI MIYAHARA
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