With a relentless tour schedule, they performed over 200 shows a year for over 8 years.
The band spent most of its time in the southeast and midwest as well as a few jaunts to the northeast and a month long stint in Europe playing a residency at the legendary rock club "Chesterfields" in Paris and Madrid.
The band released 3 albums through the course of their career. Perpetual Smile was their debut album in 1994, followed by 1997's Contagious, which featured their regional radio hit "Cheap Wine" and was voted local Album of the Year by Atlanta's alternative radio station, 99x. The band's last album "Better Days" received more critical success prior to the band's dissolution in February of 2000.
Comprised of Michael Winger (vocals, guitar), James Riddle (Keyboards, Vocals), Ryan Kelly (Bass, Vocals) and Brad Zimmerman (drums). The band played a short series of reunion shows in 2001.
Truth
Dayroom Lyrics
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But you wouldn’t believe me
No you wouldn’t believe me
I’d fall down 50 flights of stairs and I’d land in a heap
But you wouldn’t believe me
No you wouldn’t believe
I’ve got no reason to lie, I’m telling the truth
I’d walk on burnin' coals and kiss the ground and that’s just the start
But you wouldn’t believe me
No you wouldn’t believe me
I’d set myself on fire 50 times to warm up your heart
But you wouldn’t believe me
No you wouldn’t believe
I’ve got no reason to lie, I’m telling the truth
I’ve got no reason to say these words to you
I’ve got no reason to lie, I promise you
I’m telling the Truth
I’d wrestle alligators charming snakes and bandits with knives
But you wouldn’t believe me
No you wouldn’t believe me
I’d wrestle hurricanes and landslides til i’ buried alive
But you wouldn’t believe me
No you wouldn’t believe
I’ve got no reason to lie, I’m telling the truth
I’ve got no reason to say these words to you
I’ve got no reason to lie, I promise you
I’m telling the Truth
Telling the Truth
You say it’s nothing but promises and promises. Hey!
You know it’s nothing but promises of promises.
Promises just get in the way
Of what i’m telling you
I’ve got no reason to lie, I’m telling the truth
I’ve got no reason to say these words to you
I’ve got no reason to lie, I promise you
I’m telling the Truth
I’m telling the Truth
I’m telling you
Hey
The lyrics to Dayroom's song "Truth" convey a sense of desperation and frustration in trying to prove oneself to someone who refuses to believe or trust. The singer expresses their willingness to go to extreme lengths, enduring pain and suffering, just to show their sincerity and devotion. They would walk on broken glass, fall down stairs, and even set themselves on fire, all in an attempt to win this person's faith.
Despite the singer's persistence, they feel invisible and unheard. They emphasize that they have no reason to lie and that they are speaking the truth. The repetition of this statement reinforces their honesty and genuine intentions. However, the person they are addressing continues to doubt and dismiss their words.
In the bridge of the song, the singer speaks of going to even greater measures: wrestling alligators, charming snakes, and facing natural disasters. They express their willingness to put their life on the line, even if it means being buried alive. Despite these heroic efforts, the person they are trying to convince remains unconvinced.
The final lines of the song reveal the singer's frustration with the constant promises that get in the way of their genuine message. They acknowledge that promises can be empty, but they want to break through and be heard for who they truly are. They reiterate once again that they have no reason to lie and that they are telling the truth.
Overall, the lyrics of "Truth" depict a desperate plea for belief and understanding, where the singer is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to prove their sincerity.
Line by Line Meaning
I’d walk on 50 miles of broken glass to fall at your feet
I would go through extreme hardships and pain just to be with you
But you wouldn’t believe me
However, you doubt my sincerity
No you wouldn’t believe me
No matter what I do, you won't trust me
I’d fall down 50 flights of stairs and I’d land in a heap
I would willingly endure great physical injury just to show my commitment
I’ve got no reason to lie, I’m telling the truth
I have no motive to deceive you, everything I say is honest
I’ve got no reason to say these words to you
There is no ulterior motive behind sharing my feelings with you
I’d walk on burnin' coals and kiss the ground and that’s just the start
I would go through excruciating pain and show immense devotion
I’d set myself on fire 50 times to warm up your heart
I would endure intense suffering just to make you feel loved
I’d wrestle alligators charming snakes and bandits with knives
I would willingly face dangerous situations to protect and impress you
I’d wrestle hurricanes and landslides til i’ buried alive
I would fight against natural disasters until the point of my own death
You say it’s nothing but promises and promises. Hey!
You claim that all I'm doing is making empty promises
You know it’s nothing but promises of promises.
You are aware that I am constantly making unreliable commitments
Promises just get in the way
Promises only hinder our connection
Of what i’m telling you
They overshadow the truth that I am conveying
I’m telling you
I am earnestly trying to convey my true feelings to you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL WINGER
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