Trae Vedder - Vocals, Guitar
Paul Doss - Lead Gu… Read Full Bio ↴Death On Two Wheels:
Trae Vedder - Vocals, Guitar
Paul Doss - Lead Guitar, Vocals
J. Betts - Bass
Greg Neel - Drums, Vocals
Daniel Gleason - Organ, Piano, Vocals
Death On Two Wheels makes rock ’n’ roll dangerous again, with slurry-blurry lyrics, half-cocked dreamspeak of portents and regret, and a formidable guitar attack that recalls the nasty duels Allen Collins waged with Gary Rossington before Skynyrd’s final plane ride. Following the same bumpy trail as Kings of Leon, this Atlanta fivesome seems to be in pursuit of darker mysteries on the band’s self-released debut. And unlike the Kings, they have more range and a greater reverence for ’70s classic rock, not to mention the eccentric bite of vocalist Trae Vedder. Could he really have been christened with such a propitious rock name? No matter, he has the same grit and red clay in his voice that Chris Robinson had before he got famous and complacent—but there’s something even more disturbing in Vedder’s delivery that almost veers into goth. Especially on a song like “Bobby Havis,” which shudders with psychedelic anxiety. It’s a song so haunting it could’ve been penned in Rose Hill Cemetery next to Duane Allman’s headstone.
- Jaan Uhelszki, Paste Magazine
Death On Two Wheels have shared the stage with Against Me!, Manchester Orchestra, Social Distortion, Butch Walker, Alkaline Trio, Janelle Monae, Good Old War, Foxy Shazam, and more at festivals like Bamboozle, Forecastle, and SXSW. Their music has been featured on G4 Television, Spike TV, TNA Wrestling, and at the Sundance Film Festival.
Better Way
Death On Two Wheels Lyrics
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The lyrics to Death On Two Wheels' song Better Way seem to be about a troubled couple named Sarah and Jesse. In the first verse, Sarah is holding onto Jesse's name while seemingly broken, beaten, busted, and black and blue. It appears that she is asking for help in finding the love that she once knew. In the second verse, it is revealed that Jesse had a drinking problem and potentially dealt with drugs as well, but he still loved his wife, Sarah, and their four children.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that there has to be a better way and that there must be something better out there. The bridge of the song features an ethereal "Oooo" sound four times. It is possible that this section represents a moment of reflection or a spiritual calling for something better. In the final verse, it is suggested that Sarah and Jesse are estranged, potentially due to Jesse's addiction, but they are being reunited in a ceremony where they will be draped in white and walk arm in arm into the light. The ending suggests that they will find a better way and live for something better.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me find the love that I once knew
The singer is searching for a past love that they have lost and desires help in finding it.
Broken, beaten, busted, black and blue
The singer is feeling physically and emotionally damaged from their experiences.
Sarah screamed into the sham
Sarah expressed her emotions in a false or insincere way.
Holding on to Jesse's name
Despite everything happening, Sarah still feels a strong connection to Jesse and continues to hold on to his memory.
There's got to be a better way
The artist is expressing a desire for things to improve and for them to find a better solution to their problems.
Must be something better better
The singer reiterates their hope for a better future and the belief that there must be a way to make things better.
Jesse never knew just what he meant
Despite having good intentions, Jesse didn't fully understand the impact of his actions.
With every drink he drunk and lick he dealt
Jesse was struggling with addiction and would often resort to harmful behavior.
But love his Sarah, yes he did
Despite his flaws, Jesse still loved Sarah deeply.
And all one, two, three, four of his kids
Jesse had four children, all of whom he loved and cared for.
Oooo ... Oooo ... Oooo ... Oooo x4
This section is an instrumental interlude with no lyrics.
Beloved we are gathered here today
This line references a wedding ceremony or a funeral service, where loved ones come together to honor and mourn the deceased.
To reunite the love of two estranged
The ceremony is meant to bring together two people who were once separated or distant from each other.
Sarah, Jesse draped in white
The bride and groom are wearing white, which symbolizes purity, innocence, and hope for a better future.
Arm in arm into the light
Sarah and Jesse are embracing each other, walking together towards a brighter future/happier afterlife.
There they'll find a better way
The artist believes that Sarah and Jesse will find happiness and resolution in the afterlife.
Live for something better better
The artist is encouraging the listener to strive for something better in their own lives.
Oooo ... Oooo ... Oooo ... Oooo x2
This section is an instrumental outro with no lyrics.
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Reid Haynie
yall got something great goin here. one of the best live shows ive seen and had a big influence on my own song writing. keep it and come back to jackson, MS