On July 4th, 2006, Ryan released his debut solo ep, “California Summer.”
With headphones in hand, he followed 2006’s Van’s Warped Tour, selling 2,000 copies at 20 stopsacross the country. In mere months, he shared the stage with such acts as Butch Walker, The Matches, The Higher, Lydia, Better Than Ezra, Collective Soul, Anna Nalick, Howie Day, Never Heard of it, Jupiter Sunrise, Wheatus, Brandston, Melee, Brighten, Danger Radio, Mayday Parade, Sister Hazel, Ronnie Day, Secondhand Serenade, Meg and Dia, Daphne Loves Derby, The Bravery, Sugarcult, Waking Ashland, The Velvet Teen, Tesla, and many more. With the release of his second solo ep, “Counting the Days” in 2007, a second and more successful Van’s Warped Tour trip quickly followed, selling well over 2,000 cds at over 20 stops coast-to-coast. “Counting the Days” has found Ryan more attention than ever, earning his first single, titled, “Hey,” regular rotation on KWOD 106.5, one of Sacramento’s leading radio stations. Packing clubs around Sacramento, Ryan felt the urge to expand his one-man-act into a full, hard-hitting band, adding Los Angeles area band members Jimmy Marvich, Justin Ivey, Tyler Thompson, and Jake Harrison. The stellar addition of these musicans has taken the music to an exciting new level, earning them attention from major music labels, and showcasing for Atlantic, Downtown, and J Records, with more to come.
With soulful melodies, powerful, dead-on vocals, and lyrics so relatable
they will bring a person back in time to an experience similarly shared. Ryan brings beautiful, quirky music right down to earth.
Back To You
Gillmor Lyrics
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Caressing a thought of fingers in my hair
Do they belong to you?
Kissing a dream that doesn't exist
I already took your number off my list
So what's a guy to do?
Love will never lead, love will never lead
And you will never be everything I need
Cause love will never lead me back to you
Waiting around for somebody new
A body to fill the emptyness of you
So are you missing me?
Tell me a lie and tell me you care
Sitting alone and wishing I was there
But I don't wanna be
Love will never lead, love will never lead
Love will never lead me back to you
And you will never be everything I need
Cause love will never lead me back to you
Maybe it's just me, and the world will disagree
The two of us are meant to be apart
Maybe life will change and the world will rearrange
And find a place for me inside your heart
Forget what I said, I'm moving along
I'm pushing ahead and singin' this ole' song
The one I wrote for you
So do what you want, and say what you will
I've made up my mind it's time for me to kill
The memory of you
Love will never lead, love will never lead
Love will never lead me back to you
And you will never be everything I need
Cause love will never lead me back to you
The lyrics of Gillmor's "Love Will Never Lead" seem to convey the singer's thoughtful and somewhat conflicted emotions after a break-up. The song begins with a romantic image of the moon and love, but quickly turns to a somber tone as the singer reflects on their past relationship. There is a hint of regret as the singer wonders if they made the right choice in ending the relationship, but ultimately concludes that they want to move on and forget their former partner.
The chorus is particularly poignant, with the repetition of "Love will never lead me back to you" highlighting the singer's resolve to let go of the past and find a new path forward. There is a sense of determination and independence in the lyrics, as the singer realizes that they do not need their former partner to be happy or fulfilled. The final verse offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that maybe someday things will change and the singer and their ex will find a way back to each other.
Overall, "Love Will Never Lead" is a song about the complicated nature of love and relationships, and the sometimes-painful process of moving on and starting anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the moon with love in the air
Romantically looking up at the night sky, wondering if the love being felt is mutual.
Caressing a thought of fingers in my hair
Thinking of someone else with longing for their touch.
Do they belong to you?
Questioning whether the person being thought of would reciprocate the same feeling.
Kissing a dream that doesn't exist
Imagining a scenario that is not realistic or based on reality.
I already took your number off my list
Having already moved on from someone who doesn't reciprocate the same emotions.
So what's a guy to do?
Feeling stuck in a difficult situation and unsure of how to proceed.
Love will never lead, love will never lead
Emphasizing the fact that love alone is not enough to bring someone back into a relationship.
And you will never be everything I need
Realizing that the other person is not a perfect match and will never completely fulfill their desires.
Cause love will never lead me back to you
Acknowledging that love is not enough to overcome the incompatibility between the two people.
Waiting around for somebody new
Searching for someone else to fill the void left by the previous relationship.
A body to fill the emptyness of you
Expressing that only physical attraction and intimacy can fill the emotional void left by the previous lover.
So are you missing me?
Wondering if the previous lover feels the same emotional void.
Tell me a lie and tell me you care
Preferring to be lied to, rather than live with the possibility that the person doesn't care for them anymore.
Sitting alone and wishing I was there
Feeling lonely and wanting to be with the other person, but knowing it's not feasible.
But I don't wanna be
Resigning oneself to the fact that it's not healthy to continue pining after someone who won't reciprocate the same feelings.
Maybe it's just me, and the world will disagree
Feeling conflicted and unsure of whether being apart is the right decision, despite the rest of the world disagreeing.
The two of us are meant to be apart
Realizing that even if there are feelings between the two people, they are not meant to be together due to incompatibilities.
Maybe life will change and the world will rearrange
Hoping that things might change in the future, despite the current situation being hopeless.
And find a place for me inside your heart
Hoping to be remembered and considered by the other person, even if not in a romantic way.
Forget what I said, I'm moving along
Deciding to let go of the past and move forward with one's life.
I'm pushing ahead and singin' this ole' song
Being optimistic and determined to keep going, despite the past heartbreak.
The one I wrote for you
Referencing the song as a way to express one's feelings, despite the other person not reciprocating them.
So do what you want, and say what you will
Giving the other person the freedom to make their own choices, despite one's own feelings.
I've made up my mind it's time for me to kill
Deciding to let go of the past and move forward with one's own life, without holding onto feelings for the other person.
The memory of you
Letting go of the memories and emotions related to the previous relationship, in order to heal and move forward.
Contributed by Stella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.