Early days
Reyes has been playing in bands and writing songs since her freshman year in High School. Her first band was [[The Israelites[1]]], a Christian Traditional ska Band from La Cresenta California. She was a member of California all girl pop-punk band the Halo Friendlies, replacing Cheryl Hecht on guitar. The band has been active since 1998 and been touring United States multiple times, including Vans Warped Tour, touring with Good Charlotte and Funeral for a Friend. The band also toured UK five times and has done two USO tours after 9/11 playing shows in Bosnia, Kosovo and Germany. The Halo Friendlies released an album for EMI's Tooth and Nail Records and recorded a song for the Freaky Friday soundtrack in 2003. They also received a gold record for the sale of over 500,000 copies of the soundtrack. From 2001-2002 Reyes was also the bass player for the band Lo Ball where she had the opportunity to work with John Porter (The Smiths, Morrissey) , Michael Beinhorn (Hole, Soundgarden) and Jeff Russo (Tonic , Low Stars). She has also performed live with producer Linda Perry and fellow solo artist Sierra Swan.
Throughout 2004-2006, Reyes has recorded her own music under moniker Ginger Sling and released a 5 song EP called "The Room" and has released a group of demos called the "Laguna Beach Demos". Her total download sales exceed the 12,000 mark and continue to sell through iTunes and most every digital music store online. Her music has been featured on MTV's The Real World, Making the Band, Pimp My Ride, Meet the Barkers and Laguna Beach. She also recorded a song for the Disney feature film, Sky High that was released in theaters in the US in July of 2005. Her cover of the song, "Can't Stop the World" is featured on the soundtrack.
The Smashing Pumpkins
On April 6, 2007 rock rumor webzine Buddyhead reported that Ginger Reyes is the new bass guitarist for The Smashing Pumpkins, replacing former bassists D'arcy Wretzky and Melissa Auf der Maur, in the new line-up along with Jeff Schroeder. It was confirmed she was a member of the band when they played their first show on May 22, 2007 at Le Grand Rex in Paris, France [1] and following London and American tour dates. She also played with the band at Live Earth on July 7, 2007 and at the CD release concert at the 9:30 Club in DC on July 10, 2007.
Faith
Ginger Sling Lyrics
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Faith you always let me down
You're so easy to give up
When there's no one else around
I'll do anything you as
I'll do anything myself
Just slip in between the bars
And I'll offer you my wealth
I don't want to change the world
I don't want to change my life
I just want to change your mind
I just want to change your mind.
Faith I know how hard you tried
A mother's love denied
It never stopped you getting high
You let it cut you like a knife forever
I don't want to change the world
I don't want to change my life
I just want to change your mind
I just want to change your mind.
And you'll see I
I'm not asking for the world
Not asking for your life
Not asking for your love
I just want to change your mind
If I spun the wheel
Would you get the hit?
Did you feel the noose
Tight around your neck?
If I tied the hands of the clock
Could I ever stop?
I don't want to change the world
I don't want to change my life
I just want to change your mind
And you'll see I
I'm not asking for the world
Not asking for your life
Not asking for your love
I just want to change your mind
I just want to change your mind
The song "Faith" by Ginger Sling is a complex exploration of the singer's relationship with faith. In the first verse, the singer contrasts the beauty and allure of faith with its tendency to disappoint and let down those who rely on it. The singer acknowledges that it can be easy to give up on faith when there's no one else around, but also acknowledges that they will do anything themselves to hold onto that faith, even offering up their own wealth. The second verse is more introspective, focusing on the singer's own experiences with a denied mother's love that caused them to turn to drugs. Despite this, the singer still wants to change faith's mind, highlighting the complexity of their own relationship to it. The final verse provides a series of rhetorical questions that suggest the singer's frustration and confusion with faith and their attempts to exert control over it.
Overall, the song portrays a complicated relationship with faith that encompasses both beauty and disappointment. The singer is willing to go to great lengths to hold onto their faith, but they also acknowledge that it is flawed and imperfect. The repeated refrain of "I just want to change your mind" reflects the singer's desire to understand and make sense of their relationship with faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Faith you're beautiful I've heard
Despite your flaws and imperfections, I have heard people say that you are still beautiful.
Faith you always let me down
You consistently disappoint me and never live up to my expectations.
You're so easy to give up
I find it effortless to abandon you when no one else is present.
When there's no one else around
I only care about you when no one else is present to love or care for me.
I'll do anything you as
I am willing to do anything you ask of me.
I'll do anything myself
I am prepared to do everything myself to earn your love and trust.
Just slip in between the bars
Just come and join me, even if it means going through difficult circumstances.
And I'll offer you my wealth
I am willing to give you my riches as a sign of my love for you.
And you'll see
When you come to me, you will see how much I love you, and the lengths I am willing to go to prove it.
I don't want to change the world
I have no desire to change the world as a whole.
I don't want to change my life
I have no intention of reinventing myself.
I just want to change your mind
I only desire to influence your thinking and perceptions about me and our relationship.
Faith I know how hard you tried
I understand that you tried your best, Faith.
A mother's love denied
You were deprived of a mother's affection and kindness.
It never stopped you getting high
Not having a mother's love did not stop you from seeking refuge in alcohol and drugs.
You let it cut you like a knife forever
Your mom's unavailability has changed you permanently, leaving a deep wound in your heart.
And you'll see I
When you come to me, you'll see that I understand your pain and sympathize with your situation.
I'm not asking for the world
I'm not asking for too much from you.
Not asking for your life
I don't intend to take everything you have and hold dear, including your life.
Not asking for your love
I'm not seeking to rob you of your affection, devotion or fondness towards someone or something.
I just want to change your mind
All I want is to influence your thinking and perceptions about me and our relationship.
If I spun the wheel
If I took a gamble,
Would you get the hit?
Would you get the reward or obtain what we desire?
Did you feel the noose
Did you feel trapped and suffocated?
Tight around your neck?
Were you under intense pressure or scrutiny?
If I tied the hands of the clock
If I halted the clock's movement,
Could I ever stop?
Could I ever end this love for you?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JILL CUNNIFF
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luthien31
Esta mujer es increíble, hace poco estuvo con los Smashing en CR y me enamoré perdidamente!!! Genial(^-^)
Tomás Silva
Creo q me he enamorado, jejeje, que chevere que Ginger tenga sangre peruana y que le vaya tan bien, creo que encaja perfecta en los SP ojalá algun día puedan venir a Perú, sería genial
victor manuel
Ginger is gorgeous and a great singer , will love to see her in concert , her bass stuff is amazing too. Love you Ginger. a Peruvian proud of you , keep rockin'
sexydanny21awesome
YOU ROCK GINGER keep making more smashing pumpkins music im glad your here.
rockeee
nice song ginger, well done! :)
Jhonny Lopes
ela é sensacional!
Robert Casey
I remember being 17 and going to see Ginger play in her first band "Halo Friendlies" out in the OC. Those where such great times. She was always such a sweet person. I am happy for her success.
OscarHiram RB
Nice song!!!!!!!! Pura Vida!
sexydanny21awesome
Hey Ginger your awesome you and lisa and Jeff really added to the smashing pumpkins I heard the smashing pumpkins are working on a new album and super christ is going be on it thats sweet I hope its a double album. Ginger you should sing with Billy in one the new songs for the new album that would freaken awesome
Juan de Dios Franco
me alegro de que esta chica haya entrado en Smashing Pumpkins. Tiene talento, más que Paz, si no bajarse el disco de Paz xD Yellow My Sky Captain, es horrible!.