Greenwheel is an American alternative rock band formed by friends Ryan Jord… Read Full Bio ↴Greenwheel is an American alternative rock band formed by friends Ryan Jordan , Brandon Armstrong, Andrew Dwiggins, Douglas Randall, and Mark Wanninger in 1999. A close friend/relative, Jamison Clifford Kane, would also play intermittently from the band's formation until 2006. The band was formed in St. Charles, Missouri in a local record shop. This group of high school bandmates were originally called Hindsight before changing their name to Soma Holiday. They released a self titled album that same year which garnered them local attention. After this brief period, they went underground, performing only occasionally. In 2000, the group renamed themselves Greenwheel and released a four song demo and began performing at various venues in New York City before they were signed by Island Records.

Greenwheel worked with producer Jim Wirt in early 2004 on 16 new songs for a second full-length release on Island Records. The tentative name of the record was Electric Blanket, but it never came out since the band parted ways with the label in 2004. The band made the unreleased tracks available through a media player on their official website. The band has expressed interest at their shows that fans distribute the CD amongst themselves if they don't have a copy, and the band provides burned copies of the disc for free at their shows.

After parting ways with Island, the band remixed and remastered their first independent self-titled release, and they re-released it to the public in 2005. While it shared the same name as their first major-label release, it actually consisted of a completely different track lineup with the exception of "Drowning Man" and "Louder Than Words," which appear on both releases.

In addition to parting ways with Island, the band also parted ways with long-time drummer Doug Randall, and Drew Bailey joined the band to fill the vacant spot behind the drum kit. Long-time guitarist Marc Wanninger also departed the band, resulting in the current four-member lineup.

On March 28, 2006, the band released a brand new five song EP entitled Bridges For Burning. The new release was accompanied by Greenwheel's five month long "Bridges for Burning Tour".

In 2007, the band announced that they were creating a side project called Go Van Gogh and releasing a new album Ruby and the Starlight Ballroom. Greenwheel had taken some time to focus on the new project but has recently performed at I-Fest on August 16, 2008 put on by Ichannel.fm as well as Play:St.L on September 22, 2008. There is rumors of a reunion show with all five original members.

Discography:
Soma Holiday- Indie (2000 & 2004)
Soma Holiday- Island Record (2002)
Electric Blanket- Unreleased (2004)
Bridges for Burning- Indie (2006)

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Faces
Greenwheel Lyrics

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Broken down,
This place seems to have no face
There's no one moving forward now
They're just drowning in it all
Walking around in circles
With a never changing view
As hopeless as this all may seem
There's a reason for everything

Trust me, I know

I've been to the same places
And seen the same faces
Come and go
You're left wondering now
Can you resist somehow?
But you've fallen behind again
Not knowing where you've been
Just where did you begin?

And again
Faces blank like they've always been
Ignoring everything that matters
Just following behind
Always pointing fingers now
No, you're never the one to blame
I know you don't want to feel
Responsible for all that is real

Trust me, I know

I've been to the same places
And seen the same faces
Come and go
You're left wondering now
Can you resist somehow?
But you've fallen behind again

Not knowing where you've been
Just where did you begin?

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Faces" by Greenwheel depict a bleak and desolate environment, one where the people seem to have lost all direction and purpose. The setting seems to be one of hopelessness where people are trapped in a cycle of going around in circles with a stagnant view. The lyrics describe how it appears as if the people are drowning in their current situation, and there's no change or progress. However, despite everything looking bleak, the lyrics suggest that there is a reason for everything, and the situation isn't as hopeless as it initially appears to be.

The songwriter then goes on to describe his own journey and how he has been through the same situations and seen the same faces as the people around him. He empathizes with the people who feel stuck and left wondering what to do next. The songwriter finds himself asking if it's possible to resist the cycle of going around in circles, but he acknowledges that it's easy to fall behind without knowing where to begin. In the final verses, the lyrics seem to reflect how people often deflect personal responsibility by pointing fingers rather than trying to change themselves.

Overall, the lyrics to "Faces" seem to be about the frustration of feeling stuck in life, unsure of how to move forward, and struggling with the fear of falling further behind. The lyrics suggest that there's a reason for everything, and it's possible to resist the cycle of going around in circles.

Line by Line Meaning

Broken down, This place seems to have no face
This place seems to have lost its identity and has become meaningless.

There's no one moving forward now They're just drowning in it all
People have stopped progressing and are overwhelmed by their circumstances.

Walking around in circles With a never changing view
People are stuck in the same patterns, with no variation or growth.

As hopeless as this all may seem There's a reason for everything
Despite the gloominess, there may still be a purpose behind the situation.

Trust me, I know I've been to the same places And seen the same faces Come and go
The singer has experienced similar situations and people leaving and entering his life.

You're left wondering now Can you resist somehow? But you've fallen behind again Not knowing where you've been
You may be unsure about how to cope with the situation or how to catch up to where you were before.

Faces blank like they've always been Ignoring everything that matters Just following behind Always pointing fingers now No, you're never the one to blame
People have become unfeeling and apathetic, following others without taking responsibility or acknowledging what is truly important.

I know you don't want to feel Responsible for all that is real
You may have a fear of facing reality and the consequences of your actions.

Just where did you begin?
You may be unsure of where you began and how you got to where you are now.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW DWIGGINS, BRANDON ARMSTRONG, DOUGLAS RANDALL, MARC WANNINGER, RYAN JORDAN

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