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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Shelter
Greenwheel Lyrics
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I get no thanks for all that's been given to me
See I'm so concerned with some this ambition
I see what I want
And the past what I need
It's time to forget myself
It's time to forget myself
Tell me the way to find shelter somewhere here
Impatience takes it's toll
It's such a hefty fare for me to pay
Indifference takes control
I guess I'll keep that outside of things
I don't care if I ever change
No I don't care if I ever change
Tell me the way to find shelter somewhere here
Tell me the way to find shelter somewhere here
Somewhere here
Somewhere here
Tell me the way to find shelter somewhere here...
I don't care if I ever change
No I don't care if I ever change
The lyrics of Greenwheel's song "Shelter" revolve around an individual's internal struggle between ambition and contentment, and the search for a place of refuge from these conflicting emotions. The first verse begins with the singer acknowledging a feeling of discontentment despite being blessed with much. The opening line "consumed by this disposition" suggests that this melancholy state is a habit or tendency that is hard to shake. The next lines reveal that the singer is fixated on ambition, but realizes that it comes at the cost of overlooking what is essential or fulfilling. The chorus contains the repeated refrain "tell me the way to find shelter somewhere here," indicating a quest to find a safe space or a guiding light in the midst of the turmoil.
The second verse speaks of impatience taking a toll and a sense of indifference taking over, leading to a sense of resignation about change. The last line of the verse "I guess I'll keep that outside of things" shows the singer's desire to keep their negative emotions separate from the rest of their life. The second iteration of the chorus is the same as the first, highlighting the ongoing search for refuge from the conflict within. The last verse emphatically declares that the singer is no longer concerned with changing, suggesting a sense of hopelessness or acceptance of the current state of affairs.
Line by Line Meaning
Consumed by this condispostion
I am overwhelmed by this mindset or attitude that I have
I get no thanks for all that's been given to me
I don't feel appreciated for everything that I have been blessed with
See I'm so concerned with some this ambition
I am so focused on achieving certain goals or objectives
I see what I want
I know exactly what I desire
And the past what I need
But I ignore what I truly need, which is the things that are rooted in the past
It's time to forget myself
It's time for me to stop being selfish
Tell me the way to find shelter somewhere here
I need help finding refuge or a safe place in this world
Impatience takes it's toll
My impatience is starting to negatively affect me
It's such a hefty fare for me to pay
It's costing me a lot in terms of my mental and emotional state
Indifference takes control
I am becoming apathetic and indifferent towards things
I guess I'll keep that outside of things
I'll try to keep my apathy from affecting my relationships and interactions with others
I don't care if I ever change
I don't have a strong desire to change or improve myself
Somewhere here
I know that there is a place for me to find refuge and safety
Tell me the way to find shelter somewhere here...
I am still searching for that place of safety and security
I don't care if I ever change
Despite my search for safety and security, I still don't feel motivated to change or improve myself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRANDON ARMSTRONG, DOUGLAS RANDALL, ANDREW DWIGGINS, RYAN JORDAN, MARC WANNINGER
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