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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Sticks and Stones
Greenwheel Lyrics
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anymore than I have to be
cuz I've got too much pride
in my false Identity
I can't look in the mirror
too scared of what's staring back at me
chorus
but I'll never live tomorrow all alone
my hope is gone and my hate has grown
but I'm not crying over sticks and stones
cross my eyes so I seemed distracted
and I'll think happy thoughts for awhile
drown my ears in silence
I'll just live this lie and fake a smile
I'm a friend of a friend but no one cares about that
I flexed my name and it got me nothing
for each day that goes by
I dunno which one's gonna be my last
you know I prayed to God but he gave me nothing
chorus
someday I'll find the sun
I'll see that light and it will make me strong
till then I'll be no one
at least that way I'll belong
chours
The lyrics to Green Wheel's song "Sticks and Stones" express feelings of hopelessness and despair as the singer struggles with their false identity, intense pride, and lack of self-worth. The opening lines reveal the singer's reluctance to be themselves, suggesting they are burdened by something they cannot shake off. The phrase "false identity" indicates they may be living a life that doesn't match their inner self, causing them to feel disconnected from their true identity. The singer's self-loathing is evident when they admit they can't look in the mirror, afraid of the reflection staring back at them.
In the chorus, the singer tries to stay strong despite feeling hopeless. They understand that the world is full of people who will hurt them, but they refuse to face life alone. Their hope is gone, but they will not cry over sticks and stones, emphasizing their determination to endure whatever comes their way.
The second verse reveals the singer's coping mechanisms, including adopting an uninterested or distracted demeanor, pretending to be happy, and holding back tears. They express that their social status does not matter to others, and even though they have struggled to make a name for themselves, it has all been for nothing. The final line indicates that despite their prayers, they have not received any divine intervention.
In the final chorus, the singer expresses a glimmer of hope that someday they will find the sun, indicating they long for happiness and positivity. They believe that the light they see will strengthen them, although until then, they will feel like nobody. However, instead of feeling alone, the singer will find some solace in just belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be me
The singer doesn't want to be themselves.
anymore than I have to be
They don't want to be themselves any more than they are forced to be.
cuz I've got too much pride
The singer has too much pride.
in my false Identity
Their identity is not true to who they are.
I can't look in the mirror
The artist cannot look at themselves in the mirror.
too scared of what's staring back at me
They are scared of their own reflection.
Sticks and stones might break my bones
Physical harm could hurt the singer.
but I'll never live tomorrow all alone
They don't want to be alone for the rest of their life.
my hope is gone and my hate has grown
The artist has lost all hope and their hate has increased.
but I'm not crying over sticks and stones
They won't cry over physical harm.
cross my eyes so I seemed distracted
The singer is pretending to be distracted.
and I'll think happy thoughts for awhile
They will try to distract themselves by thinking happy thoughts.
drown my ears in silence
The singer wants complete silence.
I'll just live this lie and fake a smile
They will pretend to be happy and live a lie.
I'm a friend of a friend but no one cares about that
The singer is not important to others.
I flexed my name and it got me nothing
They tried to show off their importance but it didn't work.
for each day that goes by
Every day.
I dunno which one's gonna be my last
They don't know when they might die.
you know I prayed to God but he gave me nothing
They prayed to God but received no answer.
someday I'll find the sun
The artist hopes to find brightness in their life.
I'll see that light and it will make me strong
That brightness will make them feel empowered.
till then I'll be no one
Until they find that brightness, they will feel unimportant.
at least that way I'll belong
Feeling unimportant at least gives them a sense of belonging.
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.