With passionate music, intense vocals and songs that parallel the day-to-day issues that we all face, One Less Reason touches people in a way that fosters a fierce loyalty and connection between band and fan that is rare in music today. OLR is Cris Brown (vocals), Ryan Giles (guitar), Brad Butler (guitar), Terry Brown (bass), and Jeff Moore (drums), but it is also much bigger than any of the individual members. OLR is truly a family. The band is as devoted to their fans as their fans are to the band. With over 100,000 Myspace friends, OLR has become an internet phenomenon that process that it is possible to draw a fan from virtually every demographic. With a recent string of radio successes and sold out shows throughout the southeast and Midwest, One Less Reason is writing a story that is increasingly impossible to ignore.
One Less Reason continues to dominate the charts at alternative addition with their latest single βSeasonsβ which held the number one spot for a month and remained on the chart for 15 weeks. More recently, βSeasonsβ stirred a buzz on a national level at commercial rock radio stations around the country. Although radio spins often elude the unsigned, this act has managed to grab rotation on 102.3 in Jackson, TN. Z95 in Poplar Bluff, MO. Z98.5 Tupelo, MS and Nashvilleβs favorite 102.9 The Buzz to get startedβ¦
With their explosive live performance, they have captured the attention of the media and have become crowd favorites at showcases and music festivals such as FMF and Memphis in May 2010. Their consistent draw has earned them the honor of opening for acts like Shinedown, Godsmack, Hinder, Taking Back Sunday, Aaron Lewis, OneRepublic, Theory of A Deadman, and 10 Years.
In addition to heavy touring, One Less Reasonβs recognition landed a licensing agreement with National Retail Powerhouse, βBuckle,β a single, βA Day to Be Alone,β featured in the file βHero Wantedβ with Cuba Gooding Jr and Ray Liotta.
Criss Brown now has a side project called "Jassepy Moses and The Vagytarians"
All That's Best in You
One Less Reason Lyrics
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?Ok?This is all that?s best in you, a song for Elizabeth?
You?ve grown so much, you?ve come so far
I never thought we?d end up here
You know I?ve seen this picture before
Reminds me of when you were home
Sometimes you?re all I see
Sometimes you?re all I feel
Wanted to tell you goodbye
And know that you?re safe
Now that the pain is gone,
The love remains
Though all my faults turn out to be so true
I couldn?t see?
All that was best in you
All that was best in you
Worked so hard it broke your heart
Robbed you of your smile that would save the world
A friend now more for a friend I lost
A friend that never left me unsure
I am sure
Wanted to tell you I lied
Oh, I made mistakes
And when I failed in life it was you I blamed
Though all my faces you could see right through
I couldn?t see?
All that was best in you
You are my hope (I?m giving in)
You are the ink under my skin
You are the day that I awake
You?d be the only chance I?d take
All I am and was before
The things I love and I adore
My handful of hope and a little more
Wanted to tell you I tried
To make it ok
With just one letter gone I lost the name
Of that little boy smiling back at you
He couldn?t see all that was best in you.
?That?s it?
The song "All That's Best in You" by One Less Reason is written to Elizabeth, possibly a particular person or a representation of someone important in the singer's life. The opening line "This is all that's best in you" expresses praise and admiration for Elizabeth's positive qualities. The lyrics depict a relationship that has seen its fair share of ups and downs, with the singer acknowledging the challenges they faced but also the progress they have made. The nostalgia in the line "Reminds me of when you were home" evokes a sense of longing and a belief that things were better in the past.
The chorus "Sometimes you're all I see, sometimes you're all I feel" highlights the strong emotional bond between the two people. The second verse, however, introduces a darker theme when it refers to the person's broken heart robbed of the ability to "save the world." The lines "And when I failed in life it was you I blamed, though all my faces you could see right through" suggest a sense of guilt and an awareness that the other person has always seen the best in them.
The final verse brings a hopeful tone to the song, with the singer acknowledging that Elizabeth is their source of strength, love, and inspiration. The song ends on a touching note, with the confession that the singer couldn't see all that was best in Elizabeth, as if to say that they now recognize and appreciate her true worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Youβve grown so much, youβve come so far
You have matured and progressed significantly since the last time we met.
I never thought weβd end up here
I did not anticipate that we would wind up in this situation or place.
You know Iβve seen this picture before
This scenario is familiar to me, I have encountered this in the past.
Reminds me of when you were home
This reminds me of a time when you were comfortable and safe.
Sometimes youβre all I see
There are moments when you occupy my thoughts completely.
Sometimes youβre all I feel
At times, my emotions are solely focused on you.
Now that the pain is gone, The love remains
Though the difficult times have passed, my affection for you persists.
Though all my faults turn out to be so true I couldnβt see? All that was best in you
Despite realizing that my flaws are accurate, I failed to acknowledge your positive qualities.
Worked so hard it broke your heart, Robbed you of your smile that would save the world
You've worked tirelessly, so much so that it has affected your emotional well-being and impeded your ability to impact the world positively.
A friend now more for a friend I lost, A friend that never left me unsure I am sure
You have become a more dear friend than the one I lost, consistently reliable and trustworthy.
Wanted to tell you I lied, Oh, I made mistakes
I desired to confess that I have been dishonest and made errors.
And when I failed in life it was you I blamed
In times of defeat, I held you responsible for my shortcomings.
You are my hope (Iβm giving in), You are the ink under my skin
You provide me with optimism and are permanently embedded in my existence.
All I am and was before, The things I love and I adore, My handful of hope and a little more
You represent all that I cherish and hold dear, and grant me the will to believe in the future.
Wanted to tell you I tried, To make it ok
I wanted you to know that I put in effort to rectify the situation.
With just one letter gone I lost the name, Of that little boy smiling back at you
With a single letter, I lost the identity of the little boy that you cherished.
He couldnβt see all that was best in you.
He was unable to discern your best attributes.
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Joseph Roach
I miss my son and this song just his me right in the heart.
sums30
U have memories
bonnita- marie decarvalho
omg this touches my heart so strongly .utterly beautiful πππππ§‘
sums30
Can I touch
Iris C
Still makes me wanna cry.
Aye Bear
This always makes me emotional. Haha glad I found this gem. π
War2827Eagle
2019. Still the best.
Chrissy B
This. Is. Truly A-mazing song.Β How did it take me 9 years to find it???!!!!
0Kathaxoxo
always makes me think of my best friend, i loved him, really, he went away, from one to the other day, i couldn't say goodbye, i've cried all night long, he just said 'yea, im not dead, you can call me everytime you want it, or need it' but i wasn't able to realize that, cause he was this one person i've trusted from the very beginning, an he was the only person who was able to explain my faults, and even when he made my cry, i felt better after it, all the time.. i love you, philipp<3
PaulaDoingHair
I love this song, even if I can't always listen to the whole thing with out tears coming to my eyes