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 “Seasons” which held the number one spot for a month and remained on the chart for 15 weeks. More recently, “Seasons” 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 Nashville’s favorite 102.9 The Buzz to get started…
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 Reason’s recognition landed a licensing agreement with National Retail Powerhouse, “Buckle,” a single, “A Day to Be Alone,” featured in the file “Hero Wanted” with Cuba Gooding Jr and Ray Liotta.
Criss Brown now has a side project called "Jassepy Moses and The Vagytarians"
Better days
One Less Reason Lyrics
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Now you're looking like you've lost your best friend
There's no use pretending
That you need no one to call your own
When you're all alone
And you're hiding out and you're feeling like
You?ve gone so far
But you made it no where
(Chorus)
I don't wanna quit
I never hurt like this
You said that you would love me
But you'd never commit
Maybe this is it
Why do I feel like this?
Maybe I got everything I deserve
(Verse 2)
Now you're looking like you finally know what you should have shown me
But you couldn't say that your heart was broke
You were scared, you were lonely
But your lip it shakes and the tears on your face
You thought you had it all until it fell to pieces
And you scream so loud
Boy, stop giving up on me
Sometimes I hate you but I?
I don't wanna quit
I never hurt like this
You said that you would love me
But you'd never commit
Maybe this is it
Why do I feel like this?
Maybe I got everything I deserve
I don?t wanna quit
We?ll never hurt again
You said that you would love me
But you'd never commit
Maybe this is it
Why do I feel like this?
Maybe I got everything I deserve
(Bridge)
Just know I feel much better since I wiped that smile right off your face
I?m wonderin? how?s the weather in your small glass heart
On your better days, did it rain, did it rain?
Did it rain?
Sometimes I hate you but I?
I don't wanna quit
I never hurt like this
You said that you would love me
But you'd never commit
Maybe this is it
Why do I feel like this?
Maybe I got everything I deserve
I don?t wanna quit
We?ll never hurt again
You said that you would love me
But you'd never commit
Maybe this is it
Why do I feel like this?
Maybe I got everything I deserve
Was wonderin? about these words
I wonder how they change
Your chance to shine, your chance to fade, your chance to hurt like me
All you say, rearrange, the chance you never take
Don?t you wish you had?but I?ve gone away
The song "Better Days" by One Less Reason is a powerful track about a relationship that has fallen apart because one person wasn't willing to commit. The first verse describes the aftermath of this breakup, with the singer noting that his/her former partner looks lost and blaming him/her for the current state. The chorus expresses the singer's confusion and hurt over the way things ended, wondering if they deserved this pain. The second verse addresses the ex-partner directly, pointing out that he/she now realizes what should have been done differently but it is now too late. The bridge is particularly biting, with the singer suggesting that the ex-partner's heart is small and fragile, and wondering if it rained on the better days when they were together. The song ends on a note of empowerment, with the singer stating that he/she is better off without the ex-partner and hoping that the ex regrets their choices.
The lyrics to "Better Days" are raw and honest, with a sense of vulnerability that makes it easy for listeners to connect with. The chorus in particular, with its refrain of "I don't wanna quit, I never hurt like this," is incredibly relatable to anyone who has been through a painful breakup. The bridge is also particularly powerful, with the singer's biting words cutting through the sentimentality of the rest of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you're looking like you've lost your best friend
You seem very sad and lost, like you've lost someone very close to you.
There's no use pretending
There's no point in pretending that everything is okay or that you're not feeling a certain way.
That you need no one to call your own
You can't deny that you need someone in your life who belongs to you and will always be there for you.
When you're all alone
Especially when you're by yourself and have no one to talk to.
And you're hiding out and you're feeling like
When you're avoiding contact with others and feeling a certain way,
You've gone so far
You have come so far in life and accomplished many things,
But you made it no where
But you feel like you have achieved nothing despite your efforts and accomplishments.
And you're looking like you're blaming this on me, on me
And it seems like you're blaming me for your situation even though it may not be my fault.
I don't wanna quit
I don't want to give up or stop trying.
I never hurt like this
I've never experienced this kind of pain before.
You said that you would love me
You told me that you loved me,
But you'd never commit
But you were never going to fully commit to me or our relationship.
Maybe this is it
Maybe this is the end of our relationship or the end of trying to make it work.
Why do I feel like this?
I'm not sure why I'm feeling this way or why things didn't work out between us.
Maybe I got everything I deserve
Maybe the reason things didn't work out is because I deserved it for some reason.
Now you're looking like you finally know what you should have shown me
Now it seems like you realize what you should have done differently in our relationship.
But you couldn't say that your heart was broke
But you were unable to admit that your heart was broken or that you were hurting.
You thought you had it all until it fell to pieces
You believed that you had everything together until it all fell apart and everything fell into chaos.
And you scream so loud
You're shouting out loud in despair or anger.
Boy, stop giving up on me
Please don't give up on our relationship or on me, even though things may be difficult right now.
Sometimes I hate you but I?
Even though I may feel angry or frustrated with you at times, I still care for you.
Just know I feel much better since I wiped that smile right off your face
I feel better since I was able to make you feel the pain that I've been feeling.
I?m wonderin? how?s the weather in your small glass heart
I'm curious about how you're feeling inside since you seem to have a small, fragile heart.
On your better days, did it rain, did it rain?
I wonder if even on your good days you still felt pain or sadness.
Was wonderin? about these words
I was thinking about these lyrics and what they mean to me.
I wonder how they change
I'm curious about how the meaning of these lyrics has changed over time for me.
Your chance to shine, your chance to fade, your chance to hurt like me
These lyrics represent your opportunity to succeed, struggle or fail, and feel the same pain that I'm feeling.
All you say, rearrange, the chance you never take
Every word you say, every decision you make, has the potential to change everything or nothing at all.
Don?t you wish you had?but I?ve gone away
Don't you wish you had done things differently, feeling regret? Unfortunately, I've moved on and it's too late to make things right.
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