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"
Faces
One Less Reason Lyrics
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You just sat there silent
Of all those things I should have known
You just smiled and held your breath
You said these words would never save you
You said these lines could never change you
I know it means nothing to you
God it means everything to me
Cause I'm out here, still broken
Selling my soul so you would never end up alone
I'm focused enough to notice you
Had versions of the truth
One moment, it's over
Hold back my fear cause I'm about to let go
Words so hard
Never let them know
About the four letter words
Behind the faces you show
You were lost, but you were home
You were drenched in violence
You were changed and all alone
They saved your life but kept you here
You said these words would never save you
You said these lines can never change you
I know it means nothing to you
God it means everything to me
Cause I'm out here, still broken
Selling my soul so you would never end up alone
I'm focused enough to notice you
Had versions of the truth
One moment, it's over
Hold back my fear cause I'm about to let go
Words so hard
Never let them know
About the four letter words
Behind the faces you show
I pulled you closer to me
I held you down for so long
I felt when you couldn't breathe
I was there when it went wrong
Cause I'm out here, still broken
Selling my soul so you would never end up alone
I'm focused enough to notice you
Had versions of the truth
One moment, it's over
Hold back my fear cause I'm about to let go
Words so hard
Never let them know
About the four letter words
Behind the faces you show
Behind the faces you show
The opening lines of "Faces" by One Less Reason are introspective and contemplative, reflecting on the regret of missed opportunities and the pain of unspoken words. The lyrics are directed towards someone who held their breath, choosing to remain silent and unresponsive in times where it mattered the most. The singer acknowledges the weight of their own words, recognizing their power and meaning for both themselves and their loved one. They express their own vulnerability and struggle, admitting to selling their soul to avoid being alone.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Cause I'm out here, still broken," emphasizing the continued pain and struggle of the singer. The second verse shifts the focus to the person the song is directed towards, describing their own history of trauma and recovery. The singer acknowledges the difficulties the person has faced, recognizing that words alone cannot fix everything.
The bridge brings the two individuals closer together, with the singer admitting to being present even in the moments of suffocation and struggle. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that there is always more beneath the surface, that people are not always what they seem.
Overall, "Faces" is a lyrical exploration of the complexities of relationships, the power of words and trauma, and the ways individuals present themselves differently to the world compared to their true selves. The raw emotion of the song is palpable, and the melancholic melody only serves to heighten the feeling of loss and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Of all those words you could have chose
Out of all the possible things that you could have said, you chose to remain quiet.
You just sat there silent
You didn't say anything at all.
Of all those things I should have known
There were many things that I should have been aware of.
You just smiled and held your breath
You didn't speak, you just smiled nervously and kept quiet.
You said these words would never save you
You mentioned that these words hold no value to you.
You said these lines could never change you
You claimed that there was nothing that could alter your current state of mind.
I know it means nothing to you
I am aware that this holds no significance to you.
God it means everything to me
However, it means everything to me.
Cause I'm out here, still broken
I remain vulnerable and emotionally shattered.
Selling my soul so you would never end up alone
I'm ready to sacrifice anything so that you never have to go through loneliness.
I'm focused enough to notice you
I pay close attention to every aspect of your demeanor.
Had versions of the truth
You had different interpretations of what was true.
One moment, it's over
Things can end in a flash.
Hold back my fear cause I'm about to let go
I'm trying to overcome my fear and release my emotions.
Words so hard
Expressing my feelings through words is difficult.
Never let them know
I never want anybody to know.
About the four letter words
I'm referring to the curse words.
Behind the faces you show
All that anger and pain behind the face that you present to the world.
You were lost, but you were home
You felt lost, yet you had a sense of belonging.
You were drenched in violence
You were overwhelmed by aggression.
You were changed and all alone
You had undergone change and felt isolated.
They saved your life but kept you here
Someone rescued you, yet you still feel trapped and caged.
I pulled you closer to me
I drew you in closer to me physically.
I held you down for so long
I kept you down and suppressed your emotions for an extended period of time.
I felt when you couldn't breathe
I recognized when you were suffocating emotionally.
I was there when it went wrong
I was present when everything fell apart.
Behind the faces you show
There is more to you than what is presented on the surface.
Contributed by Stella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pablo Rodrigo
Vocês são demais! Saúdo desde o Brasil!
Benjie Parker
This band is the best band out there and they still aint got a record deal!! WHY???
Cody Hardin
Benjie Parker they don't need one honestly
LADY HALTOM
They signed with UNIVERSAL RECORDS at their debut, "Everyday Life." I remember the party at the American Legion and the t-shirts. I think that was when it got complicated.
Hchickrocks
saw them tonight in MI and they were FUCKIN AWESOME!!
Josh Bowling
i see why this is tagged with shinedown. Shinedown is the best and these guys are pretty good.
Amber Alston
💓
enderprime
@lamborocker45 look up SEASONS by OLR it has Brent Smith from shinedown in it
Cody Hardin
enderprime I like cris vocals better then bretts