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"
Four Letter Words
One Less Reason Lyrics
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It sure as hell won't take your place
And no one told you the things you needed to know
And I'm not sorry now
The way you said I would be
And all the things you took and the things you left for me, for me
If I could take it back, I don't know
When everything is wrong and nothing feels right
And everyone has left, no one said goodbye
The days seem so lonely and I've never been this scared
This four letter word is all I have left, it's all I have
Live it like you're alive
Love it as if you were dying
The only way out is through the front door
How did it go so wrong?
Without me even knowing
Oh, you were biding your time and looking for your place in love, was it love?
And I wish that it wasn't so
If I could take it back, I don't know
When everything is wrong and nothing feels right
And everyone has left, no one said goodbye
The days seem so lonely and I've never been this scared
This four letter word is all I have left, it's all I have
Love is for those who put their trust in it
Pain is for people who still have no worth
Hope is lost when there's no need to give in
Hate is the word we always believed in
When everything is wrong and nothing feels right
And everyone has left, no one said goodbye
The days seem so lonely and I've never been this scared
And you were so strong you touched with no hands
And all the days that we missed, gonna find where they've been
I don't care if you love me just say that I win
And I'll try harder this time when I know that I'm right
You hung up the phone the night that God saved my life
And every new beginning comes from some other's end
This four letter word, it's all I have left, it's all I have
Love is for those who put their trust in it
Pain is for people who still have no worth
Love is for those who put their trust in it
Pain is for people who still have no worth
The lyrics to One Less Reason's song, Four Letter Words, talk about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer muses about the things he wishes he could take back and how he never thought things would turn out the way they did. He expresses his feelings of loneliness and fear, but also acknowledges that he still has one thing left – love. He encourages himself to live life to the fullest and not give up, even when things seem hopeless.
Throughout the song, the theme of love and its complexities are explored. The singer suggests that love is something that requires trust, but it can also bring pain. He seems to be struggling to find hope in the midst of his heartbreak, but ultimately comes to the realization that love is all he has left.
One interesting aspect of this song is the use of the phrase "four letter word" as a metaphor for love. It's a clever way to convey the idea that love is something that can be simple and complex at the same time. Additionally, the line "when everything is wrong and nothing feels right" is a powerful depiction of the feeling of being lost and alone, which many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
It's never coming back
The thing that is lost is gone forever and won't return
It sure as hell won't take your place
The loss cannot be replaced by anything else
And no one told you the things you needed to know
There were things the person needed to know, but no one informed them
And I'm not sorry now
The artist doesn't regret their actions or feelings
The way you said I would be
The person they are addressing predicted that the artist would feel regret, but they don't
And all the things you took and the things you left for me, for me
The addressed person took some things and left some things behind for the singer
And I wish that it wasn't so
The singer wishes things were different
If I could take it back, I don't know
The artist isn't sure whether they would change things if they could
When everything is wrong and nothing feels right
The artist is in a dark, hopeless place
And everyone has left, no one said goodbye
The artist feels abandoned and hurt by the departures of others
The days seem so lonely and I've never been this scared
The singer is experiencing intense emotions and feels alone
This four letter word is all I have left, it's all I have
The artist is holding onto love as the only thing they have left
Live it like you're alive
The singer is urging someone to live life fully
Love it as if you were dying
The singer is urging someone to enjoy life as if it were their last moments
The only way out is through the front door
The singer believes that the best way to deal with a situation is to face it head-on
How did it go so wrong?
The artist is expressing confusion about how things ended up this way
Without me even knowing
The artist wasn't aware of the problems until it was too late
Oh, you were biding your time and looking for your place in love, was it love?
The addressed person was waiting for the right time to make their move and the singer wonders if it was really love
Love is for those who put their trust in it
The singer believes that love is for those who have faith in it
Pain is for people who still have no worth
The artist believes that people who feel pain may not value themselves enough
Hope is lost when there's no need to give in
The artist believes that hope is lost when someone gives up too easily
Hate is the word we always believed in
The artist is acknowledging the prevalence of hate in society
And you were so strong you touched with no hands
The addressed person was emotionally powerful and had an impact on others without even trying
And all the days that we missed, gonna find where they've been
The artist wants to make up for lost time
I don't care if you love me just say that I win
The singer values validation and wants to feel victorious
And I'll try harder this time when I know that I'm right
The singer will put in more effort when they are confident in their correctness
You hung up the phone the night that God saved my life
The singer associates a significant event with the other person's behavior in a specific moment
And every new beginning comes from some other's end
The artist acknowledges that one phase of life often ends to begin another
Contributed by Andrew F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
katrina taylor
I love this band. Loved them since 2010.
Nicole Miller
I've been listening to them since they were called "lap dog" and I really dont get how they arent more widely known. They have been my absolute favorite for years!
daisbest_obs
This song and band had gotten me though some rough times!
webbertools
This song is awesome!!
joan Jett
It most certainly is one of the best damn songs ever
Chip Hobby
When that song youve been looking for to hit you and you find it and it does. To unlock those emotions and let it out. I said it and I meant it. Always and forever.
FuriousThrottle 303
I moved away from all family and friends across country this song came on and it hits home
social destroyer
Chad Printy hows it been fir you? Move for work or personal reasons? Just curious i live in ohio and im about to do the same.. just don't know if its Colorado, Florida or cali?.......
joan Jett
I just figured out my four letter word ..lord yes.. amen
Rythm n Blues
When everything is wrong and nothing feels right ...