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"
I'm Not
One Less Reason Lyrics
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And you just don't know it
And maybe, maybe you've been hurt
And you're scared to show it
But sometimes
Does your pain become too much for you to bear?
And sometimes
And I said maybe, maybe you won't stay
And it doesn't matter
'Cause lately, lately I have changed
And I feel much better
But sometimes
Does your pain become too much for you to bear?
And sometimes
Do you run away?
You're gonna take this broken heart that he gave you
And follow the light of the stars you love
When every day is all the same
You made me wonder why?
Did you try if you knew better?
I wished on a star and it landed on you
I lie because I'm not better
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not happy for you
And I said baby, is there something you need to say
'Cause your heart says nothing
And maybe, maybe I'm to blame
And this has all been over
But sometimes
Does your pain become too much for you to bear?
And sometimes
Do you run away?
You're gonna take this broken heart that he gave you
And follow the light of the stars you love
When every day is all the same
You made me wonder why?
Did you try if you knew better?
I wished on a star and it landed on you
I lie because I'm not better
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not happy for you
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not happy for you
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not happy for you
And I said baby, is there something you need to say?
'Cause your heart says nothing
And maybe, but I don't think that will change
Why did we try if you knew better?
I wished on a star and it landed on you
I lie because I'm not better
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not happy for you
Did we try if you knew better
I wished on a star and it landed on you
I lie because I'm not better
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not happy for you
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not happy for you
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not...
The song I'm Not by One Less Reason is about heartbreak and moving on from a past relationship. The lyrics suggest that the person they are singing to may be holding onto pain and fear from a previous relationship and not ready to move on. The singer in the song acknowledges that sometimes the pain can be too much to bear, and sometimes people run away from it. However, they also note that they themselves have changed and feel much better.
The chorus of the song speaks to the hope that the other person can eventually move on from their previous relationship and "follow the light of the stars you love". The singer seems to encourage the other person to take the broken heart given to them by their previous partner and move on to something better, rather than being stuck in the pain and fear of the past.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their own conflicted feelings. They mention wishing on a star that landed on the other person but also admit they are not happy for them, suggesting some jealousy or sadness about the fact that the other person has moved on. The song ends on a somewhat unresolved note, with the singer wondering if there is anything left to say and acknowledging that they may never be happy for the other person.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the pain of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on, with both hope and sadness intermingled throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
And baby, maybe you've been saved
Maybe you've been rescued from something terrible but you don't realize it yet
And you just don't know it
You're not aware of the good that has come into your life
And maybe, maybe you've been hurt
You might have gone through a painful experience
And you're scared to show it
You're afraid to reveal your true feelings and vulnerability
But sometimes
Does your pain become too much for you to bear?
Do you struggle to cope with your pain at times?
And sometimes
Do you run away?
Do you feel overwhelmed and escape from the situation?
And I said maybe, maybe you won't stay
I'm unsure if you're going to stick around
And it doesn't matter
It's not significant either way
'Cause lately, lately I have changed
I've undergone a recent transformation
And I feel much better
I'm in a better place now
You're gonna take this broken heart that he gave you
And follow the light of the stars you love
You'll find healing and hope by pursuing what you're passionate about
When every day is all the same
Life can become monotonous and dull
You made me wonder why?
Did you try if you knew better?
I'm questioning your actions and intentions
I wished on a star and it landed on you
I lie because I'm not better
I had hoped for something good but it didn't turn out that way, and I'm not proud of my dishonesty
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not happy for you
I don't feel joy for your successes
And baby, is there something you need to say
'Cause your heart says nothing
I sense that you're holding something back and I'm inviting you to share your thoughts
And maybe, maybe I'm to blame
And this has all been over
It's possible that I'm responsible for causing the end of our relationship
Why did we try if you knew better?
Why did we bother attempting something if you had reservations?
And I'm not happy for you, I'm not happy for you
Again, I'm not rejoicing in your successes
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