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"
Life in a Way
One Less Reason Lyrics
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And tell me about the one who broke your heart
Tell me about when the day was through
Did you feel like you?
All the things that you wished you had said
Lingered around inside your head
Yea
No it?s just been so long
Since I gave my heart away
But I was going to today
I was gonna pick up the pieces and put them away
Say goodbye to all my mistakes
Living the life that got in the way
Of all the plans for me that you make
Oh, you?ve made
Plans you?ve made
Waited around even from before
Wanted it all and I gave you more
Than I could afford
I chose to believe you even from the start
I could handle your lies,
You know they weren?t that hard
The truth tore me apart
You said it?s just been so long
Since you thought of me that way
You wanna start again today
Yea
You wanna pick up the pieces and put them in place
They resemble something they?ve made
Wanna make sure the lies take off all your disguises
Livin? our life in a way
I don?t think
I don?t think
About you
Anymore
I don?t think
I won?t think
About you
Anymore
You know it?s just been so long
Since I let you treat me that way
I?m not gonna let you start today
I?m gonna pick up the pieces and throw them away
Say goodbye to all my mistakes
You know more then me about my self esteem
Start livin? my life in a way
That I won?t think
No I won?t think
About you
Anymore
The lyrics to One Less Reason's song "Life in a Way" depict the aftermath of a broken heart and the journey towards healing and moving on. The first verse asks the listener to talk about the one who broke their heart and whether they felt like giving up. The chorus explains that it's been a long time since the singer had given their heart away but they were going to try again. They planned on picking up the pieces of their broken heart and saying goodbye to their mistakes.
The second verse describes how the singer had given too much to their partner, hoping for a happy ending, but it fell apart. They chose to believe in their partner's lies and were torn apart when they found out the truth. The bridge talks about not thinking about their ex-partner anymore and how it's been a while since they were treated that way. They refuse to let them start again and instead pick up the pieces and throw them away. The last line is a resolution to start living life in their own way and leave the past behind.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of resilience and strength in the face of heartbreak. The singer acknowledges the pain and trauma caused by the past but chooses to move on and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
And tell me about the one who broke your heart
Share your heartbreak story with me
Tell me about when the day was through
How did you feel at the end of the day?
Did you feel like you?
Did you feel like yourself?
All the things that you wished you had said
Regret for things left unsaid
Lingered around inside your head
Haunting thoughts of regret
Until you were dead
Until it consumed you entirely
Yea
Confirmation or agreement
No it?s just been so long
It's been a while since
Since I gave my heart away
Since I last fell in love
But I was going to today
But I thought of giving it another chance
I was gonna pick up the pieces and put them away
I was going to move on from my mistakes
Say goodbye to all my mistakes
Leave the past behind and move on
Living the life that got in the way
My old lifestyle prevented me from pursuing better plans
Of all the plans for me that you make
The plans and hopes you once had for me
Oh, you?ve made
You've created these expectations
Plans you?ve made
The hopes and dreams you have for me
Waited around even from before
You've been waiting for me for a long time
Wanted it all and I gave you more
You had certain expectations, and I tried to exceed them
Than I could afford
More than I was capable of
I chose to believe you even from the start
I trusted you wholeheartedly from the beginning
I could handle your lies,
I felt like I can deal with your untruthfulness
You know they weren?t that hard
Your lies weren't that difficult to accept
The truth tore me apart
But the truth hurt me immensely
You said it?s just been so long
You mention that it's been a while
Since you thought of me that way
Since you thought of me romantically
You wanna start again today
You want to rekindle things
Yea
Confirmation or agreement
You wanna pick up the pieces and put them in place
You want to mend the past mistakes
They resemble something they?ve made
It looks like something that happened before
Wanna make sure the lies take off all your disguises
I wanna break through your lies and be with the real you
Livin? our life in a way
Living our life with honesty and authenticity
I don?t think
I don't believe or consider
I don?t think
I don't believe or consider
About you
About you and our past
Anymore
I've moved on
I don?t think
I don't believe or consider
I won?t think
I refuse to think
About you
About you and our past
Anymore
I've moved on
You know it?s just been so long
It's been a while since
Since I let you treat me that way
Since I allowed you to treat me poorly
I?m not gonna let you start today
I won't let you mistreat me anymore
I?m gonna pick up the pieces and throw them away
I will clean the mess and start anew
Say goodbye to all my mistakes
Leave behind all my regrets
You know more then me about my self esteem
You know more about how I view myself than I do
Start livin? my life in a way
Begin living my life authentically
That I won?t think
So I no longer think
No I won?t think
I absolutely refuse to think
About you
About you and our past
Anymore
I've moved on
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