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"
Sleight of hand
One Less Reason Lyrics
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I think I'm fine, I've just been dying
Out of touch, a little numb
I'm always hurt but I'm surviving
I was full of pride when I looked inside
Sometimes I'd like to laugh but I love to cry
With the words that you say, all the games that you play
(Chorus)
You taught me never to hesitate
You realized too late
You would need a super-hero to take my place
All the times you tried,
Never thought you would lie
Was it fun or was it more?
Not today, not that way,
That's not the way that it should be
Out of love, out of hate,
Out of everything you could never be
I was full of pride when I looked inside
Sometimes I'd like to laugh but I love to cry
With the words that you say, all the games that you play
You have always been the reason that I get this way
(Chorus)
You taught me never to hesitate
You realized too late
You would need a super-hero to take my place
All the times you tried,
Never thought you would lie
Was it fun or was it more?
You taught me never to hesitate
You realized too late
You would need a super-hero to take my place
All the times you tried,
Never thought you would lie
Was it fun or was it more?
That's more than I could take
I'm just not made that way, way
I'd give it all back for one chance to be beside you
I'd give it all back for one, one chance to guide you
I'd give it all back for another chance for you to save me...save me
(Chorus)
You taught me never to hesitate
You realized too late
You would need a super-hero to take my place
All the times you tried,
Never thought you would lie
Was it fun or was it more?
You taught me never to hesitate
You realized too late
You would need a super-hero to take my place
All the times you tried,
Never thought you would lie
Was it fun or was it more?
Was it more?
Was it more?
Was it more?
The lyrics to One Less Reason's song "Sleight of Hand" express the singer's conflicting emotions towards someone who has caused them pain. The singer acknowledges that they have been hurt but continues to survive, even though they feel numb and disconnected. They admit to feeling full of pride and often switching between crying and laughing, which suggests a certain level of confusion and instability in their emotional state.
The singer attributes the cause of their feelings to the person they are addressing in the song. The lyrics suggest that this person is manipulative and plays games with the singer's emotions. The person is portrayed as the reason for the singer's mental state and their need to question if it was all just for "fun" or if there was more to it. Despite the pain this person has caused, the singer admits to being willing to give everything back for another chance to be beside them, to guide them, and to be saved by them.
Overall, the song explores the complexity of emotions that come with dealing with a manipulative person. The singer acknowledges the hurt this person has caused, but they are not able to let go completely, as their emotions toward this person are intertwined with a sense of longing and a willingness to forgive.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, how are you?
I'm pretending to care and show concern about you, despite everything going on inside of me.
I think I'm fine, I've just been dying
I'm masking my true emotions and pain, everything may seem fine to you, but I'm hurting inside.
Out of touch, a little numb
I'm feeling disconnected and indifferent to everything around me, feeling somewhat blank.
I'm always hurt but I'm surviving
Despite being in constant pain, I'm still managing to pull through and live on.
I was full of pride when I looked inside
I used to have a lot of confidence and self-respect when I reflected upon myself.
Sometimes I'd like to laugh but I love to cry
Even though I might want to laugh or feel happy, my default emotion seems to be sadness and tears.
With the words that you say, all the games that you play
Your words and actions have always messed with me, and I feel tired of your constant manipulation.
You have always been the reason that I get this way
You're the root of what's going on with me right now, I wouldn't be feeling like this if it weren't for you.
That's not the way that it should be
Things shouldn't be this way, and I know it deep down inside.
Out of love, out of hate
I've lost all feelings for you, whether they were positive or negative.
Out of everything you could never be
You've failed to meet any expectations, and I've lost hope in you ever being anything better.
You taught me never to hesitate
You've taught me to always act without hesitation or procrastination
You realized too late
You've come to the realization that your actions may have been wrong, but it's too late to change anything.
You would need a super-hero to take my place
I was always there for you and now that I'm gone, you'll never find someone as good as me.
All the times you tried, never thought you would lie
Despite all your efforts, I can't believe you would lie to me.
Was it fun or was it more?
Were you just playing games with me, or was there something more behind your actions?
That's more than I could take
Everything that's been happening is overwhelming and hitting me hard.
I'm just not made that way, way
I'm not strong enough to handle all of this on my own.
I'd give it all back for one chance to be beside you
Despite everything that's happened, I'd give anything for one last moment with you.
I'd give it all back for one, one chance to guide you
If I had the chance, I would do everything I could to make things right and guide you to a better place.
I'd give it all back for another chance for you to save me...save me
I wish you could come and save me from everything that's going wrong right now, just as I always used to be there to save you.
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