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"
What You Are
One Less Reason Lyrics
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All that I lived for so long
But if you would, just wait
Maybe it won't be that much longer
(Chorus)
It's just your feelings
You're gonna shut up and let me speak
If all you're needing
Is a chance to be like me
It lets you find what you are
I think I'm going to need a change
Let's take a time out
You changed your face
Into a person I don't know
But if you would just stay
Maybe it won't take that much longer
(Chorus)
It's just your feelings
You're gonna shut up and let me speak
I'll let you know what you are
If all you're needing
Is a chance to be like me
It lets you find what you are
What you are?
It?s just your feelings
You're gonna shut up and let me speak
I'll let you know what you are
It's just your feelings
You're gonna shut up and let me speak
I'll let you know what you are
If all you're needing
Is a chance to be like me
It lets you find what you are
What you are...
The lyrics to What You Are by One Less Reason revolve around themes of identity and self-discovery. The singer seems to be addressing someone who has taken away all that they have lived for but still has the potential to change and find their true self. The first verse implies that this person has caused the singer pain or turmoil by taking away what they once held dear. However, the chorus emphasizes that the singer wants to help this person find their true identity by shutting up and listening to what they have to say. By giving this person a chance to be like them, the singer hopes they will find what they are truly meant to be.
The second verse suggests that the singer also needs a change and a break from the situation they are in. They describe how the person they are addressing has changed their face and become unrecognizable. However, the singer still holds on to hope that they can help this person find themselves by staying and giving it time. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of both parties listening to each other to find their true selves.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find oneself in a world that may be trying to change or suppress who you really are. The lyrics are open-ended enough that they could be interpreted in a number of different ways depending on the listener's individual experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
You take away
You've taken away everything that I've been living for so long
All that I lived for so long
Everything that I've been living for so long has been taken away
But if you would, just wait
But if you would just wait
Maybe it won't be that much longer
Maybe it won't take that much longer
It's just your feelings
Your actions are driven by your emotions
You're gonna shut up and let me speak
You need to stop talking and listen to me
I'll let you know what you are
I'm going to tell you who you really are
If all you're needing
If all you need is
Is a chance to be like me
Is a chance to emulate me
It lets you find what you are
It allows you to discover who you truly are
I think I'm going to need a change
I think I need to make changes in my life
Let's take a time out
Let's pause and take a break
You changed your face
You've become a completely different person
Into a person I don't know
A person I no longer recognize
But if you would just stay
But if you would just remain with me
Maybe it won't take that much longer
Maybe it won't take too much longer
What you are?
Who are you?
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