Rebelution kicked off their “Peace of Mind Tour” the day after the release, selling out shows at Philly’s The Electric Factory, The Hollywood Palladium, Denver’s The Fillmore, The Fox Theater in Oakland and Hard Rock in Orlando, FL. The tour made stops in a total of 42 cities across the country.
Summer 2012 was spent supporting O.A.R on their Amphitheatre tour, headlining four amphitheaters in Florida as well as festival performances at Outside Lands, Hangout, Forecastle, Summer Camp, Summer Set, The Allman Bro’s Peach Festival and two performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. After completing a Fall tour of the East and South East, Rebelution will be headlining The Hollywood Palladium on New Years Eve, heading to New Zealand for the Raggamuffins Festival in February and headlining their annual Winter Greens Tour around the USA in Feb - May 2013.
Peace of Mind marks the first time Rebelution has expanded beyond their usual self-production enlisting producers Michael Goldwasser (Easy Star All-Stars), Amp Live (Zion-I), Yeti Beats (Kool Keith, George Clinton), Keith Armstrong and Errol Brown (Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, and Bob Marley). The album builds upon the band’s signature style while venturing into new musical genres from the lush strings incorporated into the gentle “Route Around” to the driving guitar and synths throughout “Lady In White”.
Rebelution has developed into a front-runner for grassroots, independent and tour driven music groups. Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals / guitar), Rory Carey (keyboards), Wesley Finley (drums), and Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college, while residing in Isla Vista, a popular beachside community in Santa Barbara. It was there that the seeds to Rebelution’s future were planted creating inspiring and engaging music that would leave their listeners with the sense that they have the power to make this world a better place. The band continuously tours across the country, ventured to South America and Europe, and has previously performed at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits among others.
Contact:
Management: Silverback Artist Management / Raise Up Music
Dean Raise – dean@raiseupentertainment.com
Jon Phillips – Jon@silverbackmusic.net
Booking – Paradigm Agency
Aaron Pinkus – apinkus@paradigmagency.com
Jamie Simone
PFA Media
jsimone@pfamedia.net
212-334-6116
Hate to Be the One
Rebelution Lyrics
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Hate to be the one who has to tell ya
Hate to be the one
Hate to be the one who has to tell ya
Because you're in a war zone
Get out now you don't know
I hate to be the one
Hate to be the one
Now let me tell you as a friend, my friend
I can see it happen all over again
Yeah let me tell you as a friend, my friend
There's a theme going on and it's a trend
Well take another look
She's the type of crook
Call it kiss and run,
The most devious of looks
And she don't really care
Take take and now she took
But the men still stare
And they're reaching for their books
So tell me why they say I'm better than the rest
She's a little beauty how much meaner can she get
I love her pretty eyes and I'm chasing for the tail
Devil in the detail, you should let her sail
Oh never can I fail oh no
Why? Because she said I love you boy
And love will prevail
Nothing that can ever go wrong
So how can I mess up?
In every single way
Friend
Dollars not cents
Thousands gone, and now she's off again
Can you believe it my friend?
Flash, gone
Gone with the wind to the next top dog
Well come on I don't want to be alone
She says she loves me, that's how I know
Love grows you know
I swear on my soul
Well that's why I can never let her go
In "Hate to be the One," Rebelution confronts a friend who is in a difficult situation with a woman. The band advises their friend to leave the situation, which they describe as a war zone. The lyrics suggest that the woman is manipulative, taking advantage of men's desire for her, and causing them to spend significant amounts of money on her. However, despite her behavior, the band notes that their friend is unwilling to leave the woman because he believes that he is in love with her.
The band points out various red flags in the woman's behavior, including her tendency towards "kiss and run" and her disregard for her partners' feelings. They also note the fact that she has moved on from past partners, suggesting that she will continue to do so with their friend. Despite the warning signs, the friend is unable to see the reality of the situation due to his infatuation with the woman.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate to be the one
It's unpleasant to be the bearer of bad news
Hate to be the one who has to tell ya
It's a burden to need to inform someone about something unpleasant
Because you're in a war zone
The situation is hazardous and uncertain
Get out now you don't know
It's best to leave the situation, it's unpredictable
Now let me tell you as a friend, my friend
I am speaking to you from a place of concern and closeness
I can see it happen all over again
I've noticed a pattern before and recognize it happening again
There's a theme going on and it's a trend
This behavior is popular and happening frequently
Well take another look
Re-examine the situation
She's the type of crook
She's dishonest and untrustworthy
Call it kiss and run,
She uses charm to manipulate others and then disappears
The most devious of looks
Her appearance is misleading and cunning
And she don't really care
She's indifferent to the feelings and wellbeing of others
Take take and now she took
She takes advantage of others and doesn't give back
But the men still stare
Despite knowing this, men still are drawn to her
And they're reaching for their books
They are trying to figure her out and understand her
So tell me why they say I'm better than the rest
Why am I different from others who have fallen for her charm?
She's a little beauty how much meaner can she get
She's attractive, but underneath is manipulative and harmful
I love her pretty eyes and I'm chasing for the tail
Despite knowing her true nature, I'm still drawn to her
Devil in the detail, you should let her sail
The more you examine the situation, the more dangerous it is
Oh never can I fail oh no
I can't make a mistake, I'm too invested in this
Why? Because she said I love you boy
I believe that her love is true and sincere
And love will prevail
Love will overcome any obstacles and hardships
Nothing that can ever go wrong
There won't be any problems or issues to deal with
So how can I mess up?
I can't make any mistakes if everything is perfect
In every single way
Nothing will go wrong, it's guaranteed
Dollars not cents
It's worth the cost to be with her
Thousands gone, and now she's off again
She's taken a lot from me, and now she's leaving again
Can you believe it my friend?
It's hard to fathom that this is happening again
Flash, gone
She disappears suddenly and without warning
Gone with the wind to the next top dog
She's moved on to the next person she can manipulate and use
Well come on I don't want to be alone
I don't want to be without her, despite knowing the risk
She says she loves me, that's how I know
Her words of love are what keeps me hopeful and invested
Love grows you know
Love grows stronger over time
I swear on my soul
I promise this is true
Well that's why I can never let her go
I'm too invested and attached to her to ever leave her
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Colin Patrick Harper, Eric Ariel Rachmany, Marley David Williams, Rourke Carey, Wesley Dallas Finley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Litepaw
I've listened to SO much Stick Figure and Rebelution during my lifetime.
I know this is thrown around a lot in comment sections both pointlessly and not -- but both Eric and Scott have gotten me through both the highs and lows. Luckily mostly the highs 😏
They were there for me cheering me up and keeping up my spirit when I was struggling with addiction, overall background music, nostalgia, and celebrating newfound love.
Then comforted me when those people left me heartbroken like a disposable facemask in an oily mud puddle next to a trash can.
They got all use outta me so who cares now right? Wish they even bothered to recycle me lol 😂
And both when i was high on my drug of choice, and when i was having the worst, most painful withdrawals and panic attacks of my whole life.
So umm.. thanks for being alive~
Thanks for existing and making such genuine music. Stay cool ✌️❤️
@likeliker5118
Am i the only one who has literally danced for hours in their house to this song ? This is truly a very special tune and vibe. Like no other ! Thank you rebelution! Thank jah for you!
@juanguzman1716
Every single album 👌✌️
@Poeskino
I dare anyone to try not to dance to this. It's literally impossible
@lesliecinmongrl2001
Collie Buddz kills it! 🔥❤️🔥
@brookemirenna7934
Nope. I do all the time!! Nov 2022!
@chatochavez4782
I get stuck on a few songs by them for multiple days or weeks I feel you
@timmcwhajr8053
Went surfing today and someone was playing this song, shazam'd it and now I can't stop playing it! Love it!!!
@kyledavis7219
This track makes it easier to let go of my shedevil. Thank you.
@davidross3063
Amen
@tourguideplays5477
Mine too and nightcrawler is a good one.