Gogi Randhawa - Guitars/Vocals
Alex Dorminy - … Read Full Bio ↴Dustin Lowery - Vocals
Gogi Randhawa - Guitars/Vocals
Alex Dorminy - Drums
John Ballard - Bass
While many brothers spend their summers planning road trips and family reunions, the rock dynasty of Clint (Sevendust, Call Me No One), Corey (Eye Empire, Stereomud) and Dustin Lowery have spent this season’s dog days releasing rock albums.
Viasava’s debut LP “One Year Down” shows that even though Dustin is the youngest, this rock quartet’s first attempt doesn’t lack veteran finesse. Their enlivened sound takes a refreshing dive into today’s rock scene, fusing skilled musicianship with new collaboration.
The vocals take an inspired approach, deviating from the repeated melodies of today’s mainstream pool, but maintaining its toe-tapping (or head-banging) appeal. Clean guitar turns and heavy riffs (Gogi Randhawa) pack their sound full of energy, but remains free from overproduction and muddled tones. The guitar’s defining ability grows even more powerful when interacting with their commanding bass lines (John Ballard) and pulsing drum work (Alex Drominy), which both frame and add flavor to each song.
Consisting of alumni from Etherseeds (Roadrunner) and Dear Enemy, the band offers a variety of perspectives without sacrificing skill.
“We all have previous experience under our belts, so we all have different outlooks” said Randhawa. “Our varying viewpoints complement each other instead of clash because they’re all working towards a common goal.”
The band is taking “One Year Down” to road, already enjoying the support of over 600 fans at their first show. 10% of merchandise proceeds will be donated to charity, fitting as “Viasava” is Punjabi (Indian) for “by way of service.”
“One Year Down” is available on iTunes and Amazon and at the band’s website.
For more information, including tour dates, contact kate@architektmusic.com or log onto www.viasava.com.
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Facedown
Viasava Lyrics
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I know this can't be your fate
I can't hold you back to truly feel happy for once
And bring a light to my darkest days
But I will miss your smile, your hair and your face
It drives me crazy
I know lately I've been out of my head
My heart and my head say I want more
There's nothing else worth fighting for
But I'm done here waiting on you
Facedown so long, and I'm bending and bleeding for you
This time I'm strong, and I'm done here waiting
What's wrong is why I can't seem to help you along to try and feel real
Again
No more goodbyes
I said what I have left to say, and now it's time to walk away
But I will miss your smile, your hair and your face
It drives me crazy
I know lately I've been out of my head
(Chorus)
Oh no I won't back down
No I can't give in
I won't give in
Oh and it's been so long
It feels so wrong
It feels so wrong
The lyrics in Viasava's song Facedown are about a relationship that is falling apart due to one partner's inability to commit. The singer recognizes that asking their partner to wait for them would be unfair, as it would mean that they would be failing themselves by not moving on and finding happiness elsewhere. They know that they cannot hold their partner back and must let them go to bring light into their own dark days. The singer acknowledges their feelings of missing their partner's smile, hair, and face, but also recognizes that they have been out of their head lately.
The chorus of the song conveys the singer's inner conflict between their heart and head. While their heart tells them that they want more and that there is nothing else worth fighting for, their head knows that they need to move on and stop waiting for their partner. The singer is tired of being facedown and bending and bleeding for someone who cannot commit, and they declare that they are done waiting. They also emphasize in the chorus that they are strong this time and that they will not back down or give in.
In the second verse, the singer wonders what is wrong with their partner and why they cannot seem to help them feel real again. They have said everything they needed to say and now it is time to walk away. The singer acknowledges once again that they will miss their partner's smile, hair, and face, but also recognizes that it is time to move on and stop waiting.
Line by Line Meaning
To wait for me would be like asking you to fail
I understand that it's impossible for you to wait for me because it would only lead to failure.
I know this can't be your fate
I know for sure that this is not your destiny.
I can't hold you back to truly feel happy for once
I do not want to stop you from experiencing real happiness once in your life.
And bring a light to my darkest days
You used to bring light to my darkest days, and I am going to miss that.
But I will miss your smile, your hair and your face
I am going to miss everything about you, specifically your smile, your hair, and your face.
It drives me crazy
These thoughts are driving me insane.
I know lately I've been out of my head
I have been lost in my thoughts lately.
My heart and my head say I want more
Both my emotions and logic tell me that I want more.
There's nothing else worth fighting for
You are the only thing worth fighting for.
But I'm done here waiting on you
I am not willing to wait for you anymore.
Facedown so long, and I'm bending and bleeding for you
I have been waiting for so long that I feel defeated and hurt for still holding on to you.
This time I'm strong, and I'm done here waiting
I have mustered the strength to let go of this wait.
What's wrong is why I can't seem to help you along to try and feel real
I cannot seem to figure out what's wrong and why I couldn't help you in feeling real.
No more goodbyes
I have said my farewell and I do not want any more goodbyes.
I said what I have left to say, and now it's time to walk away
I have nothing more to say, and it's time for me to move on.
Oh no I won't back down
I will not be intimidated nor back down.
No I can't give in
I am standing firm and not giving in.
I won't give in
I will not concede.
Oh and it's been so long
It has been a long time since we have been together.
It feels so wrong
It feels wrong to let go, but it's the right thing to do.
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.