Vroom (originally comprised of members John Johnson, Tim Seay, Jim Kellaris and Nate Foutz) released three albums and an EP during their tenure as a band between the late 90's and 2004. Their first album (Things Not to Do) was recorded while the band members were in high school. The album's melodic pop-punk style was well received at the time and won the band a following throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the US, but also found fans as far away as the West coast. It was also during this time that original bassist Jim Kellaris left the band to pursue other interests. For shows after Jim left, Jason Garner filled in on bass.
The band's follow-up album, "...Throws Like a Girl" was recorded in Nashville, TN in late 1998 by John Painter (of Fleming and John fame). Painter played bass on the album in the absence of a permanent bass player. The album was released in 1999 while the band was in college. It was by far their most successful effort at that time, and remains their most popular work to date. Backed by frequent touring (during which Ron Babbington became the permanent bass player), the band expanded and solidified their following from Boston to Miami. With some tracks earning radio play, Vroom created quite a buzz around the indie scene well into 2001.
At that time the band released an EP entitled "A Five Song Demonstration". The EP marked a small shift in style, moving away from pop-punk into more of a pop-rock feel. The recording quality of the EP did the band no favors, and was not as well received as "...Throws Like a Girl". Still, the songs came off much better live than they did in a recorded form and the band pressed on.
In 2003, after failing to find a home on a label, the band decided to call it quits. They did, however, record and produce a final album on their own comprised of the remaining new songs in their catalog. This album (Rosebud) again marked a shift in the bands style toward a bit more experimental form of the pop-rock they'd previously been toying with. While "A Five Song Demonstration" was intended to be completely radio-friendly, "Rosebud" was a no holds barred approach to making music. As a result, the album is somewhat unconventional in tone and production.
In 2004 after a short farewell tour, the band called it quits. In 2005 they reunited for one show at The Drowsy Poet in their hometown of Lynchburg, VA. A video of this show can be found on Google Video.
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Grupa Vroom osnovana je krajem 1997. godine i svoju aktivnost započinje koncertima po beogradskim klubovima objedinjujući specifičnim zvukom (dva vokala, gitara, harmonika, bas, fretless bas, elektronski i akusti~ni bubanj) kabaretsku muziku, melodije Balkana i savremene ritmove zapada (techno, drum'n'bass, trip hop...).
1999. godine u sopstvenoj produkciji izlazi album Torpedo Music kao skup kompozicija rađenih za predstave trupe Torpedoi brojnih “institucionalnih” pozorišta. Deo muzike sa ovog CD-a iskorišćen je u filmu trupe Torpedo - Belgrade tourist guide 2000, koji je nagrađen Zlatnom plaketom Beograda za najbolji jugoslovenski igrani kratkometražni film 2000. godine i Zlatnom pomorandžom na filmskom festivalu u Antaliji (Turska).
Iste godine u produkciji Felix Records, Vroom snima zbir pesama sa koncertnog repertoara pod nazivom Ventilacija, kao i živi album LIVE IN ZURICH potpomognut od strane švajcarske ambasade u Beogradu i ciriškog Theater Spektackel-a.
2001. godine Ventilacija je u prodaji, a pesme “Tamni vilajet”, “Kao Adam u rano jutro” i obrada "Heart of glass" grupe Blondie nalaze se na svim značajnim top listama u SRJ.
Album Evolucija objavljen je 30. marta 2005. u produkciji Automatik/Mascom-a, a koncerte vezane za promociju ovog albuma prati projekcija serije animiranih spotova sa temom Evolucija - proces svakosekundnih promena nesumnjive postojanosti, ali sumnjivih uzroka. Još jedan odličan album grupe Vroom sa kojeg su se vidno izdvojile pesme Missreality i Malo vremena.
Članovi grupe Vroom su Vanja Milinković – vokal, Marko Nježić - gitara i glas, Marko Grubić - bas i sempler, Aljoša Varga - fretless bas i Branislav Potić - bubanj.
The Serbian band of the same name has released 4 albums; some say that they play some kind of electro-jazz-rock. Their longtime singer was Vladislava Đorđević was recently replaced by Vanja Milinković.
One Last Chance
Vroom Lyrics
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When she began to stand on her own
She turned her back on everything
And now she's alone
I try to talk to her but she is not the same
It's been so long since she could recall her name
And I cried when I heard what had happened to her
I see the shame but I cant help her now
Yesterday she ran away
Packed her bags and caught a train
Said it all was going down the drain
The words I spoke were said in haste
Before I could appreciate
That now our lives will never be the same
One last chance to slide away
Into the darkness of her shame
She looks and sees there's no one left to blame
I wish I had another day to look into your pretty face
And tell you that your life can still be saved
The song "One Last Chance" by Vroom is a poignant and emotional commentary on the effect of abandonment and the desire for redemption. The first verse sets the stage for the emotional journey of the singer, who has been abandoned by a loved one. The singer describes the feeling of helplessness and despair when trying to reach out to this person, who has become someone else entirely. The second verse paints a heartbreaking picture of this person, as they run away, uncertain and alone. The singer reflects on the regret they feel for their past actions and laments the missed opportunities to intervene.
The chorus of the song is a plea for one last chance. The singer recognizes that it's not too late for this person, and they want to offer a glimmer of hope, a chance for redemption. Despite the pain and loss that has been caused, the singer still cares for this person and sees the potential for a better future. In the final verse, the singer expresses the desire to have more time to speak to this person so that they can convince them to come back and get their life back on track.
Overall, "One Last Chance" is a powerful song that explores the themes of loss, abandonment, and redemption. It speaks to the universal desire for a second chance, and the importance of seizing those opportunities when they arise.
Line by Line Meaning
It was three years ago
Three years have passed since the start of the story
When she began to stand on her own
She started to become independent from others
She turned her back on everything
She abandoned her past life and walked away from it
And now she's alone
She is now isolated and without anyone to rely on
I try to talk to her but she is not the same
The singer attempts to speak to her, but she has changed drastically
It's been so long since she could recall her name
It has been a considerable amount of time since she remembered who she was
And I cried when I heard what had happened to her
The singer cried upon hearing the news of something that happened to her
In her eyes I see the pain, I see the loss
The singer can see her pain and sorrow in her eyes
I see the shame but I cant help her now
The singer sees her shame, but he is unable to provide assistance
Yesterday she ran away
She fled the day before
Packed her bags and caught a train
She gathered her belongings and boarded a train
Said it all was going down the drain
She believed everything was falling apart
The words I spoke were said in haste
The singer regrets saying something impulsively
Before I could appreciate
The singer wasn't able to understand in time
That now our lives will never be the same
Because of what happened, their lives will never return to how they were
One last chance to slide away
A final opportunity to depart
Into the darkness of her shame
Leaving and becoming lost in her troubled emotions
She looks and sees there's no one left to blame
She examines the situation and realizes there is no one to hold accountable
I wish I had another day to look into your pretty face
The singer desires more time to gaze upon her lovely visage
And tell you that your life can still be saved
The artist believes that it is still possible for her to have a better future
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.