Formed in 2015, the band signed with No Sleep Records and released their debut single, "Graveyard Shift", in March, of which the music video included cameos from members of Neck Deep. Following this, they played the Pinky Swear Records Fest in Manchester on May 2nd, headlined by Man Overboard, and Furyfest in Liverpool on May 3rd, also playing Empire Festival in Sheffield on May 17th. They played the Jump On Demand Records Festival, also in Liverpool, later that June, as well as the Hevy Fest in Port Lympne, Kent and the Make A Scene Festival in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire in August.
Their debut EP, SKRWD, was released on September 4, 2015. The EP was produced and recorded by Seb Barlow, of Neck Deep, at Celestial Recordings. They then played the Hype Fest in Birmingham on November 28th. In December, WSTR was nominated for Best British Newcomer by Rock Sound, with Boston Manor winning the category.
In early 2016, the band was included in Kerrang!'s Class of 2016 list. They played the Less Than Three Festival in Derby and opened for Neck Deep on the European leg of their World Tour, along with fellow openers Creeper. Later in July, they played the 2000Trees Festival at Upcote Farm in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. They then released a new single, "Lonely Smiles", off their upcoming album in September.
In support of their first album, 'Red, Green Or Inbetween' the band went on their first headlining tour, “The Inbetween Tour”, from October to November 2016, with support from Milestones, also playing the Slam Dunk Festival. During this time, the band recorded an acoustic version of the album's second single, "Footprints", which was made available on a "name your price" basis on their Bandcamp page. They additionally opened for ROAM on their UK/Ireland tour in support of their album, Backbone, and released a third single, "Featherweight".
On January 20th, 2017 the band released their first full-length album, 'Red, Green or Inbetween'. They then supported Seaway on a UK tour, alongside The Gospel Youth, and returned to Slam Dunk later that summer. They also played the Truck Festival at Hill Farm in Oxfordshire, the Reading and Leeds Festivals, the Deadbolt Festival in Manchester and the 2Q Festival in Lincoln, as well as opened for With Confidence on an Australian tour.
On June 4th, 2018 the band announced that they were signing with Hopeless Records, and followed their signing up by a playing a set at Download Festival in the UK. They then opened for As It Is on multiple legs of their okay. tour, first in Europe with Courage My Love and then in the UK with Like Pacific and Grayscale. On August 31st they released their second LP, 'Identity Crisis', which was led by the singles "Bad To The Bone", "Crisis" and "Silly Me". To support its release, they joined Neck Deep on the second North American leg of The Peace and the Panic Tour with fellow openers, Trophy Eyes and Stand Atlantic, and went on a headlining UK tour with Between You & Me and Hey Charlie.
In early 2019, WSTR went on tour again as the supporting act for The Faim on their UK tour. They later released a cover EP titled Give Yourself a Hell, featuring covers of "Give Yourself a Try" by The 1975 and "Gives You Hell" by The All-American Rejects, and played their third Slam Dunk Festival that summer. In the fall, they embarked on the full run of The Noise & Ones to Watch Presents Stand Atlantic and The Faim Co-Headline U.S. Tour, with fellow openers Hold Close and Point North playing on select dates. While on tour, they released a new song, "Filthy".
On November 25th WSTR set out on a headlining UK tour, starting in Brighton and ended in Nottingham on December 8th. In early 2020 the band along with Hot Mulligan & LURK opened up for Grayscale on the Nella Vita North American Tour: Part II. The tour concluded on February 27th right before the global pandemic of COVID-19 struck and canceled touring for the remainder of the year.
On August 14th they put up a limited re-release of their first EP ‘SKRWD' on Vinyl. Along with Re-imagined versions of 'Ain't Great' & 'South Drive' on their bandcamp and streaming platforms.
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Tell Me More
WSTR Lyrics
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Yeah life's not fair
Round and around and around it goes
What's next? Who knows?
A sorry states we're tailor-made
Custom piece with the fabric frayed
We're a close knit, so I'll wait
We're a tight neck, so I'll stay
And I'll hang
In more ways than one
On your every word
It's more majestic than a god
But a coward's what I am
So I'll just turn and run
One direction
One last question
Are you in or are you out?
'Cause I'm not done
The smoke rise on TV life
So I'll turn around
As I rest upon your eyeline
And I'll just wait for you to say
Anything, say anything
Save your breath as I decay
Take your time I'll waste away
Did I let you down?
Are you sticking 'round?
Are you in or out?
One last question, forgot to mention
And I'll hang
In more ways than one
On your every word
It's more majestic than a god
But a coward's what I am
So I'll just turn and run
One direction
One last question
Are you in or are you out?
'Cause I'm not done
I've seen some things I swear
The smoke rise on TV light
So I'll turn around
As I rest upon your eyeline
And I'll hang
On your every word
It's more majestic than a god
But a coward's what I am
So I'll just turn and run
One direction
One last question
Are you in or are you out?
'Cause I'm not done
'Cause I'm not done
'Cause I'm not done
'Cause I'm not
The song "Tell Me More" by WSTR is characterized by the frustration and uncertainty that comes with life's unpredictable nature. The lyrics speak of the unfairness of life and the unpredictability of what comes next, with the singer waiting for something, anything, to give them direction. The metaphor of being tailor-made, with the fabric frayed, demonstrates the imperfection of life and individuals as they navigate through it. The singer is tethered to their subject's words, mesmerized by the words in a godlike sense, but ultimately, they are a coward who runs away instead of facing the truth.
The lyrics are about the imbalance of power in a relationship. The singer is desperate for their subject's approval and attention, but the subject has a higher status and power dynamic. The repeat of the line "Are you in or are you out" could be interpreted as the singer's plea for the subject to choose them, to give them a sense of stability rather than leaving them in this state of limbo. However, despite feeling lost and hanging on every word, the singer refuses to give up because they are not done yet, and neither is the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
And I've seen some things I swear
I have been through a lot of experiences which I can hardly believe sometimes.
Yeah life's not fair
Life is not always fair and does not treat everyone the same way.
Round and around and around it goes
Life goes in circles, without any clear direction or purpose.
What's next? Who knows?
Nobody knows what the future holds and what might happen next.
A sorry states we're tailor-made
Our current situation is unfortunate and it seems to be a result of our own choices and actions.
Custom piece with the fabric frayed
We are unique individuals, but we are starting to come apart at the seams.
We're a close knit, so I'll wait
We are a tight group of people who care about each other, so I am willing to be patient and wait for things to resolve themselves.
We're a tight neck, so I'll stay
We are in this together, with our troubles affecting all of us, so I will stay to help and support others.
And I'll hang
I will be there, even if it means I have to put up with some difficulties.
In more ways than one
I will be there in many ways, not just one.
On your every word
I will pay close attention to everything you say, since your words can have a great impact on me.
It's more majestic than a god
Your words are so powerful and divine that they are even more impressive than the power of a god.
But a coward's what I am
Despite my good intentions, I am afraid and hesitant to take action or face up to certain things.
So I'll just turn and run
When things get tough or scary, I might just give up and avoid the situation.
One direction
I might only know one direction, and that is to escape and run away from my problems.
One last question
Before making a final decision, I have one more question to ask.
Are you in or are you out?
Are you willing to stay with me and face our troubles together, or are you ready to give up and leave?
'Cause I'm not done
I am not ready to give up yet, and I still have hope that things can improve.
The smoke rise on TV life
The images and stories we see on TV about other people's lives seems far off and unreal.
As I rest upon your eyeline
I look to you for guidance and support, hoping that you can help me through my troubles.
And I'll just wait for you to say
I am willing to be patient and wait for your response or advice, since I trust and respect you.
Anything, say anything
I am open to any suggestions or ideas you might have, and I am willing to listen to you.
Save your breath as I decay
Despite my willingness to listen, I might still be struggling and stuck in my problems and might not be able to respond or improve.
Take your time I'll waste away
I am willing to be patient and give you time to think, but while I wait, I might still be deteriorating and losing hope.
Did I let you down?
Have I disappointed you or failed to meet your expectations?
Are you sticking 'round?
Despite everything, are you still willing to stay with me and support me?
One last question, forgot to mention
Before we move on, there is one more thing I forgot to ask or mention.
'Cause I'm not done
Despite everything that has happened, I still have hope and energy to continue and try to improve.
Writer(s): Wstr
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.