1) Wayne is an Americana quinte… Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists called Wayne:
1) Wayne is an Americana quintet from Birmingham, Alabama made up of Rodney Reaves - vocals and guitar, Michael Swann - guitar and vocals, Kevin Harrison - guitar and vocals, his twin Keith Harrison - bass and vocals, and Jonathan Hornsby - drums and percussion. In the late nineties, they released their first LP, Music on Plastic, independently. This record garnered the attention of local customers of Laser's Edge in Homewood, radio DJ and A&R guy Scott Register, and eventually the Aware compilation put out by Columbia Records, one of which included their song "Letterbox".
The band was shortly picked up by upstart indie label TVT - Default, Sevendust, Southern Culture on the Skids - and soon the single "Whisper" hit Modern Rock radio with a relatively warm reception. Around this time Music on Plastic was rereleased with enhanced packaging and a slightly different track list featuring the additions of "Be This Way," "With Regards," and "Temporary," but conspicuously missing fan favorite "Noose" from the indie pressing. The release was critically acclaimed, conjuring comparisons to Coldplay and R.E.M.
Major label touring forced Keith and Kevin to leave the band and focus on their pre-health studies. They were replaced by Justin Johnson on bass and Rusty Smithson on guitar for the touring band. Highlights of the TVT era include a stint on the short lived Andy Roddick Show on TBS, whereupon the band performed "Whisper" and "Shooting at the Stars" in addition to cooking and playing tennis with the host.
In the early 00s the band amicably ceased performing. They recently reunited for a sold-out show at the WorkPlay Theatre in July of 2008. No word as of yet on whether they plan any more shows in the future.
Keith and Kevin Harrison currently perform regionally as Volant. They have released an ep and plan to step it up further when Keith finishes medical school.
2) WAYNE was one-album project of David Wayne, frontman of METAL CHURCH. Disbanded after Wayne’s death on May 10, 2005.
3) Wayne is also the name of a singer songwriter who release an album called "At Last" which is now regarded as a classic of outsider music.
4) Wayne is a metal band from Cantabria (north of Spain). They have a very peculiar vision of metal, and their music reflects it. They are influenced by a huge range of bands. Their first album was titled "Eve Of Your Revolution" and at the moment are recording their second LP, which will be released by the end of the year, the title: 'The Moon Effect'. This is hoy they describe their sound: "Will Haven meets Foo Fighters".
5) Wayne, most times Wayne Santana (Dark Violo earlier) is the stage name of Umberto Violo, Italian (t)rapper of the trap collective Dark Polo Gang along with Dark Pyrex, Tony Effe and Dark Side.
In 2015 "Succo Di Zenzero" is published, a solo project that includes featurings with Enzo Dong, Sfera Ebbasta and other fellow members of the Dark Polo Gang.
Figure It Out
Wayne Lyrics
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A different perspective no less and no more
Gets harder to get up everytime I go down
But the struggle to get up is what keeps me around
Out of all the things I know
I see that most of it comes slow
And the things that keep me on the ground
Are what I want around
So check that water before you go in
'Cause unseen changes might endanger your swim
Before you know it you're carried away
And somebody somewhere might need you someday
Out of all the things I find
I'll keep the ones that keep my mind
The things that plant me in the ground
Are what I want around.
Here's the way that the deal goes down
Life's passed out and there's nothing you can do
About the fools around you but keep your guard up
Remember to breathe
And I figure it out every now and then
When I look around at this place I'm in
Then I let someone pinch me
So I'll know I'm alive.
The lyrics of Wayne's song Figure It Out explore the idea of resilience in the face of adversity, and the importance of finding meaning in our struggles. The opening lines, "I lost my balance and I fell to the floor / A different perspective no less and no more," suggest that the singer has experienced a setback, but is willing to look at it from a new point of view. The following lines, "Gets harder to get up everytime I go down / But the struggle to get up is what keeps me around," emphasize the idea that it's the effort to overcome obstacles that gives our lives a sense of purpose.
The next verse continues this theme, with the lines "Out of all the things I know / I see that most of it comes slow / And the things that keep me on the ground / Are what I want around." Here, the singer acknowledges that progress can be slow, but it's the things that keep them grounded (perhaps friends, family, or hobbies) that make the effort worthwhile.
The chorus offers a word of caution, "So check that water before you go in / 'Cause unseen changes might endanger your swim," while also encouraging listeners to be available to help others in need, "And somebody somewhere might need you someday." The final verse reinforces the message of resilience and persistence, "Here's the way that the deal goes down / Life's passed out and there's nothing you can do / About the fools around you but keep your guard up / Remember to breathe / And I figure it out every now and then / When I look around at this place I'm in / Then I let someone pinch me / So I'll know I'm alive."
Line by Line Meaning
I lost my balance and I fell to the floor.
I experienced a setback and felt defeated.
A different perspective no less and no more
I try to maintain a positive attitude even when things aren't going well.
Gets harder to get up everytime I go down
It becomes increasingly difficult to recover from failure and start again.
But the struggle to get up is what keeps me around
The challenge of overcoming obstacles is what motivates me to keep going.
Out of all the things I know
From all my experiences,
I see that most of it comes slow
I realize that most things take time and patience to achieve.
And the things that keep me on the ground
The things that hold me back and prevent me from moving forward,
Are what I want around
Are the things I want to keep in my life.
So check that water before you go in
Be careful and take precautions before jumping into something new.
'Cause unseen changes might endanger your swim
Unforeseen circumstances could put you at risk.
Before you know it you're carried away
You can quickly lose control of your situation if you're not careful.
And somebody somewhere might need you someday
You never know when you might be called upon to help someone else.
Out of all the things I find
From everything I discover,
I'll keep the ones that keep my mind
I'll hold on to the things that stimulate and challenge me.
The things that plant me in the ground
The things that hold me steady and keep me grounded,
Are what I want around.
Are the things that I value most.
Here's the way that the deal goes down
This is how life works,
Life's passed out and there's nothing you can do
You have to accept the cards you're dealt and make the best of your situation.
About the fools around you but keep your guard up
Ignore the negative influences around you and stay vigilant.
Remember to breathe
Take a moment to relax and compose yourself when things get overwhelming.
And I figure it out every now and then
I work out solutions to my problems from time to time,
When I look around at this place I'm in
When I assess my current situation,
Then I let someone pinch me
I need a reminder that I'm still alive and present in the moment.
So I'll know I'm alive.
So that I am aware and appreciative of my existence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RODNEY WAYNE REAVES
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