One month after the formation of Welbilt, Washington, DC radio station DC 101 singled out them out as the most promising independent band in the region on the strength of a self-produced 2002 EP sometimes called "The Blue EP" (Blue) The basement recording was evidence of what DC 101 called a contagious brand of upbeat modern rock, and together with blistering live performances, Welbilt had hooked the radio station. Next: a string of high-profile shows and national awards, a year of touring before an expanding fan base, and recording sessions in Los Angeles with platinum-selling producer Mudrock (Godsmack, Chimaira).
The resulting full-length debut, A Beautiful Mess, was released in December 2003 to a big thumbs-up from fans and critics. "Impressive songwriting...convincing vocals...sonically vibrant" raved the Washington Post, saying "Welbilt delivers on its promise." Fans loved the new tunes, instantly accessible yet built to stand up over time.
Welbilt spent 2004 touring behind A Beautiful Mess with the support of Budweiser True Music and the fans who make it all possible.
In September 2005 the band released their second EP entitled Due To The Current State of Things, containing four brand new tracks including the ever-popular Oxygen. Welbilt continues to play the DC and Virginia areas, especially having become a local favorite and weekly fixture at the Fairfax, VA bar TT Reynolds where the band members originally met. The band has also extended its popularity up and down the east coast, also having become a favorite performer amongst students at the Quadrangle Club at Princeton University in New Jersey. In Spring 2007 they opened there for Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish. They played their last show at Quadrangle Club on January 15, 2008.
While the band has technically broken up, they still have a few shows planned for January 2008.
The band would like to send their love and gratitude and a heartfelt bear hug to each and every fan and supporter as they continue on their successful journey.
All I've Ever Tasted
Welbilt Lyrics
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I don't want to see
I don't want to forget a single thing
I don't want to go
I don't want to breathe
I don't want to leave you alone without me
*I don't want to watch you leave
Silent and broken again
You can't find the right words to say
There you go
Why must you always pretend
I don't know what you're thinking
I don't want to know
I don't want to see
I don't want to forget a single thing
I don't want to go
I don't want to breathe
I don't want to leave you alone without me
*I don't want to watch you leave
Here we are
One last look before it's all gone
I've never been good with goodbyes
There you go
It's that look that kills everyone
Eyes shine like oceans, and I'm swimming inside
Chorus
Second thoughts
Temptation for these idle hands
But I've got nothing in them
Moving on
Seems so easy to say to a friend
But it's harder to do when you miss them
All I've ever tasted is love
All I've ever wasted is love
I've seen everything
And you're everything to me
I don't want to know
I don't want to see
I don't want to forget a single thing
I don't want to go
I don't want to breathe
I don't want to watch you leave
The song "All I've Ever Tasted" by Welbilt seems to be about not wanting to let go of someone you love, even though you know you should. The singer is pleading with their significant other not to leave, saying they don't want to know, see, forget or go. They don't want to be without their lover and don't want to watch them leave. The verses suggest a sense of disconnect between the two, with the singer feeling silent, broken, and unable to understand what their partner is thinking. The second verse suggests that the relationship is ending or has already ended, with the singer lamenting that they've never been good with goodbyes.
The chorus expresses the central theme of the song, with the repetition of the phrase "All I've ever tasted is love/All I've ever wasted is love." The singer seems to be regretful that they've given so much love to someone who is leaving or has already left them. The final verse suggests a sense of loneliness and longing for the person who has gone, with the singer struggling to move on and feeling the temptation of second thoughts.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt and emotional plea from someone who doesn't want to let go of the one they love. It captures the sense of desperation and regret that can come with the end of a relationship, and highlights the difficulty of moving on when you still feel love for someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to know
I don't want to have knowledge.
I don't want to see
I don't want to have awareness of the situation.
I don't want to forget a single thing
I don't want to lose any memory of our time together.
I don't want to go
I don't want to leave this moment or location.
I don't want to breathe
I don't want to take in air and risk changing the current state of things.
I don't want to watch you leave
I don't want to witness you departing.
Here we are
We are here, present in the situation.
Silent and broken again
The situation is emotionally fraught and we are struggling to communicate.
You can't find the right words to say
You are unable to articulate your feelings.
There you go
You are leaving or departing.
Why must you always pretend
I don't understand why you hide your true emotions.
I don't know what you're thinking
I'm unsure of what you are feeling or what your motivations are.
One last look before it's all gone
I want to take in this moment as a final memory.
I've never been good with goodbyes
I struggle with saying farewell.
It's that look that kills everyone
Your expression or gaze is emotionally overpowering.
Eyes shine like oceans, and I'm swimming inside
Your eyes radiate strong emotions that engulf me.
Second thoughts
I am reconsidering my actions or thoughts.
Temptation for these idle hands
I am at risk of making poor choices due to being unoccupied.
But I've got nothing in them
I have nothing to occupy myself with.
Moving on
The idea of moving forward or leaving this moment.
Seems so easy to say to a friend
It's simple to counsel someone else to move on.
But it's harder to do when you miss them
It's difficult to move on when you still have strong feelings for someone.
All I've ever tasted is love
Love is the only experience I truly know.
All I've ever wasted is love
I have spent my love on things or people that were unworthy of it.
I've seen everything
I've experienced a lot in my life.
And you're everything to me
You are the most important thing in my life.
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.