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.
Couldn't Be Better
Welbilt Lyrics
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but drank all of it anyway
and I'm having trouble staying on my feet
the pressures on the walls are bent
and I have to start all this again
but victory is always bittersweet yeah
and i couldn't be better
if i tried
I'm fine I'm alright
and i couldn't be better
have you seen my mind today
i seem to have misplaced my brain
i don't think it's coming back to me
the medications wearing off
but the side effects aren't bad enough
for me to go against my own advice
cause it only hurts when i blink my eyes
but I'm fine I'm alright
and i couldn't be better
if i tried
I'm fine I'm alright
and i couldn't be better
couldn't be better
yes I'm fine
if i lied to you and told you
someone else was driving me
i'd still be sitting riding shotgun
in someone else's drunken pipe dreams
i've got everything under control
all you have to do is let go
but I'm fine I'm alright
i couldn't be better
if i tried
But I'm fine yeah yeah yeah I'm alright
I'm fine I'm alright
I'm fine I'm alright
and i couldn't be better
The song "Couldn't Be Better" by Welbilt talks about the singer's struggle with his addiction and mental health issues, specifically with his struggle to control his impulsive behavior even after knowing that it might harm him in the long run. In the first two verses, the singer talks about drinking something even though he knows that it's past its expiration date, and how he's having trouble staying on his feet. He also talks about how the pressures around him are making him start all over again, and how victory is always bittersweet.
In the chorus section, the singer says that he's fine and alright, and he couldn't be better if he tried. In the third verse, he talks about how he feels like he's misplaced his mind and how it won't come back. He also talks about how the medication he's taking is wearing off and how the side effects aren't enough to stop him from continuing to take it, since the only time it hurts is when he blinks his eyes.
In the final section, the singer talks about how he's got everything under control, but all that his loved ones need to do is let go. He even admits that he would lie to make it look like someone else was driving him, but in reality, he's just riding shotgun in someone else's drunken pipe dream. The song's chorus appears multiple times throughout the song, indicating that the singer is trying to convince himself that he's doing fine even when he's not.
Line by Line Meaning
I read the expiration date but drank all of it anyway and I'm having trouble staying on my feet
I disregarded the warning signs and now I am facing the consequences, struggling to maintain my composure
the pressures on the walls are bent and I have to start all this again but victory is always bittersweet yeah
I am dealing with the stress and obstacles of life, constantly starting over, and even though I may succeed, the victory is never as satisfying as it should be
but I'm fine I'm alright and i couldn't be better if i tried
I am trying to convince myself and others that I am doing well, but the reality is I am far from perfect
have you seen my mind today i seem to have misplaced my brain i don't think it's coming back to me
I am struggling with mental clarity and focus, feeling like I have lost a crucial part of myself
the medications wearing off but the side effects aren't bad enough for me to go against my own advice cause it only hurts when i blink my eyes
Even though the expiration date has passed on the medication I am taking, I am still using it knowing the negative effects could come back to haunt me, and only causing minor discomfort at the moment
couldn't be better yes I'm fine
Despite all of my struggles, I am still trying to maintain a positive outlook and convince myself that everything is okay
if i lied to you and told you someone else was driving me i'd still be sitting riding shotgun in someone else's drunken pipe dreams i've got everything under control all you have to do is let go
Even if I tried to convince others that they are responsible for my problems, the truth is I am just along for the ride, and I am the one that needs to take control of my own life
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.