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.
Down in Flames
Welbilt Lyrics
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can't get the taste you left
out of my mouth
i don't like the music
and I don't know if i like
the way that this song sounds
i don't need a reason
justifying every crime
i shut down and restart
yet i still tend to
fall apart from time to time
And I can't blink my eyes
I'm so scared that I'll miss everything
and i can't say goodbye this soon
and it's so beautiful when I hear your name
it's so beautiful to watch me go down in flames
I've got complications
got these aggravations but I don't want to complain
I'm broken in pieces
stapled to reasons that I don't want to explain
And I can't blink my eyes
I'm so scared that I'll miss everything
i can't say goodbye this soon
and it's so beautiful when I hear your name
it's so beautiful to watch me go down in flames
they're burning under me
things that you can't see
i can't blink my eyes
and I can't see
and it's so beautiful when I hear your name
it's so beautiful no it's not the same
it's so beautiful it's so typical
it's so beautiful to watch me go down in flames
In the first verse of Welbilt's song "Down in Flames," the singer describes their difficulty in moving on from a past relationship. They are haunted by memories of their ex-partner, unable to remove the stains and the taste they left behind. The music that they once enjoyed together now doesn't sound the same, as their emotions have changed. The singer confesses that they don't need any justification for the pain they're feeling, but that doesn't prevent them from shutting down and starting over again repeatedly.
The second verse reveals that there are deep-seated complications and aggravations that go beyond the surface-level pain. The singer is broken into pieces, yet they refuse to explain why. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's inability to let go and miss anything. They are afraid to say goodbye, and the pain is both beautiful and inevitable, like watching oneself go down in flames.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get the stains out
I am not able to get rid of the emotional pain caused by your actions.
can't get the taste you left out of my mouth
Your presence and actions still affect me greatly, and I can still feel their effect in my life.
i don't like the music and I don't know if i like the way that this song sounds
I'm uncertain whether I want to continue with a life that reminds me of you and your actions.
i don't need a reason
I am convinced that your actions were unjustified and you have nothing to say to lighten the impact.
don't need the demon justifying every crime
I am aware that trying to confront and reason with you to justify your actions will only give you a platform to try to defend yourself.
i shut down and restart yet i still tend to fall apart from time to time
I try to move on and start afresh, but those memories still creep up, and the thought of the pain you caused makes me fall apart emotionally.
And I can't blink my eyes
I feel unable or unwilling to turn away from this anguish and accept the concept of moving on.
I'm so scared that I'll miss everything
I fear missing the one thing that will bring me back to the emotional turmoil that I am trying to escape from.
and i can't say goodbye this soon
I'm not ready or willing to let go of the emotional draw and pain created by you.
And it's so beautiful when I hear your name
Your name holds a certain weight and pain that is both profound and dreadful.
it's so beautiful to watch me go down in flames
You revel in the pain and struggles caused by your actions, and it's clear that you take pleasure from seeing me suffer.
I've got complications
I have become emotionally complex and conflicted by the impact of your actions on my life.
got these aggravations but I don't want to complain
I am burdened by the stress and pain of your actions on my life, but I don't want to sound like I'm whining and complaining.
I'm broken in pieces
You have broken me down emotionally, so much so that I am now in pieces, emotionally and mentally.
stapled to reasons that I don't want to explain
I am unable to explain the emotional reasons behind my pain and hurt, and things will never be the same for me.
they're burning under me
The wounds created by your actions are still burning inside me, quietly and painfully.
things that you can't see
You cannot see the impact of your actions since you only see the world from your perspective, and you don't care enough to see my point of view.
it's so beautiful no it's not the same
You pretend that everything is normal now and that we're going to move on, but nothing will ever be the same as before.
it's so beautiful it's so typical
Your actions and behavior are exactly what I expected them to be, but I still hoped for a different outcome.
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.