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.
Only
Welbilt Lyrics
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But nobody knows when I get in over my head
I look for the answers, reach out my hand
But I end up asking stupid questions instead
Chorus
I only to get high
To complicate my life
I only to act strong
To pretend I belong
I'm only around for my favorite parts.
I've got addictions
To drugs and to women and everything that I can touch
Start with a little
That turns into a lot, then turns into way too much
I'm not coming down this time.
Chorus
I see everything
That's inside me
And everything
I want to be
But I'm better,
I'm better than nothing
The song "Only" by Welbilt, talks about a person who seems to have a problem but no one knows about it. This person finds himself in trouble and is looking for answers, but when he reaches out for help or support, he ends up with nothing. He admits that he has addictions that have a negative impact on his life, but he still continues down that path. He becomes detached from reality, only to get high, break people's hearts, act strong and finally only be around for his favorite parts of life.
The chorus can be seen as a self-reflection for the character in the song. He knows his actions are negative, yet he continues making poor choices. He is living a complicated life, and his environment pushes him to addictions, which again continue to escalate. In the end, he admits to being better than nothing, which makes you think that there's still hope for him.
Overall, the song depicts the struggles that people can face at certain periods in their life, making poor decisions that spiral out of control, and how it takes one's recognition and courage to take control of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a problem
The singer has a personal issue.
But nobody knows when I get in over my head
The singer keeps their struggles private.
I look for the answers, reach out my hand
The singer attempts to fix their problems.
But I end up asking stupid questions instead
The singer can't figure out the solutions.
I only to get high
The singer uses drugs to escape reality.
To complicate my life
The singer adds to their problems.
I only break people's hearts, when they're falling apart
The singer hurts others when they themselves are struggling.
I only to act strong
The singer pretends to be tough.
To pretend I belong
The singer fakes fitting in.
I'm only around for my favorite parts
The singer enjoys certain moments and ignores their problems.
I've got addictions
The singer has dependencies.
To drugs and to women and everything that I can touch
The singer obsesses over various vices.
Start with a little
The singer begins in moderation.
That turns into a lot, then turns into way too much
The singer can't control their consumption.
I'm not coming down this time
The singer refuses to stop.
I see everything
The singer is self-aware.
That's inside me
The singer recognizes their potential.
And everything
The singer is making progress.
I want to be
The singer has aspirations.
But I'm better,
The singer is improving.
I'm better than nothing
The singer values their progress.
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.