Wells is also the recording project of Chicagoans Chris Howaniec and Zane Ranney, both members of now-defunct folk-rock band World's First Flying Machine. This Wells plays mid-to-downtempo rock, drawing from its influences in psych rock, slowcore, ambient and early-'90s emo. Chris Howaniec is the songwriter, arranger, vocalist and producer, playing all parts on their two EPs ("Wells" and "Feel Bad") except the drums, which Zane Ranney is infinitely better at.
Wells is also also the name of a former four-man group from Charlottesville, VA that disbanded in January 2006.
Where You Been At
Wells Lyrics
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Look!
I could play this at my momma house
When I’m gone she gone play this while she clean around
This the flow that my daddy tell the family bout
& make it awkward like I’m famous
Matter of fact I should call him now
Tell him what I been up to bet it’ll make him proud
He gone probably crack a joke
I could use The smile
It cost to be the boss
Paid in full ain’t need a payment down
Speaker box dreams since outkast hey ya
& Cam’ron in pink saying hey ma
Was rocking durags after 50
Dropped wanksta
Theme song Maino hi haters
This a bow wow thank ya
I been me since 93
Wear hearts and crowns
How hype beast rock Bape tee
My eyes green so as
Far as I can see
That when I’m doing well
We all drink
When y’all link?
(Wells Talks)
Swear a lot goes on behind the scenes to make all this shit happen
And we ain’t even finish the story yet
But I got you
(Verse)
Man I swear
15 year old me
Seen me on tv
Like this aint come easy
So many believed but ain’t believe me
Thought it was all about me
So y’all went and did me greasy
Didn’t see the vision or the plan
My opps understand more than
Who I called my mans
Not see it how it is
I’d be damn
Now you gotta watch what could’ve been
When you see me on the gram
View of the city from my apartment
When being on tops been the topic
Face on a mural how they talking
Drop some merch they gone cop it
Remember my name
Involved non sense
Now a days I’m more cautious
In my conscious
Of the brand
I’m the product & the man
In demand
They would tell me that I can’t
And I showed em that I can
I would ask em for help
Now I get us out the jam facts
(Wells Talk Again)
I promise it ain’t easy making this look all easy
We gone need the cameras around more often
Cause we can make a move out of this
Live Famous
The lyrics to Wells's song Where You Been At are a declaration of love and a plea for the singer's long-awaited soulmate to finally appear. The first stanza poses simple but intimate questions: Will you like to watch the sunrise? Will you have blue or brown eyes? The curiosity about his partner's personality and habits is a testament to the singer's eagerness to not just find someone, but to find someone who he can connect with on a deep level. He hopes that his partner shares his love for Stevie Wonder, and he even asks if they're afraid of thunder, implying that he wants to know everything about his future love.
The second stanza emphasizes the weight of the singer's impatience and sense of longing. His heart is his only treasure, and he's been saving it for his partner's pleasure. He can't wait to give his heart to them and vows to walk with them on the road that leads to forever. The final lines of both stanzas reveal the prayer the singer says as he imagines his soulmate out there somewhere, wandering around in the same universe as him.
The final stanza brings a sense of frustration and exhaustion to the song, implying that the singer has been waiting for years for someone to finally appear. His house doesn't feel like a home without his partner, and he's ready for them to enter his life. The repetition of the final lines "I've been waiting all my life for you, I've been wishing on every shining star, I've been watching out of my window, wondering where you are" reinforces the singer's hopelessness while also proving his unwavering dedication to waiting for his soulmate, even when hope is scarce.
Overall, Where You Been At is a tender love song that captures the agony and joy of waiting for the perfect person to come into your life. The lyrics may be simple, but their vulnerability and honesty make them relatable to anyone who's ever searched for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you like to watch the sunrise?
Asking if the person he's looking for enjoys watching the sunrise.
Will you have blue or brown eyes?
Wondering what color eyes the person he's searching for has.
What are the dreams you long to share
Curious about the person's hopes and aspirations.
I hope you like Stevey Wonder
Expressing a desire for shared musical taste with the person he's hoping to find.
Are you afraid of thunder?
Asking if the person he's looking for is afraid of thunder.
I close my eyes and say a prayer you're out there somewhere
Expressing his hope and belief that the person he's searching for is out there somewhere.
My heart's my only treasure
Emphasizing how valuable his heart is to him.
Been saving it for your pleasure
Saving his heart for the person he's looking for to enjoy.
Can't wait to give my heart to you
Expressing his strong desire to give his heart to the person he's searching for.
We'll walk this road together
Looking forward to sharing adventures and experiences with the person he's hoping to find.
That leads us to forever
Believing that the road they will walk together will ultimately lead to a lifetime of happiness.
Too many nights alone
Expressing loneliness and longing for companionship.
And this house won't be a home
Feeling as though his living space is not complete without the person he's searching for.
Until I'm with you
Believing that he won't feel at home until he's with the person he's looking for.
I've been waiting all of my life for you
Implying that he has been searching for the person he's looking for for a very long time.
I've been wishing on every shining star
Expressing his hope and desire to find the person he's looking for.
I've been watching out of my window
Actively looking for the person he's hoping to find.
Wondering where you are
Continuously thinking about and searching for the person he's looking for.
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IOANNA RESZES
When two talented and passionate guys sound even better than an entire band! ❤️
First Last
i was the 69th like
Art Savvy Southpaw
the 1st time i heard them and someone told me 2 men, i am thinking HOW!?
Nicholas Chavira
They are an entire band. A band of 2
Jeremy Powell
My thoughts exactly
Steve Peters
Very impressive!!!
Charlie Arnold
It’s so cool to watch super talented artists jam out like this, so pure
Danny Harring Music
I love these guys!!! But all I can think is how dope they'd be with some bass.
Bobo's Gonna Get Yi
How am I only discovering these guys???
So good!!!!
David Chapman
Saw them as a lead in for Gary Clark Jr. Great duo. They blew us away. Totally unexpected as we knew nothing about them beforehand.