William is the name used for two artists (1) A trio British indie band - So… Read Full Bio ↴William is the name used for two artists (1) A trio British indie band - South East Londons finest! (2) North Carolina based solo project.

(1) William are a band from Lewisham, London, UK. The lives of three skater souls became entwined following a chance meeting beside the famous tea clipper-the Cutty Sark sometime in 2004. As the original drummer made a swift exit North, Gavin Housley and Mark Thomas were to be joined by kindred spirit Dan Sheridan and the true incarnation of William was born: Three boys and the truth. Guitars and drums with musical hearts. No over-the-top theatrics, expensive hairdressers or hip hip outfits. Just the usual lads in the bedroom making songs about frustration and relationships and more frustration and more sweat on the guitars and different instruments sometimes. So far William have released two singles - 'Five Minute Wonder' and 'Playground', a debut album - 'Self in Fiction' (2008) and more recently a mini-album - 'Slightly Delighted' (2009) all of which can be found on the Tough Love Records label. More information can be found at the bands official Myspace.

(2) WILLIAM is the solo project of North Carolina based musician/artist Will Goodyear. The project has been through many different stages of development including a full band version under a different name (Lobbyist - Will Goodyear, Josh Germeroth, Jared Harber, Matt Damron, Ben Hunsinger) but is now back to the original solo format. WILLIAM's first release (Tints and Shades - Impression Music/Lifeforce Records) was Will's first attempt at branching from his roots in heavy music (Between the Buried and Me, Hopesfall, Prayer for Cleansing) and follows a more traditional pop rock format. The new record (Surface the Vessel - Textbook Music. scheduled for release summer 2006) offers listeners a much matured approach to song writing and a more thought out, personal sound. Will will be performing the new material with a new band beginning this spring.

13 miles
William Lyrics

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All that I could say is written in a song
And all that I could feel is hidden in a heart
Nothing's gonna change until the music's on
There's nothing you could say
Why is everything so wrong?
Why is everything so ugly?
Why is everything like you?
Why is everything like

The things that I once had
But I lost in the way
You said you'd never go
You said you'd always stay
Now I'm getting older
My body's all in pain
And now that I need you
Is when you don't need me
So look at me
Because I'm the same
How could I say that now I need a friend?
Winters come and go
But feelings are the same
Now that I'm alone I want to find that place
Where people even look at me

Where people don't even care
The place where I found you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to William's song "13 miles" express a sense of longing, heartbreak, and confusion. The singer feels that everything in their life is wrong and ugly, symbolically comparing it to the person they once had a connection with. They question why everything feels this way and why they lost the person who promised to always stay. As the singer grows older and faces physical pain, they realize that they still need this person, but now they don't need them anymore. The song showcases the singer's inner turmoil and their desire to find a place where they are seen and cared for, similar to when they found the person they lost.

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Written by: Luis García

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