(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.
Escape
William Lyrics
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And sometimes its hard for me
And I know this ain't right
But I'm done with this fight
I really wanna stay
But I'm fading away
I don't know- I don't know what to say
I'm On the road again
I'm On the road again and I feel like this is home
Trying to find a new place to stay
But every time I'm close I'm fading away'
Every time I'm on the road again
I'm able to escape my pain
Now I'm by myself
Now I'm in command
Trying to get people to understand
That it's not their fault
It was all something that I planned
And what if I leave?
And who will miss me
I know my family
I know they will
Every time I see the bills
I start to feel the chills
I'm going up a hill and I wanna be rebuilt!
I'm On the road again
I'm On the road again and I feel like this is home
Trying to find a new place to stay
But every time I'm close I'm fading away'
Every time I'm on the road again
I'm able to escape my pain
Now I'm by myself
Now I'm in command
Trying to get people to understand
That it's not their fault
It was all something that I planned
Everything feels cold
And I'm still on the Road
I left my Home
Just to be alone
Trying to find a new place to stay
But every time I'm close I'm fading away'
Every time I'm on the road again
I'm able to escape my pain
Now I'm by myself
Now I'm in command
Trying to get people to understand
That it's not their fault
It was all something that I planned
In William's song Escape, he lyrically explores the conflicting emotions that arise when he contemplates leaving behind everything he knows to start anew. The opening lines, "Sometimes I wanna leave / And sometimes its hard for me / And I know this ain't right / But I'm done with this fight," set the tone for the rest of the song. William seems to be wrestling with a decision that he knows is illogical but cannot help feeling drawn to. He is "trying to find a new place to stay," but every time he gets close, he feels himself "fading away." This could suggest a fear of change or a lack of confidence in his ability to leave his comfort zone.
The chorus contains the main theme of the song: the road as a metaphor for freedom and escape. William sings, "I'm on the road again / And I feel like this is home." The road symbolizes a new start, a way out of pain and problems. William sees the road as the answer to all his troubles. However, the road also signifies isolation, loneliness, and detachment from home and family. "I left my home / Just to be alone," he sings in one of the verses. This highlights the paradox of the road: it can be the getaway or the trap, the solution or the problem. In the end, William realizes that he is the one who needs to take charge of his life: "Now I'm by myself / Now I'm in command / Trying to get people to understand / That it's not their fault / It was all something that I planned."
Overall, Escape is a poignant and introspective song that reveals William's complex personality and his struggles with personal growth and change. Through his use of metaphors and vivid imagery, William captures the essence of the dilemma that many people face in their lives: to stay or to leave, to fight or to run away.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wanna leave
At times, I feel like leaving behind everything that I have.
And sometimes its hard for me
However, it's not easy for me to do so.
And I know this ain't right
I understand this is not the correct thing to do.
But I'm done with this fight
But I cannot fight anymore.
I really wanna stay
Although I want to stay back.
But I'm fading away
I'm losing all that I have.
I don't know- I don't know what to say
I'm unsure of what to speak about it.
I'm On the road again
Hence, I hit the road again.
I'm On the road again and I feel like this is home
Once again, I feel like the road is where I belong.
Trying to find a new place to stay
Trying to search for a new place to make mine.
But every time I'm close I'm fading away'
But every time I'm about to settle, I lose myself again.
Every time I'm on the road again
Every time I hit the road again.
I'm able to escape my pain
I'm able to run away from my problems temporarily.
Now I'm by myself
Now I'm all alone.
Now I'm in command
Now, I'm responsible for myself.
Trying to get people to understand
Attempting to explain to others.
That it's not their fault
That they are not responsible for my situation.
It was all something that I planned
I am the one who chose this way of life.
And what if I leave?
What would happen if I decided to leave?
And who will miss me
Will anyone miss me when I'm gone?
I know my family
I'm sure my family will miss me.
I know they will
I am certain that they will miss me.
Every time I see the bills
Whenever I look at the bills.
I start to feel the chills
I begin to feel a shiver down my spine.
I'm going up a hill and I wanna be rebuilt!
I feel like I'm climbing a steep slope, and I want to start afresh.
Everything feels cold
Everything around me is chilly.
And I'm still on the Road
Yet, I am still on the move.
I left my Home
I left the place where I once belonged.
Just to be alone
Only to be all on my own.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Magnus Siim, William Waehrens
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classic william always come back and getting stronger btw amazing video