(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.
Pathfinders
William Lyrics
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And the recovered in autumn
That I will never forget
Voices
Voices keep telling me
That no mistake was done
To be ashamed
None of my tears will touch the floor
None of my tears will touch the floor
Though I am not that cold
Though I am not that strong
I've overcome the suffering
I've got back my self-esteem
I've got someone to hold
And I am glad someone has me
I just have to take
What is in front of me
Lost bliss
But life is offering me a second chance
That I'm not going to waste
I am, so lucky that I can't believe
That grey days are away
I'm not afraid of being alone
I'm not afraid of fighting for
The things I really want
The people that I really love
Heaven is never
Too far from us
Good times
Aren't only part of the past
I'm not afraid of being alone
I'm not afraid of fighting for
The things I really want
The people that I really love
The lyrics of William's song "Pathfinders" seem to revolve around the themes of resilience, self-discovery, and finding hope and happiness after a period of darkness and struggle. The opening lines, "Lost bliss, And the recovered in autumn, That I will never forget," suggest that the singer has experienced a loss or a period of hardship but has managed to find solace or renewal during the autumn season.
Throughout the song, the singer talks about the voices that reassure them that they have not made any mistakes to be ashamed of. This could be interpreted as the supportive voices of loved ones or even a personal inner voice guiding them towards self-acceptance and self-forgiveness. The phrase "None of my tears will touch the floor" implies that the singer has chosen to stop dwelling on their past pain and instead focuses on moving forward with strength.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's growth and newfound happiness. They express that they have overcome their suffering, regained self-esteem, and found someone to hold onto. The lyrics express gratitude for the second chance that life has given them and the belief that they are fortunate enough to leave behind the gray days of the past. The song concludes by highlighting the fearlessness of the singer when it comes to being alone and fighting for the things and people they truly want and love. The mention of heaven being close suggests a sense of optimism and belief that good times are not solely confined to the past.
Overall, "Pathfinders" is a motivational and uplifting song that encourages listeners to embrace their past struggles, find strength, and seek happiness and fulfillment in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost bliss
The feeling of happiness that I once had but have now lost
And the recovered in autumn
But I have found solace and happiness again, just like the changing seasons in autumn
That I will never forget
And these moments of recovery are etched in my memory forever
Voices
There are voices inside my head
Voices keep telling me
These voices keep reminding me
That no mistake was done
That I have not made any mistakes
To be ashamed
And I have no reason to feel ashamed
None of my tears will touch the floor
I will not shed any more tears
I won't cry no more, I won't lose control
I will not let myself cry or lose control of my emotions
Though I am not that cold
Even though I may not appear emotionless
Though I am not that strong
Even though I may not seem strong
I've overcome the suffering
I have successfully overcome the pain and hardships
I've got back my self-esteem
I have regained my self-confidence and self-worth
I've got someone to hold
I have found someone to share my life with, someone to hold onto
And I am glad someone has me
And I am grateful that someone also values and loves me
I just have to take
I just need to embrace
What is in front of me
The opportunities and blessings that come my way
Lost bliss
The feeling of happiness that I once had but have now lost
But life is offering me a second chance
However, life is giving me another opportunity
That I'm not going to waste
Which I will not squander or let slip away
I am, so lucky that I can't believe
I am incredibly fortunate that I find it hard to believe
That grey days are away
That the gloomy days are finally over
I'm not afraid of being alone
I do not fear being by myself
I'm not afraid of fighting for
I have no fear of standing up and fighting for
The things I really want
The things that truly matter to me
The people that I really love
The people whom I deeply care for
Heaven is never
The feeling of contentment and happiness is always
Too far from us
Within our reach and not too difficult to attain
Good times
Happy and joyful moments
Aren't only part of the past
Are not only a thing of the past
I'm not afraid of being alone
I do not fear being by myself
I'm not afraid of fighting for
I have no fear of standing up and fighting for
The things I really want
The things that truly matter to me
The people that I really love
The people whom I deeply care for
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Luis Kleiser
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