While named after a street in the band’s hometown of Weston, Wisconsin, Win… Read Full Bio ↴While named after a street in the band’s hometown of Weston, Wisconsin, Windsor Drive are resonating with music fans far beyond their home state. Formed only three years ago, the alternative quartet shows no signs of slowing down. With an average age of 23, the band has completed an astonishing 13 national tours, in which they headlined as well as provided support for various major label & indie acts. Their loyal following stretches well past the band’s enthusiastic fan base, with Windsor Drive recently being profiled on the nationally syndicated E! News with Ryan Seacrest. The band was also featured by Clear Channel as an “Artist To Watch” in the CHR/Pop format, and WGN America Midday News invited Windsor Drive to perform live on air for its national audience. Not bad for four lads from the Midwest who also call Houston, Texas their adopted second home.

The son of a pastor, Windsor Drive singer Kipp Wilde was raised in a musical family. Performing in churches throughout his youth, Kipp was deeply inspired by the sounds and message of southern gospel songs and hymns. Then at age 14, Kipp purchased his first Ben Folds Five album. Soon after he discovered the music of U2, and both artists would serve as strong, early influences on Kipp’s desire to compose and perform music. Through a mutual friend at school, Kipp was introduced to drummer Owen Jones and the two began playing church shows together. Around this time, bassist Jon Wasleske was invited to drop by a rehearsal at the band’s tiny practice space on Windsor Drive. The chemistry with Jon was so strong that he quickly became a full time member of the burgeoning group. Multi-instrumentalist Dan Sukow rounded out the four piece when he joined as the sole guitar player in the band.

Windsor Drive’s foundation lies in the strength of its songs. Memorable melodies will transport you to that “other” place, where everyone longs for that connection to something or someone. Kipp Wilde’s distinctive vocals are delivered with a melodic sincerity, and his thoughtful lyrics emanate themes of hope, love, and longing. Fortified by a landscape of driving guitars, delicately intense keyboards, and a rhythm section that steadily steers the entire sonic ship, the band’s songs will do more than just not disappoint. They will inspire. “Growing up in a small Midwest town where everyone pretty much knows everyone, we were able to stay true to our roots and musical influences and shield ourselves from short trends in the industry that exist in major metropolitan areas. This has helped us create timeless music,” says singer Kipp Wilde.

Windsor Drive’s music is anthemic without pretense. Their songs have a broad appeal, and yet somehow resonate in an uniquely personal way with the listener. “Do what you do best” is the recurring lyric in the song “Fall” from the 2009 Bridges EP. With a new album’s worth of material and a solid touring schedule booked, Windsor drive continue to do what they do best, which is writing some of the strongest songs around and performing them live with their very own unique mix of fiery passion and spirited grace.

Fall
Windsor Drive Lyrics

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Verse 1:
I want to see you now,
In my darkest hour,
When nothing is for real,
Bring back the chance to feel,

Pre chorus:
I would like to tell you something,

That you ought to know,

Chorus:
Do what you do best,
And if the ground should crumble and fall,
When love puts you to the test,
Just fall on me, {fall}

Verse 2:
Undress yourself and I,
Will fill these walls with the thoughts that we've painted,
Of a love gone stale,
And of a heart mistreated,

Pre chorus:
I would like to tell you something,
That you ought to know,

Chorus:
Do what you do best,
And if the ground should crumble and fall,
When love puts you to the test,
Just fall on me, {fall}
Just fall on me, (fall)

Bridge:

You can call me what you'd like,
Beat me down

Overall Meaning

, I won't fight,
Cause when it comes down to it all,
I'll be there to break your fall,

Outro:
And if the walls should start to break down,
Know that I'll be there without a doubt,
I'll catch you every time you fall,

In "Fall" by Windsor Drive, the artist seems to be reaching out to someone they care for during their dark hour. The opening line of the first verse, "I want to see you now, In my darkest hour," implies that the singer wants someone to be with them when they are vulnerable and need support. They go on to say "When nothing is for real, Bring back the chance to feel," suggesting that the person they are addressing can bring meaning back to their life when they feel lost.

The pre-chorus "I would like to tell you something, That you ought to know," indicates that there is something important that the singer wants to communicate to the person they are addressing. It could be a declaration of love, a confession of their vulnerabilities, or a request for support.

The chorus, "Do what you do best, And if the ground should crumble and fall, When love puts you to the test, Just fall on me" is a plea for the person to trust the artist and come to them when they need support. The bridge and the outro continue the theme of the singer being there for the person in times of need and wanting to break their fall when they stumble.

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