Wiser Time was formed in 2001 by singer/songwriter/guitarist, Carmen Sclafani, in the small town of Millington, New Jersey, USA, just outside of New York City. He had been working in art and design during the days while performing in coffee-houses and clubs of New Jersey and New York during the evenings, becoming a fixture in the local music scene.
Sclafani wrote and recorded material that would eventually become Wiser Time’s first full-length album, “There And Back Again,“ in the fall of 2006 with producer Anthony Krizan (Amphibian, Lenny Kravitz, Spin Doctors). The album was received well and radio stations began playing it while Sclafani continued to perform throughout the New Jersey/New York area, as well as stops across the United States to the California coast.
Wiser Time’s second full-length album, “All For One,“ was recorded and released on February 1, 2008 and was a raw and emotional album that was heavily influenced by the weight of the times. Jerry Ewing of Classic Rock Magazine wrote, “It’s fluidly enjoyable stuff…rocking hard,” * giving the album 7/10 stars.
Sclafani also spent time exploring some of his earlier folk work, and was inspired to write and record a selection of stripped-down songs including the acoustic ballad, “Looking For Bob Dylan“ and the emotional “What You Give – Unplugged.“
In 2009, Sclafani began work on Wiser Time’s third full-length album with engineer and producer, Tom Camuso (Steve Earle, Medeski, Martin and Wood) in Brooklyn, NY. The sessions would be titled “Beggars And Thieves,“ and became a three-day recording celebration that chronicled Sclafani’s life and some of the events that took place on the road. “Beggars And Thieves” was released on February 12, 2010.
The album received national radio play and reached #46 on the Americana Music Charts. Jim Hynes of Elmore Magazine wrote, “the easy, unpretentious feel of the music exudes a celebratory spirit,” ** and Jamie Hailstone of Blues Matters hailed the album as “a masterclass in good old-fashioned back porch rock, guaranteed to bring a smile to any fan of classic rock and roll.” ***
In 2012, Sclafani began work on a written word and audio EP titled, “XII“ with guitarist and producer Chuck Hammer (Lou Reed, David Bowie) contributing to the instrumental introduction. The piece is fittingly titled after Sclafani’s birthday and released on 12.12.12.
After a short hiatus, Sclafani released Wiser Time’s next album, “Within,” in the Fall of 2017, followed by the folk single, “Sing You A Song” in 2018. Wiser Time then released the EP , “Worlds Collide,” in 2020 followed by the single “After I’m Gone,” in 2021 and singles from the coming 2024 EP, "All Fired Up"
* Classic Rock Magazine – September 2008, page 78
** Elmore Magazine – June 16th, 2011, elmoremagazine.com
*** Blues Matters – Issue 55, page 91
All for One
Wiser Time Lyrics
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Untangle your mind and put aside foolish inhibitions
Then we can ride all night
One for all and all for one
Stay together for what may come
And if it comes to you and me, we stand as one
Now it's all on the line
From time to time you find out what you're really made of, or the make up of who you are
Don't wait for your saviors or pray for any favors
Let's get it started
One for all and all for one
Stay together for what may come
And if it comes to you and me, we stand as one
Now it's all on the line
Rise
These lyrics from Wiser Time's song "All for One" call upon the power of unity, urging listeners to put away any hesitations and join together as one. The lyrics suggest that indecision or a lack of vision can hold us back, but if we can clear our minds of foolish inhibitions, we can ride confidently into the night. The chorus, with its call for solidarity, emphasizes that all must stand together, promising that if it comes down to it, "we stand as one" when it's all on the line.
The second verse continues in this vein, urging us to discover and embrace our inner strength, rather than relying on outside sources for help. The need for unity is emphasised through repetition, as the chorus repeats once more. In the final line, "rise," the lyrics suggest that by coming together and standing as one, we can overcome obstacles and rise above them.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while, it comes down to indecision, or a vision, or lack there of
Every now and then, we face moments of uncertainty and doubt, or we lack any clear direction
Untangle your mind and put aside foolish inhibitions
Clear your thoughts and ignore any unreasonable fears and doubts
Then we can ride all night
Once we overcome our obstacles, we can enjoy a carefree journey
One for all and all for one
We are united as a group and support each other
Stay together for what may come
We must stay together to face whatever challenges come our way
And if it comes to you and me, we stand as one
If we face any problems, we will stand together and face them as a team
Now it's all on the line
The situation is critical and important
Rise
We need to step up and take action to overcome our challenges
From time to time you find out what you're really made of, or the make up of who you are
Occasionally, we discover our true strengths and weaknesses, or learn more about our personality and character
Don't wait for your saviors or pray for any favors
Don't rely on others to solve your problems, or hope for any miraculous solutions
Let's get it started
It's time to take action and confront our challenges
Writer(s): Carmen Sclafani
Contributed by London J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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