1. Witness is a h… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Witness:
1. Witness is a hard rock/AOR band from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, that was formed in 1986 under the name Native, with Debbie Davis on vox. Later the band changed its name to Witness. Witness was an 80s hard rock band that only released a self-titled album in 1988. The album is highly sought-after and fetches high prices in online auctions. The sound of Witness has been compared mostly to Vixen.
2. Witness - is an active hardcore band from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Their first release was a demo entitled "Embrace Your Nihilist Self" in the summer of 2009 . The band became dormant for much of the year following the demo, on account of the members having to return to their colleges throughout the northeast. Thus, only playing a limited number of shows. In the summer of 2010 the band became very much active again. The band has big plans for 2011 in the works, Including an LP recorded in early September 2010. The LP is entitled "Another Place, Another Time", and is due out in spring/summer 2011. Drummer of Witness, Dylan Morris, once entered a body building contest and received 3rd place.
3. Witness is a Indie/Hip-Hop artist from Morrisville, Pennsylvania. He currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has released 2 EPs The Evermore EP and The Eversince EP. It's available for purchase via iTunes or through mail. In 2008 he collaborated with producer Mobb Robb to produce the EP .45 Sweetheart. It was and still is available for free download at this link http://www.recollectiverecords.com/45sweetheart/ His first full length LP is due out in the summer of 2010, possibly in Japan only where he is signed to Rockwell Product Shop. Rerecordings of his older material is said to be released sometime in 2010, as well.
4. Witness (known as "Witness UK" in the U.S.) were an alternative rock band formed in Wigan, England in 1997. The line-up comprised Gerard Starkie (vocals, guitar), Ray Chan (guitars), Dylan Keeton (bass), John Langley (drums); and, from mid-1999, Julian Pransky-Poole (guitars). They released two albums, Before The Calm (1999) and Under A Sun (2001), before splitting in 2004. Starkie has since gone on to pursue a solo career, and released his debut album, Drawbridge, in 2006.
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5. Witness is a Christian hip-hop and reggae artist from Birmingham, West Midlands. He is known for his uplifting and anti-violence lyrics, as shown in his track "Tooled Up For School". It is also known that Witness has performed in various Midlands schools including Wodensborough CTC in Wednesbury in order to spread his message and promote his work.
6. Witness was a hardcore band from Jensen Beach, Fl, made up of members of versaemerge, montpellier, nikki nova, nightmares, and some other bands I can't remember. They put out a 3 song ep and played a bunch of shows throughout south Florida. There have been two reunion shows and it doesn't look like there will be any others, songs can still be found at www.myspace.com/nightmaresfla
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Witness Lyrics
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don't leave it to me
i've got rags where my riches should be
i've got a side on everything
i don't believe in believing
there's crimes and then there's crimes
which one's mine?
crawl on your belly, out of time
i'm here for the sinking of all i know
and i was there for the launching in the harbour
it was me that let me lever go
it was looking at there from here that got me thinking
it's why i don't believe in believing
it's an irreversible slide
you might as well enjoy the ride
you're going to get sick when nothing's pure
unless you find your own cure
but if you're like this on your own
then how you gonna act when the crowd comes back
The opening line of "A stitch in time" is an idiom that suggests that making a small effort to fix something now can prevent it from becoming a bigger problem later on. The following lines, "don't leave it to me, I've got rags where my riches should be", indicate that the singer is not equipped to handle or solve whatever issue is at hand. The line "I've got a side on everything, I don't believe in believing" suggests that the singer is not willing to take a definitive stance on anything and instead tries to be neutral in all situations.
The lines "crawl on your belly, out of time, word amour's worthless against inhuman tomes" paint a picture of defeat and inadequacy. The phrase 'word amour' refers to the power of speech, but it's useless against 'inhuman tomes', which could represent powerful and insurmountable obstacles such as societal injustice or systemic oppression. The following lines "I'm here for the sinking of all I know, and I was there for the launching in the harbor, it was me that let me lever go" suggest that the singer has been both responsible for their own failures and present during the high points of their life.
The closing lines "it's an irreversible slide, you might as well enjoy the ride, you're going to get sick when nothing's pure, unless you find your own cure, but if you're like this on your own, then how you gonna act when the crowd comes back" are a commentary on the inevitability of life's ups and downs. The singer seems to be telling the listener to embrace their journey in life, even if it's not always pure or perfect. They caution that if you can't handle your struggles when you're alone, it will be even harder when faced with the judgment and scrutiny of others.
Line by Line Meaning
A stitch in time
Taking action early on can prevent larger problems from arising later
Don't leave it to me
I cannot handle everything on my own, I need help
I've got rags where my riches should be
I lack what I should have and am instead left with very little
I've got a side on everything
I have an opinion on every matter, but am not always sure which side to be on
I don't believe in believing
I have lost faith in having faith
There's crimes and then there's crimes
Actions that may be considered criminal can have varying degrees of severity
Which one's mine?
Which crime have I committed?
Crawl on your belly, out of time
Even when struggling, one must keep moving forward
Word amour's worthless against inhuman tomes
Love and affection cannot overcome harsh, cruel realities
I'm here for the sinking of all I know
I am prepared for the loss of everything I know and am familiar with
And I was there for the launching in the harbour
I was present for both the beginnings and the endings
It was me that let me lever go
I am responsible for my own actions, even the ones that lead to negative consequences
It was looking at there from here that got me thinking
Reflecting on the past and present has led to much thought and consideration
It's why I don't believe in believing
My experiences have made it difficult to have faith or trust in anything
It's an irreversible slide
Some things cannot be undone and will continue in a negative direction
You might as well enjoy the ride
Even if things are bad, it's better to make the most of what you have
You're going to get sick when nothing's pure
When everything is corrupted or tainted, it will make you feel unwell
Unless you find your own cure
You must find your own solution or remedy to the issue at hand
But if you're like this on your own
If you are dealing with this alone
Then how you gonna act when the crowd comes back
How will you handle things when others come back into the picture?
Writer(s): Gerard Starkie, Ray Chan, Dylan Keeton Copyright: Island Music Ltd.
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Enlightened Normie
Very underrated song!!
Helen Dalley
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Helen Dalley
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Javier
Well, you have the Witness Before The Calm album, if so, you could upload it. Thanks.