There are multiple artists with the name Witness:

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

Home Tonight
Witness Lyrics

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Sunrise, sunset, Twenty hour car ride
We're down south and it's gonna be a hard night
We got the Pharcyde playing in the tape deck
Going to Chicago where the potholes break necks
Making good time
Dippin on them toll booths
Eating at them diners where the waitress gotta gold tooth
I met a kid that said that I should date his sister

That shit would never happen
Republicans are bad kissers
But that's tour
In America's back porch
We get a little love
Then it's back to the blackboard
It's back north
And then it's back home
Back east
Back still killing me from sleeping in the back seat
I gotta stomach full of fast food chicken
In a back room sipping on a Pabst Blue Ribbon
And I didn't want to listen to your rap crew spittin
But I'm digging the cheap beer and tattooed women

This city's gonna be my home tonight
This town's gonna be my home tonight
This world's gonna be my home tonight
Ain't no place like home

I'm looking for happiness

Where it's hiding in the future
Cause The Wonder Years are over
And I never got with Winnie Cooper
I used to be the skinny loser that could write a thesis
And I'm still a skinny loser but I'll rip your mic to pieces
But that's a right I keep a refusing to waive
I punch lines so hard that I'm bruising the page
I do it as a student of the loop and break and
Live life like "What would Larry David do with his day?"
It's like that y'all
As a recovering rag doll
I'm done with shallow women that think that they're Carrie Bradshaw
I mapped every dip and valleys on the mattress
And I'm still infatuated with the pages of an atlas
So that's it
I got the bag packed quick
Left the television on
But I'm never coming back, kid
We all gotta pay the bills this month
And tonight I've been enlisted just to make a fist pump

Pennsylvania and Arizona
South Dakota and New York City

Been a lot of places and I've seen a lot of people
But I'm never going home, cause it looks so...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Witness's song "Home Tonight" depict the life of a musician on the road, moving from city to city and state to state, all in the pursuit of happiness. The opening lines are a reflection of the long and grueling journey the artist has to undertake, with twenty-hour car rides and the treacherous roads of Chicago. The hard night that awaits them reflects the challenges a musician faces when they are trying to make it in the industry. The mention of Pharcyde's music playing in the tape deck adds to the narrative, as it suggests that music is what motivates the artist and keeps them going in their journey.

The lyrics touch on other parts of the artist's journey as well, like meeting people on the road, including a child who offers to set them up with his sister. Witness's response, "Republicans are bad kissers," subtly hints at the artist's political leanings and adds a touch of humor to the song. Witness also discusses the ups and downs of being on the road, the love he gets on tour, and the hard work that happens behind the scenes. But despite all this, he acknowledges that there is no place like home.

In the second verse, Witness reflects on his past and his present. He acknowledges that he used to be a "skinny loser" but is now a fierce artist. His references to The Wonder Years and Winnie Cooper suggest that he is nostalgic for his youth but recognizes that those times are gone. He also references Larry David, a comedian known for his brutally honest observations about life, which emphasizes the artist's desire to live life on his terms. The line "I mapped every dip and valley on the mattress," shows how Witness has travelled extensively, and the reference to the atlas emphasizes his love for travel.

Line by Line Meaning

Sunrise, sunset, Twenty hour car ride
We have been driving for twenty hours from sunrise to sunset with the intention of reaching our destination overnight.

We're down south and it's gonna be a hard night
We are in the southern part of America and anticipate facing difficulty as the night progresses.

We got the Pharcyde playing in the tape deck
We are listening to the music of The Pharcyde on a cassette tape while driving.

Going to Chicago where the potholes break necks
We are heading towards Chicago where the roads are in bad condition and the potholes can cause accidents.

Making good time
We are making good progress with our journey.

Dippin on them toll booths
We are avoiding paying toll fees by using alternative routes.

Eating at them diners where the waitress gotta gold tooth
We are having our meals at a diner where the waitress has a gold tooth, indicating that it is a relatively low-cost restaurant.

I met a kid that said that I should date his sister
I met a boy who suggested that I date his sister, which I am not interested in.

That shit would never happen
I am certain that I will not date the boy's sister.

Republicans are bad kissers
I believe that Republicans are not good at kissing.

But that's tour
This is just one experience that comes with touring.

In America's back porch
We are touring the less urban and more rural areas of America.

We get a little love
We receive some appreciation from the audience during our tours.

Then it's back to the blackboard
After each tour, we have to continue working hard to create and produce new music.

It's back north
We are heading towards the northern part of America.

And then it's back home
Finally, we return home after finishing the tour.

Back east
We are heading towards the eastern part of America.

Back still killing me from sleeping in the back seat
My back is still hurting due to the uncomfortable sleeping arrangement in the back seat of the car during the long tour journeys.

I gotta stomach full of fast food chicken
I have eaten a lot of fast food chicken that has filled my stomach.

In a back room sipping on a Pabst Blue Ribbon
I am drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in a room situated at the back of a building.

And I didn't want to listen to your rap crew spittin
I did not wish to listen to your group of rappers that were performing.

But I'm digging the cheap beer and tattooed women
However, I am enjoying the affordable beer and women with tattoos.

This city's gonna be my home tonight
The city we are currently in will serve as my accommodation for the night.

This town's gonna be my home tonight
We will stay in this town for the night.

This world's gonna be my home tonight
The whole world will be my home for tonight.

Ain't no place like home
There is no place better than one's own home.

I'm looking for happiness
I am trying to find happiness.

Where it's hiding in the future
I believe happiness is hidden in the future.

Cause The Wonder Years are over
I can no longer rely on the happy memories of my childhood.

And I never got with Winnie Cooper
I never had the opportunity to be with someone like Winnie Cooper, a character from the TV show The Wonder Years.

I used to be the skinny loser that could write a thesis
I was previously a thin person who was not popular but capable of writing academic papers.

And I'm still a skinny loser but I'll rip your mic to pieces
Even though I am still thin and not very popular, I have the talent to excel in rapping and perform exceptionally.

But that's a right I keep a refusing to waive
I refuse to give in and compromise my standards.

I punch lines so hard that I'm bruising the page
I write lyrics that are impactful and can be felt on paper as if they were punches.

I do it as a student of the loop and break and
I learn from older and new rap music genres to enhance my lyrics and beats.

Live life like "What would Larry David do with his day?"
I try to live life with humor and like Larry David, the comedian and writer, would do with his time.

It's like that y'all
That is how it is, everyone.

As a recovering rag doll
As someone who is currently recuperating from the turmoil of life and is returning to a more structured lifestyle.

I'm done with shallow women that think that they're Carrie Bradshaw
I do not want to date women who come across as shallow and materialistic, similar to the fictional character Carrie Bradshaw from the TV show Sex and the City.

I mapped every dip and valleys on the mattress
I am aware of every single bump and crevice on the mattress I slept in.

And I'm still infatuated with the pages of an atlas
I still enjoy looking at an atlas and learning about different places and their geography.

So that's it
That is what my life and journey are all about.

I got the bag packed quick
I packed my bags very quickly.

Left the television on
I left the TV turned on.

But I'm never coming back, kid
I do not plan on returning to this place.

We all gotta pay the bills this month
All of us have to pay our bills for this month.

And tonight I've been enlisted just to make a fist pump
Tonight, my only duty is to keep the audience active and engaged while performing.

Pennsylvania and Arizona
We have traveled to the states of Pennsylvania and Arizona.

South Dakota and New York City
We have also visited South Dakota and New York City.

Been a lot of places and I've seen a lot of people
I have traveled to many different places and have met a wide variety of people.

But I'm never going home, cause it looks so...
I do not plan on returning home anytime soon, as the world is vast and full of possibilities.