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
My Own Old Song
Witness Lyrics
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With the morning demanding my number and name
I was sober i was thinking i was losing my way
And i couldn′t pass it off as just one of those days
So i paused for a moment i paused for old times
There were troubled littered memories and most of them mine
So i took a swig of something strong and i offered a toast
To the times that are my ghost
I know what i know because i′ve seen it with my own eyes
Could you offer any clues any relevant news
I could cut up and use them for my own old song
Spin me a bottle or pass me a glass
I want to make this dusty old vision last
So i clean it up i put it first and i command it to work
And i think of it as a companion
And i don't want for nothing from the rest of my life
Except a warm hole to crawl in and a pleasurable wife
And a loyal old dog that comes to heel when i call
Always comes when i call
Don't you get wise with me
I know what i know because i′ve seen it with my own eyes
Could you offer any clues any relevant news
I could cut up and use for my own old song
That′s taken too long working on melodies that don't
Please incompleatable going nowhere of any interest i′m thinking too much about a
Girl in a world so full of good advice about trying everything twice about opening up moving on
I'm singing my own old song that′s taken too long
Working on melodies that don't please
The lyrics of Witness's song My Own Old Song describes the singer's feeling of being lost and unable to shake off the troubled memories that haunt him. He reveals that he's having a bad day and recognizes that he is losing his way as the morning demands his attention. Despite being sober and trying to pull himself together, he can't just pass off his feelings as a typical day. The singer pauses to drink something strong and pays tribute to his ghostly memories that still linger in his mind. He then asks for any clues or news that he could potentially use and spins a bottle or drinks from a glass to help him keep his memories alive. The singer wants to make the vision last, and he thinks of his troubled memories as a companion that he could go back to at any time.
He continues to mention that his only wants in life are a warm hole to crawl in, a pleasurable wife, and a loyal old dog that he can depend on. He recognizes that he's singing his "own old song" that he's been working on for too long, melody that doesn't please anyone, and it's not going anywhere. He's talking about how he's been overthinking his situation and feeling lost, and he's not interested in taking anyone's advice or opening up. The singer is trying to figure out his life on his own terms, and even though he's feeling lost, he's not interested in anyone telling him what to do.
Line by Line Meaning
I was having one of those days
I was feeling down and overwhelmed
With the morning demanding my number and name
I was facing the usual routine of life, which I found burdensome
I was sober i was thinking i was losing my way
I was aware of my problems but didn't know how to solve them
And i couldn’t pass it off as just one of those days
I knew my issues were not temporary
So i paused for a moment i paused for old times
I stopped to reflect on past memories
There were troubled littered memories and most of them mine
My memories were mostly negative and difficult
So i took a swig of something strong and i offered a toast
I drank alcohol to escape my troubles
To the times that are my ghost
To my past experiences that continue to haunt me
Don't you get wise with me
Don't patronize me or act superior to me
I know what i know because i’ve seen it with my own eyes
I trust my own experiences and observations
Could you offer any clues any relevant news
Do you have any advice or information that could help me?
I could cut up and use them for my own old song
I could incorporate your advice into my personal struggles and experiences
Spin me a bottle or pass me a glass
Give me another drink to numb my pain
I want to make this dusty old vision last
I want to hold onto my negative memories and emotions
So i clean it up i put it first and i command it to work
I try to organize my thoughts and emotions to make sense of them
And i think of it as a companion
I view my pain and struggles as something familiar and constant
And i don't want for nothing from the rest of my life
I don't have many expectations for the future
Except a warm hole to crawl in and a pleasurable wife
All I desire is physical comfort and companionship
And a loyal old dog that comes to heel when i call
I want a loyal pet that will bring me comfort and obedience
Always comes when i call
Always there for me, no matter what
That’s taken too long working on melodies that don’t
I’ve spent too much time on meaningless things
Please incompleatable going nowhere of any interest I'm thinking too much about a
I'm stuck in unproductive patterns of thought
Girl in a world so full of good advice about trying everything twice about opening up moving on
I'm distracted by societal pressures to conform and 'move on'
I'm singing my own old song that’s taken too long
I'm focusing on my own struggles and pain, but it's not making me feel any better
Working on melodies that don't please
Trying to make sense of my life in a way that doesn't actually help me
Writer(s): Gerard Starkie, Ray Chan, Dylan Keeton
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mickbrown2303
What a great song and what a voice Sam Brown awesome.
@cheekyoziechick
I forgot how good this song is...That voice is amazing.
@stevesmith6206
Great! I always loved that Motown Sound music. Brings back memories of when I was a young man!
@lukestocks4370
I forgot how good this song was.
And how beautiful she was too
@ratta2006
Just one of the best female performances ever recorded...Just brilliant!..Thanks Sam Brown for 3 minutes of pure music vocal Brilliance!..Frank THE MEMPHIS SUNS.
@nzs316
Best line, "Gov you don't have to live with her!". Just strap yourself in and enjoy the ride...what a talent and joy to both watch and listen to her pure joy of singing her heart out.
@helenannleeshung9028
I just discovered this fantastic Talent !!🔥🔥🔥 My goodness she should be a household name!!
@MrCalman65
She was back in the 80's when I was at my peak!😆
@ozzie-sk9dh
Sam had a great soul voice.
@jeanferret9497
Saw her live about 15 years ago. Amazing voice and really great banter with the audience.