Greeley Estates | Track By Track
his last year was the roughest year of my life so my lyrics on this album definitely reflect it. No Rain, No Rainbow is along the lines of the “no pain no gain” saying, which works for us right now. Some of the songs on this record were personal and opportunities for me to vent. Others were similar to our last record and were just stories I made up almost like I’m in a creative writing class or something. I definitely didn’t take myself too seriously on this record. I just wrote what I felt with each song.
“Seven Hours”,” Loyal.com” and “Friends are Friends For Never”
All 3 of these songs I used as opportunities to vent towards some individuals that betrayed us over the last year. I don’t want to get into any of the specifics but it was one of the situations where you think you know someone and… Either way I had my chance to be bitter and vent and there you have it (laughs).
“I Shot the Maid”
This was just a random story I thought up while listening to the music. I just thought of the whole idea of accidentally killing someone and what would be running through your mind at that time. Like I said I was in a dark place this last year.
“The Offer”
This song is about infidelity. I’ve watched some people that I’ve known make huge mistakes over the last few years. This is a reminder to me and hopefully others to run from temptation
“Jealousy Breeds Killing Sprees”
This is another random story about a guy who loses his mind when his girl leaves him. He shows up at her work with a gun threatening her. We had Craig Mabbit from Escape the Fate do a bunch of vocals too. I wanted two voices almost like he is insane and has multiple personalities
“Swim For Your Lives”
This song is kind of related to the church and so called Christians. Once again I’m calling myself out reminding myself that I need to live out my faith. It talks about how sometimes we do more damage than good. “Can you see the lighthouse, as we push you under? Can you see the light as we push you further from shore” “Can we hear their cries over the storm, will we reach out to help? I’m thinking NO” “I’m convinced that their drowning out there, I’m still convinced that this isn’t the way it’s supposed to be”.
“They Won’t Stay Dead”
This song is based off the original Night of the Living Dead (1968). I just wrote a song along the story line of the movie using characters and what not from the film. The end of the song is actually music from the movie
“Lying Through Your Teeth Doesn’t Count as Flossing”
Another song about living out what you say you believe.
“Wolves Make Great Actors”
This song is me venting at people in power who take advantage of others, financially, sexually, etc.
“You’ll Never Leave Vegas Alive”
This is another story almost like a mobster setting. This is a story about someone being warned to stay away from the city and, ultimately, their demise.
