Formed in 2004, the combination of Lisa (lead vocals and guitar), Mike (lead guitar and vocals), Mario (bass) and Chris (drums) has allowed this aggressive hard rock band to successfully merge heartfelt songwriting and striking musicianship into an infectious live show.
Together, these four musicians bring an explosive energy to their recordings. Damsel Fly's first EP received major radio station airplay on Vancouver's 99.3 the Fox, Union City Tennessee's the Quake, and Kingston Ontario's KROCK 105.7. Their music has also been featured on movie soundtracks by Tahoe Films, an extreme sports production company based in the United States.
A strong work ethic has enabled them to establish a sponsorship with Apartment clothing, a deal with Renegade Distribution, features in magazines, on numerous websites and radio broadcasts in several international markets.
With the release of their debut album ‘What Lies Beneath’, Damsel Fly's music is being embraced by audiences across the globe.
In the end it's all about the music.
(From their official website)
Anyway
Damsel Fly Lyrics
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I'm certain that it's only me
I'm wanting things to be
Only how I pictured them to be
I'm sorry I'll betray
Everything that's brought us here today
I'm wanting you to be
I trusted what you had for me
I believed in forever
My mind cannot stop screaming
What the fuck was this anyway
I'm breaking down my faith
How naive for me to sit and wait
When you do not exist
What would make me think that you'd exist
How can I live with this
How much more of my life will I miss out on
For this today
What is it worth to me anyway
The lyrics to Damsel Fly's song Anyway convey a sense of disappointment and loss of faith. The singer expresses regret for being weak and not being able to live up to their own expectations. They also apologize for betraying someone or something that brought them to their current circumstances. The singer seems to have trusted another person or a belief that was meant to offer them something lasting, represented by "forever." However, this trust has been broken, and the singer's mind is now racing to understand how they could have been so naive to have waited for something that does not exist.
As the song progresses, the singer spirals further into despair, questioning how they can continue to live with this loss of faith and wondering how much more of their life will be affected by it. The final lines of the song, "What is it worth to me anyway," suggest a feeling of hopelessness and futility. Overall, the song explores the themes of disappointment, regret, and the struggle to reconcile one's expectations with reality.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry that I'm weak
I regret being emotionally vulnerable and unable to handle situations well.
I'm certain that it's only me
I am convinced that my weakness is my own doing and not due to external factors.
I'm wanting things to be
I have specific expectations for how things should turn out.
Only how I pictured them to be
Anything that doesn't align with my expectations is unacceptable.
I'm sorry I'll betray
I acknowledge that my actions will go against the trust and loyalty you've shown me.
Everything that's brought us here today
All the previous events and decisions that led to the current situation are now threatened by my actions.
I'm wanting you to be
I have specific expectations for who you are and who you should be in my life.
Only how I pictured you to be
Anything that doesn't align with my ideal image of you is unacceptable.
I trusted what you had for me
I relied on your promises and gave you my faith.
I believed in forever
I had absolute confidence in our relationship lasting forever.
My mind cannot stop screaming
I am overwhelmed and distressed by the thoughts in my head.
What the fuck was this anyway
I am questioning the purpose and meaning of everything we've been through.
I'm breaking down my faith
I am losing the trust and belief I had in you and our relationship.
How naive for me to sit and wait
I realize how foolish it was for me to expect everything to work out without taking action.
When you do not exist
I have come to the conclusion that you are not who I thought you were.
What would make me think that you'd exist
I am now questioning the basis of my belief in you and our relationship.
How can I live with this
I am struggling to come to terms with the reality of our situation.
How much more of my life will I miss out on
I fear that my attachment to my expectations will prevent me from experiencing new opportunities and possibilities.
For this today
The current situation is not worth the pain and distress I am experiencing.
What is it worth to me anyway
I am questioning the value and significance of everything that has happened and is yet to come.
Contributed by Michael J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.