1) are an American indie roc… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists named Copeland;
1) are an American indie rock group, originating in the city of Lakeland, Florida. Originally formed from Ev Angel in 2000 by singer Aaron Marsh (who also plays the guitar, mellotron, organ, and piano) with his friend, bassist and backup singer James Likeness and Thomas Blair on guitar. Guitarists Bryan Laurenson (who took the place of Blair in 2002), and his brother Stephen (joined in late 2007), along with drummer Jon Bucklew (who took the place of Rusty Fuller, who was replaced after appearing on 2003's rookie full-length, Beneath Medicine Tree) give the band an original feel that makes Copeland what they are. In 2002, they signed a record deal with independent label The Militia Group and released their debut album Beneath Medicine Tree a year later. They operate out of Atlanta, Georgia and have a calm, pop-rocky sound. In 2004, 2005, and 2006 they performed at the annual Cornerstone Florida Festival in Orlando, Florida. In Motion, Copeland's second full length CD, was released on March 22, 2005. Eat, Sleep, Repeat, Copeland's third full length album, was released on October 31, 2006. Major label Columbia Records signed the band in late 2006.
Beneath Medicine Tree features a heavy medical theme. Aaron Marsh admits that the lyrics in this album were inspired by the hospitalisation of his girlfriend and the death of his grandmother. The album booklet includes photographs by James Likeness of hospital scenes.
On November 20, 2007 Copeland released Dressed Up & in Line a B-Sides and fourth full length album.
Lead singer Aaron Marsh has lent his voice to other bands such as Underoath, on their album They're Only Chasing Safety, Anberlin on Cities, Lydia on their album Illuminate, and Sleeping With Sirens – Let Love Bleed Red. In 2017, Marsh released a full length album in collaboration with Ivan Ives: "Rabbit In The Snare" by The Lulls in Traffic.
On July 18, 2007 James Likeness made public his decision to no longer be a part of Copeland. He cited pursuing a career as a graphic designer (a field in which he has a college degree) as a chief reason in his decision to leave the band.
Copeland released their new full-length album entitled "You Are My Sunshine" on October 14th, 2008. The release strays a good distance from the more pop themed "Eat, Sleep, Repeat" in that it showcases slower songs laced with falsetto and synth.
On October 29, 2009 the band announced that it was breaking up. They announced a final farewell tour for 2010 and left open the possibility of recording a final album as well.
In March 2014, the band announced its reunion and the imminent release of a new album, entitled Ixora.
2) is a pseudonym of Alina Astrova used on her 2014 album Because I'm Worth It. On earlier releases she used Inga Copeland moniker. She's a member of experimental electronic duo Hype Williams that has released albums and EP's on labels such as Hippos In Tanks, De Stijl and Hyperdub.
3) is a stage name of psychedelic rock musician Jasper West, who began using the name in March of 2022. Jasper was born and lives in the Southeastern United States, and is a multi-instrumentalist who has released self-produced and played material since April of 2023.
Pin Your Wings
Copeland Lyrics
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They say you're pretty but you don't think they're right.
Hey Amanda, while you're staring at your telephone tonight
Do you feel like turning it off, turning off all the lights?
Pin your wings down, if its over now.
Pin your wings down, just take a chance somehow.
Hey Amanda, who just threw your heart away this time?
And when you're crying on your bed does he help keep you alive?
Pin your wings down, if its over now.
Pin your wings down, just take a chance somehow.
I'll take the blame if you take me home now
'Cause there's no place left for trust in all this pain.
And you know when it rains in this town I get washed away without a sound
So pin my wings down.
If its over.
If its over now.
If its over.
If its over now.
Pin your wings down
(Pin your wings down)
If its over now.
Pin your wings down, just take a chance somehow.
Pin your wings down
(Pin your wings down)
If its over now.
Pin your wings down, just take a chance somehow.
The lyrics of Copeland's song Pin your wings appear to be a conversation between the singer and Amanda, who has been hurt in love more than once. Amanda seems to attract boys who call her pretty but do not treat her right. The lyrics suggest that Amanda is aware of this fact and may have lost hope in finding true love. She is depicted as someone who is staring at her phone, waiting for someone who may never call. The singer then encourages Amanda to pin her wings down, to accept the present situation and to take a chance on love again.
However, the song shifts in tone in the second verse, as the singer acknowledges how difficult it can be to trust after being hurt repeatedly. Furthermore, the singer offers to take the blame for Amanda's heartache and begs her to take him home. The song ends with the singer admitting to his own vulnerability, saying that he is also caught up in the same cycle of pain that Amanda finds herself in. The line 'If its over now, pin your wings down' suggests that one should learn from past relationships, accept that they are over and move on to better things.
Overall, Pin your wings appears to be a meditative song about love and heartbreak, focusing on the emotional effects of being in relationships that do not end well. The song seems to suggest that while it is difficult to trust people again after being hurt, it is important to take chances and not let hopelessness take hold permanently.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Amanda, where'd you find these crazy boys this time?
The singer is questioning Amanda about the group of boys she's currently hanging out with.
They say you're pretty but you don't think they're right.
The boys think Amanda is attractive, but Amanda doesn't think so herself.
Hey Amanda, while you're staring at your telephone tonight
Do you feel like turning it off, turning off all the lights?
The singer is asking Amanda if she's overwhelmed or upset by her phone and if she wants to block everything out.
Pin your wings down, if its over now.
The phrase 'pin your wings down' means to stop fighting and just accept the situation. The lyrics are suggesting that Amanda should accept that her situation is over.
Pin your wings down, just take a chance somehow.
Despite the previous line, the artist is encouraging Amanda to take a chance even if things seem hopeless.
Hey Amanda, who just threw your heart away this time?
The singer is questioning Amanda about the person who hurt her heart.
And when you're crying on your bed does he help keep you alive?
The singer is asking if the person who hurt Amanda is helping her through her pain.
I'll take the blame if you take me home now
'Cause there's no place left for trust in all this pain.
The artist is offering to take responsibility so long as Amanda lets them into her life to help her recover from the pain she's experiencing.
And you know when it rains in this town I get washed away without a sound
So pin my wings down.
The artist is acknowledging that they also go through hardships silently and that they want Amanda to help ground them by 'pinning their wings down.'
If its over.
The artist repeats the phrase 'if it's over' multiple times, suggesting that Amanda needs to recognize when something is done and move on.
If its over now.
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Pin your wings down
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