The band was formed with five members in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The band consisted of vocalist Shawn O'Brien, lead guitarist Thomas Buser, rhythm guitarist Wes Jenkins, bassist and keyboardist Brandon Lawrance and drummer Johnny Bay.
O'Brien and Buser started the project in 2010. They released a couple of singles online. When O'Brien decided that he was going to become a solo artist, he had set up several different projects across the nation with many different people. But none of those projects had topped Above This. The name comes from the experience that one may face when dealing with rejection, misjudgment, or denial from their friends or family. When O'Brien got kicked out of his first legit band around 2009, he told himself that he wouldn't join another band anytime soon, but after meeting the other members of the band and connecting, they became a band.
Some time later, Jenkins, Lawrance and Bay left the band and Buser took over the role for producing the instrumentals while O'Brien did the vocals. During these years, they released two albums "7L7" in 2010 and "Titanium" in 2013, and two EPs, "Empire" in 2012 and "Hyrax" in 2015.
Eventually Buser also left the project, and O'Brien continued on with the project with different collaborations. The album "Alloquy" was made with Zachary Stitleler in 2015, and the album "Chapter 7" was made with Cameron Ayala and Nicholas Shtyrlov in 2016.
Shtyrlov eventually became a more integral part of the band, now producing all instrumentals for Above This.
O’Brien has built an empire consisting of producers, designers, promoters and engineers that have helped him successfully release several albums since they started. O’Briens ability to recruit talent via social media has allowed the internet band to monetise its music worldwide. Over the years the project has experimented with a variety of sounds including rapping and edm/trap and O’Brien continues to work on future projects amongst different genres.
Ice Age
Above This Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Be apart of something bigger than me and you
Won't you spare me? Won't you dare me?
I need, you to care for me
Oh, unravel time
What do I have to say to get you back on track with today's reality
How much I wish you were and everything was back to normal
For the sake of our future,
Why won't you answer me, why don't you answer me?
Now that you're frozen, my voice has been chosen
To be the leader, a diligent speaker
Now that you're frozen, my voice has been chosen
To be the leader, a diligent speaker of time
I'm the best,
And I dont give a mother fuck, about the rest
Drain your sorrow, drop the bass.
Not another massacre
Nothing leaves my sight
Hold your troubles, it ends tonight
What's my purpose?
Why do I walk this Earth
I'm bleeding slowly and nothing can stop this pain
I was a lost man, I had my ups and downs
Will someone help me, find my way back to the ground
Don't just stand there, bitch move
Be apart of something bigger than me and you
Won't you spare me? Won't you dare me?
I need, you to care for me
Oh, unravel time
The lyrics to Above This's song "Ice Age" appear to be about the struggles of trying to get someone to snap out of their own personal "ice age" or frozen state and become a part of something bigger than just themselves. The opening lines set the tone of urgency and frustration, with the singer imploring someone to take action, to not just stand there, and to be a part of what's bigger than just them. We can infer that the singer may be someone who feels like they're carrying the weight of something, and is pleading for help from someone they care about.
The chorus drives home the theme of time and the need for urgency, as the singer pleads for the person they're addressing to answer them before it's too late. The repetition of "now that you're frozen" acts as a reminder that time is slipping away and that action must be taken to move forward. The singer then declares themself as the leader, someone who will speak diligently and with purpose, as they attempt to guide the other person out of their frozen state.
The bridge explores the singer's inner turmoil and isolation, as they question their purpose and the reason for their existence. The lines about bleeding slowly and feeling lost add an emotional depth to the song, lending weight to the singer's desperation for someone to help them find their way. The final repetition of the chorus serves as a plea for the person they're addressing to care for them in return.
Overall, "Ice Age" is a song about the struggle to break free from personal barriers and to find meaning and purpose in life. It's a reminder that time is fleeting, and that it's important to be a part of something bigger than just ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't just stand there, bitch move
Take action and be proactive towards something bigger than ourselves.
Be apart of something bigger than me and you
Participate in a greater cause or community that extends beyond our individual lives.
Won't you spare me? Won't you dare me?
Can you show me empathy and support by taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone?
I need, you to care for me
I require your love and compassion in order to thrive and overcome challenges.
Oh, unravel time
Let's discover the past and future by exploring the mysteries of time.
What do I have to say to get you back on track with today's reality
How can I communicate with you and bring you back to the present moment and current state of affairs?
I cannot mother you like I used to do back in the day, I cannot say
I cannot provide you with the same level of maternal care and nurture as I once could, and I struggle to express my feelings.
How much I wish you were and everything was back to normal
I yearn for you and for the return to a previous state of normalcy and harmony.
For the sake of our future,
In order to preserve and secure the outcomes of our shared destiny.
Why won't you answer me, why don't you answer me?
What is preventing you from responding to me and engaging me in dialogue and communication?
Now that you're frozen, my voice has been chosen
In light of your emotional and mental paralysis, I have assumed the mantle of leadership and decision-making.
To be the leader, a diligent speaker
To become the figurehead of our shared enterprise and to express myself with clarity and purposefulness.
I'm the best,
I have a supreme level of confidence and self-assurance in my abilities and talents.
And I dont give a mother fuck, about the rest
I have little regard or concern for anyone other than myself and my interests.
Drain your sorrow, drop the bass.
Release your emotional pain and express yourself in a cathartic and dynamic way.
Not another massacre
I will not tolerate or condone any further acts of destruction or violence.
Nothing leaves my sight
I have complete control and oversight over my environment and experience.
Hold your troubles, it ends tonight
Let go of your worries and fears because they will be resolved or disappear by the end of the day.
What's my purpose?
What is my reason for existing and what is the meaning of my life?
Why do I walk this Earth
What is the significance and purpose of my journey through life on this planet?
I'm bleeding slowly and nothing can stop this pain
I am slowly losing my vitality and strength, and nothing can alleviate the pain and suffering that I am experiencing.
I was a lost man, I had my ups and downs
I was once directionless and experienced both successes and failures in my life.
Will someone help me, find my way back to the ground
Can someone offer me guidance and support as I try to regain my footing and find stability again?
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike George
Best song on the album right here
Matthew Griffin
That intro was crazy
Jordan
DAAAAMNNNNNN girl. This song <3
Cemetery Abyss
Agreed :)
Giosaurusz Rex
FWOOOOOOM
Joshh Rowsell
No need for the hate, this is just as good as 7L7.