Adelphi was an American rock band, based in Towson, Maryland. They formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Adelphi was an American rock band, based in Towson, Maryland. They formed in 2002 and were formerly signed to the record label Drive Thru Records. From the bands formation and into their contract with Drive-Thru, Adelphi sported an apparent Pop Punk sound. When their demos surfaced in 2005, it appeared that a more organic texture to their music had arisen, much to the surprise of many fans.

In September, 2006, Adelphi was dropped from Drive-Thru Records. It is unknown exactly why this occurred, but some fans suggest their demos (assisted by producer/engineer Matt Thomas) hardly made it past owner Richard Reines’s desk. Almost instantaneously, the band released 3 demos onto their MySpace profile. These demos are more dynamic employing various percussion instruments including Tambourines, Cowbells, and Shakers. Haller switched to bigger shells and different drum tuning. Lichtfuss’ bass tones shifted more to the midrange. Sophocles and Keaton switched exclusively to combo amps of different vintages, and further employed the use of effects as they saw fit.

The band played their last show as Adelphi on December 30, 2007 and three members formed a new band.

Keaton, Haller, Thomas, and Dan Book (of Voodoo Blue) now compose the band The Everlove.

Adelphi Lineup:
Tom Haller
Ryan Keaton
Alex Sophocles
Matt Thomas

Acoustified
Adelphi Lyrics

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lets start fresh this time
we've reached this point again
you know ive waited for these days and weeks to end
saddest playing so long
as tears roll down your face
i hear them too
and im thinking about you

sick of lonely skies
and missing long goodbyes
you know id die for one last phone call just to say goodnight
i wanna tell you that

i hope this song will remind you of the time we spent away
your eyes and mine
will only meet on better days
i hope you know
your home is here with me
but for now ill miss the things that you appreciate in me

ill sleep next to the phone tonight
your home is here with me your home is here with me

ill sleep next to the phone tonight
your home is here with me your home is here with me

Overall Meaning

In Adelphi's song Acoustified, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and nostalgia for a past time spent with someone special who is now physically distant. The repetition of the phrase "let's start fresh this time" suggests that the singer and the person they are addressing have gone through a rocky period, but they are ready to put it behind them and move forward. However, the sadness and tears that are present in the line "the saddest playing so long as tears roll down your face" indicate that there is still some emotional residue from the past that is difficult to shake.

The chorus of the song echoes this sense of longing, with the singer expressing a desire to bridge the gap between them and the other person. The line "sick of lonely skies and missing long goodbyes" highlights the difficulty that comes with distance, while the line "your home is here with me but for now I'll miss the things that you appreciate in me" suggests that the singer is willing to wait for the day when they can be reunited.

Overall, the lyrics of Acoustified convey a mix of hopefulness and heartbreak, capturing the complexity of human relationships and the emotions that come with them.

Line by Line Meaning

lets start fresh this time
The singer wants to begin anew and not dwell on past mistakes.

we've reached this point again
The singer and the person they're addressing have been in this same situation before.

you know ive waited for these days and weeks to end
The singer has been eagerly anticipating the end of a difficult time period.

saddest playing so long
The situation has been sad for a long time, and the artist has been aware of it.

as tears roll down your face
The person the artist is addressing is sad and crying.

i hear them too
The singer is empathetic and shares in the other person's sadness.

and im thinking about you
The singer is preoccupied with thoughts of the other person and their well-being.

sick of lonely skies
The artist is tired of feeling isolated and alone.

and missing long goodbyes
The artist wishes for more meaningful and heartfelt goodbyes.

you know id die for one last phone call just to say goodnight
The artist would do anything for a final opportunity to express their love and affection for the other person.

i hope this song will remind you of the time we spent away
The singer wants the other person to remember the positive aspects of their time apart.

your eyes and mine will only meet on better days
The artist looks forward to a future where they can reunite and move forward in a positive direction.

i hope you know your home is here with me
The singer wants the other person to feel loved and welcomed in their presence.

but for now ill miss the things that you appreciate in me
The singer is aware of their merits and qualities that the other person values and will miss those things while they are apart.

ill sleep next to the phone tonight your home is here with me your home is here with me
The singer will wait by the phone and be there for the other person in spirit, even if they can't be there physically.

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