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
You've Said Enough
Adelphi Lyrics
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Say alright, it's not the way it's gonna be
My bad dreams tell me what I wanna hear
And sometimes I just can't see you being there to break my fall
Cuz I can't handle everything
So many times I just don't care
So many times waking up just in time to write you this song
Said enough
No use running with the sweet cross
Don't waste my time
Time will only tell me what it is I have to do to make it through
Reapers size, stream and an out stance one way
And I'm scared by the maybe we'll go for that ride
It's too late
I'll find out first hand when its like sometimes
I just can't see you being there to break my fall
Cuz I can't handle everything
Now I can't tell, you've said it all
So many times I just don't care
So many times
Waking up just in time to write you this song
Said enough
No use learning breaking this cross
Don't waste my time
Time will only tell me what it is I have to do to make it through [x2]
The song "You've Said Enough" by Adelphi is about a broken relationship where one person has reached their breaking point and feels that their partner has said and done enough. The lyrics convey a sense of exhaustion and resignation, with lines such as "So many times I just don't care", and "I can't handle everything". The singer is torn between a desire to move on and find happiness, and a fear of what lies ahead, expressed in the line "Reapers size, stream and an out stance one way / And I'm scared by the maybe we'll go for that ride".
The chorus in particular emphasizes the theme of the song, with the repeated phrase "Said enough" serving as a declaration that the singer has reached a limit and can no longer tolerate the situation. They are unwilling to waste any more time on a relationship that is not working out, saying "Don't waste my time / Time will only tell me what it is I have to do to make it through".
Overall, the lyrics of "You've Said Enough" convey a sense of emotional exhaustion and a desire to break free from a situation that is no longer working.
Line by Line Meaning
All nights only lead to
No matter what path we take, all of them eventually lead to the same destination.
Say alright, it's not the way it's gonna be
Acceptance is key regardless of whether or not it leads to our desired outcome.
My bad dreams tell me what I wanna hear
The subconscious reassures us of what we hope for, rather than what is real.
And sometimes I just can't see you being there to break my fall
There are periods of time when we doubt the support of our loved ones when we are at our most vulnerable.
Cuz I can't handle everything
Our ability to cope with adversity may be limited at times.
Now I can't tell to say it all
There may be moments where we struggle to express our thoughts and feelings clearly.
So many times I just don't care
In some instances, we may find ourselves feeling indifferent or apathetic towards certain situations or people.
So many times waking up just in time to write you this song
Music can be a means of processing and communicating our emotions, even if we don't fully understand them ourselves.
Said enough
It is time to stop talking and start acting.
No use running with the sweet cross
We cannot expect to avoid our problems or responsibilities by taking the easy way out.
Don't waste my time
Do not expend energy on fruitless endeavors that will not benefit our personal growth.
Time will only tell me what it is I have to do to make it through
Patience is necessary to allow the natural course of events to unfold and reveal the best course of action.
Reapers size, stream and an out stance one way
Death is an inevitable eventuality, and there is only one direction to go.
And I'm scared by the maybe we'll go for that ride
Fear of the unknown and uncontrollable events may hold us back from taking risks.
It's too late
Opportunities may pass us by if we do not act in a timely manner.
I'll find out first hand when its like sometimes
We only truly understand the consequences of our actions once we experience them ourselves.
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.