Prior to its release, the band promoted the album by releasing a track per week on their Purevolume and Myspace website accounts, as well as on their own website. So far, two radio singles have been released from the album: A Day Late and Paperthin Hymn. Both have been quite successful on alternative rock radio. A video for A Day Late has been released and the video for Paperthin Hymn released on March 17, 2006.
Furthermore, Anberlin recorded covers of the Bob Dylan song Like a Rolling Stone, the Depeche Mode song Enjoy the Silence, The Cure's Love Song, and the popular Christmas song Baby Please Come Home, included on the compilation album Lost Songs in 2007.
Singer Stephen Christian is also working on some solo music under the name of Anchor & Braille with Aaron Marsh of Copeland, which is expected to take the form of a full length album sometime in 2008.
The band performed on G4's Attack of the Show on March 23, 2006
Anberlin's third album, Cities, was released on Feburary 20, 2007. There are two different versions: a regular version and a special edition containing three extra songs and a documentary on DVD. So far music videos have been released for Godspeed and The Unwinding Cable Car.
The singles Godspeed and The Haunting were available as of December 28, 2006 from the iTunes music store and may still be purchased.
Anberlin's final album with Tooth and Nail records, Lost Songs, was released November 20, 2007. It features many of its original hits, as well as live recordings and unreleased tracks.
They are now signed with Universal Republic and released their fourth LP, New Surrender, September 30, 2008.
They released their fifth LP, Dark is the Way, Light is a Place on September 9, 2010.
Songfacts reports that, Self-Starter, the first release from Vital, Anberlin's sixth album, was the band's first ever song to feature female vocals.
On July 22, 2014 they released what would be their final album - Lowborn. It was announced that after a final tour following the release of Lowborn the band would be parting ways.
The end of Anberlin is not sad but hopeful. There is no animosity or drama, but rather a celebration of what these five musicians have achieved both in the studio and onstage. “Usually breakups happen quickly and suddenly, an implosion of sorts,” McAlhaney says.
“What is unique about the end of Anberlin is that we discussed where people were at in their lives, what that meant for the band, and then made plans for the end on our own terms.”
Breathe
Anberlin Lyrics
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To a war-torn life I've lived.
Scars and stripes forever
In need of change I can't resist.
No need to hide anything anymore.
Can't return to who I was before.
I can finally breathe.
Suddenly alive.
I can finally move.
The world feels revived.
This long of a struggle
Finally opened up my eyes.
Revolution's not easy
With a Civil War on the inside.
No need to hide anything anymore.
Can't return to who I was before.
I can finally breathe.
Suddenly alive.
I can finally move.
Cause I realize.
[Chorus]
I can finally breathe.
Suddenly alive.
I can finally move.
Cause I realize.
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Breathe" by Anberlin is a powerful expression of a desire for change after having lived a difficult and challenging life. The lyrics convey a sense of surrender, to the scars and stripes of a past that has left the singer in need of change. The chorus celebrates the release from this struggle and the sudden feeling of being alive, free to move and breathe. The singer has been awakened by the long struggle and the revolution that is taking place within themselves.
The lyrics suggest that there is no need to hide anything anymore, indicating that the singer has come to terms with their past and is moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose. They cannot return to who they were before, a sentiment that reflects the profound transformation they have undergone. Ultimately, the song is an anthem of hope and resilience, acknowledging the difficulties of life while celebrating the potential for growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
This is surrender
I am giving up control and allowing something else to take over.
To a war-torn life I've lived.
My life has been filled with challenges and struggles.
Scars and stripes forever
I've been marked by my experiences and they will always stay with me.
In need of change I can't resist.
I know I need to change, but it's difficult to do.
No need to hide anything anymore.
I don't have to keep anything secret or hidden anymore.
Can't return to who I was before.
I cannot go back to who I used to be.
I can finally breathe.
I can now relax and take in my surroundings.
Suddenly alive.
I feel a sudden surge of energy and joy.
I can finally move.
I can finally take action and move forward.
The world feels revived.
I see the world in a new way and it's full of potential.
This long of a struggle
This has been a difficult and challenging experience.
Finally opened up my eyes.
I've finally gained some insight and understanding.
Revolution's not easy
Making significant changes is challenging.
With a Civil War on the inside.
I am fighting internal battles and conflicts.
Cause I realize.
Because I now understand and comprehend.
Chorus: x2
Repetition of the chorus for emphasis.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: STEPHEN CHRISTIAN ARNOLD, CHRISTIAN EDWIN MCALHANEY, JOSEPH MILLIGAN, DEON REXROAT, NATHAN RUSSEL YOUNG
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