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.”
Cadence
Anberlin Lyrics
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Heartstrings, you're tugging at my heartstrings
Helpless, I have become so helpless to your touch
Touch me somehow
Restless, you leave me restless
Breathless wait for me
The closer I come to you
You're a miracle to me
The closer I come to you
The closer I am to finding God
You're a miracle to me
Burning, like Joan of Arc to see you, just to feel you
Cadence, I'd dance with the dead cause I believe
Yes I believe, yes I believe
Stifle, Paul said that you stifle him
Again and again and again
And if these are my parting words
Then this, my last request
Hold me here, until I sleep
If I burn, then I burn for you
The lyrics of "Cadence" by Anberlin are intriguing and full of emotion. The song seems to depict a strong and complex relationship where one person is deeply affected by the other to the point of feeling helpless and restless. The use of heartstrings is a metaphor for the power the other person has over them. The plea to touch them somehow shows their deep longing for the other person.
The second stanza of the song expresses the idea that being close to the other person brings them closer to finding God. This could be interpreted as finding a sense of purpose, meaning or direction in life, or it could be symbolic of a deeper spirituality. The words "You're a miracle to me" further support the idea that the other person is very important to the singer.
There are also references to historical figures Joan of Arc and Paul that add depth and complexity to the lyrics. The passion of Joan of Arc is likened to the burning desire to be with the other person, while the idea of being stifled is connected to Paul's writings in the New Testament. The final lines of the song are somewhat ambiguous, but it could be interpreted as a final plea to the other person to hold them until they sleep or as a call for the other person to let them go if they must.
Line by Line Meaning
Write down,to remind yourself on how it can be
Take note of this moment and remember how it feels because it's special
Heartstrings, you're tugging at my heartstrings
You're pulling at my emotions and making me feel vulnerable
Helpless, I have become so helpless to your touch
I'm completely powerless to resist you when you're near me
Touch me somehow
Please reach out to me and make me feel connected to you
Restless, you leave me restless
I can't calm down when you're not around, and it makes me anxious
Breathless wait for me
I'm eagerly anticipating being with you, and it takes my breath away
The closer I come to you
As I get closer to you physically or emotionally
The closer I am to finding God
I feel closer to a higher power or a sense of purpose
You're a miracle to me
You inspire awe and wonder, and I feel lucky to know you
Burning, like Joan of Arc to see you, just to feel you
I feel a deep, intense desire to be near you, even if it's frightening
Cadence, I'd dance with the dead cause I believe
I believe in something that's worth living or dying for, and I'd follow it anywhere
Yes I believe, yes I believe
This belief is unshakeable, and I'm willing to stand by it no matter what
Stifle, Paul said that you stifle him
Someone I respect or admire feels repressed or constrained in your presence
Again and again and again
This is a recurring theme or issue that won't go away
And if these are my parting words
If I have to say goodbye or leave soon
Then this, my last request
I'm making one final plea or asking for one final thing
Hold me here, until I sleep
Please stay with me and comfort me until I drift off to sleep
If I burn, then I burn for you
I'm willing to suffer or sacrifice for your sake, even if it hurts
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOSEPH MILLIGAN, NATHAN YOUNG, DEON REXROAT, STEPHEN ARNOLD, JOEY BRUCE
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@Kouterry
This band changed my life. Beyond beautiful.
@michaelpsalmi8486
CADENCE IS 15 AND STILL A MIRACLE TO ME
@nikkiegreer353
How do you not love this one?
@michaelpsalmi8486
CADECNE IS 16 AND STILL A MIRACLE TO ME
@brutalxdollxface
A banger then a banger now.
🎶 If I burn 🔥 then I burn for you 🎶
@enzotellechea3313
THIS SONG IS GREAT
@shan_hulk
Such an amazing song 💕
@tfkfan4life1
the music in this is so good
@julianphelps3716
thanks for all the uploads :D
@thiagodorian
2003 eu tinha 14 anos e um disco no coração