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.”
Change the World
Anberlin Lyrics
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To the world as we know it
I would list these rhymes
That mean everything to me
Heartache temporary,
Bullets only stop your blood
Pain will live on and on
In everyone, in everyone
And we could change,
We could change it down
We could change the world,
We could strike the chord
We are the lost ones,
We are the lost ones
We could re-write history,
If only you and me
We are the lost ones,
We are the lost ones
And We could change it down
The bottle holds no answers
His lips can only sway
Chemicals imbalance
Who needs them anyway?
Desire is close at hand
Her lips can only sway
There's more to life than this
Don't give yourself away
The song "Change the World" by Anberlin is about the desire to make the world a better place. The singer wishes to write a letter to the world and lists the things that he believes are important - temporary heartache, the fact that bullets may stop your blood but pain lives on, and how pain affects everyone. The chorus talks about the possibility of changing the world, striking a chord, and being the lost ones. The singer and the listener could re-write history if they work together.
The second verse talks about how alcohol and drugs are not the answer, and how desire can sometimes lead people to self-destructive behavior. The line "there's more to life than this, don't give yourself away" suggests that there's still hope for those who feel lost and that they should not give up.
This song is a call to action for people who want to make a positive change in the world. It's a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference and that we should encourage each other to do so. The song's lyrics are powerful and relatable, and its message is timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could write one letter
If I had the ability to communicate a message to the world through a single piece of paper
To the world as we know it
To the world that we currently live in
I would list these rhymes
I would create a list of these poetic verses
That mean everything to me
That have a significant value to my existence
Heartache temporary,
The sorrow felt after pain is only for a short period
Bullets only stop your blood
The act of violence only brings physical harm
Pain will live on and on
The emotional distress will remain for a long time
In everyone, in everyone
It is universal and felt by every individual
And we could change,
We have the ability to make a difference
We could change it down
We can alter the current situation
We could change the world,
We can bring a significant positive transformation in the world
We could strike the chord
We can captivate and inspire others to join our journey of change
We are the lost ones,
We are the ones who are struggling and striving for meaning in life
We could re-write history,
We can change the way the past has happened
If only you and me
If we work together and combine our efforts
The bottle holds no answers
Alcohol or any other form of addiction cannot solve our problems
His lips can only sway
His words can only influence and persuade, not offer a remedy
Chemicals imbalance
Any form of artificial substance or activity cannot provide emotional balance
Who needs them anyway?
We do not require any external factor to improve our mental and emotional state
Desire is close at hand
What we yearn for is easily accessible
Her lips can only sway
Her spoken words do not provide any permanent solution
There's more to life than this
There is a broader perspective to life than our individual struggles
Don't give yourself away
Do not let your inner self and emotions take a back seat
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DEON REXROAT (16581), JOEY BRUCE, JOSEPH MILLIGAN (16580), NATHAN YOUNG (16578), STEVEN ARNOLD (16579)
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pennywisealfie
So glad to see they are playing this live again, they didn't for a while there. Great song.
Marshall Radford
my favorite band ever they are so good I have yet to hear a bad song from them.
Chase Mabry
i loved this album.
Sam Burich
am i the only one still jamming this??
JICKO JEFF MANDONAHAN
ANBERLIN IS THE DEFINITION OF AWESOMENESS. ^
John
I <3 Anberlin!
MayIUseYourBathroom
me gusta tanto!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex Elle
@anberlinhymn1 yeah it was awesome! That concert was the greatest night of my life, and that's so cool he pointed at you! Their concerts are always amazing.
Alex Elle
Stephen dedicated this to me last night in Towson!
JasonVochal
@Almostsunrise Here are a couple of bands that are similar: Emery, The Ataris, Cartel, The Color Morale, Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa, Finch(RIP), Fall to the Queen (Locals) Fourletterlie, Four Year Strong, Funeral for a Friend, Further Seems Forever(RIP) I See Stars. Need any more let me know :)