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.”
Intentions
Anberlin Lyrics
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But I'll stay calm in industry
I'll motivate you till you think I'm right
I'll leave exactly where we started tonight
Where we started tonight
My ambition is all that I have
There's a tension when you want it so bad
We will move on, we will move
I want a love that I don't deserve
I want the gold that I didn't earn
I want a fire that will never burn
I want you there, I want you here tonight
(I want you there, I want you here tonight)
My ambition is all that I have
There's a tension when you want it so bad
We will move on, we will move on
We will move on, we will move on
Your attention to the matters at hand
Your intentions are yet to be had
We will find you, we will find you
We will find you, we will find
My ambition is all that I have
There's a tension when you want it so bad
We will move on, we will move on
We will move on, we will move on
Your attention to the matters at hand
Your intentions are yet to be had
We will find you, we will find you
We will find you, we will find
We will move on, we will move you
The lyrics of Anberlin's song "Intentions" reflect on ambition, motivation, and desire for success. The opening lyrics, "They say my vice should be vanity, but I'll stay calm in industry" suggests the singer’s guilt and awareness of their ambitious nature. The singer is confident in using their influence to motivate others, but remains uncertain if they are doing the right thing. This internal conflict highlights the price of ambition, where success may come at the expense of not being able to fully appreciate what one has achieved.
The chorus, "My ambition is all that I have, there's a tension when you want it so bad" demonstrates that the singer's ambition is what drives them. They are willing to move on and pursue their goals, even if it means leaving behind what they have started. The lyrics "I want a love that I don't deserve, I want the gold that I didn't earn, I want a fire that will never burn" suggests that the singer is willing to risk everything for success, but still wants someone to be there with them. The final lyrics, "We will move on, we will move you" suggests the singer is willing to take others with them on their path to success.
In conclusion, Anberlin's "Intentions" is a reflective lyric that encompasses a struggle between ambition, drive, and self-doubt. It highlights the tension between wanting success and realizing that it may come at a cost. The song acknowledges the importance of the journey, even though the destination may change.
Line by Line Meaning
They say my vice should be vanity
Others believe that my flaw should be my excessive pride.
But I'll stay calm in industry
However, I will remain composed and focused in my work.
I'll motivate you till you think I'm right
I will influence and encourage you until you agree with my perspective.
I'll leave exactly where we started tonight
But ultimately, our conversation will not result in any progress or change.
Where we started tonight
We will end up in the same place as we began.
My ambition is all that I have
My drive and desire for success is the only thing I possess.
There's a tension when you want it so bad
However, there is a stressful pressure that comes with wanting success so desperately.
We will move on, we will move on
Despite the obstacles, we will keep pushing forward.
I want a love that I don't deserve
I crave a deep affection that exceeds what I believe I am worthy of.
I want the gold that I didn't earn
I desire the rewards of success without actually putting in the necessary effort.
I want a fire that will never burn
I long for a passionate and intense drive that will never diminish.
I want you there, I want you here tonight
Most importantly, I want your presence and support by my side.
Your attention to the matters at hand
Your focus on what is important in the present moment.
Your intentions are yet to be had
However, your future goals and motivations are still uncertain.
We will find you, we will find you
Regardless, we will locate and discover your true intentions and aspirations.
We will move on, we will move on
And again, we will keep progressing and moving forward.
We will move you
Our motivation and ambition will also inspire and push others towards greatness.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTIAN EDWIN MCALHANEY, DEON REXROAT, JOSEPH MILLIGAN, NATHAN YOUNG, STEPHEN CHRISTIAN ARNOLD
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