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.”
Unstable
Anberlin Lyrics
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But who could you hold wild horse unstable
Do you still do as you're told
Think you're wild and you're free now
Think you can cover me, well save yourself
Pretend like you don't do what you're told
Come around, let me in
How can I talk you down from that ledge
You heard when I called you
But you still lost your way
Are you able
To do just what you're told?
Taught me to trust now
Yet you have no faith
In yourself
Why can't you believe in what you know?
Come around (darling)
Let me in
How can I talk you down from that ledge
Unless you let me in?
How can I talk you down unless you come around,
Come around, come around?
Come around, darling
Let me in
How can I talk you down from that ledge
Unless you let me in?
Come around
Let me in
I'll talk you down from that ledge
If you let me in, lovely
The song "Unstable" by Anberlin describes a relationship where one partner is unstable and hard to control. The first verse creates the image of a wild horse, emphasizing that the person is untamed and difficult to manage. The chorus pleads for the person to open up and let their partner in so they can talk them down from the ledge. The second verse speaks to the partner's lack of faith in themselves despite teaching the singer how to trust. The repeated plea for the partner to come around and let the singer in demonstrates the singer's desire to help and be there for their partner.
The theme of the song is somewhat ambiguous as it can apply to different types of relationships. It could be seen as a romantic love song, where the unstable partner is struggling with personal demons and the singer is attempting to soothe and calm them down. On the other hand, it could also relate to a friendship or family relationship, where the unstable person is dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression or addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
You came out of nowhere
You appeared suddenly, unexpectedly
But who could you hold wild horse unstable
You seem unpredictable and difficult to control
Do you still do as you're told
Are you someone who follows orders or do your own thing?
Think you're wild and you're free now
You believe you're liberated and unrestricted
Think you can cover me, well save yourself
You think you can help me but you should focus on your own problems
Pretend like you don't do what you're told
You act like you ignore orders or advice even though you follow them
Come around, let me in
Give me the chance to help you
How can I talk you down from that ledge
How can I convince you not to do something risky or dangerous?
Unless you let me in?
If you don't allow me to help, I won't be able to prevent harm
You heard when I called you
You listened to my request or plea
But you still lost your way
You got confused or made a mistake despite your understanding
Are you able
Do you have the capability or potential?
To do just what you're told?
Can you follow orders or directions without deviation?
Taught me to trust now
You helped me learn to have confidence in others
Yet you have no faith
However, you lack faith or confidence in yourself
In yourself
You doubt your own abilities and judgment
Why can't you believe in what you know?
Why can't you have confidence in your own knowledge or understanding?
Come around (darling)
I'm asking you to give me another chance to help
Let me in
Allow me to assist you
I'll talk you down from that ledge
I'll try to convince you not to do something harmful or dangerous
If you let me in, lovely
Only if you allow me to help, my dear
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: STEPHEN CHRISTIAN ARNOLD, CHRISTIAN EDWIN MCALHANEY, JOSEPH MILLIGAN, DEON REXROAT, NATHAN YOUNG, AARON D. SPRINKLE
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L I R Y C
You came out of nowhere
But who could you hold wild horse unstable
Do you still do as you're told.
Think you're wild and you're free now
Think you can cover me, well save yourself
Pretend like you don't do what you're told.
Come around, let me in
How can I talk you down from that ledge
Unless you let me in?
You heard when I called you
But you still lost your way
Are you able
To do just what youu know?
Taught me to trust now
Yet you have no faith In yourself
Why can't you believe in what you know?
Come around (darling)
Let me in
How can I talk you down from that ledge
Unless you let me in?
How can I talk you down unless you come around,
Come around, come around?
Come around, darling
Let me in
How can I talk you down from that ledge
Unless you let me in?
Come around
Let me in
I'll talk you down from that ledge
If you let me in, lovely...
kyle vorst
Anberlin should receive more credit than they do. They are absolutely phenomenal.
Roger Pinson
My 16 year old son rediscovering all the Anberlin songs I played when he was little and realizing how incredible they were...so good.
SpirotPGM
Anberlin, Saosin.... Miss
Unspeakable Minion
Are you my father?
Assassin Giant
Awesome man! I remember when I was 11 doing the paper route on my computer play. First time hearing them. Stole the cds from my older bro. Fantastic!
Trevin
Eduardo Metinger There exists a miracle forthcoming for this band and their fans🙏🏻
Eduardo Metinger
Better band in the world. Miss them so Much!
Daniel Vascer
Essa música é muito linda. Os caras do Anberlin são extremamente talentosos.
Michelle Vicente
Esse clipe me emociona toda vez que assisto. Inacreditável como me toca . Minha favorita!
eddie brown
What a voice, the guy is blessed....