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.”
promise
Anberlin Lyrics
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If you need a friend,
Don't look to a stranger,
You know in the end,
I'll always be there.
And when you're in doubt,
Take a look all around,
And I'll be there.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.
When your day is through,
And so is your temper,
You know what to do,
I'm gonna always be there.
Sometimes if I shout,
It's not what's intended.
These words just come out,
With no gripe to bear.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.
I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell yaaaa ...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will ...
I will...
I will...
I will
The lyrics to Anberlin's rendition of "The Promise" by When in Rome describe a steadfast commitment to being there for someone. The singer promises to be a reliable friend and support system, even in moments of doubt or danger. They acknowledge that sometimes their words come out wrong or harsh, but they are always thinking of the right thing to say. The repetition of "I promise" emphasizes the strength of their commitment and the determination to make the other person fall for them. The song is ultimately a declaration of loyalty and devotion.
The lyrics of Anberlin's version of "The Promise" have roots in the 1980s New Wave movement. When in Rome originally released the song in 1988 as a single and it became a hit worldwide. "The Promise" has since been covered by multiple artists, including Anberlin in 2008 for their album "New Surrender." The song's enduring popularity is a testament to the universal themes of loyalty and friendship that it conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
If you need a friend,
When you require a companion,
Don't look to a stranger,
Do not seek an unfamiliar person,
You know in the end,
Ultimately, you understand,
I'll always be there.
I will always be available.
And when you're in doubt,
When you are uncertain,
And when you're in danger,
And when you are in peril,
Take a look all around,
Look around you,
And I'll be there.
And I will be present.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I apologize, but I am considering the appropriate phrasing to use. (I assure you)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
I realize that they do not sound as I intended. (I assure you)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
However, If you wait patiently, I will win your affection,
I promise, I promise you I will.
I assure you, I guarantee it.
When your day is through,
When your day has ended,
And so is your temper,
And so too has your mood,
You know what to do,
You know what you must do,
I'm gonna always be there.
I will always be present.
Sometimes if I shout,
Occasionally, if I raise my voice,
It's not what's intended.
It is not the intention.
These words just come out,
These words just escape from me,
With no gripe to bear.
Without any resentment.
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
Even if I had to traverse the entire globe, I would win your heart,
I promise, I promise you I will.
I assure you, I guarantee it.
I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell yaaaa ...
I must inform you, I require informing you, I must inform you, I must inform you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I apologize, but I am considering the appropriate phrasing to use. (I assure you)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
I realize that they do not sound as I intended. (I assure you)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
However, If you wait patiently, I will win your affection,
I promise, I promise you...
I assure you, I guarantee it...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I apologize, but I am considering the appropriate phrasing to use. (I assure you)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
I realize that they do not sound as I intended. (I assure you)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
Even if I had to traverse the entire globe, I would win your heart,
I promise, I promise you I will ...
I assure you, I guarantee it...
I will...
I will...
I will
I will
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAROL ANN DECKER, DEAN HOWARD, MICHAEL JOHN CHETWOOD, PAUL JACKSON, RONNIE ROGERS, TIM BURGESS
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