As no strangers to the road, this South Florida Quartet have toured nation-wide and it's been paying off. The band's debut CD shot up the Smartpunk charts to peak at 22 with no promotion except for word of mouth and their frequently visited myspace page. Speaking of social networking, the band have also climbed the myspace ranks to become one of the fastest growing Indie label Pop-Punk bands.
When they're not on the road, And Then There Was You is welcomed with open arms in their hometown by playing notorious events such as Myspace Secret Shows and the Vans Warped Tour.
In May, the band entered the studio with Lee Dyess of Earthsound Recording (Mayday Parade, From First To Last, I Set My Friends On Fire) to record their Sophomore release.
With an exploding fan base and a booked touring schedule, And Then There Was You will be a band to look forward to in 2009!
1983
And Then There Was You Lyrics
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I've been waiting for an inspiration, to be oh so fulfilled.
Let's commence the socializing.
That's when it all began.
And on this day, I pray for you.
Who could last through the evening without fearing the spill?
I'll wait for it now, yeah I'll wait for it now.
I'm lifeless on the table.
I might have lost it in the crash of 1983.
It would be a waste to feel regret, at the pace of your half lit cigarette.
I'll give chase to the guiding flashlights! Tonight! Tonight!
I'm hoping to see you soon; I'm hoping to see you soon.
Tonight is the night!
Let's cut to the basics, over and out boys over and out, it's crystal clear.
You can't face it, face it, over and out boys over and out. Crystal clear!
There's a piercing figure at my window its come earlier than most thought,
it's come earlier than I thought.
The song 1983 by And Then There Was You is a cryptic story of someone who's recently gone through a traumatic experience. The lyrics “I've been meaning to tell you, the operation went horribly wrong” reveals that the singer has undergone a medical procedure that didn't have a favorable outcome. The next line, “I've been waiting for an inspiration, to be oh so fulfilled” implies that the individual is trying to come to terms with the events that have transpired and is searching for something that will help them find fulfillment in their life again.
The line “That's when it all began” is likely referring to a moment when the singer was at a social gathering of some sort, possibly trying to distract themselves from their current situation. The chorus “I'm lifeless on the table, have you seen my right wing? I might have lost it in the crash of 1983” seems metaphorical, where the right wing could refer to a specific aspect of the individual's identity or personality that they've lost as a result of the trauma. The line “It would be a waste to feel regret, at the pace of your half lit cigarette” suggests that the singer is trying to leave their past behind and live in the moment.
The chorus “I'll give chase to the guiding flashlights! Tonight! Tonight!” implies that the singer is ready to move forward and is seeking guidance to do so. The next verse talks about “cutting to the basics” and being “crystal clear” indicating the singer's desire for clarity and simplicity in their life. The final lines “There's a piercing figure at my window its come earlier than most thought, it's come earlier than I thought” could mean that the singer is starting to confront the reality of their situation and the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been meaning to tell you, the operation went horribly wrong.
I've been wanting to inform you that the surgery did not go as planned.
I've been waiting for an inspiration, to be oh so fulfilled.
I've eagerly anticipated being inspired and feeling complete.
Let's commence the socializing.
We should start socializing and enjoying each other's company.
That's when it all began.
That's when everything started.
And on this day, I pray for you.
On this day, I hope for the best for you.
Who could last through the evening without fearing the spill?
Who could handle the night without worrying about making a mess?
I'll wait for it now, yeah I'll wait for it now.
I'll patiently wait for it right now.
I'm lifeless on the table.
I am completely still on the operating table.
Have you seen my right wing?
Have you seen my right arm?
I might have lost it in the crash of 1983.
I could have lost it in the accident that occurred in 1983.
It would be a waste to feel regret, at the pace of your half lit cigarette.
It's unnecessary to feel remorse about how quickly you smoke your cigarette.
I'll give chase to the guiding flashlights! Tonight! Tonight!
I'll pursue the leading flashlights tonight, tonight!
I'm hoping to see you soon; I'm hoping to see you soon.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon; I'm hoping to see you soon.
Tonight is the night!
This evening is the one!
Let's cut to the basics, over and out boys over and out, it's crystal clear.
Let's get down to the essentials, over and out guys over and out, it's completely understood.
You can't face it, face it, over and out boys over and out. Crystal clear!
You can't confront it, confront it, over and out guys over and out. Totally clear!
There's a piercing figure at my window its come earlier than most thought, it's come earlier than I thought.
There's a startling figure outside my window and it's arrived sooner than expected, sooner than I predicted.
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.