As of 2009, the band consists of Kristen Henderson on bass guitar/bg vocals, Cathy Henderson on lead guitar/bg vocals, Dena Tauriello on drums and Nini Camps on rhythm guitar and lead vocals.
The band is primarily known as a touring band, at one time performing 260 shows a year. They earned a dedicated fanbase early on that follows them from concert to concert along the East Coast and increasingly across the country. Fans refer to the band simply as "AR" or "Antigone".
Their first four albums were recorded mostly with independent labels and financed through fan donations. In 2003 they signed up with Lava Records after label president Jason Flom spotted them playing at one of their gigs. In 2005, they became the first artists to be promoted in Starbucks' Hear Music Series, created to discover and spotlight new music. The high visibility, exclusive sale, in-store promotion and airplay at Starbucks across the country helped the band's acoustic EP From the Ground Up sell over 450,000 copies by the end of 2005. The album's single, "Don't Look Back," was very popular among country audiences, and its video received heavy airplay on CMT.
Antigone Rising have shared the stage with Joan Jett, The Rolling Stones, moe., Rob Thomas, Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers and The Bangles[1]. They performed at Lilith Fair 1998 and SXSW 2005 and have co-written with Chris Trapper of The Push Stars and Rob Thomas.
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Antigone Rising Lyrics
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The feelings are much higher underneath
I would crawl inside you
Know that I'll try to
Lonely is only as lonely as we
We're only so lonely
[Chorus]
You let me know if it's better
And I don't mind when you go why you're gone
And I'll leave you alone if it's better
(Go on leave me alone)
But you could stand on my shoulders for air to breathe
And I would bow to kiss the ground cause
Here is where I found you
And where I'd leave you
And brighter will find you
But don't let it blind you
You can't ask forgiveness for what you don't see
And what you don't see is that
[Chorus]
And there are angels beside you
They keep and they guide you
But your eyes are just as sad as they can be
Are you so sad like me?
The lyrics to Antigone Rising's song "Better" revolve around the theme of loneliness and the ups and downs of a relationship. The opening lines "Outside the madness comes to me, the feelings are much higher underneath," paint a picture of someone who is feeling overwhelmed and struggling to deal with their emotions. The singer then talks about wanting to crawl inside the person they love, emphasizing their desire for intimacy and connection. The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't mind where you go while you're gone," which suggests that the person is willing to give their lover space and freedom. The singer then acknowledges that they are willing to forgive their lover, and even help them through difficult times. The song ends on a poignant note, with the line "Are you so sad like me?" drawing attention to the shared experience of loneliness and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside the madness comes to me
The chaos and turmoil of the world outside affects me deeply
The feelings are much higher underneath
My emotions run so deep, they're hard to express
I would crawl inside you
I want to know you so intimately, your thoughts and feelings become mine
Know that I'll try to
I promise to do my best for you
Lonely is only as lonely as we
We don't have to be alone, together we can conquer feelings of loneliness
We're only so lonely
We can only feel so lonely before we reach out for connection
I don't mind where you go while you're gone
I understand you need space and independence, and I respect that
You let me know if it's better
I trust you to make the right decision for yourself, and I'm here to support you
And I don't mind when you go why you're gone
I don't judge your reasons for needing space and time away, and I won't pry
And I'll leave you alone if it's better
I'll give you the space and privacy you need because I care about your well-being
But you could stand on my shoulders for air to breathe
You can count on me to support and uplift you, even during difficult times
And I would bow to kiss the ground cause
I'm so grateful for your presence in my life, I would do anything to show it
Here is where I found you
I cherish the memories we've created together
And where I'd leave you
If it's truly what you need, I'll let you go with a heavy heart
And brighter will find you
I believe happier times are ahead for you, and I'll be there to celebrate them
But don't let it blind you
I don't want you to get so caught up in the good times that you forget the lessons learned in tough times
You can't ask forgiveness for what you don't see
You have to recognize your mistakes before you can ask for forgiveness
And what you don't see is that
Maybe you're not aware of all the ways I support and care for you
There are angels beside you
You have people in your life who will always be there for you
They keep and they guide you
These people will protect and advise you
But your eyes are just as sad as they can be
Even with their support, you're still struggling and feeling alone
Are you so sad like me?
I can relate to your pain and sadness, and I'm here to empathize and support you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CASSIDY CATANZARO, SUSAN HELENE CATANZARO
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