Current Members:
Atle Pettersen, Vocals
Robin Ognedal, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Nickolas Main Henriksen, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Joachim Strøm Ekelund, Drums
Rein Blomquist, Bass, Backing Vocals
2/ Aspera (initially Aspera Ad Astra) is an American indie rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Aspera formed in 1996 under the name Aspera ad Astra in Philadelphia, and released a 7" split with Haelah before issuing their debut full-length in 1998. Following this the group underwent lineup changes before the release of their 1999 EP; several drummers would join and leave the group until late 2000, when A.J. Edmiston joined. Around this time the group shortened its name. They began releasing material on Jagjaguwar Records in 2002, including a re-release of their 2001 album Sugar & Feathered. 2007 saw their most recent full-length issued on Philadelphia label Burnt Toast Vinyl.
Initial lineup
* Mike Robinson - vocals, keyboards
* Justin Tripp - guitar, keyboards
* Drew Worth - guitar
* Matt Werth - bass
* Drew Mills - drums, vocals, guitar
Later members
* Chris Powell - drums
* A.J. Edmiston - drums
Ripples
Aspera Lyrics
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The prospect of the future is now unclear
Today I saw the truth, the truth about tomorrow
All that I care for turned to rust
And now I don't know where to go
Have we lost, have we failed will we ever be able to act
Have we come to the point where we don't see the fact?
We plague our nature
We plague our mighty god above
There's no longer salvation
Are we willing to die for nothing
Ungrateful despite the blessings
Tomorrow we'll be confused
Rounded up in panic
Tomorrow we'll flee,
And you'll blame it on me
Can't you see?
We can't resist the temptations we face
In our wasted, shallow lives
And the sound of our misery will never fade out
So If we are the ones
Will we be given mercy for our actions
Or will we have a second chance
Stop the flame from burning out
Where do we go now
Is there nothing more for us to do
Will we find a better place
Or can we stop this fading flame
Have we lost, have we failed will we ever be able to act
Have we come to the point where we don't see the fact?
We plague our nature
We plague our mighty god above
There's no longer salvation
Are we willing to die for nothing
Ungrateful despite the blessings
The lyrics to Aspera's "Ripples" explore the singer's disillusionment with the world and their own future. The first stanza introduces the idea that the singer has seen the world in a new light and that their previously positive outlook on the future has become murky and uncertain. The second stanza questions whether humanity has failed in its stewardship of the planet and whether we've become so blind to our own actions that we no longer see the truth. The third stanza paints a picture of panic and fear for the future, with the singer feeling blamed for their own actions.
The fourth stanza asks a question about what will happen to humanity and whether we'll be given mercy for our actions or if we'll have a second chance to make things right. The final stanza reiterates the idea that we've lost our way and that we're ungrateful despite the blessings we've been given, questioning whether humanity can ever find a better place or if we'll let our flame fade out.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ripples" reflect a sense of despair and disillusionment with the state of the world and humanity's place in it. The song is a call to action and a warning about the consequences of our actions, urging us to take responsibility for our impact on the world and to work towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I saw the world, from a different view
I gained a new perspective on my surroundings
The prospect of the future is now unclear
I am uncertain about what lies ahead
Today I saw the truth, the truth about tomorrow
I became aware of the harsh reality of the future
All that I care for turned to rust
Everything I value seems to have lost its worth
And now I don't know where to go
I am lost and directionless
Have we lost, have we failed will we ever be able to act
Are we incapable of making things right?
Have we come to the point where we don't see the fact?
Have we become blind to the truth?
We plague our nature
We harm the environment
We plague our mighty god above
We disrespect our religious beliefs
There's no longer salvation
We cannot be saved from our mistakes
Are we willing to die for nothing
Are we ready to suffer the consequences of our actions?
Ungrateful despite the blessings
We fail to appreciate what we have
Tomorrow we'll be confused
The future will be uncertain
Rounded up in panic
We will be fearful and uncertain
Tomorrow we'll flee,
We will try to escape our problems
And you'll blame it on me
Others will hold me responsible
Can't you see?
Don't you understand?
We can't resist the temptations we face
We struggle to overcome our desires
In our wasted, shallow lives
Our existence is meaningless
And the sound of our misery will never fade out
Our suffering will continue indefinitely
So if we are the ones
If we are responsible
Will we be given mercy for our actions
Will we be forgiven for what we have done?
Or will we have a second chance
Will we get another opportunity to make things right?
Stop the flame from burning out
Prevent our situation from getting worse
Where do we go now
What should we do next?
Is there nothing more for us to do
Have we exhausted all our options?
Will we find a better place
Is there hope for a better future?
Or can we stop this fading flame
Can we prevent our situation from worsening?
Contributed by Levi T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin Persen Liset
Yes they are really good , really good live band :) I have been stagecrew , roadie and so on for them :)
Angelplague1
AWESOME SONG, AWESOME, GUITAR SOLO AND AWESOME BAND.
Kenneth Brattfjord
Robin Ognedal is in Leprous now😃
Mateo Méndez
AGUANTE "ASSPERA"
arturo cisneros rojas
yeeeaaahhh!!! very good band !
noamkred
I like the keyboards at the ending
kenthelpyou
AWESOME..............
Erick Lopez Marttinez
perrfect
Hruaia Fanai
nice volumn up
metalmann21
what do you mean with colombians?