The band broke up in 2016 but announced their comeback, along with 2 singles under the title "Too Quick to Forgive", on April 11th, 2023. The singles were produced by Will Yip and released under Memory Music.
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Balance and Composure Lyrics
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For days and days, it poured into the streams
Kill the beast of all our lost hope
Breaking down my walls and shaking all my dreams
Hear it echo real slow
Bouncing off of me to a land that I know
Waited some time for a sigh of relief
Even when you can't believe
The world that I know never had a care for me
Wait around as we watch the time go
And build myself a new home, a new home
And I've been great these last few days
And oh my god, who gives a shit anyways?
Hear it echo real slow
Bouncing off of me to a land that I know
Waited some time for a sigh of relief
It's nice to have hope
Even when you can't believe
The world that I know never had a care for me
The opening lines of "Echo" refer to a period of relentless rain, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for a difficult time or emotional struggle. The rain "poured into the streams," possibly alluding to the idea that any crisis or obstacle can reach and affect other parts of our lives. The line "kill the beast of all our lost hope" suggests that it's important to try and stay positive and keep hope alive, even during the toughest of times. This sentiment is reinforced later in the song, with the lyric "It's nice to have hope, even when you can't believe."
Line by Line Meaning
Rain came down since the day we got home
It has been pouring rain since we returned home
For days and days, it poured into the streams
It rained heavily for an extended period, causing streams to overflow
Kill the beast of all our lost hope
Eliminate the overwhelming feeling of despair and hopelessness
Breaking down my walls and shaking all my dreams
Destroying my emotional barriers and causing my aspirations to falter
Hear it echo real slow
Perceive the reverberations gradually
Bouncing off of me to a land that I know
The sound vibrations rebounding off me and traveling towards a familiar place
Waited some time for a sigh of relief
Anticipating a moment of relaxation after a long period of stress
It's nice to have hope
Having optimistic expectations is comforting
Even when you can't believe
Despite the inability to trust in a positive outcome
The world that I know never had a care for me
The environment that I'm familiar with has never shown any concern or empathy towards me
Wait around as we watch the time go
Passively observing the passage of time
And build myself a new home, a new home
Create a fresh start and sanctuary for oneself
And I've been great these last few days
I have been feeling positive recently
And oh my god, who gives a shit anyways?
Declaring a disregard for other's opinions and feelings
Contributed by Kennedy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.