1) a currently inactive ind… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands called Barcelona:
1) a currently inactive indie/new wave/pop band from Arlington, Virginia
2) a Seattle-based alternative pop/rock band
3) frantic hardcore punk band from Barcelona, Spain. Debut LP Extremo Nihilismo en Barcelona out on LA VIDA ES UN MUS DISCOS : barcelona.bandcamp.com .
The indie electronic band Barcelona (1998-2002):
Barcelona was an indie/new wave/pop band from Arlington, Virginia consisting of Jason Korzen, Jennifer Carr, Ivan Ramiscal, and Christian Scanniello. The band addressed geeky themes in many of their songs, such as "The Downside of Computer Camp", "I Have the Password to Your Shell Account", and "Paging System Operator", about a boy who contacts someone in Sweden whom he believes to be an experienced cracker, using a BBS, only to find he is also a thirteen-year-old.
1998: Formation
Barcelona was formed in 1998 by Korzen and Carr. The pair recruited Ramiscal and Scanniello and began writing and performing original songs that year. Later that year, the group met producer/engineer Trevor Kampmann (also known as Trevor hollAnd) and began work on their first LP, Simon Basic, which included the single Why Do You Have So Much Fun Without Me?
1999: Simon Basic
The band signed to March Records in early 1999 and released Simon Basic on that label in June 1999. In the fall of 1999, they embarked on their first tour, mainly on the East Coast, but also including Chicago. The band performed to indie rock fans at places like MIT. The album takes its name from the Simons' BASIC programming language, developed for the Commodore 64.
2000: Zero One Infinity
In 2000, the band began work on Zero One Infinity, again with producer Kampmann. The album included I Have the Password to Your Shell Account (which received some circulation on the Internet), Studio Hair Gel, Robot Trouble and Kasey Keller, an ode to the US soccer goalkeeper. "Studio Hair Gel" and "Robot Trouble" were both released as singles prior to the album and included remixes by the likes of Figurine and Dntel's James Tamborello and Baxendale. The band toured again in the fall of 2000 on ZOI, and the album was well received.
2001: Transhuman Revolution
Barcelona recorded Transhuman Revolution in 2001 again with Trevor hollAnd. The album includes the singles Everything Makes Me Think about Sex and Human Simulation. Shortly after the album's release, the band played their final show at The Metro Cafe in Washington, DC in February 2002.
Post-Barcelona
Jason Korzen formed Sprites with his wife, Amy Korzen. Both Christian Scanniello and Ivan Ramiscal, who were also in Barcelona, have contributed to the project. Ramiscal formed The Positions.
The pop/rock band Barcelona:
Barcelona is a band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 2006. On December 18, 2008, the band announced that they had been signed to the major label Universal Records. The band's songs are harmonious and piano-based with elements of rock. Formed in 2005, the band cites U2, Coldplay, Copeland, Death Cab for Cutie and Lovedrug as its influences. Barcelona released a debut album, Absolutes, in September 2007, which was distributed through Curb Appeal Records. Originally working with A&R, the band decided to create its own label, NBD Music, in order to be able to focus on songwriting. Barcelona has also signed a co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Publishing to aid in the album's distribution.
Two years prior to the formation of the band, Brian was involved a solo project. He recorded Safety Songs and then employed his musically-inclined friends to accompany him on a tour to support the debut album. After working with his fellow muscians, Brian came to realize that he worked better as a quartet. They decided to stay assembled as a music ensemble and called themselves Barcelona. Fennell described the band's sound when he stated that, "[w]e classify our music style as piano rock."
Touring began in late 2005 upon the formation of the band. Brian Fennell, Chris Bristol and Rhett Stonelake attended Seattle Pacific University. Bristol and Stonelake were still seniors when the band began performing gigs. Most of the band's earlier shows were on the West Coast, which has been attributed to its success in becoming a familiar name amongst music listeners.
The band was featured on MySpace on August 15, 2007, which caught the attention of an A&R representative who helped initiate a promotional deal with MySpace Records and MySpace.com. The band made a television appearance on Good Day Sacramento on August 8, 2007 to promote the upcoming debut album, Absolutes, and play a sample set. Barcelona released Absolutes, on September 25, 2007, which received favorable reviews, especially from hometown critics.
Barcelona performed at Bumbershoot 2008 in Seattle.
On December 18, 2008 Universal Records announced that they had signed Barcelona to their label. The label plans for an April 2009 remastered release of Absolutes including additional tracks. Absolutes is being self produced by Barcelona and Brian Eichelberger. Michael H. Brauer, two-time Grammy winner for his work with Coldplay and John Mayer, will be mixing the album.
The song "Falling out of Trees" from their album "Absolutes" played on the promo of the favorite TV series "Grey's Anatomy"s season 5 finale episodes.
SLIPPING AWAY
Barcelona Lyrics
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I feel you cause your breath is burning holes in my door
You love it when there's blood on your tongue and you're ready for war
But wait just a little bit more
Take what you came here for
I know you and I know you can't take anymore
You got me with your fingers on my throat and my head on the floor
You're taking what you came here for
So this is how I'm slipping away
Yea this is how you want me to play
You know I love it but it's stopping today
I'm slipping away
Oh I think that I should go
My house is burning out of control
I know you hate it and you want me to stay
I'm slipping away
Wait just a little bit more I'm watching as your lips are moving towards that horn
You're ready but I'm not quite dead and I'm not quite yours
So wait just a little bit more
Take what you came here for I'm ready for you flames crawling up my door
And if you give me just a minute I'll be out on the floor
You're taking what you came here for
So this is how I'm slipping away
Yea this is how you want me to play
You know I love it but it's stopping today
I'm slipping away
Oh I think that I should go
My house is burning out of control
I know you hate it and you want me to stay
I'm slipping away
Wait just a little bit more
You hold me like I've never been held before
Your spider web is wrapping around my head like a big black hole
So wait just a little bit more
Take what you came here for I trusted and I promised to believe, I swore
That you would be the first and the last but I did not know
You take me but you'll take no more
So this is how I'm slipping away
Now this is how you want me to play
You know I love it but it's stopping today
I'm slipping away
Oh I think that I should go
My house is burning out of control
I know you hate it and you want me to stay
I'm slipping away
The lyrics of Barcelona's song "Slipping Away" are quite emotional, as they express the feeling of being caught in a toxic and harmful relationship that one wants to break free from but can't. The singer seems to be addressing their partner, telling them to wait just a little bit more before they give in to their desire for control and domination. The metaphor of "burning holes in my door" and the image of "flames crawling up my door" suggest that the singer is under attack and struggling to resist.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been stuck in this cycle of abuse for some time, and that they are now realizing that they need to break free. They use powerful imagery, such as being held like they've "never been held before" and feeling their partner's "spider web wrapping around [their] head like a big black hole." These images convey a sense of suffocation and claustrophobia, indicating that the singer feels trapped in this relationship.
Ultimately, the lyrics of "Slipping Away" speak to the complex emotions of someone caught in an abusive relationship. They capture the fear, pain, and frustration of being trapped in a situation that feels impossible to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait just a little bit more
I'm not ready to give in yet
I feel you cause your breath is burning holes in my door
I know you're there and you're trying to get to me
You love it when there's blood on your tongue and you're ready for war
You enjoy the thrill of the chase and the power it gives you
But wait just a little bit more
I'm still holding out and not giving in just yet
Take what you came here for
You're not leaving until you get what you want
I know you and I know you can't take anymore
I'm aware of your patterns and I'm not going to let this go on forever
You got me with your fingers on my throat and my head on the floor
You're exerting control over me and I feel helpless
So this is how I'm slipping away
I'm losing my grip and my sense of self in this situation
Yea this is how you want me to play
You're getting what you want at the cost of me losing myself
You know I love it but it's stopping today
I've enjoyed this in the past, but I'm putting an end to it today
Oh I think that I should go
I need to remove myself from this situation before it gets worse
My house is burning out of control
My life is spiraling out of control because of this situation
I know you hate it and you want me to stay
You want to keep me under your control and are angry that I'm leaving
Wait just a little bit more I'm watching as your lips are moving towards that horn
I'm still hesitating and keeping an eye on your next move
You're ready but I'm not quite dead and I'm not quite yours
You think you've won, but I still have some power and control left
And if you give me just a minute I'll be out on the floor
I'll fight back and regain control if you give me a moment to gather myself
You hold me like I've never been held before
You're trying to manipulate me into thinking this is love and affection
Your spider web is wrapping around my head like a big black hole
You're trapping me and I feel like I'm losing myself in this situation
I trusted and I promised to believe, I swore
I put my trust in you and believed you, but I was wrong
That you would be the first and the last but I did not know
I thought you were the one for me, but I didn't realize the real you until it was too late
You take me but you'll take no more
You've taken advantage of me, but you won't get the chance to do it again
Contributed by Olivia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.