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.
Stars
Barcelona Lyrics
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I'm so lonely here
This thing between my lungs is
Making me so tired
It's bleeding me
You know me and how I hate this
We've said enough for now
We haven't spoke at all
Oh, inside this empty cabinet
Nothing shines in here
On the edge of night
We look down on our streets and houses
You felt sick, so I drove back
And if we go back to stars
We won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
This crowd incites my riots
I'll try to calm them down
Criminals compound my weakness
I'm barely hanging on
They're bleeding me
Oh, why can't I feel it?
Nothing hurts down here
On the edge of night
We look down on our streets and houses
You felt sick so I drove back
And if we go back to stars
We won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
On the edge of night
We look down on our streets and houses
You felt sick so I drove back
And if we go back to stars
We won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
The song “Stars” by Barcelona is a melancholic and heart-wrenching track, diving deep into the experience of isolation and emotional exhaustion. The first verse starts with the singer pretending to be happy as Tuesday comes around, but their loneliness and exhaustion are palpable. The expression “this thing between my lungs” refers to the singer’s emotional pain, which is causing them to feel tired and drained. The second verse talks about the silence between two people who used to have a lot to say to each other, emphasized by the fact that three hours have passed without words exchanged. The imagery of an empty cabinet that doesn’t shine reflects the singer’s feeling of emptiness and hopelessness.
The chorus speaks of escapism, dreaming of going back to the stars where there’s no need for money or “these poor hearts” that have been wounded and abused. The bridge of the song switches perspectives from the singer’s personal struggles to the external world, where the crowd incites riots that compound the singer's weakness. They're barely hanging on, drained of their energy and spirit, as the world continues to bleed them dry. The line “why can’t I feel it?” speaks to the numbness caused by depression, where even pain and struggle have lost their intensity.
Overall, “Stars” is a poignant expression of emotional pain, exhaustion, and a desire for escapism from this world of hurt. The powerful use of imagery, metaphor, and introspective lyrics make the song resonate deeply with listeners who've felt that pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Tuesday came and I feigned happy
I pretended to be happy when Tuesday arrived
I'm so lonely here
I feel very alone in this place
This thing between my lungs is
Making me so tired
It's bleeding me
My emotional burden is exhausting me and wearing me down
You know me and how I hate this
We've said enough for now
Although it's been three hours
We haven't spoke at all
You understand me and know how much I dislike this situation. We've talked enough for now, even though it's been a few hours, we haven't really communicated anything.
Oh, inside this empty cabinet
Nothing shines in here
This place lacks any positivity and there's nothing of value here.
On the edge of night
We look down on our streets and houses
You felt sick, so I drove back
During the darkening hours, we ponder over our streets and homes. You were feeling unwell, so I decided to turn back.
And if we go back to stars
We won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
If we return to our celestial origins, we wouldn't have a use for money, nor would we have to suffer with our flawed human hearts.
This crowd incites my riots
I'll try to calm them down
Criminals compound my weakness
I'm barely hanging on
They're bleeding me
Being surrounded by this throng of people makes me feel agitated, but I'll try to pacify them. Criminals add to my feelings of vulnerability, and I'm barely holding on because they're taking a toll on me.
Oh, why can't I feel it?
Nothing hurts down here
I can't seem to feel anything, and I'm numb to everything around me.
And if we go back to stars
We won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
If we return to space, we wouldn't have to deal with earthly concerns, such as money and the struggles of our mortal hearts.
On the edge of night
We look down on our streets and houses
You felt sick so I drove back
At the end of the day, when night comes around, we gaze down upon the streets and homes below us. Since you were unwell, I drove us back.
And if we go back to stars
We won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
If we return to the stars, we wouldn't need the constraints of money or our imperfect hearts.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN LESENY FENNELL
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Eka flynn
Tuesday came and I feigned happy
I'm so lonely here
This thing between my lungs is making me so tired
It's bleeding me
You know me, and how I hate this
We've said enough for now
Although it's been three hours we haven't spoke at all
Oh, inside this empty cabinet,
Nothing shines in here
On the edge of night,
We look down on our streets and houses,
You felt sick so I drove back
And if we go back to stars we won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
This crowd incites my riots,
I'll try to calm them down.
Criminals compound my weakness
I'm barley hanging on
They're bleeding me
Oh, why can't I feel it?
Nothing hurts down here.
On the edge of night,
We look down on our streets and houses
You felt sick so I drove back
And if we go back to starts we won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
Eka flynn
Tuesday came and I feigned happy
I'm so lonely here
This thing between my lungs is making me so tired
It's bleeding me
You know me, and how I hate this
We've said enough for now
Although it's been three hours we haven't spoke at all
Oh, inside this empty cabinet,
Nothing shines in here
On the edge of night,
We look down on our streets and houses,
You felt sick so I drove back
And if we go back to stars we won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
This crowd incites my riots,
I'll try to calm them down.
Criminals compound my weakness
I'm barley hanging on
They're bleeding me
Oh, why can't I feel it?
Nothing hurts down here.
On the edge of night,
We look down on our streets and houses
You felt sick so I drove back
And if we go back to starts we won't need any money
We won't need these poor hearts
xCaroI1435
heard this song on one tree hill, great song. absolutely love it!
Mike Fransen
Superb !!! Really love them!
Oz Ascensio
DAMN! this band is just awesome!
Julian Tejeda
i think all radio stations arent allowed to play music this good, unless its a one hit wonder, idk what im trying to say but im just gonna continue listening to this song..... xD
iceintheattic
me too! it's so good! It'll be the next thing playing on my itunes!
bubblegumsugga
This song makes me happy.. Something summery about it =]
xCrayonB0X
Amazing songgggggg.
Dance4ever3
This music sound in the same way as One republic - Waking up album. I just love those song as nothing else !
Alejandra Ballesteros
if we go back to stars we wont need any money, we wont need this poor hearts.....