Some of the band's biggest hits include "I Believe," "Hey, Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me)," "I Wanna Be There," and "Brother My Brother" which was used in the US release of the first Pokemon movie. Their debut album, "Home," was certified gold by the RIAA in 1995.
In 2000, several of the band's songs were scheduled for use during the production of a film entitled "Standing at the Edge of the Earth" by Fizzle Freak Productions. The film would have co-starred the band's bassist Tony Clark, as well as the rest of the band featured in prominent roles. The film's production was canceled in late 2000 early 2001 due to legal and financial issues.
In 2006, Jeff Pence headed a project in which the band contributed two tracks for "Clutch Hits," a CD that featured a variety of artists singing about the Cincinnati Reds. The songs were entitled "Play Ball" and "Me, Marty, Joe, Ted & Louise." The project was a fund raiser for the Reds Community Fund.
Where We Were Before
Blessid Union Of Souls Lyrics
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We tried so hard to find our souls
And lose the innocence that won't let go
So we crossed the line and can't turn back
Happy endings never last
Cause there's always more to stories never told
Is this what I've been waiting for
To polish all my faded dreams and put them on the shelf
Is this what I've been dreaming of
Cause I'm needing so much more
I'm just trying to get back where we were before
We'd shine so hard for everyone
Cause we thought we had forever and
A day we never thought would end this way
With a million mornings left to come
We never cared for losing one
But it's half past my forever
And I need someone to hold my hand
And you're just what I've been waiting for
To come and take me in
To grab ahold and take control and make me whole again
And if you need my everything
You can take it all and more
Just help me get back to where we were before
I've grown numb to some things
Hunger for one thin
That takes me back to where it all began
I know we've grown apart
But every now and then
I just close my eyes and here we are again
And you're just what I've been waiting for
So come and take me in
To grab ahold and take control and make me whole my friend
And if you need my everything
You can take it all and more
Just help me get back to where we were before
The verses of Blessid Union of Souls' song "Where We Were Before" deal with the passage of time and the wonders of keeping love alive. The singer appears to be disillusioned with what his life abruptly turned into, suggesting that it wasn't what he imagined. Going back to what he was before seems to be the solution for the singer as he reminisces on memories of the past.
In the lines, "Is this what I've been waiting for, a life for someone else, to polish all my faded dreams and put them on the shelf," the singer is most likely questioning whether he is living someone else's life rather than his own or whether his aspirations of the past were realities or just faded dreams. He tries to understand how he got to where he is now, feeling empty and missing that spark that was present in the past.
The chorus reaffirms that he misses the past and is trying to get back to where he and his partner once were before falling apart. He wants to rediscover the passion and love that once existed between them. The lyrics also highlight how he has grown from the past and learnt from his mistakes. He accepts that he has grown numb to certain things as time has passed, but the longing for the past remains.
Overall, the song deals with the themes of longing for the past and learning from experiences. The lyrics encourage us to cherish every moment, and remind us that we can always learn from our mistakes, no matter how difficult they may be.
Line by Line Meaning
When we started it was years ago
It has been a long time since we began.
We tried so hard to find our souls
We devoted significant effort to discovering our true selves.
And lose the innocence that won't let go
We wanted to shed our naivety, but it still lingers.
So we crossed the line and can't turn back
We surpassed certain boundaries and cannot revert to our previous state.
Happy endings never last
Favorable conclusions are usually brief.
Cause there's always more to stories never told
Untold tales always have untapped potential.
Is this what I've been waiting for
Is this the anticipated outcome?
A life for someone else
A life where another is the focus.
To polish all my faded dreams and put them on the shelf
To restore my dimmed aspirations and put them on hold.
Is this what I've been dreaming of
Is this my envisioned reality?
Cause I'm needing so much more
I require additional fulfillment.
I'm just trying to get back where we were before
I am endeavoring to restore our past situation.
We'd shine so hard for everyone
We would radiate for all to see.
Cause we thought we had forever and
As we believed we had all the time in the world.
A day we never thought would end this way
A day we did not anticipate concluding in this manner.
With a million mornings left to come
With countless days still ahead.
We never cared for losing one
We never minded losing those days.
But it's half past my forever
Time is advancing swiftly.
And I need someone to hold my hand
I require someone to support me emotionally.
And you're just what I've been waiting for
You are the anticipated individual.
To come and take me in
To accept and cherish me.
To grab ahold and take control and make me whole again
To embrace and guide me towards becoming complete once more.
And if you need my everything
If you require my all.
You can take it all and more
You can have everything and beyond.
Just help me get back to where we were before
Aid me in regaining our previous state.
I've grown numb to some things
I am desensitized to certain aspects.
Hunger for one thin
I yearn for one specific thing.
That takes me back to where it all began
That brings me to our starting point.
I know we've grown apart
I understand we have diverged.
But every now and then
Occasionally.
I just close my eyes and here we are again
I simply shut my eyes and we are together anew.
And you're just what I've been waiting for
You are the awaited individual.
So come and take me in
Therefore, accept me.
To grab ahold and take control and make me whole my friend
And lead me towards becoming whole once more, my companion.
And if you need my everything
And if you require my all.
You can take it all and more
You can obtain everything and beyond.
Just help me get back to where we were before
Simply assist me in returning to our former state.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: JEFFREY CURTIS PENCE, JOHN RZEZNIK, MATTHEW JOSEPH SENATORE, ELIOT WALKER SLOAN
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chelsea moskites
this song is amazing.
Gary Carpenter
awesome song, I really like these guys music!
Ike Shutts
These guys jam for sure