Brave Saint Saturn is an American rock band started as … Read Full Bio ↴1995-present
Brave Saint Saturn is an American rock band started as a side project by members of Five Iron Frenzy, a now-defunct Christian ska band. Described by the band as "astro-rock," the music of Brave Saint Saturn (often abbreviated to BS2) is generally more serious than the lighthearted FIF. The group was originally an outlet for Five Iron's frontman, Reese Roper, to explore themes of loneliness and abandonment. BS2 also experimented with more melancholy song composition and ambient sounds, with instruments like synthesizer, glockenspiel, accordion, strings and electronic sampling rounding out the simple, guitar-driven music.
The band's trilogy of albums follow the same outer space-themed story that uses space exploration as an extended metaphor, making the three records an extended concept album. The first album, So Far from Home, was about being lost, while their second, The Light of Things Hoped For, focused on being found. Their third album, entitled Anti-Meridian, about returning home, was released on September 15th, 2008, completing the trilogy and the story of the crew of the U.S.S. Gloria.
Independence Day
Brave Saint Saturn Lyrics
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I know, 'cause you do it all the time
You're blinking your eyes hard
I know, 'cause you used to be mine
Strong and resiliant,
Beautiful and brilliant
Proving that you're free
You say
You still love me
But I'm your own worst enemy
Independence Day, second of May
Lost my best friend, and a fiance
So I will hold this candle high
Independence Day, nothing I could say
Would sway you not to sever ties
Your liberty can't rest on lies
Francisco Goya
Painted it gay
I'd rather have been shot
On the Third of May
Freedom never came for free
Patriots are bleeding their veins clean
That's me in the corner singing, "God save the Queen"
"God save the Queen"
Independence Day, second of May
Lost my best friend, and a fiance
So I will hold this candle high
Independence Day, nothing I could say
Would sway you not to sever ties
Your liberty can't rest on lies
I can think of
Better synonyms for fear
Hope your life is great
I hope it's been a wonderful year
Waiting every day
Staring at the phone
Jesus Christ
I feel so empty and alone
Independence Day, second of May
Lost my best friend, and a fiance
So I will hold this candle high
Independence Day, nothing I could say
Would sway you not to sever ties
Your liberty can't rest on lies
The song "Independence Day" by Brave Saint Saturn is a powerful ballad about love, loss, and the struggle for freedom. The lyrics speak of a relationship that has ended, with the singer struggling to come to terms with the loss of someone they loved. The first verse speaks of the physical cues that they recognize in the other person, even though they are no longer together. The lyrics also praise the strength and resilience of the other person, who is continuing to live their life independently.
The chorus of the song speaks to the date of May 2nd, which is known as Independence Day in some countries. The singer has lost both their best friend and their fiance on this day, and they hold a candle high in commemoration. They acknowledge that nothing they say would change the other person's decision to leave, emphasizing the importance of living in truth and honesty. The song takes a darker turn in the third verse, referencing the painting by Francisco Goya, "The Third of May 1808," which depicts the execution of Spanish civilians by French soldiers. The singer says they would rather be shot than experience the pain of losing someone they love.
Overall, "Independence Day" is a complex and emotional song that explores themes of love, loss, and freedom. The chorus particularly emphasizes the importance of living truthfully, and the importance of not sacrificing one's independence for the benefit of others.
Line by Line Meaning
You're biting your lip now
I can see you're nervous and anxious
I know, 'cause you do it all the time
I've noticed this behavior repeatedly
You're blinking your eyes hard
You're struggling to hold back tears
I know, 'cause you used to be mine
I'm familiar with your patterns of behavior because we used to be close
Strong and resilient, Beautiful and brilliant
You are powerful, capable, and stunning
Proving that you're free, Independently
You are demonstrating your freedom and independence
You say, You still love me
You have expressed that you still have feelings for me
But I'm your own worst enemy
I know that I have caused problems in our relationship
Independence Day, second of May, Lost my best friend, and a fiance
This is the day that I lost two of the most important people in my life
So I will hold this candle high
I will remember and honor their memory
Independence Day, nothing I could say, Would sway you not to sever ties
Despite my attempts to reconcile, you are set on ending our relationship
Your liberty can't rest on lies
Your freedom should not be built on dishonesty
Francisco Goya, Painted it gay, I'd rather have been shot, On the Third of May
This work of art depicts a tragic event in history, and I would rather have died than endure the pain of this loss
Freedom never came for free, Patriots are bleeding their veins clean
The fight for freedom often comes at a great cost, involving sacrifice and even death
That's me in the corner singing, "God save the Queen"
I feel isolated and alone, seeking comfort in the anthem of my home country
Waiting every day, Staring at the phone, Jesus Christ, I feel so empty and alone
I am consumed by feelings of loneliness and despair, waiting for a call that may never come
I can think of, Better synonyms for fear, Hope your life is great, I hope it's been a wonderful year
I have many words to describe my fear and sadness, but I genuinely wish you happiness and success
Contributed by Isaac P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.