Awards and Honors include:
1st place - 2001 Greater NY Band Competition,
2nd Place - Are You a Cellar Dweller? competition,
Best Rock Band/Recording and Best Rock Vocalist - 2002 Syracuse Area Music Awards,
#1 Local CD - Syracuse Post Standard
Trapeze
Candid Daydream Lyrics
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Colder than you think for being this much closer to the sun
And it's more than fear
It's the shock of who you are
When suddenly all the laces come undone
And your soul spills out in your hands
Well you know they wait
And wonder where you'll land
So how do I get down from this trapeze
I need to slip into the arms of giant granite gods
Who've had this figured out from the beginning
But if something goes wrong
Then I should fall a moments pain is all
Then silent thunder fire pulls me under
Well here it is
These walls are gonna go
And it will all be over in a blink
Of Athena's eyeAnd all that rests upon my mind
Were all the times I've let you pass me by
As my soul spilled out in my hands
And I'm quite sure now I'll never understand
So how do I get down from this trapeze
I need to slip into the arms of giant granite gods
Who have this figured out from the beginning
But if something goes wrong
Then I should fall a moments pain is all
Then silent thunder fire pulls me under
So how do I get down from this trapeze
I need to slip into the arms of giant granite gods
Who have this figured out from the beginning
But if something goes wrong
Then I should fall a moments pain is all
Then silent thunder fire pulls me
How do I get down from this trapeze
I need to slip into the arms of giant granite gods
Who have this figured out from the beginning
But if something goes wrong
Then I should fall a moments pain is all
Then silent thunder fire pulls me under
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In this song, the singer is expressing a feeling of being in limbo or feeling lost. The "trapeze" is a metaphor for life, and the singer acknowledges that they are high up and vulnerable. They feel cold, shocked, and exposed, and their soul is spilling out in their hands. They are aware that others are waiting to see where they will land, and the uncertainty adds to the fear. The singer mentions the idea of slipping into the arms of giant granite gods who have it all figured out. This can be interpreted as a figurative reaching out for guidance or a higher power to help them make sense of things. However, the singer is also aware that there is a risk of falling and experiencing pain before being pulled under by silent thunder fire.
The second verse continues with the idea that the singer is facing a moment of change or transition. The walls will come down, and everything will be over in a blink of Athena's eye (Athena being the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategy). The singer regrets missed opportunities and wonders why they couldn't reach out or grasp them before. The chorus repeats, highlighting the uncertainty of the journey and the ultimate need for guidance and protection.
Line by Line Meaning
It's cold up here
The situation is uncomfortable and unpleasant.
Colder than you think for being this much closer to the sun
Despite being in a position where one may expect warmth, the reality is the opposite.
And it's more than fear
The emotions being experienced are not solely based on fear.
It's the shock of who you are
The situation has caused one to question and challenge their sense of self.
When suddenly all the laces come undone
The situation has caused one's life to unravel or become disorganized unexpectedly.
And your soul spills out in your hands
One feels exposed and vulnerable.
Well you know they wait
Others are observing and anticipating the outcome of the situation.
And wonder where you'll land
Others are unsure of what the outcome will be and how it will impact the individual.
So how do I get down from this trapeze
One is seeking a solution to escape the uncomfortable or dangerous situation they are in.
I need to slip into the arms of giant granite gods
One desires to find refuge in something or someone powerful and invulnerable.
Who've had this figured out from the beginning
The solution or refuge being sought has been established for a long time and is reliable.
But if something goes wrong
There is still a possibility of failure or negative consequences.
Then I should fall a moments pain is all
If failure occurs, the pain or negative impact will only be temporary.
Then silent thunder fire pulls me under
The negative consequences, though temporary, will be intense and overwhelming.
These walls are gonna go
The current situation is going to change soon.
And it will all be over in a blink
The change will happen quickly and suddenly.
Of Athena's eye
The change will happen as swiftly as a mythical goddess.
And all that rests upon my mind
All that one is thinking about is the upcoming change.
Were all the times I've let you pass me by
One is regretting missed opportunities or past mistakes.
As my soul spilled out in my hands
The upcoming change is causing one to feel exposed and vulnerable.
And I'm quite sure now I'll never understand
One is uncertain if they will ever comprehend the reasons for the upcoming change.
Contributed by Logan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin Bartlett
This song meant so much more than people could even comprehend! 🙌🏼 to our youth, to our loves ❤️🙏🏼
Kamalakia
I love this song. I searched for a long time to find it and am glad I have. Cheers. Missing Upstate NY right now.
Karen Swind
Been looking for this song for years. Thank you for posting so so much.
Jenna Gutowski
My brother put this song on a cd for me when I was 16. I can't find the cd anymore and I'd really like to know how I can find the bands actual cd