The band's debut album, 'Distances', was an exercise in restraint, ambient tones compliment the electronic underpinnings which swell throughout the album. On their sophomore release, 'Miles', little is held back as sonically addicting melodies burst from every corner of the album. Lead singles "Stuck" and "Always" lead the charge, displaying the band's firm footing in both an Indie/Rock world and one of mainstream radio Pop. With 'Miles', Canopy Climbers skipped the sophomore slump and raised the bar they had already set high for themselves.
Features on NoiseTrade.com and Relevant Magazine's site have introduced the trio to a wider audience as their presence on Hype Machine continues to grow thanks to glowing mentions on Indie Shuffle (http://www.indieshuffle.com/canopy-climbers-stuck-2/) and PopDose (http://popdose.com/single-play-week-of-5613/#disqus_thread). As more and more fans come on board, the excitement for where the band has been and where they're going is palpable, a truly great band in the making.
Melody
Canopy Climbers Lyrics
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And so I listened
You said there was a man
Who had a golden ear
That he would wine and dine
And show us where to sign
To make our dreams come true
And so I came to you
I played that melody so long
I didn't know that it was wrong
'Till you couldn't sing along
'Till you couldn't sing along
I didn't know that I was wrong
'Till you didn't sing along
'Till you didn't sing along
Darling, you always knew
Exactly what you'd do
But when it came to me
I had to finally see
That though they always say
You gotta follow your dreams
They mean until it seems
You've gotta buy nicer things
I played that melody so long
I didn't know that it was wrong
'Till you couldn't sing along
'Till you couldn't sing along
I didn't know that I was wrong
'Till you didn't sing along
'Till you didn't sing along
You can't commit to something
I can't commit to nothing
Now we're both moving on
You can't commit to something
I can't commit to nothing
Now we're both on our own
I played that melody so long
I didn't know that it was wrong
'Till you couldn't sing along
'Till you couldn't sing along
I didn't know that I was wrong
'Till you didn't sing along
'Till you didn't sing along
I played that melody so long
Canopy Climbers' song "Melody" tells the story of two people who have different perspectives on their shared dreams. One person is optimistic and has been promised success by someone with influence, while the other person is more realistic and skeptical of the promises being made. The optimistic person plays a melody so often that they become blind to the fact that it is not the right one, and it eventually pushes the other person away. Despite both wanting to pursue their dreams, their different approaches and inability to commit to each other may cause them to go their separate ways.
This song touches on the themes of pursuing dreams, the harsh reality of the music industry, and the importance of being true to oneself. The lyrics convey the frustration and disappointment that can come with chasing fame and fortune, especially if it means compromising one's authenticity. The line "You gotta follow your dreams, they mean until it seems you've gotta buy nicer things" highlights how society's definition of success can often be shallow and materialistic. The song ultimately suggests that pursuing dreams should be a personal journey that aligns with one's values, rather than a pursuit of external validation and tangible rewards.
Line by Line Meaning
You said we had a chance
You told me we had an opportunity for success.
And so I listened
I paid attention to what you were saying.
You said there was a man
You mentioned a person who could help us.
Who had a golden ear
Someone who had a great sense of music.
That he would wine and dine
That he would entertain and impress us with luxury.
And show us where to sign
And guide us to the right place to sign a contract.
To make our dreams come true
To help us achieve our goals.
And so I came to you
So I sought your help.
I played that melody so long
I repeated that tune for a long time.
I didn't know that it was wrong
Unaware that I was mistaken.
'Till you couldn't sing along
Until you couldn't keep up with me anymore.
'Till you didn't sing along
Until you stopped singing along with me.
Darling, you always knew
Honey, you always knew what to do.
Exactly what you'd do
You were sure of your actions.
But when it came to me
But when it came to me, it was different.
I had to finally see
I had to realize.
That though they always say
Although it's always said.
You gotta follow your dreams
You have to pursue your aspirations.
They mean until it seems
They only mean it until a certain point.
You've gotta buy nicer things
You have to acquire better possessions.
You can't commit to something
It's impossible for you to commit to anything.
I can't commit to nothing
I can't commit to anything either.
Now we're both moving on
Now we're both leaving.
Now we're both on our own
And now we're both by ourselves.
Contributed by Emily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.