They formed in 2005 and spent their last couple of years in school writing songs that would eventually become their debut album. In 2007, after leaving education, they began to take the band more seriously and took to the road, touring relentlessly for the next 4 years playing hundreds of shows around the UK and Ireland. Starting off in opening slots for anyone who would have them, they progressed to slots on much higher profile UK wide tours with the likes of Billy Talent, Enter Shikari, Against Me, Twin Atlantic and You Me At Six, and quickly gained themselves a country-wide following of fans.
October 2009 saw the self-release of their debut album ‘Thank You’. The band decided they would put the album up for free download via their website with the idea that they wanted as many people as possible to hear their music without expecting them to pay out, or download it illegally, effectively ‘officially’ leaking the album. ‘Thank You’ received fantastic feedback in various national press reviews and took the band from their relatively ‘local’ status to a more well-known, yet still underground, national name within the UK music scene. To date the album has had well over 35,000 downloads and rising.
Work on the bands follow up release is now under way as they take time out from touring to write & record. Canterbury will be playing a few select UK festivals this summer.
Wrapped In Rainbows
Canterbury Lyrics
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A curve of colour swirling round my head
I'm from a cloud, I have been falling for ages
Passing through the light into the ground
I'll wait, I'll wait for you
While all the world is falling out of love
The layers that help me through, now I'm see-through
Oh what a shame though! I didn't bring down all these things for you,
All these colours, for you, colours to see through
I'll wait, I'll wait for you
While all the world is falling out of love
I'll change, always for you
Showing my colours as I hit the solid ground
Catching raindrops, I am the light that splits them into two
Making them shine on you, watching you while you step out of the rainbows
You're just a dull and lonely point of view
With no reds and blues your colours are see-through
I'll wait, I'll wait for you
While all the world is falling out of love
I'll change, always for you
Showing my colours as I hit the solid ground
The lyrics of Canterbury's song Wrapped In Rainbows depict an individual's continuous fall from a cloud, passing through the light, and hitting the solid ground while being wrapped in rainbows - a curve of color swirling around their head. The singer seems to be waiting for someone they dearly love while the world around them is crumbling and falling out of love. They are ready to shed their layers of skin and show their true colors to their loved one.
The singer, despite falling, is catching raindrops and splitting the light, making them shine on their loved one, who seems to be dull and lonely. The lyrics describe the stark contrast between the singer, who is enveloped in colors, and the loved one, who has transparent colors. However, the singer is willing to wait for their loved one and show them their true self, while waiting for the world to fall back in love.
One interpretation of the song is that it talks about the beauty of vulnerability and openness in relationships, where two individuals show their true colors to each other. Instead of hiding behind layers of defense mechanisms, the singer is willing to shed those layers to show their colors, and hopes that their loved one will do the same in return. In a world where love is slowly disappearing, the singer believes that by being themselves and waiting for their loved one, they can weather the storm and find a way to rekindle love.
Fact 1: Canterbury was founded in 2005 in England and comprises of Mike Sparks, James Pipe, Luke Prebble, and Scott Peters.
Fact 2: "Wrapped In Rainbows" is one of the songs from the band's first album, "Thank You," which released in 2010.
Fact 3: The band's sound has been described as a mix of indie rock, punk rock, and pop punk.
Fact 4: "Wrapped In Rainbows" was produced by Peter Miles, who has also worked with bands like The King Blues and We Are The Ocean.
Fact 5: The band has released three studio albums, with "Dark Days" being the most recent, which released in 2018.
Fact 6: Canterbury has performed at major music festivals such as Reading and Leeds, Sonisphere, and Slam Dunk.
Fact 7: The band has gained a considerable following on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Fact 8: The song "Friends?" from Canterbury's second album "Heavy In The Day" was featured on the popular video game FIFA 12.
Fact 9: The band has toured with several big names in the music industry, including You Me At Six, Lower Than Atlantis, and Deaf Havana.
Fact 10: The band took a hiatus in 2014 and returned in 2017 to perform at Reading & Leeds festival.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords to this song are not readily available online.
Line by Line Meaning
I see myself and you wrapped in rainbows
I envision a world where both you and I are surrounded by a beautiful, colorful arc of light.
A curve of colour swirling round my head
The rainbow forms an arc that dances and twists around my head like a fluid sculpture.
I'm from a cloud, I have been falling for ages
I am an ethereal being who has been descending through the skies for what feels like an eternity.
Passing through the light into the ground
As I drift through the light of the rainbow, I eventually touch down on solid ground.
Wrapped in rainbows, peeling off my layers of skin for you
I am shedding my protective layers, revealing my true self, all while bathed in the colorful glow of the rainbow, all for the sake of loving you.
The layers that help me through, now I'm see-through
The layers that used to protect me and keep me afloat are no longer necessary, and I am now vulnerable and exposed.
Oh what a shame though! I didn't bring down all these things for you,
I regret that I cannot share every aspect of this magical experience with you, as I did not create it, but merely exist within it.
All these colours, for you, colours to see through
The colors of the rainbow are meant to be seen through, like a prism or a filter, to reveal the true beauty of the world.
Catching raindrops, I am the light that splits them into two
Magically, I am able to capture drops of water from the air, and then use the colorful light of the rainbow to refract and break them into two seperate hues of color.
Making them shine on you, watching you while you step out of the rainbows
I offer you these colors as a gift, knowing that they will make you shine and glow as you venture out of the rainbow and back into reality.
You're just a dull and lonely point of view
Without the bright colors of the rainbow, you are a monochromatic version of yourself, and your outlook on life may feel bland and hollow.
With no reds and blues your colours are see-through
Your colors lack the depth and richness of the hues present in the rainbow which help to give life its beauty and meaning.
I'll wait, I'll wait for you
While all the world is falling out of love
I will be patient for you to see all of the beauty and love that the world has to offer, even as others around us seem to be losing hope and giving up on love.
I'll change, always for you
Showing my colours as I hit the solid ground
For you, I am willing to change and adapt to whatever life throws our way. In doing so, I will continue to show my true colors and my unwavering love for you.
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.