The band released Fate's Got A Driver in 1996, toured the US and Europe and took time out to record a new demo. After appearing at numerous major label events, the band were due to sign for Revolution Records, an imprint of Warner Music Group, but a signing freeze just before putting pen to paper thwarted them.
The band returned to the studio in 1998 to record their sophomore album for Doghouse Records, The Moon My Saddle. After several line-up changes which saw Clay Snyder, Curtis Mead and Charlie Walker leave the band, the group promptly broke-up. Their third album, Exit 263, a collection of uncompleted songs, was released independently in 2000 through the band's management company.
The double CD retrospective, Five-Year Diary (which is also the name of a song from Fate's Got A Driver) was released independently in 2002. The album features live tracks and old demo recordings.
The band is playing shows in July 2010 with the Gaslight Anthem and Tim Barry. They are also releasing new material, including a new version of "The South Has Spoiled Me" (originally from their split with Old Pike) featuring vocals by Brian Fallon of Gaslight Anthem. The new EP is available at http://chamberlain.bandcamp.com/album/raise-it-high
The Simple Life
Chamberlain Lyrics
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The lyrics of Chamberlain's song The Simple Life paint a picture of a person who is longing for home and to leave a life of endless work and staying up too late in the past. The opening lines "Dark streets, carry me home now and I’ve stayed too long" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is tired of the hustle and bustle of life and wants to go back home to a simpler existence.
The next few lines "We’re brave men to sip the stars dry and leave sleep alone. I’ve built this house out of a fate-driven dream, and these walls aren’t what they seemed" speak to the idea of living life to the fullest and not wasting time. The singer loves the idea of staying up late and staring at the stars, but realizes that this is not a sustainable way of living. They have built their life around the idea of fate and destiny, but the reality is that the walls they have built up are not what they thought they would be.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark streets, carry me home now and I've stayed too long.
I am lost in a world of darkness and I long to return to the comfort of my own home. I have been away for too long and I need to find my way back.
We're brave men to sip the stars dry and leave sleep alone.
We are brave to pursue our dreams relentlessly without giving in to the temptation to rest. We strive for greatness and are willing to sacrifice our sleep to achieve it.
I've built this house out of a fate-driven dream, and these walls aren't what they seemed.
I have constructed my life around a dream that was destined to come true. However, upon achieving my goal, I realize that what I thought would bring me happiness is not as fulfilling as I thought it would be.
Light breaks against, and I can't follow you down.
I am blinded by the light, and I cannot follow you into the unknown. I am hesitant to take risks and step outside of my comfort zone.
Hurt stays when the work is over, and we've stayed too long.
The pain we endure in pursuit of our goals lingers long after the work is done. We have been pushing ourselves too hard and need to take a step back to heal and recover.
I'll save what memory lends me, when these days are gone.
I will cherish the memories that I have made during this time, as they will serve as a reminder of what I have accomplished and the lessons I have learned. These memories will hold a special place in my heart long after this chapter of my life is over.
Contributed by Arianna J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.