Chaplan began in the town of Morris, MN in 1999 when brothers Sean and Kyle Schultz along with Jordan Pieske were in elementary school. Sean played guitar and vocals, Jordan played bass and vocals, and Kyle hammered the drums. They played cover songs made famous by their favorite bands at small events around the area. Soon after, Joel Quam was added as another guitarist and singer and the definitive lineup was solidified.
After years of writing and performing, Chaplan has developed a divergent style that draws from the emotive sounds of Taking Back Sunday, pummeling attitude of Thursday, and rule-breaking freedom of Saosin. A rousing and combustible live presence, Chaplan appreciates every opportunity they have to perform and every fan they get to meet. Last summer, they performed on the Hot Topic Kevin Says Stage at the Minneapolis stop of the Vans Warped Tour.
Their debut album, entitled The Cost of Doing Business, was recorded in June 2006. The effort was produced with punker/rapper/producer Stefon “P.O.S.” Alexander of Doomtree and recorded by engineer Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway Studio in Minneapolis.
Feelings of Desperation
Chaplan Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Im all alone.
There I stand, once again.
There is no place for me to call a home.
Ive got feelings of desperation, day after day.
I know that Im not perfect.
Who cares anyway?
There I stand never again.
What have I done?
There I stand never again.
I cant take back, my life is gone.
Ive got feelings of desperation, day after day.
I know that Im not perfect.
Who cares anyway?
Dont say that you want to help me.
Ill be gone and youll forget me.
Ive got feelings of desperation day after day.
I know that Im not perfect.
Who cares anyway?
Ive got feelings of desperation. (Im not happy, Im not healthy.)
Day after day. (Dont lie to me.)
I know that Im not perfect. (Youre not there, no one cares.)
Who cares anyway?
In Chaplan's song "Feelings of Desperation," the lyrics offer a glimpse into the despair and loneliness of the songwriter. The opening lines set the stage for the rest of the song, as Chaplan sings about standing alone with no place to call home. This sense of isolation is compounded by the repeated refrain of " feelings of desperation, day after day."
The second verse reveals a profound sense of regret, as the songwriter reflects on past mistakes and the irreversible consequences they have wrought. "What have I done?" Chaplan asks, "I can't take back, my life is gone." This sense of hopelessness is only amplified by the repeated refrain, which now feels even more poignant in light of these revelations.
Line by Line Meaning
There I stand, once again.
I find myself in the same situation again.
Im all alone.
I have no one to turn to.
There is no place for me to call a home.
I have nowhere I truly belong.
Ive got feelings of desperation, day after day.
I feel hopeless and lost every day.
I know that Im not perfect.
I understand my flaws and shortcomings.
Who cares anyway?
Why does it matter if I'm imperfect?
There I stand never again.
I won't be able to try again.
What have I done?
I regret my past actions.
I cant take back, my life is gone.
I can't go back in time and make things right.
Dont say that you want to help me.
Don't offer to assist me if you won't follow through.
Ill be gone and youll forget me.
Once I'm gone, I'll be forgotten.
Ive got feelings of desperation. (Im not happy, Im not healthy.)
I feel unhappy and unwell.
Day after day. (Dont lie to me.)
I don't want to hear false promises every day.
Youre not there, no one cares.
I feel abandoned and unloved.
Who cares anyway?
Why does it matter if no one cares about me?
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The 700 Club
For more inspirational stories and helpful links, see below:
► WATCH more stories: http://share.cbn.com/5dst8
► CLICK to experience God’s love, purpose and forgiveness in your life: http://share.cbn.com/5dst9
► Need prayer?
CLICK: http://share.cbn.com/5dsta
CALL 24/7: 1-800-826-8913.
► PARTNER with CBN ministries: http://share.cbn.com/5dstb
► CLICK to learn more about CBN ministries: http://share.cbn.com/5dstc
► CLICK HERE to subscribe to The 700 Club YouTube Channel: http://share.cbn.com/5dstd
► SIGN UP for daily devotionals: http://share.cbn.com/5dste
► GROW in your faith: http://share.cbn.com/5dstf
► DOWNLOAD the myCBN app: http://share.cbn.com/5dstg
The 700 Club
For more inspirational stories and helpful links, see below:
► WATCH more stories: http://share.cbn.com/5dst8
► CLICK to experience God’s love, purpose and forgiveness in your life: http://share.cbn.com/5dst9
► Need prayer?
CLICK: http://share.cbn.com/5dsta
CALL 24/7: 1-800-826-8913.
► PARTNER with CBN ministries: http://share.cbn.com/5dstb
► CLICK to learn more about CBN ministries: http://share.cbn.com/5dstc
► CLICK HERE to subscribe to The 700 Club YouTube Channel: http://share.cbn.com/5dstd
► SIGN UP for daily devotionals: http://share.cbn.com/5dste
► GROW in your faith: http://share.cbn.com/5dstf
► DOWNLOAD the myCBN app: http://share.cbn.com/5dstg
Tracy Stone
Pls pray for me pls
Bexy Evans
I know EXACTLY how rejection feels...and it HURTS!
If Jesus asked me to go be with Him in Heaven today, I wouldn't hesitate to go.
Shalisa Griffin
Fareal
Leo Queen
I do feel your pain BUT I am NOT ready to go home just yet I have another 40 yrs here😊
MS ANW
Sending you ❤️❤️❤️
Patricia King
Same here Bexy 👌.
Welcome's House
Hold on God has a purpose in your life don t let satan take that away from u. Pray read the bible sing and plz connect with good church members; open up.
Kimberly Carter
Such a beautiful story. Often times we try to feel a void in our life by living a life of sin and not realizing that God is the only truth that we need. His love is enough, and allows us to endure life with strength and resilience. I pray for all the young women out there that turn to sin Instead of seeking the Light of the Lord. God bless your beautiful union with your husband. 😊
Udono Quesabo
@SeekYeTheKingdome1st Awww😢 I hope you have now. I myself need to get much ,much, more STRONG in The Lord !