"They were a band looking for a singer and I was a singer looking for a ban… Read Full Bio ↴"They were a band looking for a singer and I was a singer looking for a band." explains Alex Lawhon, easily summarizing the assembly of the four individuals that would become known as Colourslide. "We had some fantastic songs and more importantly extremely lofty, maybe bordering egocentric, notions that this collaboration would become noteworthy," Lawhon continues. So, before ever playing a proper show together, the band booked studio time in North Carolina and decided they would record a full-length album. "It was backwards thinking I suppose – a record first, then shows and touring – but it seemed to be the most natural thing for us at the time – make a great record, then go promote the hell out it." This "backwards" philosophy paid off.

After debuting to a sold out room (thanks to relentless advertising and word of mouth) in their hometown of Gainesville, FL, Colourslide released their eponymous debut, which quickly went to number one at Awarestore.com. The record received extensive radio airplay throughout the south and was subsequently licensed to ESPN, MTV, Oxygen and E!. To date it has received over thirty television spots with many millions of viewers. "The overwhelmingly positive reactions and accolades received from the CD were quite unexpected," says guitarist Dean Newman, "Not because we didn't believe that it was amazing, but because it happened extremely fast and was so universally enthusiastic." The praises that Newman are referring to are the "Maxell Song of the Year" award in the John Lennon Songwriting contest for the Lawhon/Newman penned "Wake Up Call". Billboard magazine featured the band on the back cover of it’s August 2nd issue for the win. Then being chosen as the premium unsigned band in the world by Gretsch Guitars as part of their 125th Anniversary celebration. "The relationships we have made with both of these organizations have been tremendously rewarding and anything but fleeting. “The companies really believe in the band," Newman continues.

2008 saw Colourslide performing on the Vans Warped Tour, a stop at Summerfest in Milwaukee, shows at Irving Plaza and The High line Ballroom in New York, festival dates in the Carolinas and a headlining show for ESPN in Connecticut. Somehow through all of this traveling the band managed to record its sophomore album and spend a month in Los Angeles mixing with legendary producer Jack Joseph Puig at Ocean Way Studios. The yet untitled release was mastered by the incomparable Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering in Maine.

When asking the band about the remarkable achievements they've garnered in such a short time Lawhon states, "The three things that every great band has are a resolute love of their art, extraordinary songs, and a mind blowing live show. I think we have all of those things...apparently I'm not the only one."

Colourslide plans a fall release for "Everybody's Right About Everybody". They have arrived.

Believer
Colourslide Lyrics

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Way away the ones that harm you
Love the ones that can be grateful for
Your Hope & Your Fear
Silhouettes of Ghosts that haunt you
And all the finest days you can recall
So close and so near

Believer,

Believer,
Believer,
Believer...
Dig the dirt til we recover
The spaces where you heard the growin' cold
Stay calm and stay clear

All the ones who've ever loved you
Crawl inside your head
They're whispering
Two steps and we're here... ***

Believer,
Believer,
Believer,
Believer...
Believer,
Believer,
Believer,
Believer...
Are we surrounded,
Are we surrounded...
Believer,
Believer,
Believer,
Believer...
Believer,
Believer,

Believer,
Believer...

Overall Meaning

The song "Believer" by Colourslide is a reflective and introspective piece that encourages the listener to let go of the things that harm them and instead focus on those who appreciate and love them. The song starts by acknowledging the presence of negative forces in one's life, represented by the "silhouettes of ghosts that haunt" the individual. The lyrics then urge the listener to distance themselves from these negative sources and instead cherish the good memories they have. The song emphasizes the importance of hope and fear, as both are integral parts of the human experience. The song then shifts focus to the idea of recovery and the need to dig up the dirt to uncover the roots of the problem. The song ends on a hopeful note, emphasizing the close proximity of those who love and support the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

Way away the ones that harm you
Stay away from those who cause you harm

Love the ones that can be grateful for
Show love to the people who appreciate it

Your Hope & Your Fear
Your feelings of optimism and apprehension

Silhouettes of Ghosts that haunt you
Memories of past events that still affect you today

And all the finest days you can recall
Remember the good times you've had

So close and so near
Right in front of you and within reach

Believer,
Have faith

Believer...
Have faith...

Dig the dirt til we recover
Keep digging until we find what we are looking for

The spaces where you heard the growin' cold
The places where you once felt warmth but now feel emptiness

Stay calm and stay clear
Remain composed and focused