San Diego, CA – August 3rd, 2005 – San Diego based hard rock band Colporter has continued to work with producer Steve Russell, who recently finished production on As I Lay Dying and Mortal Enemy, to complete a follow up EP to their first release Sovereign Mind. The EP is titled Despite the Battle and features a more progressive metal sound than their first LP that garnered the band much success in the past 24 months. The band plans to celebrate the release of the EP at the Roxy Theater in Hollywood, CA on the 23rd of this month.
Colporter has built upon a solid foundation of seven string guitar and five string bass, mystically paired with what a Colporter fan dubbed as “vocals that sound like Tori Amos’ evil twin”. Though a far stretch from pop to Colporter, the comparison to Amos stems from singer Sarah Paolini’s ability to wail into the rafters and reach audiences on an emotional level. Influences that can be heard in the music are Alice In Chains, Megadeth, Sevendust, and Godsmack. The band sees themselves as a perfect fit for the Ozzfest croud and are determined to see female artists making a seriously significant mark in the hard rock and metal genres in the very near future. “There is Evanascense and then there is Kittie…we are filling the void in between,’ says Sarah, also setting herself apart from the norm by dominating on the five-string bass. The other half of what creates such a signature sound with Colporter is the amazing guitar playing by David Paolini, recently endorsed by Randall Amplifiers, Basson Cabinets, Halo Guitars and Coffin Case and surely a future cover model for all the guitar magazines out there.
Don't Let Me Fail
Colporter Lyrics
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Through all our senses
Not yet purified
And though they fly
Pleasure escapes them
Committing crimes
Don’t let me fall
Hear me when I call
No don’t let me
Don’t let me fall
They sow the wind
And reap a whirlwind
Not yet purified
And to the masses
Hiding their grief
Love’s hard to find
Don’t let me fall
Hear me when I call
Please don’t let me
No don’t let me
Don’t let me fall
(BRIDGE)
Don’t let me fall
Hear me when I call
Please don’t let me
No don’t let me
Don’t let me fall
Don’t let me fall
Hear me when I call
Please don’t let me
No don’t let me
Don’t let me fall
The lyrics to Colporter's song Don't Let Me Fail speaks on the temptations and challenges that exist in the world that can cause individuals to stumble and fall. It acknowledges that these things are often appealing to our senses and it can be difficult to resist them, but it also notes that giving in to these temptations can result in committing acts that are harmful to ourselves and others. The song pleads with listeners to not let the circumstances of life cause them to stumble and fall, but rather to call out for help and support in times of need.
The song also alludes to the consequences of giving into temptation, as it mentions sowing the wind and reaping a whirlwind. This can be interpreted as a warning that succumbing to temptations can lead to negative consequences and spiraling out of control. The lyrics also touch on the difficulty of finding love and happiness in a world that is often full of hardship and suffering, especially for those who may be suffering in silence.
Line by Line Meaning
The world entices
The world presents temptations and distractions.
Through all our senses
These temptations can be experienced through sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
Not yet purified
The singer still struggles with giving in to temptation and sin.
And though they fly
Even though these temptations may seem enticing and attractive.
Pleasure escapes them
Pursuing these temptations does not bring true satisfaction or joy.
Committing crimes
Giving into these temptations can be seen as going against God's will or acting unethically.
Don’t let me fall
The singer is asking for divine help to resist temptation and stay on the right path.
Hear me when I call
The artist is making a plea to God to listen and answer their prayer for help.
Please don’t let me
The artist is emphasizing their need for God's intervention to avoid falling into temptation.
No don’t let me
The artist is emphasizing the urgency of their request.
They sow the wind
People who give into temptation often do so recklessly and without considering the consequences.
And reap a whirlwind
These actions often lead to greater problems and chaos in their lives.
To the masses
This behavior is often promoted and accepted by society as a whole.
Hiding their grief
Those who pursue worldly pleasures often do so to avoid dealing with their own pain and problems.
Love’s hard to find
True love and connection cannot be found through superficial pleasures and distractions.
(BRIDGE)
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the importance of the message.
Don’t let me fall
Asking for divine help to resist temptation and stay on the right path.
Hear me when I call
Making a plea to God to listen and answer their prayer for help.
Please don’t let me
Emphasizing their need for God's intervention to avoid falling into temptation.
No don’t let me
Emphasizing the urgency of their request.
Don’t let me fall
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the importance of the message.
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.