Making a claim of performing a countless number of shows, while on face val… Read Full Bio ↴Making a claim of performing a countless number of shows, while on face value may seem noteworthy, does not necessarily speak to the impact a band is able to make while on the road. Seemingly, since the beginning of rock and roll a band could pack themselves in a van and stay out there as long as their heart and soul could endure countless trucks stops and sub par accommodations. So when it is noted that the band Conditions have played over 200 shows it is certainly a testament to their commitment. Perhaps more impressive though, is the tangible payoff and direct impact this band has been making worldwide while grinding it out show after show. Conditions have sold over 16,000 digital songs and over 3,000 CDs on their own as independent artists. They have shared stages in the US and Europe with the likes of Paramore, New Found Glory, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Good Charlotte. They have earned themselves spots on the Vans Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos, Bamboozle Festival, and SXSW Music Conference. This Richmond, Virginia band attributes much of their current success to experiences they all went through playing in previous bands dating back to their high school days. Touring at such a young age has provided invaluable lessons that are still carried with them to this day.

It does not take but one listen to the music of Conditions to quickly understand why they have been able to make fast and lasting impressions on fans. They write songs that are instantly accessible to a listener without any dilution of heart or lack of hard cutting edge. Their commanding stage presence and airtight musicianship during live performances emits a vibrant and impassioned spirit. It is this rare mix of charisma and chops that has allowed Conditions to amass a loyal and supportive fan base from swooning teen pop fans to discerning older rock fans. Those fans purchased 4,000 songs off of their "You Are Forgotten EP" in the first month of its release. It is exactly that type of zealous fan reaction that has caught the eye of media outlets nationwide. The Alternative Press recently proclaimed the band as one of their "100 bands you need to know in 2010".

2010 is indeed looming large for Conditions. Their brand new full-length album, "Fluorescent Youth", is set to be released on September 14th through Good Fight Music. The songs are steeped in hard rock with an infusion of heart felt pop. Track after track finds towering hook laden choruses fit to reign on radio’s airwaves. The vocal prowess of Conditions is on full display as engaging 3-part harmonies sing songs of life, love, and hope. The depth and substance of the lyrical content will assure these high powered pop rock anthems resonate with fans on an authentic and meaningful level. “Fluorescent Youth” is the sure fired vehicle that will skyrocket Conditions into the next strata of stardom.

Long Division
Conditions Lyrics

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Now I'm going to beg you
To leave your books at home
Stand still all alone and feel
What you really are

Part of a war
Armed with words to say
Though the truth is all man made

You stay in a prison with no bars
Firing away

You search for an answer
And divide the human race
Void of fact or void of faith
There will always be a part

Out of your reach
To make your truth complete
An elusive piece will constantly
Destroy your head and heart

As you look to the heavens
As you question the sea
You will disregard the life that's in between
'Cause above it all you will never know
You may don your wings, you may decompose
In the end you'll know
But for now don't miss a thing

You may side with science
You may side with God
But you're human being above it all
And the truth may divide you

But the truth is you're flawed
You are human being above it all

Overall Meaning

In this particular part of Conditions's song "Long Division," the artist is urging listeners to leave their books at home and embrace themselves in their purest form. The song emphasizes the idea that as humans, we are all part of a larger struggle or war, armed with words to say, and it is up to us to decide what truth we want to believe. However, the truth is inevitably a man-made concept and because of that, we can never truly be freed from our own beliefs. We constantly search for answers that divide the human race, and we are always seeking some end goal, an elusive piece, that will help us complete our truth. Ultimately, as flawed human beings, we are constantly searching for answers that are out of our reach, and in our quest to find them, we often forget to appreciate the life that's in between.

The song's lyrics are conveying the message that life is not about the destination but the journey, and the beauty is in the journey. We may never fully understand our existence, but it is essential to appreciate it nonetheless. The call for the listener to "stand still all alone and feel what you really are" is a profound invitation to find oneself, regardless of the external world's distractions.

Line by Line Meaning

Now I'm going to beg you
The singer is requesting the listener's attention

To leave your books at home
The singer wants the listener to forget what they have learned so far

Stand still all alone and feel
The singer wants the listener to be still and introspect

What you really are
The artist wants the listener to look within and discover their true identity

Part of a war
Being alive is like being a part of a greater conflict

Armed with words to say
People communicate with language and use it as a weapon

Though the truth is all man made
The concepts of truth and knowledge are subjective and dependent on human interpretation

You stay in a prison with no bars
Humans are trapped by their own beliefs and perceptions

Firing away
People continue to communicate and argue, even when the truth is uncertain

You search for an answer
Humans seek answers to the mysteries of life

And divide the human race
Different beliefs and ideologies divide humans from each other

Void of fact or void of faith
Either rejecting science or religion will still leave you with unanswered questions

There will always be a part
The truth will always be partially unknown or unknowable

Out of your reach
People can't fully comprehend everything

To make your truth complete
No one can achieve a complete understanding of the truth

An elusive piece will constantly
There will always be an unknown aspect to the truth

Destroy your head and heart
The uncertainty of truth can lead to psychological and emotional distress

As you look to the heavens
People seek answers from a higher power

As you question the sea
People question the mysteries of the natural world

You will disregard the life that's in between
People may forget to appreciate the present moment while seeking answers to life's mysteries

'Cause above it all you will never know
Humans will never truly understand everything

You may don your wings, you may decompose
People may lead successful or unremarkable lives regardless of what they believe

In the end you'll know
People will only gain ultimate knowledge of the universe after they die

But for now don't miss a thing
People should enjoy the present and make the most of their lives

You may side with science
People may rely on scientific facts and theories

You may side with God
People may rely on religion and faith

But you're human being above it all
Regardless of beliefs, humans share the common experience of life

And the truth may divide you
Different beliefs and interpretations of the truth can cause conflict

But the truth is you're flawed
Humans make mistakes and are limited by their own perceptions

You are human being above it all
Humans share a common experience despite their differences

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