1) are an American indie roc… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists named Copeland;
1) are an American indie rock group, originating in the city of Lakeland, Florida. Originally formed from Ev Angel in 2000 by singer Aaron Marsh (who also plays the guitar, mellotron, organ, and piano) with his friend, bassist and backup singer James Likeness and Thomas Blair on guitar. Guitarists Bryan Laurenson (who took the place of Blair in 2002), and his brother Stephen (joined in late 2007), along with drummer Jon Bucklew (who took the place of Rusty Fuller, who was replaced after appearing on 2003's rookie full-length, Beneath Medicine Tree) give the band an original feel that makes Copeland what they are. In 2002, they signed a record deal with independent label The Militia Group and released their debut album Beneath Medicine Tree a year later. They operate out of Atlanta, Georgia and have a calm, pop-rocky sound. In 2004, 2005, and 2006 they performed at the annual Cornerstone Florida Festival in Orlando, Florida. In Motion, Copeland's second full length CD, was released on March 22, 2005. Eat, Sleep, Repeat, Copeland's third full length album, was released on October 31, 2006. Major label Columbia Records signed the band in late 2006.
Beneath Medicine Tree features a heavy medical theme. Aaron Marsh admits that the lyrics in this album were inspired by the hospitalisation of his girlfriend and the death of his grandmother. The album booklet includes photographs by James Likeness of hospital scenes.
On November 20, 2007 Copeland released Dressed Up & in Line a B-Sides and fourth full length album.
Lead singer Aaron Marsh has lent his voice to other bands such as Underoath, on their album They're Only Chasing Safety, Anberlin on Cities, Lydia on their album Illuminate, and Sleeping With Sirens – Let Love Bleed Red. In 2017, Marsh released a full length album in collaboration with Ivan Ives: "Rabbit In The Snare" by The Lulls in Traffic.
On July 18, 2007 James Likeness made public his decision to no longer be a part of Copeland. He cited pursuing a career as a graphic designer (a field in which he has a college degree) as a chief reason in his decision to leave the band.
Copeland released their new full-length album entitled "You Are My Sunshine" on October 14th, 2008. The release strays a good distance from the more pop themed "Eat, Sleep, Repeat" in that it showcases slower songs laced with falsetto and synth.
On October 29, 2009 the band announced that it was breaking up. They announced a final farewell tour for 2010 and left open the possibility of recording a final album as well.
In March 2014, the band announced its reunion and the imminent release of a new album, entitled Ixora.
2) is a pseudonym of Alina Astrova used on her 2014 album Because I'm Worth It. On earlier releases she used Inga Copeland moniker. She's a member of experimental electronic duo Hype Williams that has released albums and EP's on labels such as Hippos In Tanks, De Stijl and Hyperdub.
3) is a stage name of psychedelic rock musician Jasper West, who began using the name in March of 2022. Jasper was born and lives in the Southeastern United States, and is a multi-instrumentalist who has released self-produced and played material since April of 2023.
By My Side
Copeland Lyrics
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Beating me like a panic attack since you've gone
And if I never fear to be more alone, I do now
I turn to see my faded tracks in the snow
I've come so far with no idea where to go
And if I never fear to be more alone, I do now
I do now
I need you to tell me you'll be right by my side
When I feel alone, you'll be right by my side, ooh
It's takin' hold of a fool with a fondness for pain
And turn to run without a chance to explain
And if I never thought I'd fall like the rain, I do now
I do now
I don't look back to spot where I fell
Don't you look back, and don't you ever tell
'Cause we know pride, it doesn't heal all that well
All that well, all that well
I need you to tell me you'll be right by my side
When I feel alone, you'll be right by my side
In a crazy world, you'll be right by my side
I need you to tell me you'll be right by my side
When I feel alone, you'll be right by my side
In a crazy world...
And I need you to tell me you'll be right by my side
When I feel alone, you'll be right by my side
You'll be right by my side
The lyrics to Copeland's song "By My Side" present a powerful message of vulnerability and dependence. The singer is struggling with the fear of being alone and the pain of past heartbreak. He has been moving forward but is haunted by his past, causing him to feel like he is in the middle of a panic attack. The imagery of faded tracks in the snow suggests that as he moves forward, he is leaving a trail of his emotional state. He doesn't know where he is going, and he is afraid of being alone.
The lyrics are a plea for help and reassurance from someone close to him. He needs the person to tell him that they will be with him, even when he is afraid and alone. He is aware of his own foolishness and tendency to hold onto pain, and wants to be supported, understood and loved while he struggles to move on. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I need you to tell me you'll be right by my side" three times, cementing the importance of support and connection in the singer's life.
Overall, "By My Side" is a song about the struggle to move on from pain and the importance of love and support in the process. It highlights the power of vulnerability and the beauty of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
It's takin' time, all this fear I pushed back to move on
Pushing aside my fear to move on has been taking a lot of time
Beating me like a panic attack since you've gone
The fear and anxiety I have been feeling since you left is overwhelming, like a panic attack
And if I never fear to be more alone, I do now
I am now afraid of being alone, even though I never used to be
I turn to see my faded tracks in the snow
Looking back, I can see the path I've taken and how far I've come
I've come so far with no idea where to go
Despite how far I've come, I still don't know where I'm headed
I need you to tell me you'll be right by my side
I need you to reassure me that you'll be there for me
When I feel alone, you'll be right by my side, ooh
I need you to be there for me when I feel lonely
It's takin' hold of a fool with a fondness for pain
My fear and anxiety are taking control of me, even though I know it's not healthy for me
And turn to run without a chance to explain
I feel like running away from my problems, without a chance to explain how I feel
And if I never thought I'd fall like the rain, I do now
I never thought I would be so vulnerable and emotional, but now I am
I don't look back to spot where I fell
I don't want to dwell on past mistakes or failures
Don't you look back, and don't you ever tell
I don't want anyone to remind me of my past, or judge me for it
'Cause we know pride, it doesn't heal all that well
Being too proud to admit my weaknesses or ask for help won't make things better in the long run
I need you to tell me you'll be right by my side
I need your support and reassurance that you'll be there for me
In a crazy world, you'll be right by my side
In a world that can be chaotic and unpredictable, I need someone stable and dependable by my side
And I need you to tell me you'll be right by my side
I need to hear it again, to know that I'm not alone
You'll be right by my side
I need your support and reassurance more than ever
Contributed by Eliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.