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.
Cover What You Can
Copeland Lyrics
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Oooh, you'd run straight outside
And if you get caught in the rain
Just cover what you can and the rest you'd wash inside-out
Like a bloodstain
Oooh, oooh
And if you get caught in the fire
Just think about what your heart cry out for it
Fight it all
The lyrics to Copeland's song Cover What You Can seem to revolve around facing and dealing with adversity. The individual being addressed may feel overwhelmed and inclined to flee when faced with a difficult situation, but is urged to stay and face the problem head on. The line "cover what you can and the rest you'd wash inside-out like a bloodstain" suggests that the individual should try to salvage what they can from the situation, but ultimately accept that some damage has already been done and will remain. The metaphor of a bloodstain implies that the situation may have caused harm or pain, possibly even physical injury. However, the imperative to cover what you can suggests that it is possible to take control of the situation by actively deciding what to make of it.
The lyrics go on to suggest that if the individual is caught in the fire, they should "think about what your heart cry out for it" and "fight it all." This could mean that the person is being urged to identify what is most important to them and to use that as a motivation to overcome the adversity they are facing. The line "fight it all" suggests that the person is capable of taking action to combat whatever challenge they are facing, rather than simply trying to avoid or escape it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh, you could run and hide
Oh, you have the option to escape and stay away
Oooh, you'd run straight outside
Oh, you would choose to flee outdoors
And if you get caught in the rain
In case the situation becomes difficult to bear
Just cover what you can and the rest you'd wash inside-out
Cover the essentials to survive and let go of the rest that can be regenerated
Like a bloodstain
Similar to how a stain can be removed, one can also recover from adverse circumstances
Oooh, oooh
Oh, oh
And if you get caught in the fire
If you end up in a particularly perilous or dangerous circumstance
Just think about what your heart cry out for it
Consider what your innermost wants or needs are in this situation
Fight it all
Then, face the situation head-on and tackle any obstacles that come your way
Contributed by Muhammad S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.