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.
Disjointed
Copeland Lyrics
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You’re singing in your native tongue, and how I long to be there within your words.
How I long to be your steady drum.
Now I feel that current pull me out, take me under, wash over again.
Nora close your eyes;
We’re going under.
And I will breathe you even
When we’re sinking down.
Hold you closer to me now.
Nora close your eyes; we’re going under.
In the quiet of now we will fall asleep, but I’ll awake at the sound
Of your every stirring.
It’s that feeling of falling I never knew.
But I know it’s that feeling of falling
I fell for you.
Now I feel that current pull me out, take me under, wash over again.
Nora close your eyes;
We’re going under.
And I will breathe you even
When we’re sinking down.
And as we’re drifting further,
Hold you closer to me now.
Nora close your eyes; we’re going under.
The lyrics of Copeland's song "Disjointed" express a feeling of complete immersion in a relationship. From the first verse, the singer notes the beauty of the other person's voice, and the desire to be a part of it. The imagery of a steady drum emphasizes the longing for stability and consistency within the relationship. The chorus reinforces the idea of being completely immersed, even as one sinks down, and the repetition of the phrase "Nora close your eyes; we're going under" adds to the sense of being lost in the moment.
The second verse expands on the idea of falling headfirst into the relationship, likening it to a feeling of falling that the singer has never experienced before. The line "But I know it's that feeling of falling I fell for you" suggests that despite the fear and uncertainty that may come with falling in love, the singer has chosen to embrace it with this particular person.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it the sweetest song I’ve ever heard?
The singer is questioning whether the song he is hearing from his lover is the sweetest he has ever heard
You’re singing in your native tongue, and how I long to be there within your words.
The singer wishes he could understand and be a part of his lover's culture and language
How I long to be your steady drum.
The singer wants to be in sync with his lover and be a steady support for them
Now I feel that current pull me out, take me under, wash over again.
The singer is overcome with emotions and feels like he is being swept away by them
Nora close your eyes;
The singer is addressing his lover by name and asking her to close her eyes
We’re going under.
The singer and his lover are diving deeper into their intense emotional connection
And I will breathe you even
The singer promises to always be connected with his lover even in difficult times
When we’re sinking down.
The singer and his lover will stay connected even when things get tough
And as we’re drifting further,
The singer and his lover are getting further into their emotional connection
Hold you closer to me now.
The singer wants to hold his lover close and continue to deepen their connection
In the quiet of now we will fall asleep, but I’ll awake at the sound
The singer and his lover are falling asleep together but he will be alert to any movements she makes in her sleep
Of your every stirring.
The singer is hyper-aware of his lover and her movements even in her sleep
It’s that feeling of falling I never knew.
The singer is experiencing a new feeling of falling in love that he has never felt before
But I know it’s that feeling of falling
The singer has come to understand and realize that he is indeed falling in love,
I fell for you.
The singer has fallen in love with his lover
Nora close your eyes;
The singer is addressing his lover by name and asking her to close her eyes
We’re going under.
The singer and his lover are diving deeper into their intense emotional connection
And I will breathe you even
The singer promises to always be connected with his lover even in difficult times
When we’re sinking down.
The singer and his lover will stay connected even when things get tough
And as we’re drifting further,
The singer and his lover are getting further into their emotional connection
Hold you closer to me now.
The singer wants to hold his lover close and continue to deepen their connection
Nora close your eyes; we’re going under.
The singer is addressing his lover by name and asking her to close her eyes as they dive deeper into their intense emotional connection
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