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.
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Copeland Lyrics
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That love could be a great illusion
That makes fools of billion thinkers everyday
And turns hearts of stone and steel
To a place where they would feel
Like they are falling, falling quickly in its way
Falling, falling quickly in its way
And all this time you had no one to tell you how to love
And do you thinks it's unwise to go and break yourself on this one?
And all this time you didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love...
It occurred to me at once
That love gets everything it asks for
Like a young girl picking flowers in the lawn
She gets every kiss and tear
She gets every smile and fear, but still
She never finds the last of them is gone, oh
She never finds the last of them is gone
Is it any surprise that you feel so overrun?
When all this time you have no one to tell you how to love
And do you think it's unwise to go and break yourself on this one?
And all this time you didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love...
Is it any surprise that you feel so overrun?
When all this time you have no one to tell you how to love
And do you think it's unwise to go and break yourself on this one?
And all this time you didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love (didn't know love)
Is it any surprise that you feel so overrun?
When all this time you have no one to tell you how to love
And do you think it's unwise to go and break yourself on this one?
And all this time you didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love (didn't know love)
You didn't know love...
The lyrics of Copeland's "Eat, Sleep, Repeat" speak to the theme of love as both a great illusion and a force that people have trouble comprehending. The opening lines suggest that love can deceive even the most rational thinkers, turning their hearts to mush and leading them to fall quickly in its way. The song then shifts to its central message that many people who have been searching for love may have never truly known it. They may have been overrun by emotions without anyone to guide them, never knowing what it means to love or be loved. The reference to a young girl picking flowers in the lawn suggests the fleeting nature of love, as she gets every kiss and tear, but still never finds that the last of them is gone. The repeated refrain of "you didn't know love" drives the point home that many people may be searching for something that they do not understand.
On one level, these lyrics could be interpreted as a commentary on the difficulty of finding true love in a world where people often mistake infatuation or attraction for the real thing. Many people may believe that they are in love or that they have found their soulmate, only to wake up one day and realize that they have been deceived. On another level, the lyrics could be interpreted as a call to action, encouraging people to seek out guidance and support as they navigate the complicated terrain of love and relationships. Just as the young girl in the song needs someone to help her understand love, so too do many people who find themselves struggling to find meaning and purpose in their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It occurred to me at once
Suddenly, it became clear to me
That love could be a great illusion
Love can be a deceiving concept
That makes fools of billion thinkers everyday
Love has the power to make even the intelligent act foolishly
And turns hearts of stone and steel
Love has the ability to soften even the toughest of people
To a place where they would feel
To a state of mind where they experience
Like they are falling, falling quickly in its way
As if they are rapidly losing control and becoming consumed by love
Is it any surprise that you feel so overrun?
Isn't it understandable that you feel overwhelmed?
And all this time you had no one to tell you how to love
You didn't have anyone to guide you in matters of love
And do you thinks it's unwise to go and break yourself on this one?
Do you believe that it's foolish to invest so much of yourself in someone or something?
And all this time you didn't know love (didn't know love)
Until now, you didn't truly understand what love was about
That love gets everything it asks for
Love has a way of getting what it wants
Like a young girl picking flowers in the lawn
Like a child who mindlessly plucks flowers without considering the consequences
She gets every kiss and tear
Love receives both the good and the bad emotions
She gets every smile and fear, but still
Love experiences all emotions, yet remains unchanged
She never finds the last of them is gone, oh
Love never truly ends
When all this time you have no one to tell you how to love
All this time, you lacked someone to guide you in matters of love
And do you think it's unwise to go and break yourself on this one?
Do you believe it's sensible to risk everything on love?
And all this time you didn't know love (didn't know love)
Until now, you didn't truly comprehend love
Is it any surprise that you feel so overrun?
Is it shocking that you feel overwhelmed?
And do you think it's unwise to go and break yourself on this one?
Do you believe it's sensible to risk everything on love?
And all this time you didn't know love (didn't know love)
Until now, you had an incomplete knowledge of love
Contributed by Avery S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dirtyburgerss
Def the best album
@taylordcraig
Yeah copeland really popped off on this one. Easily the most creative and best sound they had.
@marcelasantanna9407
<3