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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And I know every word they say
I don't want it want to make you change
Change if you want, but don't you go and change for me
I can love you as you are
I didn't mean to make you want to leave
No one really wins this time
No one really wins this time
If you don't find a love you want
If I have acted ungracefully
I don't want to see you go
I never meant to make you want to leave
Go if you want
Make your way straight to the door
I hope that you will pack before you go
Cause grace always packs before it starts to leave
In the fight between my heart and mind
No one really wins this time
No one really wins this time
In the endless fight of grace and pride
I don't want to win this time
I don't want to win this time
Change if you want, but don't you go and change for me
I will love you as you are
I didn't mean to make you want to leave
It's a fight between my heart and mind
No one really wins this time
No one really wins this time
In the endless fight of grace and pride
I don't want to win this time
I don't want to win this time
In the endless fight of grace and pride
I don't want to win this time
I don't want to win this time
The lyrics to Copeland's song "No One Really Wins" deal with the complexities of relationships and the internal struggles that come along with them. The singer welcomes love and assures their partner that they don't need to change for them, but acknowledges the outside pressures and doubts that can come with a relationship. The chorus repeats that "no one really wins this time," referring to the ongoing conflict between the heart and mind.
The singer continues to express their love, but also the fear of losing their partner. They give them the option to leave if they want, but hope that they will stay and work through any issues together. The line "cause grace always packs before it starts to leave" suggests that the singer knows they need to approach the situation with kindness and forgiveness rather than anger and blame.
The repeated line "I don't want to win this time" acknowledges the damaging effects of pride and selfishness in a relationship. The singer is willing to put aside their own desires and ego in order to make the relationship work. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty, acknowledging the difficulties of relationships while also expressing a desire to work through them.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome love, I have made a place for you here
I am happy that you are here and I have created a space for you in my life
And I know every word they say
I am aware of what others are saying about us
I don't want it want to make you change
I don't want to force you to change yourself for me
Change if you want, but don't you go and change for me
You can change if you feel the need to, but it should not be because of my influence
I can love you as you are
I will love you for who you are, without wanting you to change
I didn't mean to make you want to leave
I didn't intend to make you feel like you have to leave
If you don't find a love you want
If you don't find the love that you desire
If I have acted ungracefully
If I have been impolite or insensitive
I don't want to see you go
I don't want you to leave
Go if you want
You have the freedom to leave if you choose to
Make your way straight to the door
Please leave directly without hesitating
I hope that you will pack before you go
I hope that you will gather your belongings before leaving
Cause grace always packs before it starts to leave
Just like how grace leaves before a bad situation, I hope that you leave before things get worse
In the fight between my heart and mind
I am struggling internally between my emotions and my logic
No one really wins this time
There is no clear winner or solution to this conflict
In the endless fight of grace and pride
The ongoing struggle between being kind and being stubborn
I don't want to win this time
I don't want my pride to come out on top, I want to choose grace instead
I will love you as you are
I will accept and cherish you for who you truly are
It's a fight between my heart and mind
I am torn between my emotions and logic
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Christopher Putvinski
BY FAR, one of the most underrated bands
SanJuanCreole
This band ages like a fine 🍷 Wine. I grew up listening to them. And Aaron Marsh keeps evolving and truly makes copeland more incredible with each album. 📓
Plínio Soares
I just have to agree! I've never stopped listening to Copeland since I first listened.
Katie Showalter
Same been 10 +years And I still love them I always go back to you are my sunshine album
Olivia Davis_1990
A modern, epic, musical masterpiece
Joshua Alvey
Man I love Copeland, always makes me wanna just fly over my city at night looking down at everything.
most groovy
Sometimes, in your life, you come across a song that will mean a lot to you - and this is one of them. A while ago, I dated a girl who was my first love... she was the most beautiful girl in the world and it was amazing; during that period, i say with conviction that i was the happiest person that ever existed. We knew that we were in love with each other the first week we met and it was at that time that she introduced me to this song. I cried, I cried for an entire afternoon for realizing that what I felt was really love and that he was being reciprocated. Unfortunately, we start to face problems that probably every first love encounters along the way and then we broke up. Today, I still listen to this song with the certainty that I will never forget the capacity of how much I can love and be loved, that I will never forget the girl who made the world so much more beautiful than it already is. It is... strange the feeling that there are no more butterflies in my stomach after they have remained for so long, but what predominates now is the feeling of gratitude for everything that has been shown and taught me. Someday, I will feel young again.
SABER X
I feel you, when I dig deep enough in my memories I can still see her face and smile, and feel leftovers of love from my time spent with her. It turned out she wasn't quite the person I thought she was, but I still love the person I thought she was.
Mateus Rocha
i cried reading this my friend... understand perfectly what you're feeling... same here
Marcelo Estevão
Um dia nos sentiremos jovens novamente.