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.
I'm Safer on an Airplane
Copeland Lyrics
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They let you in, they let you down
And it feels like we can't get out
And it feels like hell
I think I'm safer in an airplane
I think I'm safer if my lungs filled up smoke
I think I'm safer on a jet-way
The day came in, the day went out
And not a bit of peace was spoken about
And it feels like a suicidal world
And it feels like hell
I think I'm safer in an airplane
I think I'm safer if I run the streets
I think I'm safer on a jet-way
Than a world without peace
Oh, what arms will stretch out when they've had enough?
Oh, when they are tired, folding up on us...
I think I'm safer on an airplane
(I think)
I think I'm safer in the sky up above
I think I'm safer on the jet-way
Than a world without...
I think I'm safer on an airplane
(I think I'm safer on an airplane)
I think I'm safer in the sky up above
I think I'm safer on the jet-way
Than a world without love
In Copeland's song "I'm Safer on an Airplane," the singer expresses their perspective on feeling safe in unsettling times. They acknowledge that times are tough when they say, "It happened then, it happens now," alluding to the fact that the issues the world faces go beyond a single moment. The singer then goes on to describe how people can be let in and let down, and that regardless of one's location, they may feel trapped in a situation that feels like hell. In response to this, the singer suggests that they are safer on an airplane, where they are disconnected from the world below and their anxieties. They also suggest that they may feel safer in a world that is hazardous to the physical body because it is at least tangible, rather than in a world without hope or peace.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is safer in the air or on the jet-way than in a world without something. The three lines of the chorus suggest a pattern, where the first line acknowledges a place where the singer feels safe, and the second line lists a seemingly dangerous circumstance, where the third line ends with the focus of the chorus. In the second verse, the singer describes a day where no peace was spoken of and that the world feels suicidal. As they contemplate the potential collapse of society, they renew their line of thinking that once seemed counterintuitive; they are safer in "an airplane" than in "a world without peace" or any sort of "love."
The overarching theme of the song is that the concept of safety is subjective and that even in the midst of an uncertain world, individuals will seek out what makes them feel safe. While the chorus follows a pattern, the verses create a narrative where the singer describes the world around them and among the people they interact with daily. It is through this narrative that the listener can see how the world is shaping the singer's image of safety.
Line by Line Meaning
It happened then, it happens now
Past actions continue to occur in the present
They let you in, they let you down
People grant you access but ultimately disappoint you
And it feels like we can't get out
Feeling trapped in a situation
And it feels like hell
Feeling overwhelmed and distraught
I think I'm safer in an airplane
Feeling more secure in an artificial environment
I think I'm safer if my lungs filled up smoke
Feeling safer in a hazardous situation than in an uncertain world
I think I'm safer on a jet-way
Feeling more secure in a restricted area than in a world without hope or peace
The day came in, the day went out
A lack of progress or change
And not a bit of peace was spoken about
No discussion or hope for peaceful resolutions
And it feels like a suicidal world
Feeling like the world is self-destructive and offers no escape
Oh, what arms will stretch out when they've had enough?
Wondering who will help when someone is overwhelmed
Oh, when they are tired, folding up on us...
Experiencing exhaustion and feeling unsupported
I think I'm safer in the sky up above
Finding safety and comfort in the unknown
Than a world without...
Preferring a controlled environment over a chaotic one
I think I'm safer on an airplane
Continuing to believe in the safety of artificial environments
I think I'm safer on the jet-way
Feeling more secure in a restricted environment
Than a world without love
Preferring an isolated, artificial environment over a world lacking in love and compassion
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.