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 a Sucker for a Kind Word
Copeland Lyrics
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Like they almost meant a thing
And the only lullaby I heard
The sirens blaring, singing me to sleep
Holding my loved one tight...
On the softness of her laugh,
I could almost make my bed
The sirens blaring, ringing in my head
Holding nothing tight, holding nothing tight
With my eyes so wide
And I'll slip out a back door
I was looking for a fire escape
And I'll be rippin' up the floorboards
Just trying to get away
From this sleeplessness, sleeplessness, sleeplessness
She'd be hangin' on my words
Like I almost meant a thing
And I'd give anything not to let her down
But finally sleep through just one more tonight
Holding her so tight, holding her so tight
But my eyes are wide
And I'll slip out a back door
I was looking for a fire escape
And I'll be rippin' up the floorboards
Just trying to get away
From this sleeplessness
Sleeplessness, sleeplessness
'Cause my mind just can't stop movin', I think I know why
Oooh, I know why
It's sad, but I'm a sucker for a kind word
And I'll just hurt until I find one
I'll just hurt until I find one
And I've been tryin' all the windows
And I've been runnin' up the staircase
In a house without a backdoor...
Sleeplessness, sleeplessness, sleeplessness
In a house without a backdoor (Sleeplessness)
I was lookin' for a fire escape (Sleeplessness)
And I'd be rippin' up the floorboards (Sleeplessness)
Just tryin' to get away...
The opening lines of Copeland's "I'm a Sucker for a Kind Word" suggests that the singer of the song is in a desperate state of mind, eager for even the smallest sign of compassion or kindness from anyone. The line "I'd be hangin' on their words like they almost meant a thing" portrays the thirst for validation that the singer feels, as if their life revolves around the approval of others, no matter how fleeting it may be. Copeland uses the metaphor of sirens as a lullaby to signify the chaos and noise that surrounds the singer constantly, making it hard for them to find peace and rest.
The second verse seems to shift focus to the singer's relationship with their loved one. The line "On the softness of her laugh, I could almost make my bed" highlights the comfort and security that their lover brings to them. However, the bittersweet tone of the song returns as the singer mentions the "racket of her absence" and the "sirens blaring, ringing in my head", signifying that despite being in a loving partnership, they are unable to shake off their anxieties and insecurities. Copeland repeats the lines "Holding nothing tight, holding nothing tight, with my eyes so wide" to emphasize the emptiness that the singer feels despite being with their loved one.
Finally, the chorus brings everything together by stating the central theme of the song: the singer's sleeplessness is a result of their constant need for validation and kindness from others. The line "my mind just can't stop movin', I think I know why" indicates that the singer is aware of their own pattern of behavior, yet they cannot help themselves. The song ends with the singer still desperately searching for a way out of their sleepless and anxious state, resorting to desperate measures like "tryin' all the windows" and "runnin' up the staircase" in a house without a backdoor.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd be hangin' on their words
Like they almost meant a thing
And the only lullaby I heard
The sirens blaring, singing me to sleep
I give too much weight to the words of others, as if their opinions almost define me. The only thing I find comfort in is the constant blaring of sirens.
Holding my loved one tight...
On the softness of her laugh,
I could almost make my bed
But the racket of her absence draw in
The sirens blaring, ringing in my head
Holding nothing tight, holding nothing tight
With my eyes so wide
When I am with my loved one, I find solace in their laughter and feel a sense of home. But when they're gone, even the noise of the sirens can't drown out the pain of their absence. I am left alone, holding nothing and feeling empty.
And I'll slip out a back door
I was looking for a fire escape
And I'll be rippin' up the floorboards
Just trying to get away
From this sleeplessness, sleeplessness, sleeplessness
My mind is constantly racing, and I feel trapped in my own head. I search for a way out, tearing up floors and looking for escape routes. But no matter what I do, I can't escape the constant feeling of being restless and unable to sleep.
She'd be hangin' on my words
Like I almost meant a thing
And I'd give anything not to let her down
But finally sleep through just one more tonight
Holding her so tight, holding her so tight
But my eyes are wide
My loved one would listen to me and it felt like my words carried weight with them. I desperately want to live up to their expectations and not disappoint them. But even when I hold them close, I can't shake the feeling of being wide awake and restless.
'Cause my mind just can't stop movin', I think I know why
Oooh, I know why
It's sad, but I'm a sucker for a kind word
And I'll just hurt until I find one
I'll just hurt until I find one
I am constantly plagued by racing thoughts and can't seem to quiet my mind. It's a sad truth, but I am always searching for validation and affirmation from others. I'll continue to feel hurt until I receive that kindness from someone else.
And I've been tryin' all the windows
And I've been runnin' up the staircase
In a house without a backdoor...
Sleeplessness, sleeplessness, sleeplessness
In a house without a backdoor (Sleeplessness)
I was lookin' for a fire escape (Sleeplessness)
And I'd be rippin' up the floorboards (Sleeplessness)
Just tryin' to get away...
I feel trapped in my own mind, searching for a way out but finding no escape route. It's like being stuck in a house with no exit, desperately tearing up floors and trying every window and staircase to find a way out. But no matter what I do, I am consumed by an overwhelming feeling of restlessness and sleeplessness.
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