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.
Like a Lie
Copeland Lyrics
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We don’t even have to try.
You can see my famine through your own,
And be my well that never dries.
Here with my sweet companion,
Every night I lay, unable to close my eyes...
And in a flash we are on the shore,
And everything we love is here.
Every one that I adore.
How could I ever love you more?
How could I ever keep you here?
I can only make this worse.
I can only grasp for more.
Feels like a lie when I hold you.
Feels like a lie but it comes true.
And you know I was lost when I found you.
Now it feels like a lie when I hold you.
Every eye was watching as we held each other,
Drifting out to sea.
Left the careless crowd and before we drown there,
Awakened suddenly
"Like a Lie" by Copeland is a song about the complexities of love and how sometimes it can feel almost too good to be true. The lyrics speak of the ups and downs of a relationship, referencing the peaks and canyons that the couple has crossed over. Despite any troubles they have faced, they don't have to try to be close to each other. The singer acknowledges that their partner can see their pain and offer comfort, being a well that never runs dry. The person is described as a sweet companion who fills the singer with love in ways they never knew possible.
In the chorus, the singer admits that it almost feels like a lie when they hold their partner, but it's a feeling that comes true. This conflicting emotion comes from the fear that this level of intimacy and happiness can't possibly be real, but it is. The line "And you know I was lost when I found you" speaks to the depth of the support and love that the person has brought into the singer's life. This love story is not without its challenges though, and the final lines describe leaving behind a "careless crowd" and almost drowning before being "awakened suddenly." This can represent a turning point in the relationship where the couple had to rely on each other to survive, leading to a deeper understanding of their love for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Every peak and canyon we cross over,
We don’t even have to try.
We navigate through life’s challenges with ease, as if they are not even there.
You can see my famine through your own,
And be my well that never dries.
You understand my struggles and provide me with an endless supply of love and support.
Here with my sweet companion,
Every night I lay, unable to close my eyes...
Being with you brings me comfort and makes it hard for me to sleep, yet I wouldn't have it any other way.
And in a flash we are on the shore,
And everything we love is here.
Our love brings us to a peaceful state where everything is perfect, and we have all we need.
There are songs inside your words,
Every one that I adore.
Your words carry a melody that resonates with me, and that I find beautiful.
How could I ever love you more?
How could I ever keep you here?
I cannot fathom loving you more, and I don't know how to make you stay with me forever.
I can only make this worse.
I can only grasp for more.
My fear of losing you makes me act in ways that could potentially harm our relationship.
Feels like a lie when I hold you.
Feels like a lie but it comes true.
Our love feels too good to be true, yet it really is happening and is real.
And you know I was lost when I found you.
Now it feels like a lie when I hold you.
Before I met you, I was wandering aimlessly in life, and now our love feels too good to be true and almost unreal.
Every eye was watching as we held each other,
Drifting out to sea.
The world felt like it was watching when we expressed our love for each other, and it felt like we were drifting away from it all and into our own world.
Left the careless crowd and before we drown there,
Awakened suddenly
We left the distractions of the world behind and were pulled back to reality before we lost ourselves completely in our love for each other.
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