There are three artists named Copeland;

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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She can kill with a smile
She can wound with her eyes.
She can ruin your faith with her casual lies.
And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She hides like a child
But she's always a woman to me.

She can lead you to love

She can take you or leave you.
She can ask for the truth
But she'll never believe you.
And she'll take what you give her,
As long as it's free.
She steals like a thief
But she's always a woman to me.

Oh-she takes care of herself.
She can wait if she wants.
She's ahead of her time.
Oh-well she never gives out,
And she never gives in,
She just changes her mind.

She'll promise you more
Than the Garden of Eden.
She'll carelessly cut you
And laugh while you're bleedin'
But she'll bring out the best
And the worst you can be
Blame it all on yourself
Cause she's always a woman to me.

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Oh- she takes care of herself
She can wait if she wants
She's ahead of her time.
Oh-well she never gives out
And she never gives in
She just changes her mind.

She's frequently kind
And she's suddenly cruel
She'll do as she pleases
She's nobody's fool
She can't be convicted
She's earned her degree
And the most she will do

Is throw shadows at you
But she's always a woman to me.

Overall Meaning

The Copeland song "She" is a melancholy ballad about a complex and enigmatic woman. The lyrics are full of contradictions and paradoxes, painting a picture of a woman who is both captivating and dangerous, loving and cold, kind and cruel. The song opens with the line "She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eyes," setting the tone for the rest of the song. The singer describes this woman as someone who can ruin your faith with her casual lies and only reveals what she wants you to see. She is described as hiding like a child, but always a woman to him.

The second verse describes how this woman can lead you to love or take you or leave you. She can ask for the truth but never believe you, and she will take what you give her as long as it's free. The woman is compared to a thief who steals, but always a woman to him. The chorus repeats the idea that she takes care of herself and is ahead of her time. She never gives out and never gives in, but she changes her mind.

The third verse adds more complexity to the woman's character, describing how she can be both kind and cruel, doing as she pleases and being nobody's fool. She is someone who cannot be convicted, and has earned her degree. The final line of the song states that the most she will do is throw shadows at you, but she is always a woman to him.

Line by Line Meaning

She can kill with a smile
The power of her smile is so great that it can not only make someone very happy, but also crush someone's spirit.

She can wound with her eyes.
Her eyes have the ability to express so much emotion that they can hurt or heal someone.

She can ruin your faith with her casual lies.
Her deceitful nature is so convincing that she can easily make you believe in something that is not true.

And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She has the power to control what information she reveals to others, and will only show them what she wants them to see.

She hides like a child
Her tendency to hide from problems and confrontation is similar to that of a child's, even though she is a grown woman.

But she's always a woman to me.
Regardless of whatever flaws she may have, she is still viewed as a beautiful and complex woman in the eyes of the singer.

She can lead you to love
She is able to guide someone towards love and intimacy.

She can take you or leave you.
She has the power to choose whether to be with someone or not, without any concern for their feelings.

She can ask for the truth
She has the capacity to request honesty and authenticity from others.

But she'll never believe you.
Despite asking for the truth, she is not likely to believe it, as she has a tendency to be suspicious and doubtful of others.

And she'll take what you give her,
If something is offered to her without payment, she will take it.

As long as it's free.
She is highly value-driven and hypocritical, taking advantage of people's generosity without offering anything in return.

She steals like a thief
Her actions are devious and sneaky, even verging on criminal, as she has a tendency to take things or ideas that do not belong to her.

Oh-she takes care of herself.
She is highly self-reliant and independent, able to take care of herself physically, emotionally, and financially.

She can wait if she wants.
She is highly patient and will wait for something until it is absolutely necessary to act on it.

She's ahead of her time.
She is highly innovative and ahead of other people's times, constantly finding new ways to solve problems and approaching situations.

Oh-well she never gives out,
She has a high level of endurance and does not allow herself to cave under pressure, no matter how difficult the situation is.

And she never gives in,
She never concedes to the demands and expectations of others, sticking to her own principles and goals.

She just changes her mind.
Although she is firm in her beliefs, she has the tendency to change her mind on matters when new information arises, showing that she is not set in stone.

She'll promise you more
She is highly ambitious and promises more than what she is capable of delivering.

Than the Garden of Eden.
She sets impossibly high standards, similar to the notion that the Garden of Eden was paradise, but it is impossible to attain.

She'll carelessly cut you
Her actions can be callous, causing harm or hurt to someone else without a second thought.

And laugh while you're bleedin'
She can be cruel and merciless, finding pleasure in other's pain and discomfort.

But she'll bring out the best
Despite her cruel and harsh nature, she is able to inspire and motivate people to overcome challenges and to push themselves to be their best.

And the worst you can be
At the same time, she has the ability to bring out the worst qualities in people, sometimes leading them down paths of destruction.

Blame it all on yourself
The singer takes responsibility for their own negative experiences in life, instead of blaming them solely on her.

Cause she's always a woman to me.
Despite her many faults, the singer still views her as a woman with power, sophistication, and allure.

She's frequently kind
Despite her flaws, she does have the capacity to be kind and generous.

And she's suddenly cruel
However, her kindness can suddenly turn into cruelty, leaving people hurt and confused.

She'll do as she pleases
She does not take orders from anyone and makes decisions based on her own desires.

She's nobody's fool
She is intelligent and does not allow herself to be taken advantage of or swindled by others.

She can't be convicted
Despite her faults and misdeeds, she has the ability to avoid punishment or repercussions for her actions.

She's earned her degree
She has a high level of expertise and knowledge in her area of specialization, earning her respect and admiration from others.

And the most she will do
While she has the power to do harm, the artist believes that she will only resort to ignoble actions, such as casting shadows over other people's lives.

Is throw shadows at you
Despite her many powers and abilities, she only uses them to cast shadows over other people's lives, causing discomfort and worry.

But she's always a woman to me.
Despite her complex nature and the harm she may cause, the artist still views her as a woman of great beauty and allure.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Joel

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