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.
Sleep
Copeland Lyrics
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I feel like I'm made for more
Your word says you've got my back
You love me
no strings attached
So why am I worried worried worried
I put my trust in you and now I work with you
Somebody needs to feel you right now
Until I've done everything anything that I can do for you
Please don't let me sleep sleep
You take me by the hand and you guide me
With you there's no fear or anxiety
This joy that you give is amazing
Forever changed now I live life to honor you
Cause I've been made new new new
We're breaking chains down and only speaking truth
Somebody needs to feel you right now
Please don't let me sleep sleep
Until I've done everything anything that I can do for you
Please don't let me sleep sleep
Somebody needs to feel you right now
So please don't let me sleep
Please don't let me sleep sleep
Until I've done everything anything that I can do for you
Please don't let me sleep sleep
Please don't let me sleep sleep
The lyrics of Copeland's song Sleep exude a feeling of confusion and uncertainty. The first verse starts by questioning whether the person is sleeping with their eyes wide open and if they are alone. It is unclear if the bright lights they are staring into signify a dream or reality. The second verse continues with a sense of disorientation as they claim to be dreaming of sitting on someone else's throne. This suggests a feeling of inferiority or displacement, which adds to the confusion. They ask if anyone can confirm whether they are indeed sleeping or awake.
In the chorus, the person expresses a desire to wake up and see their partner waiting for them on either the bedside or by their side. This line might suggest that the person is feeling lonely or disconnected from their loved one; hence, they yearn for their presence.
The last verse is a request to see a significant person's features, such as their hairline and cheekbones, and even their lips on their cell phone. This line could denote a longing to connect with the person on a deeper level and to know what they are doing when they are not together. The song has a dreamlike atmosphere that is emphasized by the ethereal quality of the lead singer's voice and the instrumental arrangement.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I sleeping with my eyes wide?
Am I in a state of ignorance while being fully aware of my surroundings?
Am I alone?
Do I experience loneliness in the absence of others?
Am I staring into bright lights?
Am I trying to comprehend something that is too bright or overwhelming for me to grasp?
Have I gone home?
Have I returned to a place where I feel truly safe and comfortable?
I must be dreaming that I'm sitting here
I am imagining or deluding myself into feeling relaxed in a situation that doesn't belong to me.
On someone else's throne
In a position or situation that rightfully belongs to another person.
Won't you let me know
Requesting someone to inform me of something or give me reassurance.
Will I wake to find you waiting by my bedside?
Do I anticipate waking up to an intimate partner sitting next to me?
Will I wake to find you waiting by my side?
Do I anticipate having an intimate partner close by when I wake up?
Am I following the lines on a face that's never shown?
Am I searching for something that is impossible to find or doesn't exist?
I wanna see your hairline and cheekbones
I want to experience the physical attributes that make you uniquely you.
Your red lips on your cell phone
I desire to witness personal attributes of you or communicate with you.
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Written by: Danny Copeland
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