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.

That Awful Memory of Yours
Copeland Lyrics

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That awful memory of yours
What blessing, what a curse
And all our confessing forgotten
Every word we're saying from the womb
I heard my name on your lips
Its sounds the same
As the many times I've ignored it
Since that day

That awful memory of yours
I'll never make anyone happy that way
Telling all the mistakes that I've made
But I promise you
I'll never be the same
Would you
Found me like a treasure
From a long forgotten time
And if you kept me here forever
You know I wouldn't mind
Welcome home oh welcome home
You know that I'd embrace you
I was to ashamed to face
Saying welcome home welcome home
You know I want you to be mine
You were patient you were fine
You were patient you were fine
That awful memory of yours
What a blessing what a curse
Of are confessing forgotten
Every word we're saying from the womb
I heard my name on your lips
It sounds the same
As the many times I've ignored it
Since that day
Welcome home oh welcome home
You know that I'd embrace you

I was to ashamed to face you
Saying welcome home welcome home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "That Awful Memory of Yours" by Copeland are a reflection on the impact of memory and confession within relationships. The title itself, "That Awful Memory of Yours," suggests that there is a memory that is painful and difficult to confront. The lyrics describe it as both a blessing and a curse - a blessing in that it allows for confession and forgiveness, but a curse in that it can be difficult to move past. The song speaks to the idea that memories and confessions are intertwined, and forgetting or ignoring them comes at a cost.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of acceptance, specifically in the lines "Found me like a treasure / From a long-forgotten time / And if you kept me here forever / You know I wouldn't mind." This suggests that the singer has found comfort and acceptance in a relationship, despite whatever mistakes they may have made in the past. The repetition of "Welcome home, oh welcome home" reinforces the message of acceptance and a desire for reconciliation.

Line by Line Meaning

That awful memory of yours
The painful memory that you hold

What blessing, what a curse
It brings both happiness and sadness

And all our confessing forgotten
Our shared moments of openness are faded

Every word we're saying from the womb
We've known each other since the beginning of our lives

I heard my name on your lips
You mentioned me in your thoughts

Its sounds the same
As before when you ignored me

As the many times I've ignored it
When I didn't pay attention to you

Since that day
When things changed between us

I'll never make anyone happy that way
By constantly revealing my mistakes

Telling all the mistakes that I've made
Revealing my flaws to you

But I promise you
I'll change for the better