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.
The Last Time He Saw Dorie
Copeland Lyrics
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She was a wreck, but he loved her
She was a wreck, but so was he
And the last time he saw Dorie, he didn't know what to say but
"Thank you because you loved me and so, ami
Cause I didn't want to stay, I didn't want to stay..."
Live, live, live because you love, love, love
And give and when you break, break, break
But you just want to fix yourself
Just to break again...
The song The Last Time He Saw Dorie is a melancholic melody by Copeland that talks about the tragic love story of a couple. The first few lines, "He's in love with tragedy, in love with tragedy; She was a wreck, but he loved her" introduces the two main characters of the story who are both struggling with their own issues. Despite their personal challenges, they both find comfort in each other's company. The line "And the last time he saw Dorie, he didn't know what to say but 'Thank you because you loved me and so, ami'" suggests that Dorie has probably moved on from their relationship, or worse, passed away. The singer is left with a bittersweet feeling, grateful to have known love but lost in the wake of tragedy.
The lyrics "Live, live, live because you love, love, love and love'll make you give, give, give and give and when you break, break, break but you just want to fix yourself just to break again" highlights the universal truth that love can be both beautiful and painful. The singer acknowledges the fact that love can be the cause of heartaches, but it's also what makes life worth living. The repetition of the word 'give' suggests the selfless nature of love, and how it can make people do things they wouldn't have done for themselves. The line "But you just want to fix yourself just to break again" encapsulates the cycle of love, how people keep falling in love only to get hurt, but they still keep going because the possibility of finding happiness and meaning in life outweighs the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
He's in love with tragedy, in love with tragedy
He has a tendency to be attracted to tragic situations, and he is fond of this tendency.
She was a wreck, but he loved her
She was distressed and struggling, but he was drawn to her in spite of her difficulties.
She was a wreck, but so was he
He could relate to her problems because he had his own issues to contend with.
And the last time he saw Dorie, he didn't know what to say but "Thank you because you loved me and so, ami Cause I didn't want to stay, I didn't want to stay..."
When he last saw Dorie, he did not know what to say to her but expressed gratitude for the love they shared in their difficult times because he was not ready to face the pain of staying together.
Live, live, live because you love, love, love
He advises the listener to live their life to the fullest because they love someone, and to love with passion.
And love'll make you give, give, give
Love will inspire you to give openly and generously to others.
And give and when you break, break, break
You may continue to give despite being vulnerable and broken.
But you just want to fix yourself / Just to break again...
You may seek to heal yourself, but the cycle may repeat, and you may break once more.
Contributed by Cameron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.