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.
To Be Happy Now
Copeland Lyrics
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I will feel her hand in the palm of mine
And the cities will return to the field of flowers
And every step we took takes me back in line
And in disarray, you just want to live one more day
[Chorus]
Cause you just want to be happy now
To be happy now
Longing and sorrow
Well we will find you where we are
Smiling down the avenue
And the children, getting younger as we pass
They couldn't make you turn back
[Chorus]
When every fire we sparked was just another blinking out,
They're glowing like an ember in the dark
[Chorus]
To be happy now
The Copeland song "To Be Happy Now" seems to be a melancholic yet uplifting song about wanting to cherish and hold on to every single moment in life, even in the face of inevitable change and the passing of time. The opening lines paint a poetic image of being in a moment before time starts moving backward, hinting at the cyclical nature of life and how everything that has happened will eventually come back and repeat. In this moment, the singer feels the warmth and comfort of human connection, symbolized by feeling the hand of someone they care about in their own palm.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a more reflective tone, acknowledging both the beauty of life and its transience. The line "And the cities will return to the field of flowers" suggests a longing to return to a simpler, more natural way of living, free of the stresses of modern life. There's also a sense of wanting to hang on to the memories of the past, with every step taking the singer further back in time. In spite of all this, the chorus expresses a strong desire to be happy in the present moment, to live life to the fullest despite the uncertainties and challenges.
The middle part of the song acknowledges the presence of both longing and sorrow in life, and how they can always be found wherever we are. However, even in the face of these emotions, there's a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the small but meaningful moments of beauty in life, captured in the image of smiling down the avenue and seeing children getting younger as they pass by.
Line by Line Meaning
In the moments before time starts moving backward
In those last few moments before something irreversible happens
I will feel her hand in the palm of mine
I will have that one last comforting touch from a loved one
And the cities will return to the field of flowers
The urbanization will give way to a natural landscape
And every step we took takes me back in line
Every moment leads us back to where we first started
And in disarray, you just want to live one more day
Even in the chaos, all we want is a little more time
Cause you just want to be happy now
We don't want to wait any longer for happiness
To be happy now
We want to experience happiness at this very moment
Longing and sorrow
Feelings of emptiness and sadness
Well we will find you where we are
Even if we try to escape, those feelings will always be with us
Smiling down the avenue
Finding ways to stay positive and optimistic
And the children, getting younger as we pass
Reflecting on how quickly time passes and feeling a sense of nostalgia
They couldn't make you turn back
Even if we wanted to, we cannot go back in time
When every fire we sparked was just another blinking out
The excitement and passion we once had is slowly fading away
They're glowing like an ember in the dark
But the memories still hold a special place in our hearts
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kross714
In the moments before time starts moving backward,
I will feel her hand in the palm of mine.
And the cities will return to the field of flowers,
And every step we took tracing back in line.
And in disarray, you just want to live one more day.
Cause you just want to be happy now.
To be happy now.
To be happy now.
Longing and sorrow,
Well they will find you where we are,
Smiling down the avenue.
And the children getting younger as we pass,
They couldn't make you turn back.
Cause you just want to be happy now.
To be happy now.
To be happy now.
When every fire we sparked was just another blinking out,
They're glowing like an ember in the dark.
Cause you just want to be happy now.
To be happy now.
To be happy now.
Julian Johnson
this video is perfect for those who are going through a tough break up. Me and my ex went our seperate ways and it turns out i was the onlyone who was left stranded. I feel the pain in this video because until you realize that burning all the physical objects that you have of a past lover is pointless you will understand that burning memories is utterly impossible. we try and forget but its hard to forget who you were.
Helena Parks
Copeland is such an incredibly underrated band!
juancarlos diaz
awesome lyrics, and the video is pure art, I simply love it
mlatigo
Copeland's songs move me so much :)
Benji PL
buenisima banda!!!
ZOMG KING KOOPA
Still absolutely love this song and band.
kross714
In the moments before time starts moving backward,
I will feel her hand in the palm of mine.
And the cities will return to the field of flowers,
And every step we took tracing back in line.
And in disarray, you just want to live one more day.
Cause you just want to be happy now.
To be happy now.
To be happy now.
Longing and sorrow,
Well they will find you where we are,
Smiling down the avenue.
And the children getting younger as we pass,
They couldn't make you turn back.
Cause you just want to be happy now.
To be happy now.
To be happy now.
When every fire we sparked was just another blinking out,
They're glowing like an ember in the dark.
Cause you just want to be happy now.
To be happy now.
To be happy now.
Renato Stone
Eu vejo esse clipe desde que lançou...
kirch15
Cool song!
gilang chandra
I love Copland