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.

When Paula Sparks
Copeland Lyrics

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Sleep now moon
I'll watch over her while the sun is up
and you'll have your eyes again soon
It's a glorious day and my lonely heart is tired again
and I am starved for her attention
That's when Paula sparks a little light in my eye
Sleep now sweet princess
I'll cheer for you silently and carefully not to disturb

I'll be ready on that evening
when you're starved for my attention you'll say,

"wake now, prince; there's a brilliant sky above
and a jealous moon in love and they are starved for our attention."

Overall Meaning

The song "When Paula Sparks" by Copeland is a beautiful ode to the feelings of love and longing. The first stanza talks about how the singer stays awake to keep watch over the person they love, while the moon sleeps. The second stanza speaks of a sense of loneliness and how the singer is starved for the attention of their beloved. However, the mention of Paula sparks a light in the singer's eye, perhaps indicating that Paula is the one they love, and her presence fills them with hope and joy.

The third stanza is a continuation of the singer's desire to protect and care for their beloved while she sleeps. The fourth stanza speaks of the singer being ready for when the person they love wakes up and is in need of their attention. The use of the words "starved" and "brilliant sky" underscores the depth of the singer's feelings.

The final line of the lyrics, "and they are starved for our attention" speaks of the moon and the sky being jealous of the love shared between the singer and the person they love. The song captures the poignant emotion of unrequited love and the powerful longing that accompanies it.

Line by Line Meaning

Sleep now moon
I'll keep an eye on her while the moon sleeps

I'll watch over her while the sun is up
I'll take care of her while the sun is shining

and you'll have your eyes again soon
and you'll be visible in the sky again soon

It's a glorious day and my lonely heart is tired again
It's a beautiful day, but I still feel lonely and exhausted

and I am starved for her attention
and I crave her attention

That's when Paula sparks a little light in my eye
That's when she catches my attention

Sleep now sweet princess
Sleep well, my dear

I'll cheer for you silently and carefully not to disturb
I'll silently cheer for you, being careful not to wake you

I'll be ready on that evening
I'll be prepared for when the evening comes

when you're starved for my attention you'll say,
When you crave my attention, you'll ask me

"wake now, prince; there's a brilliant sky above
"Wake up, my prince; there's a beautiful sky above