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.
You Have My Attention
Copeland Lyrics
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Yet somehow, I hear your song resound
A little bit softer each day
And from my tired heart, a little bit farther away
I'll sing along
The whole day through
Just do your best to hear me
You have my attention
Like you've had all the while
Since that first day when you made my heart smile
With loving eyes and tired sighs that flow
You have my attention
Like a shout through an empty sanctuary
Speak but a whisper
I'll hear a sermon
I'll sing along, the whole day through
Just do your best to hear me
It's all you can do
I'll sing along, the whole night through
While you sleep safely
I'll be thinking about you
You have my attention
The lyrics to Copeland's song "You Have My Attention" seem to be about a person being drawn to someone else, despite their distance from one another. The singer's voice is "miles away," but the subject of the song still manages to hear their "song resound." Perhaps the song is about a long-distance relationship where despite the distance, the love and affection still remain. The singer mentions their "tired heart," which could suggest that loving from a distance can be draining or exhausting, yet they still sing along and think about the person they love even when they are not together.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that despite the distance, the subject still has the singer's attention. The line "Since that first day when you made my heart smile" suggests that the relationship has been ongoing and that the singer has been drawn to the subject for a while. The phrase "loving eyes and tired sighs that flow" could be interpreted as the subject expressing their love and longing in a subtle and understated way.
Overall, the song seems to convey the idea that distance cannot diminish love, and that the subject has the singer's unwavering attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet now, your voice seems miles away
Despite your distance, your voice still rings loudly in my mind
Yet somehow, I hear your song resound
Somehow, your words and actions still make an impact and resonate with me
A little bit softer each day
As time goes on, your presence fades slightly but still remains in my thoughts
And from my tired heart, a little bit farther away
Although my heart may be weary, thoughts of you still linger, but more distant than before
I'll sing along
The whole day through
Just do your best to hear me
It's all you can do
I will continuously show my devotion to you and your words, even if you cannot physically hear me
You have my attention
Like you've had all the while
Since that first day when you made my heart smile
With loving eyes and tired sighs that flow
You have always had my full focus and admiration since the day you captured my heart with your gentle and loving demeanor
You have my attention
Like a shout through an empty sanctuary
Speak but a whisper
I'll hear a sermon
No matter how quiet or loud your words may be, I will always hear and absorb them like a sermon in an empty church
I'll sing along, the whole night through
While you sleep safely
I'll be thinking about you
You have my attention
Even as I pass the night in solitude, my thoughts will always revolve around you and your captivating presence
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