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.

addison's walk
Copeland Lyrics

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I've never been so lonely
In this desereted trail
Even though you hold my hand
Your hand is so cold and frail
Gentle breath and tenderness
Come words that you once told me
Somehow those words that you say
They make me much less lonely

crashes the cold of the night and roses all wither away
The night and the flower cannot overpower the words that I want you to say
You may slip and you may slide, but you got an angel by your side
Hold you in his arms, keep you safe from harm

I heard those words a thousand times before
And I've said them a thousand more
But hearing those words, believing those words
Was a thing I never did explore
See, I just wanted to be a better son, a better friend, a better man, a better whatever
So the next time I walk this path again I'll walk it with a true friend

You may slip and you may slide, but you got an angel by your side
Hold you in his arms, keep you safe from harm
You may slip and you may slide, but you got an angel by your side
Hold you in his arms, keep you safe from harm
You may slip and you may slide, but you got an angel by your side
Hold you in his arms, keep you safe from harm
Yeah...
Keep you safe from harm...
Yeah...
Keep you safe from harm...
Yeah...
Father in the sky, he loves you more than I

(SECOND PROGRESSION)
I'd rather be with you than without
Within you than about you
And I come to find out you want the same
Oh lord I want to breath you
May my every movement free you
From the place I've kept you locked up all these days

I'd rather be with you than without
Within you than about you
And I come to find out you want the same
Oh lord I want to breath you
May my every movement free you
From the place I've kept you locked up all these days

I'd rather be with you than without
Within you than about you
And I come to find out you want the same
Oh lord I want to breath you

May my every movement free you
From the place I've kept you locked up all these days

Overall Meaning

The song "Addison's Walk" by Copeland is a hauntingly beautiful track about loneliness, the desire to be heard and understood, and the comfort that comes from true friendship. The song features emotive lyrics that describe the singer's feelings of loneliness, despite the fact that they're walking with a person they care about. The line, "I've never been so lonely in this deserted trail," evokes a sense of isolation and vulnerability, emphasizing the emotional distance between the singer and their companion. However, they take solace in the words that their friend shares with them, finding comfort in their gentle nature and the connection they represent.

The second verse of the song signals a change in the singer's mindset, as they start to believe in the words that they once dismissed as generic and insincere. The line "I heard those words a thousand times before, and I've said them a thousand more, but hearing those words, believing those words was a thing I never did explore" suggests a deeper understanding of the power of kind words and deeds, and the importance of genuine connection in combating loneliness. In the final verse, the singer directs their words towards a higher power, acknowledging that their love and care for their friend cannot compare to that of a divine entity. The line "Father in the sky, he loves you more than I" reflects the idea that true love and safety comes from the support of a community, and finding comfort in something greater than oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

I've never been so lonely
Despite being with someone, I feel the most alone I've ever felt.

In this deserted trail
I'm wandering in a barren place with no clear direction.

Even though you hold my hand
I have someone beside me, yet still feel isolated.

Your hand is so cold and frail
The person I'm with is distant and uninvolved, and their touch feels lifeless.

Gentle breath and tenderness
The affectionate words and actions of my companion.

Come words that you once told me
The sweet things my partner said to me at a different time.

Somehow those words that you say
Despite feeling alone, hearing these words provides comfort.

They make me much less lonely
My partner's words bring me solace and ease my loneliness.

Crashes the cold of the night and roses all wither away
The harsh, cold environment and beauty of the surroundings are temporary and fleeting.

The night and the flower cannot overpower the words that I want you to say
The beauty of the surroundings can't replace the meaningful and comforting words I long to hear from my partner.

You may slip and you may slide, but you got an angel by your side
The reminder that I have someone with me, even if they are imperfect, but still supportive.

Hold you in his arms, keep you safe from harm
The comfort of being safe in the embrace of someone who cares for you.

I heard those words a thousand times before
Words of affirmation have been said to me countless times, but they haven't affected me deeply until now.

And I've said them a thousand more
I've also used words of affirmation many times before, but without meaning them wholeheartedly until now.

But hearing those words, believing those words
The significance of truly believing in the affirming words that are spoken.

Was a thing I never did explore
I never took the time to truly internalize those words and their impact on me.

See, I just wanted to be a better son, a better friend, a better man, a better whatever
I'd always focused on self-improvement instead of accepting love from others and improving my relationship with them.

So the next time I walk this path again I'll walk it with a true friend
In the future, I hope to have a genuine companion with whom I can take this journey, rather than someone who is emotionally distant.

Father in the sky, he loves you more than I
A recognition that there is someone else who loves and cares for me more deeply than my current companion.

I'd rather be with you than without
Being with this person is preferable to being alone.

Within you than about you
I want to be connected to my partner, rather than simply observing and talking about them externally.

And I come to find out you want the same
I discover that my partner has similar desires for connection and closeness.

Oh lord I want to breath you
I long to be so close to my partner that I can metaphorically breathe them in and be intertwined with them.

May my every movement free you
I want my actions to release my partner from any emotional constraints or barriers they may be experiencing.

From the place I've kept you locked up all these days
I acknowledge that I have been holding my partner back and I want to make changes to improve our connection.

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