From there, they released their first CD as a signed band titled "Never Be Taken Alive." The twelve, almost annoyingly catchy songs, became constantly played by both new and old fans alike. However, those who have ever seen them live know that you have not truly experienced Count the Stars until you have seen them in concert. As a result, they worked hard traveling non stop for months across the country on the Vans Warped Tour and with bands such as Taking Back Sunday, The Early November, Fall Out Boy, and more.
However, their touring came to an abrupt stop when they were in a van accident in September 2003. Still holding on to their strong hard working ethics, they tried to heal their physical, mental, and monetary wounds quickly so they could continue touring and meeting new and old friends. To their fans' delight, they got back up on their feet and embarked on a full US tour in November. Unfortunetly, they may have jumped the gun. To the shock of their fans, they broke up suddenly on November 30, 2003 in the middle of their tour with The Early November, Copeland, and Hidden in Plain View. While many speculated what caused the break up, the band made it clear that they would cease from pointing fingers or giving out specific details. Still, many fans hold on to the fond memories they shared with the four young musicians and the music they created.
Currently, Clarke Foley and Adam Manning are working together in the band Action Action.
Clarke and Chris have started a project called the Breathing Club. http://www.myspace.com/thebreathingclub
Pretend
Count The Stars Lyrics
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Catching maybes, maybe I'll try
And she was born out west to feel
The sun, the air, her dreams, the perfect sky
Now maybe everything will be alright
We'll take it one step back just to kill subtle time
Was everything always my fault
No I'll never be, No I'll never see
Though through all of this I swear
That I'll pretend to understand
Fate was not a question less than answers leading as she came around
I kind to feel like I'm losing you and losing time, and losing all that's true
Well someday I'll notice you in photographs in ashes of the past
but you can ever assure me that you'll always stay indestructible too
I'll pretend to understand my friend, I will pretend
The lyrics to Count The Stars' song Pretend reveal the deep emotions of a person who is struggling to understand their place in a relationship. It starts with the lines "You just lay down slowly, swiftly, crushing nothing/Catching maybes, maybe I'll try" which signify the person's confusion on how to proceed with the relationship. The next few lines "And she was born out west to feel/The sun, the air, her dreams, the perfect sky/Now maybe everything will be alright" shows the person's longing for things to be perfect, but the doubts that still persist.
The chorus highlights the person's guilt for the things that have happened in the relationship. "Was everything always my fault/No I'll never be, No I'll never see/No I'll never be the thing you need/Though through all of this I swear/That I'll pretend to understand" shows the person's desire to take the blame for the problems in the relationship, to try and find a way to make it work.
The second verse continues to reveal the person's doubts and fears "Fate was not a question less than answers leading as she came around/I kind to feel like I'm losing you and losing time, and losing all that's true" and ends with a sense of resignation, "I'll pretend to understand my friend, I will pretend".
Overall, the lyrics of Pretend showcases the deep-seated emotions of a person who is struggling in a relationship, trying to understand what went wrong and how they can make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
You just lay down slowly, swiftly, crushing nothing
You lie down with care, trying not to disturb anything around you.
Catching maybes, maybe I'll try
Hesitant about taking a leap of faith, but considering it.
And she was born out west to feel
She was born in the west to experience nature.
The sun, the air, her dreams, the perfect sky
She finds the perfect setting in nature to achieve her dreams.
Now maybe everything will be alright
There is hope that everything will be okay.
We'll take it one step back just to kill subtle time
Taking a step back to pass the time with no real purpose.
Was everything always my fault
Questioning if they are constantly to blame for everything.
No I'll never be, No I'll never see
They will never possess certain qualities or knowledge.
No I'll never be the thing you need
They cannot be what someone else requires.
Though through all of this I swear
Despite everything, they promise something.
That I'll pretend to understand
They will pretend to comprehend even if they don't.
Fate was not a question less than answers leading as she came around
The person's fate was already determined before they came around.
I kind to feel like I'm losing you and losing time, and losing all that's true
They feel like they are losing someone and time, and with that, everything that is true.
Well someday I'll notice you in photographs in ashes of the past
They will come across photos of the person in memory.
but you can ever assure me that you'll always stay indestructible too
The person cannot guarantee they will remain invincible forever.
I'll pretend to understand my friend, I will pretend
They will pretend to understand regardless of the situation or outcome.
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GuertLeNub
can you do a video of them killing people with a rock
Utter lack
BEING BLESSED WITH MONO'S ATIMATIONS EXACTLY WHEN I WAKE UP IS THE BEST THINK THAT COULD EVER HAPPEN TO ME IN MY EXISTENCE
Яркий Сёрный
I write from a translator, a little clumsily. You're amazing. Your animations are very inspiring, they are extremely emotional. ❤ I adore the long white cat, especially your old works.
1radicalred
Incredible as per usual just like all of your other animations, I love it so much you're so unique
KiraCrimson
this feels like a obscure nostalgic thing i would have seen when i was little
AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH
KR0HBAR
its so fucking silly love this, has the same vibe as the old animation memes from the 2015-2017 era
Irony Queen
OMGGGG THE HOLY CHRIST OF ANIMATORS HATH POSTED THEIR SONAAAAA
seriously tho how the hell do you animate so well- I’m unfortunately restricted to animating on my phone and with flipashit it looks… special.
chickenwire
The music is way too edible so is the animation, congratulations you have rightfully earned the chickenwire stamp of approval and excellence 👏
UnflappedFlea
this is so cool dude... defiantly gonna be doing this meme sometime in the near future
KaiserWeeaboo
There is no joke this is just some quality stuff