With a penchant for melody in the likes of alternative-rock bands like Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, and Radiohead, Courrier writes songs as soothing as they are sincere. It is in this duality that Courrier finds their message. In the beauty of existence and the pain of experience, lead singer Austin Jones’ voice even reflects the honeyed grit of reality, while the ascending harmonies and radiant guitars anthem the intimate.
Armed with a collection of songs as dynamic live as they are personal in your headphones, Courrier’s music shines amidst the shadows of a changing industry, assuring music fans of a few simple truths. A rock sung can still be sung like a hymn. A band should be more than a single. The words fans and friends should be synonymous. And finally, you don’t have to be the first to know about a band to enjoy them. So whether you are a new fan or an old friend, you are appreciated. Check out Courrier’s new EP, as well as their Myspace for upcoming shows. You can also follow them on Twitter @courriermusic.
Between
Courrier Lyrics
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That doubts that exist in our minds
In the silence I am tricked into thinking you'll forget
And I'll be stranded like a man in a mine
The day between the soil and the sky
An emptiness, a void, a heaviness, a sigh,
But I know you will make through alive
Like a city besieged, it was the loneliest thing
Your silence held in cold delay
And I felt faint of heart cause I was caught between
The weight of everything I couldn't say
The day between the soil and the sky
An emptiness, a void, a heaviness, a sigh,
But I know you will make through alive
Cause you never said goodbye
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
How to follow, to follow, to follow,
Cause you and I know I can't go, I can't go
Between the gallows and the gates
The day between the soil and the sky
An emptiness, a void, a heaviness, a sigh,
But I know you will make through alive
Cause you never said goodbye
The song "Between" by Courrier deals with the uncertainty and doubts that exist in relationships. The first stanza talks about how doubts can exist in our minds, with "whats" and "ifs" that can cause us to worry and imagine scenarios of being left alone. The singer expresses his fear of being forgotten, and the consequent feeling of being stranded, alone in his mind like a man in a mine.
The second stanza focuses on the aftermath of a fight or separation. It describes a feeling of emptiness and heaviness as if caught in a limbo between the soil and the sky. The singer admits feeling faint of heart as he tries to come to terms with everything he couldn't say. The line "Cause you never said goodbye," serves as both a reassurance and a reminder of the ambiguity of endings.
The third and final stanza focuses on the dilemma of how to move forward in a situation when there is no clear path. The singer expresses his confusion and inability to follow, to make a decision between the "gallows and the gates," between staying stuck or moving ahead. The song concludes with the same refrain, "But I know you will make it through alive, cause you never said goodbye," emphasizing the idea of uncertainty and the importance of communication in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we ever get rid of the whats and the ifs
Wondering if we can escape the doubts and uncertainties that plague our minds
That doubts that exist in our minds
The concerns and hesitations that exist within us
In the silence I am tricked into thinking you'll forget
Feeling insecure and worried that the other person may forget about us in moments of silence
And I'll be stranded like a man in a mine
We'll be left in a state of isolation and abandonment, trapped and unable to escape our thoughts and feelings
The day between the soil and the sky
The state of limbo or emptiness between different elements
An emptiness, a void, a heaviness, a sigh,
A sense of emptiness, longing, and sorrow
But I know you will make through alive
Despite all the hardships, there is hope and confidence that the other person will get through it
Cause you never said goodbye
The reassurance that the other person has not left us completely
Like a city besieged, it was the loneliest thing
Feeling trapped and alone, like a city under siege
Your silence held in cold delay
The other person's silence felt like a cold and indifferent delay
And I felt faint of heart cause I was caught between
Feeling weak and uncertain because of being caught in the middle of a difficult situation
The weight of everything I couldn't say
The burden of all the things we're unable to express and communicate
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Feeling uncertain and unsure about what to do or say
How to follow, to follow, to follow,
Not knowing how to proceed or what path to take
Cause you and I know I can't go, I can't go
Both of us recognize that there are limitations and obstacles we can't overcome
Between the gallows and the gates
Caught between the extremes of life and death, hope and despair
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.