Steve Pedersen eventually got a day job as a lawyer, making it hard for the band to go on tour to promote their new album. Initial Records went bankrupt about a year after, leaving Criteria without a label. Saddle Creek Records took their longtime friend in and put out three releases in 2005. The first was a re-release of the overlooked and underrated En Garde, their new single, "Prevent the World," and their second full-length, When We Break. After being moved into Saddle Creek, Pedersen quit his day job to spend full time making music and touring.
Criteria has performed with bands such as Cursive, The Fall of Troy, Thunderbirds are Now!, Statistics, Poison the Well, Rahim, and Minus the Bear.
Despite having no shows scheduled, and no official status on any upcoming album, single or tour, Saddle Creek Records has consistently stated that Pedersen and company have not disbanded.
Connections
Criteria Lyrics
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Through a friend of a friend of a friend
We were fortunate to have met
and a month or so later I guessed
Affection it settled in
This is where it begins
Not where it ends
but I know that I've made some mistakes
We can review my mistakes
And come to know a better way
But in the end I'm the same
Just look at the DNA
is it possible to be so confused at this point?
And it's rational, [meant] it's logical
There is no point in denying it to yourself
control
I'm in control
Decisions aren't made for me
They're made on my own
but I know that I've made some mistakes
We can review my mistakes
And come to know a better way
But in the end I'm the same
Just look at the DNA
Is it possible to be so confused at this point?
And it's rational, [meant] it's logical
There is no point in denying give yourself a chance
You might like it
we must make
Connections
We must make
Connections
We must make
Connections
We must make
Connections
The song "Connections" by Criteria explores the theme of human relationships, particularly the journey towards making meaningful connections with others. The opening lines describe the serendipitous nature of meeting someone new and how it can lead to great things. The lyrics mention that the journey towards forming a connection takes time and effort, and even with mistakes made along the way, it is important to focus on personal growth and self-improvement. The song's title is a repeated reminder to listeners that building connections with others is something that requires active effort.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that making connections is integral to human experience, and the repeated phrase "We must make connections" drives home the importance of bridging the gap between ourselves and others. The verse "Is it possible to be so confused at this point? / And it's rational, [meant] it's logical / There is no point in denying it to yourself" speaks to the emotional complexities of building connections and how confusion can be a natural and even necessary part of the process. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that while the journey may be difficult, it is worth it to strive for meaningful connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when we first met
Reflecting on the memory of our first encounter
Through a friend of a friend of a friend
Acknowledging that our initial connection was made through mutual contacts
We were fortunate to have met
Expressing gratitude for the serendipitous meeting
and a month or so later I guessed
Recalling how affection grew over time
Affection it settled in
Describing how emotions became more stable and consistent
This is where it begins
Recognizing the start of a relationship
Not where it ends
Emphasizing that there is more to come
but I know that I've made some mistakes
Acknowledging personal faults
We can review my mistakes
Proposing an opportunity for self-evaluation
And come to know a better way
Expressing a desire for improvement
But in the end I'm the same
Admitting to one's true identity
Just look at the DNA
Suggesting that personality traits are inborn
is it possible to be so confused at this point?
Raising a question about the state of the relationship
And it's rational, [meant] it's logical
Asserting that one's thoughts are reasonable and justified
There is no point in denying it to yourself
Encouraging honesty with oneself
control
Claiming agency over one's life
I'm in control
Reaffirming control over one's life
Decisions aren't made for me
Declaring independence in decision-making
They're made on my own
Expressing self-determination
Is it possible to be so confused at this point?
Reiterating the earlier question about the state of the relationship
And it's rational, [meant] it's logical
Emphasizing the rationality and logic behind one's thoughts
There is no point in denying give yourself a chance
Encouraging oneself to consider new possibilities
You might like it
Suggesting that giving oneself a chance may lead to favorable outcomes
we must make
Asserting the necessity of action
Connections
Stating the specific type of action needed - forming connections with others
We must make
Reiterating the assertion that action is necessary
Connections
Repeating the specific type of action needed
We must make
Restating the previous statements about action
Connections
Repeating the specific type of action needed
We must make
Reiterating the importance of action
Connections
Stating once again the specific type of action needed
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07-06-22: Connections | Criteria
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