Formed in 2005, Dead Letter Circus released one self-titled EP in 2007. They have performed at festivals such as The Big Day Out, The Come Together Music Festival in Sydney and The Over-Cranked Music Festival in Brisbane. They have performed with a number of bands, some of these include Tool, Cog, Karnivool, The Butterfly Effect, Chevelle and Helmet. They also tour Australia extensively on their own headline tours. On the 1st of November, 2008, they released a second EP/single, entitled Next In Line. Next In Line featured three tracks, two of which were included on the band's debut studio album This Is the Warning in 2010. The band have released four singles from the album; "The Space on the Wall", "Big", "One Step" and "Cage". This Is the Warning has gained the band national and international acclaim.
During 2012 Rob Maric announced that he was leaving the band for personal reasons.
August 9, 2013 saw the release of the band's second album The Catalyst Fire.
Members:
Kim Benzie – Vocals
Clint Vincent – Guitar
Stewart Hill - Bass
Luke Williams - Drums
Tom Skerlj - Guitar, keyboard and percussion
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Y A N A
Dead Letter Circus Lyrics
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Keep drinking water
Breathe while you can
This earth is your garden
You are the same
We are the weakest link
We are born naked
We may see our end before our time
One more stolen living heart in hand
Beating out Sleeping fast like sand
Help me now before I sleep again
Sing to me, shadow
Tell me what I′ve done
And it's there for you
Reaching out with aching arms
And it′s in me
Calling you home
You are the same
We are the weakest link
We are born naked
We will see our end before our time
This earth is your garden
One more broken living heart in hand Beating out
Slipping fast like sand
Help me now before I sleep again
Hold me in this life
Sheltered from what might come
And it's there for you
Reaching out with aching arms
And it's in me
Calling you home
Opening outward and filling your eyes Flowing back in as you′re breathing its light
And it′s there for you
Reaching out with aching arms And it's in me
Calling you home
The lyrics to Dead Letter Circus's song Y A N A portray a message of resilience and hope in the face of a seemingly bleak and uncertain future. The first verse encourages listeners to keep setting fires, representing passion and drive, while also emphasizing the importance of sustaining oneself with basic necessities such as water and air. The line "This earth is your garden" suggests that we have a responsibility to take care of our planet and cultivate its resources, while the repetition of "You are the same" highlights our shared humanity and interconnectedness.
The second verse takes a more personal tone as the singer pleads for help in overcoming their own struggles and connecting with their inner self, symbolized by the "shadow" singing to them. The repetition of "We are the weakest link" further emphasizes the vulnerability and mortality of human beings. The chorus provides a sense of comfort and reassurance, promising a source of strength and connection that is always available, both within oneself and in the world around us.
Overall, the lyrics to Y A N A encourage listeners to persevere and hold onto hope in the face of adversity, while also recognizing our interconnectedness and responsibility to each other and the planet.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep setting fires
Continue to ignite passions and motivate yourself
Keep drinking water
Stay hydrated and nourished
Breathe while you can
Take advantage of every opportunity to live and enjoy life
This earth is your garden
View the world as your responsibility to care for and respect
You are the same
We are all human and share common experiences
We are the weakest link
As a collective, our weaknesses can hold us back if not addressed
We are born naked
We all enter the world with nothing, and will leave it the same way
We may see our end before our time
Our mortality is uncertain and we should appreciate every moment
One more stolen living heart in hand
Another life lost, taken against their will
Beating out Sleeping fast like sand
A life quickly fading away
Help me now before I sleep again
Assistance is needed before succumbing to negative thoughts
Sing to me, shadow
A call for guidance from an inner voice or higher power
Tell me what I've done
Seeking clarity on past actions or mistakes
And it's there for you
Support and comfort are within reach
Reaching out with aching arms
The desire to connect and help is strong
And it's in me
The ability to provide support lies within the individual
Calling you home
Inviting one to come back to a place of safety and security
One more broken living heart in hand Beating out
Another life lost, this time from heartbreak or depression
Slipping fast like sand
A life rapidly deteriorating
Hold me in this life
A plea for comfort and protection from the difficulties of the world
Sheltered from what might come
A desire to be free from worry and fear of the future
Opening outward and filling your eyes Flowing back in as you're breathing its light
The beauty of the world can be overwhelming, and a reminder to take it in
Writer(s): Stewart Alexander Hill, Clinton James Vincent, Luke James Palmer, Luke Douglas Williams, Kimberley Kenneth Benzie
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.