As Denison Marrs, they crafted their sound primarily from 90's rock with a bit of 80's sheen thrown in - comparisons can be made to early Smashing Pumpkins, the Cure, Radiohead, etc. Denison Marrs took these influeces and ran with them, creating a unique space rock soundscape that pulsed with sheer power. However, the band was also able to utilize elements of delicacy, primarily through the lyrics of frontman Eric Collins.
Denison Marrs was also important for their contribution to Christian music, carrying the torch of the underground movement began by the Prayer Chain, Stavesacre, and Starflyer 59 - the latter two being bands that Denison Marrs were able to tour with.
Their first album, "Holding Hands @ 35,000 Ft.", set the stage for a successful run as a band with a serious cult following. Taking all of the typical traits of the emo/space rock genre and tweaking them just a bit, Denison Marrs presented a sound full of melodic hooks and firmamental lyrics, backed by solid drum beats, innovative bass lines, and elegant guitar work.
"World Renown for Romance" remains their most popular record, and is arguably their best. The songwriting is cohesive - it's a concept album about love, for starters - and the quality of the arrangements and performances are consistent from one song to the next.
For the third record, entitled "Then is the New Now", the band chose to proceed in a different direction. There is more of an effort to bring a brighter, pop production to the songs, and while some of the tracks suffer because of this, the successes ("What Life Has", "This Must Be Love") are certainly noticeable.
The final release from Denison Marrs was an eponymous record that moved back towards darker territory, albeit without long-time drummer Jon Bucklew, who had left the band to join Copeland. His drum seat was a very difficult one to fill, but Dean Lorenz did an excellent job. Long-time fans began reinvesting in the band when they announced their break-up earlier in 2006.
Silver
Denison Marrs Lyrics
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Will never empty
I love the way the silver moon
Makes it shimmer for me
And I wonder if
If you could be the one
And write like mad
And free the song
I'll write about how
I've finally found you
As it turns out
You've loved me all along
And I wonder if I
Could be the one for you
But you just smile
And tell me that
My new life has begun
In Denison Marrs's "Silver," the singer expresses his/her admiration for another person's silhouette, which is glorious and never empty. The shining silver moon enhances the stunning silhouette, and the singer wonders if this person could be "the one." The singer is inspired to write about his/her newfound love and how this person loved him/her all along. Despite this realization, the singer still doubts whether he/she could be "the one" for the other person. However, the other person just smiles and acknowledges that the singer's new life has begun.
The lyrics seem to capture the feeling of falling in love with someone after admiring them from afar. The singer is in awe of the other person's beauty and wonders if this person could be the one that he/she has been searching for. Through writing, the singer is able to express his/her emotions and come to a realization about the other person's feelings. The use of the silver moon as a symbol of beauty and wonder adds to the dreamy and romantic tone of the lyrics.
Overall, "Silver" by Denison Marrs is a heartfelt song about the discovery and confusion of love. The lyrics capture the butterflies and doubts that often come with falling in love with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Your glorious silhouette
Your admirable and distinguished figure
Will never empty
Will never vanish or become insignificant
I love the way the silver moon
I adore the manner in which the shiny moon
Makes it shimmer for me
Reflects light onto you and makes you glimmer for me
And I wonder if
I ponder the possibility
If you could be the one
If you are capable of being the ideal match for me
I'll pick up the pen
I'll grab a writing instrument
And write like mad
And write with great passion
And free the song
And liberate the lyrics
I'll write about how
I'll articulate how
I've finally found you
I've ultimately discovered you
As it turns out
To my surprise
You've loved me all along
You've had affection for me since the beginning
And I wonder if I
And I question whether I
Could be the one for you
Could be the one you've been searching for
But you just smile
But you simply grin
And tell me that
And inform me that
My new life has begun
I have started a fresh new chapter in my life
Contributed by Bella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
55Mizzou
Thanks for posting all these Denison Marrs. I used to listen to bands like Two-Thirty-Eight and Future Seems Forever, but somehow missed these guys. Nice.