Destine is band from Tilburg, the Netherlands and the Dutch response to pun… Read Full Bio ↴Destine is band from Tilburg, the Netherlands and the Dutch response to punkpop bands such as Fall Out Boy, Simple Plan and Paramore. With its distinctive American sound and appearance, it seems like only a matter of time before Destine becomes an established name in Europe.

The five youngsters joined forces in 2006 and released the A Dozen Dreams EP. After this, a time of intensive touring followed: in the first year 70 shows were played in the Netherlands, England, Wales, Germany, France and Belgium. Also, the band was the support act for bands like New Found Glory and Fall Out Boy. The large amount of shows rapidly resulted in a steady fanbase.

Destine have launched its own online TV-platform Destine.tv where people can follow the band’s every move. Meanwhile, the band appeared on national TV and radio, including the song Last Scene Of A Plane Crash being used for a commercial on TV station Comedy Central.

In April 2008, Destine signed a development deal with major label Sony. The debut album and single are planned to be released in 2009.

Robin van Loenen - Leadvocals and guitar
Hubrecht Eversdijk - Guitar and vocals
Laurens Troost - Keys and vocals
Tom Vorstius Kruijff - Bass and vocals
Jordy Datema - Drums

www.destinemusic.com
www.myspace.com/destinedestine

The Disappointment
Destine Lyrics

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Sunshine is waiting, the clouds seem to fade it's
A brandnew day right upon the plate
Get late for a breakfast, it's just like expected
Cause time is like rain dripping through the hands

And I, I'm captured by a movie
It rewinds before it ends
In the last scene of a planecrash

Guess we'll never know it'll land

The season, the weather
It is like you but better
Cause rain washes your sins away
It leaves me here without a trace

And as I hide into
The things I used to do
I try to get a grip on you
Cause there's nothing else to do

And I, I'm captured by a movie
It rewinds before it ends
In the last scene of a planecrash
Guess we'll never know it'll land

Safe and slowly into your arms
Or fly through the clouds like constant false alarms
You better show your last scene to me

The season, the weather
It is like you but better
Cause rain washes your sins away
It leaves me here without a trace

And seconds from semblance
We make a point to do our best to forget
Cold from sadness
We feel the heat of truth

And the day goes by just like a lie
A vision passing by
I'll know tomorrow will be just alright

And I, I'm captured by a movie
It rewinds before it ends

In the last scene of a planecrash
Guess we'll never know it'll land

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The Disappointment" by Destine describe the feeling of being out of control in life and trying to hold onto something that may never come back. The opening lines are optimistic, with the promise of sunshine and a new day, but this is quickly undercut by the acknowledgement that it's already late for breakfast and time is slipping away. The use of rain as a metaphor for time emphasises the feeling of helplessness and the futility of trying to hold onto something slippery and intangible. The singer confides that they are "captured by a movie" that they know will never end the way they want it to, referring to their own life and the sense that they will never quite manage to meet their own expectations.

The second verse draws a contrast between the singer's own sense of despair and the idea of rain washing away sins and leaving no trace. This suggests a feeling of being left behind or forgotten, an outpouring of frustration and disappointment that is ultimately insurmountable. The line "I try to get a grip on you / Cause there's nothing else to do" sums up this feeling of helplessness and the desire to find some anchor in a world that feels completely out of control.

The final verse acknowledges the passing of time and the sense of waiting for something that may never come. The singer notes that "seconds from semblance / We make a point to do our best to forget" which speaks to the idea of rationalising or making excuses for things that can't be changed. The final lines are ultimately hopeful, with the singer acknowledging that tomorrow will be better even though they don't quite believe it yet.

Line by Line Meaning

Sunshine is waiting, the clouds seem to fade it's
The day is looking bright and cheerful with the sun coming out and clouds disappearing

A brandnew day right upon the plate
It's a new day full of opportunities and chances to do new things

Get late for a breakfast, it's just like expected
Running late for breakfast is no surprise since time just slips through the fingers like raindrops

Cause time is like rain dripping through the hands
Time can't be held onto just like raindrops slipping through fingers

And I, I'm captured by a movie / It rewinds before it ends / In the last scene of a planecrash / Guess we'll never know it'll land
The artist is lost in thoughts about a movie that feels like it's rewinding before finishing, leaving them uncertain of the fate of the characters

The season, the weather / It is like you but better / Cause rain washes your sins away / It leaves me here without a trace
The changing seasons and weather are a lot like the person the singer knows, but even better because the rain helps wash away sins and leaves no trace behind

And as I hide into / The things I used to do / I try to get a grip on you / Cause there's nothing else to do
The singer is trying to distract themselves by going back to old habits and thinking about the person they know because they have nothing else to do

Safe and slowly into your arms / Or fly through the clouds like constant false alarms / You better show your last scene to me
The artist wants to be with the person they know either calmly and safely or by living in the moment, they're desperate to see the person's final scene

And seconds from semblance / We make a point to do our best to forget / Cold from sadness / We feel the heat of truth
When things get close but not quite in reach, the artist tries to forget but can't because the truth is always there and causing sadness

And the day goes by just like a lie / A vision passing by / I'll know tomorrow will be just alright
Days can feel like they pass too fast and without any meaning, but the artist is hopeful that tomorrow will be better

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