After performing in a number of metal bands in high school, Townsend was discovered by a record label in 1993 and was asked to perform lead vocals on Steve Vai's album Sex & Religion. After recording and touring with Vai, Townsend was discouraged by what he found in the music industry, and vented his anger on a solo album released under the pseudonym Strapping Young Lad. He soon assembled a band under the name, and released the critically acclaimed City in 1997. Since then, he has released three more studio albums with Strapping Young Lad, along with solo material released under his own independent record label, HevyDevy Records. Townsend's solo albums, a diverse mix of hard rock and progressive metal, have featured a varying lineup of supporting musicians. In 2002 he formed The Devin Townsend Band, a dedicated lineup which recorded and toured for two of his solo releases.
In 2007, Townsend disbanded both Strapping Young Lad and The Devin Townsend Band, taking a break from touring to spend more time with his family. After a two-year hiatus, he began work on a four-album series called The Devin Townsend Project, with each album written in a different style. The first two entries in the series, Ki and Addicted, were released in 2009. Townsend scheduled tours throughout Australia and North America in 2010 in support of the albums, and released the next two, Deconstruction and Ghost, in 2011.
Townsend's trademark production style, featuring a heavily multitracked wall of sound, has been compared to the styles of Phil Spector and Frank Zappa. His versatile vocal delivery ranges from screaming to an opera-esque singing, and his songwriting is similarly diverse. Townsend's musical style is rooted in metal, and his albums are written to express different aspects of his personality.
Sunday Afternoon
Devin Townsend Lyrics
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The lyrics to Devin Townsend's song Sunday Afternoon seems to convey the feeling of longing and waiting for someone. The first verse, "Dream on Dream on dream on... Dream another way 'cause I know (I know I know...) When the wind blows your name ...It's a shame... Things are strange but that's okay," suggests a sense of frustration and disappointment in not being able to be with the person they're waiting for. Despite that, they still reassure themselves that it's alright, and they'll continue to wait.
The second verse, "In your place In our place In the swarm So from the great plains ...From the void... I will wait for you I! I will wait for you... I will! I will wait for you I will wait alone," seems to suggest that the person he's waiting for is far away and perhaps in danger or in a difficult situation, and he's waiting for them to come back. The repetition of "I will wait for you" emphasizes the determination and loyalty towards the person they're waiting for.
In the chorus, "Ain't it strange? People change but that's okay It's another night here and all I'm thinking about is you" shows the singer's sense of nostalgia towards the person they're waiting for. The last two verses repeat the same sentiments, with the addition of "from the deep field," emphasizing the vast distance between them.
Overall, the lyrics to Sunday Afternoon convey a sense of longing, hope, and determination towards someone who is far away. It's a reminder that people change, but some things stay the same - the feelings of love and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream on (Dream on dream on...) Dream another way 'cause I know (I know I know...)
Keep dreaming and find a new way because I know that when the wind calls your name, things may not go as planned.
When the wind blows your name ...It's a shame...
When circumstances change and challenges come your way, it can be disappointing.
Things are strange but that's OK On a rainy Sunday afternoon...
Even though life can be bizarre or unfamiliar, it's alright on a gloomy weekend day.
In your place In our place In the swarm So from the great plains ...From the void... I will wait for you I! I will wait for you... I will! I will wait for you I will wait alone.
You can be anywhere as I patiently wait for you in a deserted space or a crowded room.
Ain't it strange? People change but that's OK
It's odd how people can shift but it's acceptable and just a part of life.
It's another night here and all I'm thinking about is you.
On this night, my thoughts are solely focused on you.
Yeah from the deep field ...From the void... I will wait for you...
I'm waiting for you somewhere from the unknown depths and endless expanse of space.
I! I will wait for you... I will! I will wait for you
I will wait for you with unwavering determination.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DEVIN GARRETT TOWNSEND
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@JQLLC
I can't believe I wasted years listening to the Foo Fighters when Devin Townsend was putting out albums like this.
@dmoneygc2086
Why not both?
@JQLLC
@@dmoneygc2086 Radio in NY didn't play Devin's music
@JQLLC
Tell me about it. It's inconceivable being how catchy this brilliant album was.
I had to find out about Hevydevy on Lost in Vegas during one of their reviews.
@eddiekingham
welcome to the light
@mck7646
@petra Wish those new AIC albums were good.
@mck7646
Possibly the most underrated song in his entire catalog. Just incredible.
@ganondorfchampin
Just realized I'm listening to this on a Sunday Afternoon...
@CorwinRussell
+ganondorfchampin yes!
@JibbsCompilations
Was it raining?