From the pit of your stomach, you can feel the small semblance of a rebirth. A reinvention. For Jamison Covington, the dark eyes and sharp mind behind E For Explosion, this collection of shoegaze and new wave inspired songs, is a rebirth in almost every way. In another life, Jamison Covington was the unwilling hero of the warped tour set, signing a major label deal at the age of 18, as one half of JamisonParker. Now years later, free from major label entanglements, Jamison has begun making the music that speaks to him with a crystalline certainty. "From writing the songs and fine tuning tones to engineering and production, there's not a part of the writing or recording process that I don't completely immerse myself in....honestly, I'm completely at ease with being a control freak."
Immediately after signing with NJ indie label Eyeball Records, Jamison made his way to Silver Lake, California and recorded his independent debut, Reinventing The Heartbeat with Dave Trumfio (Earlimart, Grandaddy, Billy Bragg & Wilco, My Morning Jacket, etc). At times quiet and subtle and at others tumultuous and brooding, Heartbeat is filled with plaintive requests for understand and reconciliation. Building his towering soundscapes upon the likes of My Bloody Valentine and The Jesus & Mary Chain, E for Explosion aims to cast a new shadow that reaches far beyond that of his previous sucesses.
Having toured with everyone from Plain White T's, to Motion City Soundtrack, to Coheed & Cambria and others, Jamison has traveled the country and made more friends and fans than one could ever hope to in a lifetime. He's sold over 30,000 records throughout the US and been featured on countless press and television outlets. But with E For Explosion, a rebirth means bringing his friends and fans to a new life with him as years of songwriting, recording and performing has finally come to fruition.
Sunday
E for Explosion Lyrics
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Hiding from our dreams
Hiding from our ghosts.
I know where you go
As bright as stars and quiet as snow
I'd give anything for you...
I would kill to be alive
To see through different eyes
Please slow me down
You've taken my last breath from me
My girl who killed the world
Please don't make me make believe that you should be alone.
Please don't go
The lyrics in "Sunday" by E for Explosion are reflective of feelings of loneliness, isolation, and longing. The opening lines speak to the idea of sleepwalking through life, avoiding difficult thoughts and emotions that arise in moments of vulnerability. The concept of "hiding from our ghosts" is particularly poignant as it suggests a struggle to confront past experiences and emotions that are haunting. The next lines describe a sense of intimacy and understanding between the singer and someone they care for deeply. There is an underlying sense of desperation in the line "I'd give anything for you," which elevates the emotional depth of the song.
The next verse further delves into the singer's desire to understand the world and connect with others. The line "I would kill to be alive" is a powerful statement that seems to suggest that the singer feels as though they are not really living or experiencing life to the fullest. They long to see things from a different perspective, to break free from whatever is holding them back. Throughout the song, there is a sense of wanting to slow down, to take a moment to breathe and appreciate the present. The final lines of the song are a plea for the person the singer cares for not to leave, not to abandon them in their loneliness.
Overall, "Sunday" is an introspective and emotional song that speaks to the universal human experience of wanting to feel connected and understood.
Line by Line Meaning
We wander in our sleep
We aimlessly move through life without a purpose or direction.
Hiding from our dreams
We avoid pursuing our passions and aspirations due to fear and uncertainty.
Hiding from our ghosts.
We suppress our past traumas and regrets, causing them to haunt us constantly.
I know where you go
I understand your thoughts and feelings, even when you don't express them directly.
As bright as stars and quiet as snow
You possess a radiance and purity that shines through, yet you are unassuming and humble.
I'd give anything for you...
I am willing to sacrifice anything to build a deeper connection and understanding with you.
Anything for you to know me now
I desire for you to truly see and know who I am at this moment, without pretenses or walls.
I would kill to be alive
I am so consumed by the stresses of existence that I long for a different and better life, even if it means drastic change.
To see through different eyes
I yearn for a new perspective that would allow me to approach life with fresh insight and understanding.
Please slow me down
I ask for reprieve and time to reflect, as my frenzied pace is detrimental to my well-being.
You've taken my last breath from me
You have captivated and entranced me so thoroughly that I feel as if you have taken away my very life force.
My girl who killed the world
You, my love, are so influential and powerful that even the world itself could not resist your sway.
Please don't make me make believe that you should be alone.
I beg you not to push me away or isolate yourself, as I know we are meant to be together.
Please don't go
I implore you to stay with me, as I cannot bear the thought of losing you.
Contributed by Luke T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.