The band's first release was in 2007 with an EP titled When The Sea Became A Giant. The band released a full-length album, What It Takes To Move Forward, in 2009. The band is signed to Count Your Lucky Stars Records and has released albums on a number of other labels, such as strictly no capital letters (UK), Topshelf Records, Stiff Slack (Japan), and Hobbledehoy Record Co (Australia). The band released their second album You Will Eventually Be Forgotten on August 19, 2014. On February 16, 2016, the band announced their final tour before their breakup on their official Facebook page.[2]
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Documenting Thirty Days
Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) Lyrics
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Like I was towering over trees and buildings
(And you made it sound so easy).
Then, I would wear your strength like a bright badge pinned to my chest.
Right there, you made me swear I would not forget.
I still remember that may, when a late frost taught me
Can resurface, and every step was magnified by the sharpest snap that seemed to say,
"Your voice is still small, and will not carry anything."
And even the smallest words cling to the roof of my mouth.
And I broke my promise again and again!
It's all I can do, sitting here waiting,
Hoping the words will just fall from my mouth
(Like when you were around me)
And all I need is to read what you told me,
"Everything else in the world disappears when your voice wraps around me."
In "Documenting Thirty Days," Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) sings about the overwhelming and transformative power of love, and the self-doubt that can arise when one is separated from their lover. The first stanza describes the physical and emotional height that the singer feels when they are with their significant other, a sensation that seems to come easily and naturally to their partner. The second stanza reflects the singer's desire to hold onto their lover's strength and not forget the way they felt in their presence.
The third stanza shifts to a memory of a time when the singer felt discouraged and small, a moment when they doubted their own voice and ability to communicate. Despite the promise they made to themselves (and perhaps their partner) to be strong and persistent, the singer admits to breaking this promise repeatedly. In the final stanza, the singer expresses a wish to recapture the closeness and connection they felt when their partner was with them, and to be able to express their love without hesitation. They long for the feeling of being wrapped up in their partner's words and presence, and the reassurance that love can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
I wrote it down, in case I might forget how tall you make me feel-
I kept a record of your impact on me, so I wouldn't forget how much you elevate me above everything else (even buildings).
(And you made it sound so easy).
You effortlessly made me feel like I was capable of anything.
Then, I would wear your strength like a bright badge pinned to my chest.
I would proudly showcase the strength you gave me, as if it were an emblem on my very being.
Right there, you made me swear I would not forget.
In that moment, you made me promise to always remember the impact you had on me.
I still remember that may, when a late frost taught me
I vividly recall the moment when a frost taught me a valuable lesson.
That even the things we left for dead
Even things we believed to be long gone,
Can resurface, and every step was magnified by the sharpest snap that seemed to say,
Can unexpectedly return, and make every movement feel amplified, as if it were being loudly snapped at.
"Your voice is still small, and will not carry anything."
The snap seemed to taunt me, telling me that my voice was insignificant and couldn't carry any weight.
And even the smallest words cling to the roof of my mouth.
I struggle to find my voice, even with the smallest words, and it feels like they stick in my throat.
And I broke my promise again and again!
Despite my promise, I couldn't help but forget the way you made me feel and how your strength lifted me up.
It's all I can do, sitting here waiting,
All I can do now is sit and wait,
Hoping the words will just fall from my mouth
Hoping the words I need to say will come out effortlessly.
(Like when you were around me)
(Just like they did before, when you were still here with me).
And all I need is to read what you told me,
All I need right now is to remember and reread the words that you told me,
"Everything else in the world disappears when your voice wraps around me."
Words can't express how much I miss you and how everything faded away when I was wrapped up in your voice.
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@oscargarciarodriguez8989
Lyrics (Esp-English)
Lo escribí en caso de que pudiera olvidar
I wrote it down in case i might forget
Qué tan alto me hiciste sentir
How tall you made me feel
Como si me estuviera elevando sobre árboles y edificios
Like i was towering over trees and buildings
(Y lo hiciste sonar tan fácil).
(And you made it sound so easy).
Ahora estoy usando tu fuerza
Now i'm wearing your strength
Como una insignia brillante clavada en mi pecho
Like a bright badge pinned to my chest
Justo allí, me hiciste jurar que no lo olvidaría.
Right there, you made me swear i would not forget.
Todavía recuerdo que mayo
I still remember that May
Cuando una helada tardía me enseñó
When a late frost taught me
Que incluso las cosas que dejamos muertos pueden resurgir
That even the things we left for dead can resurface
Y cada paso fue magnificado
And every step was magnified
Por el golpe más agudo que parecía decir
By the sharpest snap that seemed to say
"Tu voz es todavía pequeña y no llevará nada"
"Your voice is still small, and will not carry anything"
E incluso las palabras más pequeñas se aferran al paladar
And even the smallest words cling to the roof of my mouth
Y rompí mi promesa una y otra vez
And i broke my promise again and again
Es todo lo que puedo hacer, sentado aquí esperando
It's all i can do, sitting here waiting
Esperando que las palabras se me caigan de la boca
Hoping the words will just fall out my mouth
Como cuando estabas a mi alrededor
Like when you were around me
Y todo lo que necesito es leer lo que me dijiste
And all i need is to read what you told me
"Todo lo demás en el mundo desaparece cuando tu voz me envuelve"
"Everything else in the world disappears when your voice wraps around me"
@notyoursavior78
Nice song! I never heard this one before. I love this band.
@emil7191
I still listen to this song every now and then
@apenguinwithasign7572
Sometimes i like to pretend
@plazmikpond
i wrote it down, in case i might forget how tall you make me feel-
like i was towering over trees and buildings
(and you made it sound so easy).
then, i would wear your strength like a bright badge pinned to my chest.
right there, you made me swear i would not forget.
i still remember that may, when a late frost taught me
that even the things we left for dead
can resurface, and
every step was magnified by the sharpest snap that seemed to say,
"your voice is still small, and will not carry anything."
and even the smallest words cling to the roof of my mouth.
and i broke my promise again and again!
it's all i can do, sitting here waiting,
hoping the words will just fall from my mouth
(like when you were around me)
and all i need is to read what you told me,
"everything else in the world disappears when your voice wraps around me"
04 - 29 / 2022 12:34am
@rameyism
@BlackMetalRaven45 LOVE Football, Etc! About a year and a half ago, they played a show in Fort Worth and all the bands came and crashed at my house afterwards. Such amazing people, all of them!
@danielpc9650
2:57 Y yo rompí mi promesa una y otra vez..
@cabroporfiado
Lo escribí en caso de que se me olvide
Que tan alto me hiciste sentir
Como si estuviera elevándome sobre árboles y edificios (Y lo hiciste sonar tan fácil)
Ahora estoy usando tu fuerza
Como una insignia brillante clavada en mi pecho
Allí mismo, me hiciste jurar que no lo olvidaría
Todavía recuerdo ese mayo
Cuando una helada tardía me enseñó
Que incluso las cosas que dejamos por muertas pueden resurgir
Y cada paso fue magnificado
Por el chasquido más agudo que parecía decir
"Tu voz es todavía pequeña, y no lleva nada"
E incluso las palabras más pequeñas se adhieren al paladar de mi boca
Y rompí mi promesa una y otra vez
Es todo lo que puedo hacer, sentado aquí esperando
Esperando que las palabras simplemente salgan de mi boca
Como cuando estabas a mi alrededor
Y todo lo que necesito es leer lo que me dijiste
Todo lo demás en el mundo desaparece cuando tu voz me envuelve