[They] want to play music all year and meet cool people and make some money and not live with [their] parents. Anything you can do to help with those four things would be greatly appreciated. Especially the third one.
3 records (+1 in the works), nearly 500 shows in 40+ states in under 4 years. [They've] been everywhere, except for the places we're on our way to.
This is us:
Luke - Lead vocals, guitar, piano. Has successfully wrestled polar bears on two separate continents (yes, two!). Supposedly, has received his acceptance letter from Hogwarts, even though the school year has already started. Authenticity of letter has yet to be verified. Can maneuver a van and trailer in reverse faster than Jason Bourne in a Mini Cooper on a Parisian side street. Wins gold medals for outstanding facial hair. Once lost his cell phone 42 times in one day.
Marc- Drums, muscle. Has several tattoos that make him look cooler than everyone else in the band (not that it’s hard to do). Still has health insurance. When sporting a stache, he brings forth the ghost of Freddie Mercury. Voted “Most Likely To Not Fail At Life” by the other members in his band. Believes in and is afraid of "Cubicle Trolls". Expert on centaurs.
Robbe- Bass. Real into sleeping. Came in second place on Nickelodeon’s Global Guts after being blinded by a glitter storm (aka snow blizzard) and hitting his opponent’s actuator at the top of the Super Aggro Crag. Still has a crush on Mo, the referee. Secretly wants to be a speed-cuber (someone who can do a Rubik's cube in like 15 seconds). Will never have an actual girlfriend because of that last sentence. Has a pretty good vertical jump.
Rabbit- Lead guitar, mandolin, background vocals. Good at everything, especially eating candy and drinking Mountain Dew. Can impersonate Nicholas Cage better than Nicholas Cage can impersonate himself or anyone else for that matter. Can also accurately identify almost any make and type of ink pens while blindfolded (this is not a joke). Has great posture.
Sleeper
Farewell Flight Lyrics
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We've been quiet for way too long, keeping silent as our defense
See them writing on the wall
You see them pressed against the floor
You see the fire in their eyes, and yet you feel so torn? You see them falling by your side
You see their faces on your lawn
You hear them screaming in your sleep, still you sit back and watch? Wake now, oh sleeper
Wake now, it's time
Wake now it's time to be heard
You always play the fool
You always play the victim
Watching this unfold with no reply
The corporate eyes around, scoping out their targets
Out to kill the weak with no regard
All this time, no regret, no where to go
The signal's lost, we're breaking up, it's out the door
We rise to fall
We rise to fall, and its all your fault
Say goodbye
The Farewell Flight’s song, Sleeper, is a thought-provoking and powerful song that describes the dangers of being too complacent, hiding behind silence, and not speaking up when we see injustice around us. The lyrics are written in a metaphorical language that uses imagery to get the message across. The song starts with an invitation to say goodbye to our indifference, and to wake up from our slumber of apathy. The artists describe the uncomfortable feeling of witnessing the writing on the wall, the eyes of the oppressed, the fire in their eyes, and their screams in our sleep. The lyrics urge us to speak up and use our voices and actions to make a difference. They call the listener a sleeper and remind them that it is time to wake up and to be heard.
The song highlights the dangers of corporate greed, emphasizing the lack of empathy towards the vulnerable and weak. The line “All this time, no regret, nowhere to go. The signal's lost, we're breaking up, it's out the door” describes the hopeless situation of those who have already fallen to the wayside, and who have lost all faith in the system. But instead of dwelling on the bleakness of the situation, the song calls the listener to take action and not play the fool, or the victim. The song ends with an invitation to say goodbye, presumably to the old habits of complacency and inertia, promoting a sense of urgency in making changes.
Overall, Sleeper is a powerful song that conveys a sense of urgency and invites the listener to take a stand against injustice. The lyrics use powerful imagery to convey the message, and the song appeals to our emotions and our sense of responsibility to take action.
Line by Line Meaning
Say goodbye
The singer is bidding farewell.
We've been quiet for way too long, keeping silent as our defense
The singer and others have been quiet for too long, using silence as a defense mechanism.
See them writing on the wall
The singer notices something ominous happening, represented by writing on the wall.
You see them pressed against the floor
The artist sees others being dominated or oppressed.
You see the fire in their eyes, and yet you feel so torn? You see them falling by your side
The artist sees others suffering and is conflicted about whether or not to take action to help them.
You see their faces on your lawn
The singer sees the victims of the oppressive forces outside their home or personal space.
You hear them screaming in your sleep, still you sit back and watch?
The singer is aware of the suffering of others but remains passive in their inaction.
Wake now, oh sleeper
The artist is urging others who have been passive to wake up and take action
Wake now, it's time
The call for action is urgent and necessary.
You always play the fool
The artist is criticizing those who choose to remain passive in the face of oppression.
You always play the victim
The singer is criticizing those who complain about their situation but refuse to take action to change it.
Watching this unfold with no reply
The artist has been watching the oppression occurring but has not yet responded.
The corporate eyes around, scoping out their targets
The singer is describing the oppressive forces that are targeting the weak.
Out to kill the weak with no regard
The singer is describing the lack of empathy or concern for the victims of the oppression.
All this time, no regret, no where to go
The singer is describing feeling helpless in the face of oppression and seeing no way out.
The signal's lost, we're breaking up, it's out the door
The artist is describing a breakdown in communication and organization among those resisting oppression.
We rise to fall
Even when they try to resist, the oppressed will often fail.
We rise to fall, and its all your fault
The singer is blaming those who are complacent and not taking action for the continued oppression of others.
Say goodbye
The singer reiterates their farewell as they prepare to take action against oppression.
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jkubed95
I loved this album as a teenager. Thought of it as one of my favorites. Now, in the back half of my twenties, it hits harder than ever. I can only pray it loses relatability in the coming years rather than gaining.
@traviskeagle7482
Haven't listened since 2008 and still knew every word. Love this song
@mackennabeveridge7744
this song still hits the same way it used to. eight years later.
@taliaxsatania
Never forget seeing you guys when I was like, 15 I think? I catch myself still singing this song
@jamespevehouse3469
Used to play shows with these guys in Muskogee OK, one of the best live bands ever.
@goodnightbedbug
I would have never thought they’d play so close to me
@missbuuthang
Saw y'all when I was about 15? Going on 16 in Amarillo Texas at the 806. Literally I slept to this album till my cd died. ❤ Hope y'all come back one day
@NorthernRangerMusic
ahh this is a throwback
@JakeCarterKerrMusic
why did you remove this from spotify
@toluo9468
SAME exact question