The band consists of Adam Gardner and Ryan Miller on guitar and vocals and Brian Rosenworcel on percussion. Multi-instrumentalist and backup vocalist Joe Pisapia played with the band from 2003-2010. Luke Reynolds took Pisapia's place to tour with the band for their 2010 album, Easy Wonderful, and has remained with the band since. The band is noted for its catchy, poppy melodies, and the distinctive hand-drumming on percussion. They are also known for their humor, including a joke album released in 2003, The Meowstro Sings: Guster's Keep It Together, wherein the lyrics are replaced with (off-melody) meowing.
The band has released eight studio albums which are, in chronological order, Parachute, Goldfly, Lost and Gone Forever, Keep It Together, Ganging Up On the Sun, Easy Wonderful, Evermotion, and their most recent, Look Alive, which was released on January 18th, 2019. In addition, they have released a total of eleven live albums, spanning the years 2003-2015.
Long Way Down
Guster Lyrics
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Floated up from the ground and looked down
Then finally I could see completely
Heard the angels' song
I know what you are
I could never tell
They sang what you are
This far away, you're a miniature to me
Now I know what you are
I could never tell
They sang what you are
Now the notes are fading
and everything is turned around
And I can't help but think it
Its a long way down
And everything is changing
and everything is turned around
And I can't help but thinking
its a long way down
Now I know what you are
I could never tell
They sang what you are
The lyrics to Guster’s song Long Way Down describe a surreal experience of the singer where he feels as if he had died and was looking down on his partner from above as she slept. The singer hears the angels' song and gains a new understanding of his partner, one that he had never been able to fully grasp before. The lyrics suggest that the singer now knows what his partner truly is or represents, but the meaning is left intentionally vague.
The lyrics go on to describe a feeling of unease or discomfort, as if the experience has changed the singer’s perspective on everything. The notes of the song are fading, and everything is turned around. These lines suggest that the experience of looking down on his partner has given the singer a new perspective on life and the world, and that he now feels disoriented and unsure of himself.
The closing lines of the song suggest a sense of foreboding, with the singer realizing just how far down it is from where he is. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the singer still struggling to make sense of his experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dead sleeping in your bed
I was completely at ease with you and my surroundings
Floated up from the ground and looked down
I had an out-of-body experience where everything was clear and visible
Then finally I could see completely
I could finally comprehend my situation and surroundings
Heard the angels' song
I experienced a surreal and euphoric moment
I know what you are
I fully understand your true nature
I could never tell
I could not put into words what I now know
They sang what you are
I heard confirmation of your true identity
This far away, you're a miniature to me
Looking from afar, you do not hold the same significance as before
Are you sorry you almost disappeared
Do you regret almost losing me?
Now the notes are fading
My moment of euphoria is coming to an end
and everything is turned around
My perceptions and emotions are in disarray
And I can't help but think it
I cannot shake the thought that
Its a long way down
The realization of my situation is daunting and unsettling
And everything is changing
My world has shifted and transformed
and everything is turned around
My perceptions and emotions are still in disarray
And I can't help but thinking
I cannot stop the thoughts racing through my mind
its a long way down
The future looks bleak and insurmountable
Now I know what you are
I have come to terms with your true nature
I could never tell
I never thought I would comprehend it
They sang what you are
The angels confirmed what I previously did not understand
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Gardner, Brian Rosenworcel, Clay Weatherford, Ryan Miller
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Lyrics:
Dreamed I was dead sleeping in your bed
I floated up from the ground and looked down
Then finally I could see completely
Heard the angels' song
I know what you are
I could never tell
They sang what you are
This far away
You're a miniature to me
Are you sorry
You've almost disappeared
Now I know what you are
I could never tell
They sang what you are
Now the notes are fading
And everything is turned around
And I can't help but think it
Its a long way down
All the lights are changing
And everything is turned around
And I can't help but think it
Its a long way down
And I know what you are
I could never tell
They sang what you are
And I know what you are
I could never tell
They sang what you are
@wallybates6364
THIS ENTIRE ALBUM IS GENIUS!!!
@wallybates6364
How many times and how many ways do i have to proclaim that this is the greatest album of the last 20 years!?!?!?!?
@raijin1378
Its generally one of the albums i find myself coming back to time and again there are a fair few songs i enjoy off this album
@raijin1378
Btw i really enjoy ganging up on the sun album as well
@hmsmith1790
I haven't listened to these guys since i was just a child growing up in a changing world. this band made life seem easier to bear
@mohitoBhau5499
I haven't listened to these guys in atleast 6-7 years, glad I'm listening to them now hahah
@marciahoffman3087
I love these guys, the simple chords, beautiful harmonies and lyrics, make me so happy!!! I need to go see them.
@taggartgillespie
They are fantastic in concert, I've seen them several times.
@micahwright5901
This is the definition of beautiful. It’s so simple yet layered.
@MsChrispy
Somebody is going to find this life to be alright. I hope you are doing okay. Feel better. Everybody loves you.