The band toured Canada for over a year in support of the album, before taking time off to build a tracking studio, and record demos for a followup album.
After over a year off, dedicated to writing and recording demos, as well as membership changes, the band was ready to get back on tour and road-test their new material. In the late summer of 2005, Marc Arcand, Dave Thompson, Brian Bird and Chris Amey embarked on their first international tour, England and Wales, playing colleges, universities and clubs dates for three months leading up to winter of 2005
In early 2006 the band began recording their second album in the English country-side of Wigan England with producer John Kettle, returning to Canada to co-produce with renowned mixer/ engineer Richard Chycki. The album is over two years in the making and reflects the evolution of the sound and musical inspiration behind High Holy Days. It will be released in the late fall of 2006.
PROUD
High Holy Days Lyrics
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The girl escapes me this time, I regret
Of all the shame that you hide
I complete the same kind, I forget
Forced between this state
And a look to hesitate
The truth and I neglect
Cause I never told you
And when you're acting so proud like
Like you never had your doubts
You never said once like you were throwing it away
And then you're hanging round
Shining like the sun
Shocked everyone how it's making my day
And you, you can try so hard
With everything that's going wrong
I know you're strong and you're here for the change
You're never far away
You're making my day
Or you're throwing it away
What the hell have I meant
If this is how the day ends, I regret
Close your eyes and dream now
The world so far you're heart sounds
Alone and I connect
In all the ways I've dreamed you
I chose a song to reach you
But why it's sad again, only now I see it
CHORUS
The lyrics to High Holy Days' song "Proud" demonstrate the internal conflict of the singer, who is hesitant to express their true feelings and regrets not being able to do so. The opening line, "Proud is scared to act like," suggests a fear of vulnerability and a desire to maintain a facade of confidence. The line, "The girl escapes me this time, I regret," highlights the singer's regret for not being able to win the affection of someone they desire.
The second verse describes the struggle between truth and hesitation, with the singer neglecting to express their feelings. The chorus suggests that the subject of the song is also pretending to be strong and unafraid, despite secretly having doubts and struggles. The line, "You never said once like you were throwing it away," implies that the subject is hiding or dismissing their own issues.
The bridge evokes a sense of longing and despair, with the singer dreaming of a world where they can connect with the object of their affection. The line, "In all the ways I've dreamed you," suggests that the singer has idealized and romanticized their relationship. The final line, "Only now I see it," implies a newfound awareness of the reality of the situation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Proud" convey a sense of internal conflict and the struggle to express one's true feelings. The song explores themes of vulnerability, regret, and the fear of rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
Proud is scared to act like
Being proud and showing off a facade is often a cover-up for fear and insecurity.
The girl escapes me this time, I regret
The singer regrets missing out on an opportunity to connect with a girl he desires.
Of all the shame that you hide
There is something shameful hidden within the girl the singer desires.
I complete the same kind, I forget
The singer has also felt shame and experienced similar struggles but has chosen to ignore them.
Forced between this state
Feeling trapped and forced to make a decision.
And a look to hesitate
Uncertainty and indecisiveness in the face of a difficult choice.
The truth and I neglect
The singer has neglected to address the truth of his feelings and situation.
Cause I never told you
The girl the singer desires is unaware of his true feelings for her.
And when you're acting so proud like
When the girl is showing off and pretending to be confident.
Like you never had your doubts
The girl is trying to hide her own insecurities and doubts.
You never said once like you were throwing it away
The girl has not expressed any doubts or concerns about their situation and has not given up on it.
And then you're hanging round
The girl is still spending time with the singer.
Shining like the sun
The girl is radiant and draws attention wherever she goes.
Shocked everyone how it's making my day
The singer is pleasantly surprised by the girl's presence and the effect it has on him.
And you, you can try so hard
The girl is making an effort to maintain an image of strength and confidence.
With everything that's going wrong
Despite the struggles and challenges they face in their situation.
I know you're strong and you're here for the change
The singer recognizes the girl's strength and sees her as someone who can bring about positive change.
You're never far away
The girl is always on the singer's mind and he feels a connection to her even when she is not physically present.
You're making my day
The girl's presence and influence have a positive impact on the singer's life.
Or you're throwing it away
The girl's actions and decisions could have a negative impact on their situation if she chooses to give up or walk away.
What the hell have I meant
The singer questions the meaning and purpose of his feelings for the girl.
If this is how the day ends, I regret
If their situation ends in disappointment or failure, the singer will regret not expressing his true feelings and taking a chance.
Close your eyes and dream now
Encouraging the girl to take a moment to escape and imagine a better future.
The world so far you're heart sounds
In this dream world, the girl's heart is free from the troubles and challenges of their reality.
Alone and I connect
Despite feeling lonely, the singer feels a connection with the girl and their shared struggles.
In all the ways I've dreamed you
The singer has imagined the girl in many different scenarios and situations.
I chose a song to reach you
The song itself is the singer's attempt to express his feelings and reach the girl.
But why it's sad again, only now I see it
Despite the song's romantic and hopeful tone, the singer realizes that their situation is still tinged with sadness and uncertainty.
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