There are at least two projects called Illinois:

1) Chilean indie ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two projects called Illinois:

1) Chilean indie rock band from La Serena, They released debut album called "Propulsor" in 2014.

2) Hailing from Bucks County, PA, Illinois is an indie/folk rock band with an articulate & engaging sound. Boasting catchy keyboard skills, sudden surprising banjo licks, & handclaps galore, their witty songs waver between gloomy & uplifting, mischievous & delicate. They formed in 2004, with Chris Archibald handling guitar, keys, banjo, & vocals, Martin Hoeger on bass, & backing vocals, Dru Lee on guitar, keyboards, & backing vocals, & JohnPaul Kuyper on drums.

The Current Line-up consists of....

Chris 'Arch' Archibald-
guitar, keys, banjo, lead vocals

Martin Hoeger-
bass, vocals

JohnPaul Kuyper-
drums

Dan Pawlovich-
guitar, keys, vocals

Chris Shepherd-
guitar, vocals

Nosebleed
Illinois Lyrics

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Hold on baby
Lets sing it again
Lets just pretend that we go all the way back.
Dont tell nobody
Shhhh..its just me
N' this shits free
N' i got all that ya need.
Sometimes what you need...is a nosebleed

Ill be right back now
Dont leave this spot
Lets do some shots ya know i cant turn em down
Hey guys, m' i floatin'?
Is it just me?
Is this my seat that goes all the way up?
I know what ya need its a nosebleed
Well hear we go again
With pots on my knees
Quick get yer shovel n'
Dig up all that ive planted.
But why are we whispering?
Is my face red?
Is it me instead layin awake inside my bed.

So jip take a ride in yer lil red soul.
Jippy took a ride in his lil red sould

Overall Meaning

In "Nosebleed," Illinois creates an ominous and hypnotic atmosphere with his music, bringing the listener into a surreal world. The song begins with Illinois telling his partner to hide their actions, stating "let's just pretend that we go all the way back" and "don't tell nobody." This secrecy adds to the mysterious and eerie nature of the song. Illinois then offers comfort to his partner, suggesting that he has everything they need, saying "n' I got all that ya need." However, the lyrics take a dark turn when Illinois implies that sometimes what someone needs is a nosebleed, which could represent any form of self-harm or damage. The bridge brings a new perspective, with Illinois questioning his surroundings and his own state of being, asking if it's just him or if he's floating. He then offers a solution, claiming that he knows what his partner needs: a nosebleed. In the latter half of the track, Illinois becomes introspective, whispering and questioning himself and his own existence.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold on baby
Let's pause for a moment

Lets sing it again
Let's repeat what we just did

Lets just pretend that we go all the way back.
Let's imagine that we've known each other for a long time

Dont tell nobody
This is a secret between you and me

Shhhh..its just me
Be quiet, it's only me here with you

N' this shits free
And this won't cost you anything

N' i got all that ya need.
And I have everything you could want

Sometimes what you need...is a nosebleed
Sometimes you need a small escape from reality, represented by a nosebleed

Ill be right back now
I'll be back very soon

Dont leave this spot
Stay right where you are

Lets do some shots ya know i cant turn em down
Let's take some shots of alcohol, I'm unable to refuse them