The sophomore album Intersections followed after another two long years of touring, marking a refocus of Into It. Over It.'s sound from pop punk-oriented songs to a more instrumentally broad, indie-centric approach. With a new live lineup to match the sonic shift, Into It. Over It. went out on the road again and appeared not only on long headlining tours, but also large festivals such as Lollapalooza and Riot Fest. Between the never-ending string of full band and solo shows that Evan is perpetually caught on, work on the third Into It. Over It. album has begun with a January 2015 writing session, entailing Evan and Into It. Over It.'s current drummer Josh Sparks being holled up in a cabin for thirty days. Since the fifth grade, Evan spent many years writing, recording and touring in bands. His first band was The Progress, formed with his grade school friends. Evan was a bass player in many of his early bands as a result of losing a coin toss with the other members of The Progress to decide who would play guitar in the band. Prior to the initiation of Into It. Over It., Evan was also in Damiera, Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start, Labour, Map the Growth,, The Funeral Bird, Hiroshima Mon'Amour, Sleeper Agents, The French Connection, Emergency and Forgive Her Choke Her. More recently, Evan has spent his time off from Into It. Over It. in Stay Ahead of the Weather with the other members of Into It. Over It.'s first touring lineup, Pet Symmetry with members of Dowsing, and Their / They're / There with Matthew Frank of Loose Lips Sink Ships and Mike Kinsella of Owen.
Up Up Done Done
Into It. Over It. Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Up Up Done Done" by Into It. Over It. convey a sense of exhaustion and elation at the end of a concert. The singer is tired and hoarse from the physical exertion of jumping and singing along with every chorus, but he feels triumphant and honored to have been a part of the experience. He mentions that he grew a beard specifically for the occasion, as a way of paying tribute to the band or artist on stage. Despite the fact that he may have harbored some doubts about the band's name or lyrics, he ultimately feels that the music has transcended any reservations he may have had.
The singer also touches on the ephemeral nature of live music, and the way that it exists in a moment in time that can never be replicated. He mentions the idea of the bar being set for future concerts, suggesting that the performance he just witnessed was so powerful that it may be hard for any future shows to measure up. However, he also acknowledges that the music ultimately belongs to the artist on stage, and that the audience is just there to witness and participate in the experience.
Overall, "Up Up Done Done" is a testament to the transformative power of live music, and the way that it can bring people together in a shared moment of joy and catharsis.
Line by Line Meaning
My feet are sore and my throat is hoarse from stomping and singing through every single chorus.
I am physically exhausted from being so invested in your music that I couldn't resist the urge to stomp and sing along with every chorus, resulting in soreness and hoarseness.
I patiently grew my beard out for this occasion, paying some sort of tribute with bated anticipation for your last show.
I grew my beard with a specific intention to attend your last show, as a tribute to my love for your music. I eagerly awaited this occasion with anticipation and excitement.
You might insist that the name is bad but I'm not sure that we knew what we had -- resting in a software code and a place where the bar's been set with you and me trying to sing a lyric that goes: "What the crap!"
You may think that your band name is not good, but I am not sure if we truly understand the greatness of your music. We are all connected through technology and we try to sing along with your songs, no matter how ridiculous the lyrics are.
...but it never works.
Despite our efforts, we can never fully capture the essence of your music and lyrics when we try to sing along.
But, you don't need any of us tonight. You don't need us to call it quits.
Even though we love your music and are invested in your last show, you do not depend on us to make it a success nor do you need us to stop listening to your music after this night.
My feet are sore and my throat is hoarse. I stomped and sang all through every single chorus.
Reiterating the physical toll that being a fan of yours has taken on me during your last show.
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tyler Jafelice
2020 we bringing back the red flannel and thick framed glasses 😤🙌🏽
Berrian Paleblood
Catch me with red glasses and a thick framed flannel.
TaylorAlaska
YES :D
Johnny Park
objectively the best thing of 2020 so far
Johnny Park
@B A I mean I already suspected it, but nevertheless thanks for the clarity! New update reads: objectively the best thing of 2020 so far alongside the latest season of The Last Kingdom and the Attack On Titan Manga, which are both random as hell things and the comment was fine before
B A
@Johnny Park your comment was fine before both of those random as hell things 😂
Johnny Park
@Jackson Baria also true, I'll gladly revise my comment then: objectively the best thing of 2020 so far alongside the latest season of The Last Kingdom and the attack on Titan manga
Johnny Park
@Jabez Gill true
Jackson Baria
I take it you’re not reading the attack on Titan manga
Diego Reckholder
Every frame of this video is a potential desktop wallpaper.
Literally, every frame.
This is just beautiful!