Parker now plays for Say Anything and has his own side project: I and the Universe. Jamison also started his own project, which, after numerous name changes, is known as: E for Explosion. Both have their music up on MySpace.
Here and Now
JamisonParker Lyrics
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And we're swallowed whole
But we breathe alone
In the here and now
All these voices melting down
I shut my eyes
And I try to hide
I can see the truth
In your eyes
Whisper words I'll never hear
Through the deafening
Through the broken scene
Through the endless fear
Faith in. Flutters. Rushing out
When you look at me
I can see the truth
In the here and now
We're lost in the lights and the sound
The walls all melt to the ground
And if you don't believe
I will tear the sky down right now
(I can see the truth in your eyes)
We're lost in the lights and the sound
The walls all melt to the ground
And if you can't believe
I will tear the sky down for you
Through the deafening
And the broken screams
I can hear the truth
(I can see the truth in your eyes)
We're lost in the lights and the sound
The walls all melt to the ground
And if you don't believe
I will tear the sky down right now
(I can see the truth in your eyes)
We're lost in the lights and the sound
The walls all melt to the ground
And if you can't believe
I will tear the sky down for you
(I can see the truth in your eyes)
We're lost in the lights and the sound
The walls all melt to the ground
And if you don't believe
I will tear the sky down right now
The lyrics of JamisonParker's "The Here and Now" appear to be about feeling lost and overwhelmed in a crowd, but finding solace and truth in the present moment. The singer acknowledges that they are surrounded by voices and chaos, but they also recognize their own isolation and loneliness amidst it all. They try to focus on the present in order to escape the overwhelming feeling of being swallowed up by the crowd. The lyrics speak to the idea that truth can be found in the present moment, and that in spite of the chaos around us, we can learn to listen to our own inner voice to find meaning and connection.
The chorus of "The Here and Now" conveys a sense of determination and hope in the face of hardship. The repeated lines "We're lost in the lights and the sound / The walls all melt to the ground / And if you don't believe / I will tear the sky down right now" suggest that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to help someone else see the world in a different way. The juxtaposition of the chaotic imagery ("lost in the lights and the sound") with the promise of tearing the sky down right now creates a sense of urgency and potency to the lyrics.
Overall, "The Here and Now" is a song about the importance of being present in the moment and finding truth and connection even in the midst of chaos. While the lyrics focus mainly on the singer's personal experience, there is also an undercurrent of compassion and empathy for others who may be struggling to find truth and hope in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday night, here come the crowds
The night is getting started and the crowd is starting to arrive
And we're swallowed whole
We are consumed and overwhelmed by the crowd
But we breathe alone
We feel isolated and alone amidst the crowd
In the here and now
We are focused on the present moment
All these voices melting down
There are many voices and sounds, but they are all blending together
I shut my eyes
I close my eyes to escape the chaos
And I try to hide
I attempt to hide from the noise and confusion
In the here and now
I am present and focused on the present moment
I can see the truth
I can perceive the reality of the situation
In your eyes
By looking into your eyes, I can understand the truth
Whisper words I'll never hear
You say something, but I cannot hear it over the noise
Through the deafening
Despite the loud and intense noise
Through the broken scene
Despite the chaotic and confusing situation
Through the endless fear
Despite the constant anxiety and apprehension
Faith in. Flutters. Rushing out
I feel a burst of emotion in response to your expression of faith
When you look at me
By making eye contact, you convey your thoughts and emotions to me
We're lost in the lights and the sound
We are disoriented and immersed in the sensory experience of the concert
The walls all melt to the ground
The physical boundaries around us seem to disappear
And if you don't believe
If you are not convinced of the truth
I will tear the sky down right now
I will take drastic action to prove the truth to you
Through the deafening
Despite the loud and intense noise
And the broken screams
And amidst the chaotic and confusing sounds
I can hear the truth
I can discern the underlying truth
And if you can't believe
If you are unable to accept the truth
I will tear the sky down for you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to help you see the truth
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