Last Winter was formed in Orlando, FL November of… Read Full Bio ↴( 2002 - Present )
Last Winter was formed in Orlando, FL November of 2002. Drawing on influences from early 90's alternative and todays rock music, the band originated their own brand of rock with atmospheric ambience. 2005 saw them releasing their first album, the independent record entitled 'Transmission: Skyline'. In 2007, after being signed to Lifehouse Records, the band followed up with their sophomore album 'Under the Silver of Machines'. Soon after, Last Winter disbanded.
The original band members, minus the singer, reunited along with new frontman Ian Dempsey to continue forward with Last Winter. On January 1st 2010 the band released new material on its myspace page.
Their first major release after the reformation, came on July 22nd 2011 in the form of 'The Heart & The Broken Compass'.
Our Summer In Illinois
Last Winter Lyrics
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Have you seen the comets dance like fire in the summer sky
Have you seen the milky way from illinois
Well we're half way there
While you're waiting for something to happen
It's right outside your door
You lived your life in the safest way
But today, the street signs point new ways, to faraway
Outside your window the colors the burning as light years pass you by
You'd never guess on a night like this
You would leave your world behind
Because today, the street light show new ways, so faraway
We'll meet you there
The lyrics of Last Winter's song Our Summer In Illinois talk about discovering and opening oneself up to new experiences, breaking out of our usual day-to-day lives in Illinois and experiencing the beauty of the world outside. The opening verse talks about the beauty of the Milky Way and the comets, which are breathtaking sights in the sky. The chorus then emphasizes how we are halfway there to experiencing the beauty of the world outside. The second verse talks about how sometimes we are too caught up in our own lives, our routines and our comfort zones, that we do not see the vastness and beauty that exists around us. But if we allow ourselves to step outside of the known and the comfortable, we can experience and be part of something much larger. The song concludes by stating that if we are willing to take the leap of faith and open ourselves up to new experiences, we will be met with new and wondrous things.
The themes of the song are about adventure, stepping outside of one's comfort zone, and embracing the beauty of the unknown. The lyrics encourage the listener to be more open-minded, spontaneous, and adventurous to experience the unconventional side of life. It also serves as a reminder that life is short and we should not hold back from embracing and experiencing what the world has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you seen the milky way from illinois
Did you witness the magnificent view of the Milky Way galaxy from Illinois?
Have you seen the comets dance like fire in the summer sky
Did you observe the amazing sight of comets move gracefully through the summer sky like dancing flames?
Have you seen the milky way from illinois
Did you witness the magnificent view of the Milky Way galaxy from Illinois?
Well we're half way there
We have made some progress but we still have more to see and experience.
While you're waiting for something to happen
During the time you spend waiting for something exciting to occur,
It's right outside your door
The incredible adventures that you're dreaming of is just a step from your home,
You lived your life in the safest way
You have spent most of your life playing it safe and avoiding risks,
Follow footsteps already made
You are stuck in a pattern of repeating the actions of those who came before you,
But today, the street signs point new ways, to faraway
However, today there are signs indicating that there are new exceptional paths to explore that will take you far from your current life,
Outside your window the colors the burning as light years pass you by
The colors outside your window are ablaze as the light that has traveled for years past you,
You'd never guess on a night like this
You would never believe that a night like this could bring about unexpectedly amazing events,
You would leave your world behind
You would forget about your previous life and start an entirely new adventure,
Because today, the street light show new ways, so faraway
Because today, the world around you is presenting fantastic new opportunities that are located far away,
We'll meet you there
We will be waiting for you to join us on this journey,
Contributed by Skyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.