For The Blink of An Ideal World, LC worked with acclaimed producer Anthony J. Resta (Collective Soul, Megadeth, Duran Duran) and Baltimore’s favorite Steve Wright. LC’s emotive intensity is undeniable on these 8 songs (plus a bonus track), which go deeper into the psyche of the band and their sound than ever before. The band says they were more concerned with ‘exploring emotions and sound’ than with looking for that elusive ‘magic airplay formula’. Yet, LC’s signature dynamic, colossal rock sound is highlighted by evocative, relatable lyrics and hooky melodies. Much inspiration for this recording came while the band was in Greenland performing for the US troops last year. In the sub-zero Arctic that was dark 24 hours a day, LC was affected not only by the land’s beauty but by the men and women they met who serve our country. They imagine what an ideal world is like, even for the blink of an eye.
In the Mid-Atlantic, LC’s songs and pure rock live performance have contributed to their reputation as one of the region’s most popular bands. Any fan will fervently tell you that you must experience LC live to get the full impact of their music. The electrically charged crowd is an integral part of the show, participating throughout and responding enthusiastically to charismatic, evocative front-man Dave Tieff, the tasteful guitar signatures of Corey Hall on guitar, and the pounding, fierce rhythm of Will Dorsey Jr. on drums and Dan Welsh on bass.
Their trip to make playing music their lives has brought many highlights, including playing events such as the legendary WHFStival, DC101 Chili Cookoff, Raven Stadium, and the Warped Tour. LC has performed with bands including Good Charlotte, Rage Against The Machine, LIVE, Eve 6, etc. They have received airplay on over 41 stations, and been featured in publications including Time, Entertainment Weekly, and more.
On November 11, 2004, Laughing Colors announced their decision "to take a permanent vacation." According to their press release, they felt that the band had run its course over the previous 13 years, and they wanted to go out on their own terms. According to subsequent statements by the band, they were also frustrated with the increasing difficulty of booking shows at mid-Atlantic nightclubs. Their press release stated, "We also know that some people will ask 'will you ever play together again?' We will never say never, just goodbye for now."
Laughing Colors "final" concert was at the Recher Theatre in Towson, Maryland in March 2005. The final show was recorded and preserved on a live DVD and CD. To promote the release of this two-disc set, Keep the Shining Ones, Laughing Colors reunited for two concerts in November and December 2005. Frontman Dave Tieff has publicly indicated their desire to perform annual reunion shows for their fans.
Autumn
Laughing Colors Lyrics
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Bleeding from a wound that never heals
Mine is gone and I'll be leaving
Far away across the fields
Winter is so unkind now
Autumn stays and waits with me
When she's gone I've lost a friend
The only thing I'll ever need
Remember, we laughed and you said that
It would never die
Maybe something will remind you
In the Autumn sky
Leaves are turning in my head
Head is much too blind to see
Sea of hate surrounds me
Oh how it used to be
Believed in the way you lived for me
Believed the wind would take me home
Believed someday I'd find myself
Now I'm all alone
The lyrics of this song, "Autumn" by Laughing Colors, evoke a sense of sadness and nostalgia. The singer is reflecting on their misfortunes and a wound that never heals. They are leaving everything behind and going away far across the fields. But they find comfort in the fact that autumn stays and waits with them. The season of winter is unkind, but autumn is their friend. The singer feels that they have lost everything, but they still have the memories of laughing with someone. They hope that something will remind that person of their happy times together when they see the autumn sky.
The second verse of the song speaks about the sea of hate that the singer is surrounded by. They cannot see clearly, and their head is filled with turning leaves. They used to believe in the way the other person lived for them, and that the wind would take them home. But now, they are all alone. The lyrics suggest that the singer is going through a difficult time and feels lost and disconnected.
Overall, the song "Autumn" by Laughing Colors is a poignant reflection on loss and the power of memories. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling like everything is falling apart and finding solace in the beauty of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Shelled by my misfortune
I am being bombarded by my bad luck and misfortunes.
Bleeding from a wound that never heals
I am constantly hurting and in pain from a wound that never fully heals.
Mine is gone and I'll be leaving
What was once mine is now gone and I will be departing from it.
Far away across the fields
I will be traveling a great distance away from where I once was.
Winter is so unkind now
Winter has become a cruel season for me.
Autumn stays and waits with me
Autumn remains with me and keeps me company.
When she's gone I've lost a friend
When Autumn is no longer present, I feel like I have lost a friend.
The only thing I'll ever need
Autumn is the only thing I truly need in my life.
Remember, we laughed and you said that
Remember the memory of when we laughed together and you said that something would never come to an end.
It would never die
You believed that something would live on forever.
Maybe something will remind you
Perhaps someday, something will spark your memory.
In the Autumn sky
It could happen in the Autumn sky.
Leaves are turning in my head
I am feeling a change within myself, much like the changing of leaves in the autumn season.
Head is much too blind to see
Despite the changes, I am unable to see what lies ahead.
Sea of hate surrounds me
I am constantly surrounded by negativity and hatred.
Oh how it used to be
I reminisce about how things used to be in a better time.
Believed in the way you lived for me
I had faith in the way you lived your life for me.
Believed the wind would take me home
I believed that the wind would guide me to a safe and comfortable place.
Believed someday I'd find myself
I used to have hope that someday I would discover who I truly am and what I truly desire.
Now I'm all alone
Now I find myself completely alone with my thoughts and memories.
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gene362
WoW! I joined the Army in 1990, I grew up on Kent Island, MD...grew up following these guys to bars in Baltimore, Annapolis, bars like Networks...Red Eyes on Kent Island, big memories....they are so great live.
StangQuest94
LC needs re-unite and play down in the Lewes/Dewey, DE area soon!
ttlyfucked
Love the beginning, though I don't much like the rest of the song, the beginning is amazing!