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.
I
Laughing Colors Lyrics
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I will paint your sunshine red
I will call on you to come
I am not the only one
I have been here before time
I will make you walk my line
I will bring you thoughts of grace
Believe in this salvation
and you'll burn and burn again
I don't need that deliverance
because I'm higher than I've ever been
I will quicken all your years
I will drown your face in tears
I'll know everything you do
But I can be destroyed by you
I have called your bluff
Because you were not enough
And I have turned away
But I will never
forget
The lyrics to Laughing Colors's song, "I," are open to interpretation and can have different meanings depending on how they are perceived. The singer seems to be a powerful presence that can manipulate the listener's thoughts and emotions. The first two lines suggest that the singer can control the listener's perception of reality by dancing inside their head and painting their sunshine red. This could mean that the singer can shape the listener's experience of life, and make it more positive or negative.
In the next two lines, the singer calls on the listener to come to them, indicating that the singer has a strong influence or authority over the listener. The following line, "I am not the only one," suggests that there are others like the singer who also possess these powers or abilities. The next stanza describes how the singer has been around for a long time and will make the listener walk their line. This suggests a feeling of control or domination over the listener.
The chorus of the song contains a powerful message. The singer suggests that believing in salvation will only lead to more pain and suffering, and instead encourages the listener to embrace their own power and greatness. The next lines indicate that the singer can make the listener feel emotions deeply and can even know everything they do. However, the final line of the stanza states that the singer can also be destroyed by the listener.
The last stanza of the song indicates that the singer has had a past encounter with the listener, and the listener was not enough. It is clear that the singer has turned away from the listener, but they will never forget the encounter. The lyrics suggest that the singer holds all the power, yet they can still be influenced and affected by others.
Line by Line Meaning
I will dance inside your head
I will take over your thoughts and manipulate your perception.
I will paint your sunshine red
I will change your perception of happiness and reality to fit my own agenda.
I will call on you to come
I will manipulate you to do what I want.
I am not the only one
There are others like me who also have the power to control you.
I have been here before time
I have existed and manipulated for a long time, beyond human comprehension.
I will make you walk my line
I will control your actions and make you do what I want.
I will bring you thoughts of grace
I will use manipulation to make you think you are receiving something good.
I will laugh right in your face
I will mock and enjoy your vulnerability.
Believe in this salvation and you'll burn and burn again
If you put your faith in me, you will suffer greatly.
I don't need that deliverance because I'm higher than I've ever been
I do not need redemption because I feel powerful and in control.
I will quicken all your years
I will cause harm and stress that will shorten your lifespan.
I will drown your face in tears
I will cause severe emotional pain and suffering.
I'll know everything you do
I will have complete control and surveillance over your life.
But I can be destroyed by you
Although I feel powerful, I am vulnerable and can be defeated.
I have called your bluff
I have exposed your weaknesses and lies.
Because you were not enough
You were not strong enough to resist my control.
And I have turned away
I have decided to leave you alone.
But I will never stop trying to manipulate and control others.
Contributed by Lauren H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sean west
Awesome song, love it!
Evan Archer
never heard of these guys till today and WOW! awesome
James McNichols
What a GREAT SONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ryan Beers
Love you like a big brother ❤️🥰🙌🎶
krazduul
so breaaaaaaak me into pieces now. and keep the shining ones.
krazduul
i was there fucking beautiful 90s rock