Leiahdorus was created by Jason Smith in 1998. When Joey Belville of The Echoing Green acquired a demonstration tape, he took Jason under his wing and produced a demo with him.
In 2000 this three track demo found its way to Todd Durrant of the synthpop label A Different Drum. This resulted in Jason being signed to an album deal. Ashes, Ashes was then released in September 2001, which has created a strong following of fans.
Jason has played shows in Albuquerque and California, and a world-wide fan base has grown using the Internet as a form of marketing and distribution for the debut album.
In 2003, Darla Van Winkle joined the band, followed shortly by the return of former member Fox Fletcher in 2004.
Freeways
Leiahdorus Lyrics
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The light was about to turn
And you went ahead
Crossing over oceans
To search for the past
Please don't kid yourself
You have what you have
Oh these freeways they
Oh I'm just venting
I really hate arguments
My own bridges falling down
You're the only one for me
For you...
For me
Haunting as this may sound
I'm not afraid
You're now changing lanes
Who me?
Yeah you
Lying there in my bed
As I think of you
This connection is all I have
Don't say we're through
Frantic vessels take us down the road
Almost every day
Seems there's nowhere left to go
Pushing down ivory
To clarify my mind
Murky memories
Are you left behind
I see you
I know you do
Where are you
You'll never never know
I miss you
If you only knew
I found you
I know you did
Leiahdorus' song Freeways is about longing for someone who is not physically or emotionally present. The singer wants to see this person more than just on holidays, but they seem to have gone on a journey to search for their past, leaving the singer alone with their thoughts. The singer implores the person not to kid themselves about what they have or haven't done, while at the same time acknowledging their frustration with the endlessness of "these freeways." Despite this, the singer insists they're not afraid and continues to think of this person every day.
The lyrics also describe the singer's state of mind as they lie in bed, thinking of this person. The connection they share is all they have, and the singer pleads with them not to end it. The freeways they both travel on seem to be leading nowhere, and the singer pushes down on the piano keys to try and clarify their thoughts. Murky memories of the person are also mentioned, implying that this relationship may have had its share of challenges.
The song's repeated use of the phrase "for you... for me" suggests a strained relationship, where the singer may be sacrificing their own emotional wellbeing for the other person. Despite this, they still miss this person and hope that they'll come back to them.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to see you more than the holidays
I desire to see you even more frequently than the holidays
The light was about to turn
The traffic signal was approaching a change
And you went ahead
You proceeded forward
Crossing over oceans
You traveled across great distances
To search for the past
You embarked on a journey to explore history
Please don't kid yourself
I implore you to not deceive yourself
You have what you have
You possess finite resources
Oh these freeways they
These highways
Seem to have no end
Appear to have infinite length
Oh I'm just venting
I am simply expressing my feelings
I really hate arguments
I despise disputes
My own bridges falling down
My personal relationships are disintegrating
You're the only one for me
You are the only person I want in my life
For you...
I only have feelings for you
For me
It is also important to me
Haunting as this may sound
Even though it may seem unsettling
I'm not afraid
I am not scared
You're now changing lanes
You are now making a change in direction
Who me?
Are you referring to me?
Yeah you
Yes, I am talking about you
Lying there in my bed
I am reclining in my bed
As I think of you
I am pondering about you and our relationship
This connection is all I have
Our relationship is the only thing I possess
Don't say we're through
Do not break up with me
Frantic vessels take us down the road
We are riding in fast-moving vehicles on the street
Almost every day
Nearly each day
Seems there's nowhere left to go
It appears that we have reached a destination
Pushing down ivory
Playing piano keys
To clarify my mind
To attempt to bring clarity to my thoughts
Murky memories
Faded and unclear recollections
Are you left behind
Are you still thinking about the past
I see you
I am aware of your presence
I know you do
I am aware of how you feel
Where are you
Where are you currently located
You'll never never know
You will never find out
I miss you
I long for your presence
If you only knew
If only you were aware
I found you
I discovered you
I know you did
I am aware that you found me
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.