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.
Paper Girl
Leiahdorus Lyrics
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This is what we dreamed
You were right I was wrong
Crumpled paper little girl
And the hours turned to rust
The days into dust
And the years turned into forevermore
Writing your tragedy
The curtain is drawn the show won't go on
Please just go with me
Exhibitions
Display your misery
This behavior is worn
The contract is torn
So just let me be
We're flying along
Sitting hand and hand
A letter folded into a paper airplane
This is how we started
And you told me not to worry
This is how I feel about you still
You tear me to pieces paper girl
Whenever your wind blows
Through my fragile paper world
And I've signed your dotted line
And this heartache now is mine
You've ripped me to pieces... to pieces
Yes I miss you
And who you used to be
Something lost something found
Get this plane on the ground
If not for you for me
The song "Paper Girl" by Leiahdorus is a musical portrayal of a tumultuous relationship between two people who once had grand dreams but now can't seem to find their footing. The opening lines "Are we going away now, this is what we dreamed" sets the tone for the entire song. There is a sense that the two people involved in the relationship have lost their way, and perhaps the only way out is to leave. The line "You were right I was wrong" speaks to the hurt and pain that is evident in the relationship. One person has been hurt, and the other person must take responsibility for the pain they have caused.
The imagery of "crumpled paper little girl" is present throughout the song, symbolizing the frailty of the relationship. The line "And the hours turned to rust, the days into dust, and the years turned into forevermore" paints a picture of a relationship that has gone on for too long, and now the people involved are stuck in a rut. The lyric "Are you still here, writing your tragedy" suggests that one person in the relationship is still holding on to the pain, and they can't seem to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Are we going away now
Asking if the relationship is over
This is what we dreamed
Acknowledging that this wasn't how the dream was supposed to end
You were right I was wrong
Admitting fault and accepting blame
Crumpled paper little girl
Comparing the girl to a discarded, useless piece of paper
And the hours turned to rust
The passage of time has destroyed what was once good
The days into dust
The relationship has become meaningless and has lost its value
And the years turned into forevermore
The pain of the relationship has lasted much longer than anticipated
Are you still here
Questioning if the girl is still present, both physically and emotionally
Writing your tragedy
Continuing to dwell on negative emotions and troubling thoughts
The curtain is drawn the show won't go on
The relationship has ended and there is no way to continue
Please just go with me
Asking the girl to move on together
Exhibitions
Displaying emotional pain and distress
Display your misery
Continuously showcasing negative emotions
This behavior is worn
The behavior has become tiresome and is no longer acceptable
The contract is torn
The agreement between the two parties has been irreparably damaged
So just let me be
Asking for space and time to move on
We're flying along
The early stages of the relationship were happy and carefree
Sitting hand and hand
The two were physically close and emotionally invested in each other
A letter folded into a paper airplane
A representation of the start of the relationship as innocent and playful
This is how we started
Reminiscing on the beginning of the relationship
And you told me not to worry
The girl made promises to provide comfort and assurance
This is how I feel about you still
Despite the relationship being over, the feelings still exist
You tear me to pieces paper girl
The girl's actions have left the singer deeply hurt and wounded
Whenever your wind blows
The girl's emotional instability causes chaos for the artist
Through my fragile paper world
The singer's emotional state is easily damaged
And I've signed your dotted line
The singer has committed to the relationship and all its consequences
And this heartache now is mine
Pain from the relationship is now something that the singer must carry
You've ripped me to pieces... to pieces
The girl has destroyed the artist emotionally
Yes I miss you
The artist is struggling with their emotions regarding the girl
And who you used to be
The girl and the relationship have changed and evolved
Something lost something found
The relationship had both good and bad aspects
Get this plane on the ground
Asking to end the relationship and move on
If not for you for me
Ending the relationship is necessary for the well-being of both parties
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.