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.
Parallel Universe
Leiahdorus Lyrics
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Or is this in my head
Confined observations
This is all that I have
Marching single file
Down the street
Commercial human beings
Are all that I see
Clockwork machine
A technical agenda
This is more than it seems
Dark clouds rolling in
Changing our world
Dissolving who we used to be
Parallel universe
Is it as pretty on your side?
Reach for the sky
Reach for your life
External motivations
Versus internal dreams
Conflicting propaganda
No conscience is clean
Lifting the veils
Opening the blinds
An erase of memory
In due time
Universal moment
Of epic size
An awakening of the mind
Sun spots breaking through
Changing our views
And the static that was
Once between
Parallel universe
Is it as pretty on your side?
Reach for the sky
Reach for your lives
Black and white
Opposites attract
Soon there'll be nothing
Holding us back
Tearing a hole
Through the fabric of time
Opening the universe
A beautiful sight
Lifting our fears
It is increasingly clear
Perpetually in motion
Just a cog in a gear
A savage generation or
An army of ants
A sterile civilization
Always washing our hands
Slowing things down
Don't speed them up
A still-framed image
Of the righteous and just
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the likely one to fall?
Reach for the sky
Reach for your lives
The song 'Parallel Universe' by Leiahdorus is a thought-provoking and reflective piece that delves into the concept of existing in a world where one is confined to societal norms and commercial agendas. The lyrics begin with the singer questioning their own reality, pondering whether they are awake or trapped in their own thoughts. The imagery of ‘confined observations’ suggests a sense of entrapment and limited perspective. As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the world around them as ‘commercial human beings’ staring at screens like clockwork machines, highlighting the monotony and conformity of society. The chorus poses a question: Is the parallel universe as pretty on your side? This question could be interpreted as a desire for an alternate reality, a world where there is more meaning and purpose than the current one.
The song continues with the idea of external motivations versus internal dreams, with conflicting propaganda creating a world where no conscience is clean. In contrast, the lyrics suggest the importance of lifting the veils and opening the blinds of societal conditioning, an ‘awakening of the mind.’ The second chorus brings a ray of hope, with the idea of the world changing for the better, ‘Sun spots breaking through, changing our views, and the static that was once between.’ The final stanza discusses the idea of breaking down barriers and tearing a hole through time to create an open, beautiful universe. The song ultimately ends with the urging to ‘reach for the sky, reach for your life,’ suggesting the importance of pursuing individual dreams and goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I actually wake
Did I really wake up or is this just a dream?
Or is this in my head
Is this happening in my mind?
Confined observations
I'm limited by what I can see
This is all that I have
I only have my own perspective
Marching single file
Everyone around me is following the same routine
Down the street
Walking through a mundane environment
Commercial human beings
People just going through the motions of life
Are all that I see
There's lacking uniqueness in personalities
Staring at the screen
Consumed by technology
Clockwork machine
The world functioning like a machine
A technical agenda
Goals driven by practicality
This is more than it seems
There's a deeper meaning to life
Dark clouds rolling in
Trouble is brewing
Changing our world
Life is ever-changing
Dissolving who we used to be
The person we were is slowly fading away
Parallel universe
Another reality exists
Is it as pretty on your side?
Does that reality look better than ours?
Reach for the sky
Have high aspirations
Reach for your life
Make the most of your existence
External motivations
Driven by influences outside of oneself
Versus internal dreams
Contrasting one's desires with others' expectations
Conflicting propaganda
Differing messages from society
No conscience is clean
Everyone has their own set of morals
Lifting the veils
Seeing things with greater clarity
Opening the blinds
Welcoming new perspectives
An erase of memory
Forgetting the past is sometimes necessary
In due time
When it's the right moment
Universal moment
A transformative experience shared by humanity
Of epic size
Something significant in its impact
An awakening of the mind
Becoming enlightened
Sun spots breaking through
Brighter days are coming
Changing our views
Seeing the world differently
And the static that was
All the noise that disrupted our minds
Once between
No longer an issue
Black and white
Polar opposites
Opposites attract
Opposites often complement each other
Soon there'll be nothing
All boundaries will be removed
Holding us back
Limiting progress
Tearing a hole
Creating a rift
Through the fabric of time
Pausing time and space
Opening the universe
A gateway to a larger reality
A beautiful sight
Stunning and magnificent
Lifting our fears
Helping overcome anxiety
It is increasingly clear
More obvious with each passing moment
Perpetually in motion
Always changing
Just a cog in a gear
A small part of a larger system
A savage generation or
A time of chaos and instability
An army of ants
Working together toward a common goal
A sterile civilization
An emotionless and uncreative society
Always washing our hands
Avoiding responsibility
Slowing things down
Reducing the pace of life
Don't speed them up
Take your time and live in the moment
A still-framed image
A snapshot of the present
Of the righteous and just
Moral and ethical behavior
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Reflecting on oneself
Who's the likely one to fall?
Wondering who will face difficulties
Reach for the sky
Aim for greatness
Reach for your lives
Take control of your destiny
Contributed by Sophie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.