1. The Scott… Read Full Bio ↴There are currently three artists with the name Linden.
1. The Scottish artist Joe McAlinden, formerly of BMX Bandits and the creative force behind the indie band Superstar is now using the name "Linden". The album "Bleached Highlights" was released in July 2012.
2. A producer from Belfast currently living in Dundee who has just released an EP on Nerve Recordings - his myspace is http://www.myspace.com/dalinden - the Ep is called "The Hidden EP" and is released through Nerve Recordings (http://www.myspace.com/nerverecordings) with tracks "Hidden", "7 Breaths", "Tuva" and "Crunch"
3. A band from Menomonie, WI, fronted by Kara and Cassi Carlson that plays an infectious brand of pop-rock. Their line up at present consists of the aforementioned sisters on vocals, and keys/backing vocals respectively, Steven Keller on Bass, Aaron on guitar, and Billy on Drums. Their debut EP "The Future Is..." has garnered great reviews from local press, although, thanks to their myspace and purevolume presence, they have a fanbase that is spread internationally. The band recently released a four song christmas EP available for free from http://purevolume.com/linden
Reflections
Linden Lyrics
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Trying to hide
Inside this blank disguise
Behind these lies
I don't understand
How you except how i've been
It's just not who you are
Everything that i am is everything that you aren't
(i need you to know)
Everything that you are is everything that i'm not
(i'll let all me go..away)
Longing for
An infinite love
Instead of just a day
I want it to stay
Wanting more
Out of my life
In place of what it's been
Or what's in my head
Reflections of reality
Are starting to get ahold of me
I know you're right here beside me
Through you i can see what i couldn't see
Through you i can be all i can be
In these lyrics, Linden expresses his dissatisfaction with himself and his external circumstances. He is tired of trying to disguise himself and hide behind lies. He does not understand why someone he cares about would accept who he has become, as it is not representative of the person they know him to be. Linden recognizes that he and this individual have contrasting personalities, which is causing a divide between them. He needs them to acknowledge that everything he embodies is everything they lack, and everything they possess is everything he does not have. Linden longs for love that is infinite and timeless, rather than just temporary affection. He is searching for meaning and fulfillment in his life, but is unsure how to obtain it.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired of
Feeling exhausted and frustrated from the effort of trying to hide his true self.
Trying to hide
Putting forth effort to conceal his true self from others.
Inside this blank disguise
Wearing a mask that doesn't reveal who he really is.
Behind these lies
Hiding behind falsehoods and half-truths to deceive others.
I don't understand
Feeling confused about why others accept him for who he's pretending to be.
How you accept how I've been
Wondering how others could accept him for who he's not.
It's just not who you are
Feeling like he's pretending to be someone he's not to gain acceptance.
Have I strayed too far?
Questioning whether he's gone too far in pretending to be someone he's not.
Everything that I am is everything that you aren't
Feeling like he's vastly different from others and doesn't belong.
(I need you to know)
Expressing a deep need for understanding and acceptance from others.
Everything that you are is everything that I'm not
Feeling like he's lacking the traits and qualities that make others who they are.
(I'll let all me go...away)
Realizing he needs to let go of his false self and embrace who he truly is.
Longing for
Desperately wanting or yearning for something.
An infinite love
Wanting a love that lasts forever, instead of fleeting moments.
Instead of just a day
Preferring something more substantial and long-lasting than temporary pleasure.
I want it to stay
Wishing for something that will endure and not be fleeting.
Wanting more
Desiring something greater than what he currently has.
Out of my life
Wanting something that will improve his life for the better.
In place of what it's been
Hoping for a change from what his life has been like up to this point.
Or what's in my head
Wanting to replace the negative thoughts and beliefs he's been holding onto.
Reflections of reality
Recognizing the true state of his life and surroundings.
Are starting to get ahold of me
Realizing that he can no longer ignore the reality of his situation.
I know you're right here beside me
Feeling comforted by the presence of someone who cares for him.
Through you I can see what I couldn't see
Being able to discover things about himself and his life through the help of someone else.
Through you I can be all I can be
Finding the strength and courage to be his true self and not hide behind a false persona.
Contributed by Mateo F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.