In the midst of a bustling San Diego music scene, Lower Definition had managed to stay on top of the pile playing for packed crowds at nearly every show. Having been invited to play with bands ranging from Angels & Airwaves to Atreyu and tours such as The Vans Warped Tour and The Taste of Chaos, they established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. The bands "debut" EP "Moths" successfully captures the balance between raw energy and aggression mixed with pure emotion and soaring melody rarely found in musicians their age.
"Lower D" as they are affectionately referred to by core fans are comprised of singer Matt Geise and guitarist Eddy Marshburn with Valentino Arteaga on drums and Stefan Toler on bass. The band has been turning heads across the country with their highly acclaimed live show even making an appearance at this years Saints & Sinners Festival in New Jersey.
Discography:
2003 - Upon Fallen Ashes (EP)
2003 - I Defy You Stars (EP)
2004 - Honey Bunches Of Loke (Single)
2004 - Coach Said It's OK... (EP)
2005 - Rough (EP)
2005 - Demo 2005 (Demo)
2006 - Fall 2006 (Demo)
2007 - Moths (EP)
2008 - The Greatest Of All Lost Arts (Album)
2011 - The Infinite Et Cetera (EP)
On 9th February, a new EP titled "The Infinite Et Cetera" was added to Lower Definition's bandcamp, the EP is the first release since leaving Ferret Records.
In 2020 the band got back together and are working on a new album to be released during 2022.
Current members:
Matt Geise - Vocals (2007–2011, 2020–present)
Eddy Marshburn - Lead guitar (2002–2011, 2020–present)
Mark Luciano - Rhythm guitar (2004-2008, 2020–present)
Stefan Toler - Bass guitar (2002–2009, 2020–present)
Valentino Arteaga - Drums (2002–2009, 2020–present)
Other members:
Jordan Wark - Vocals (2005-2007)
Esteban Baena - Vocals (2002-2004)
Willie Caldwell - Rhythm guitar (2009-2011)
Michael McCullough - Bass (2009-2011)
Kerry Carter - Bass, vocals (2002-2004)
Korey Severson - Drums (2009-2011)
To Satellite
Lower Definition Lyrics
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For breathing my own air
Excuse me baby, but are you even there?
You threw your arms around my shoulders.
In hopes of pulling us much closer
But there's static in my ear
Saying that you're not real.
What were you hoping for?
When you just close the door.
You've got your fingers around my neck.
And I struggle to breathe
But all the while you'd rather watch me choke
Then see me with a naked throat.
[2x]
I never thought you were worth waiting for.
We've come so far for this.
And all things missed left behind to build this.
This is distance.
Push and pull, dig into the skull.
This life doesn't wait, push and pull.
With so much electricity flowing through this wrist.
The sparks fly right off my lips.
Imploding every existence. For this.
This is distance. This is distance.
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist.
You have to give up for this.
This is reality.
There's always cables on the way
To satellite. To satellite.
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist.
The lyrics to Lower Definition's song To Satellite speak of a sense of detachment and distance in a relationship. The singer apologizes for "breathing [their] own air" and wonders if their partner is even present. The physical closeness of the partner wrapping their arms around the singer's shoulders is juxtaposed with the "static" in the singer's ear that suggests their partner's emotional absence. The partner's grip around the singer's neck is suffocating, yet the partner would rather watch them choke than let go. Ultimately, the singer concludes that they never thought their partner was worth waiting for.
The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is strained and disconnected. The singer feels alone even when physically close to their partner. The partner's behavior is possessive and harmful, indicating a lack of concern for the singer's well-being. The theme of distance runs throughout the song, from the static in the ear to the cables that obstruct communication with the satellite. The relationship is depicted as futile and ultimately, unworthy of the singer's time.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me darling!
Apology for intruding the space of someone else.
For breathing my own air
Apology for using own resources that may affect others.
Excuse me baby, but are you even there?
Questioning the presence and attention of the other person.
You threw your arms around my shoulders.
An attempt to establish physical intimacy.
In hopes of pulling us much closer
Desire to strengthen emotional bond.
But there's static in my ear
Interference, obstacles, or distractions in communication.
Saying that you're not real.
Suspicion or doubt about the authenticity or sincerity of the other person.
What were you hoping for?
Asking for the intentions or expectations of the other person.
When you just close the door.
Feeling rejected or left out.
You've got your fingers around my neck.
Metaphor for having control or dominance over someone.
And I struggle to breathe
Feeling suffocated or restricted under the other person's influence.
But all the while you'd rather watch me choke
The other person being indifferent or even enjoying the artist's suffering.
Then see me with a naked throat.
Metaphor for vulnerability or weakness.
I never thought you were worth waiting for.
Regret for investing time and effort in a relationship that turned out to be futile.
We've come so far for this.
Acknowledgment of the efforts put into the relationship.
And all things missed left behind to build this.
Sacrifice and compromise made for the relationship.
This is distance.
Awareness of emotional and physical separation between the two persons.
Push and pull, dig into the skull.
Metaphor for emotional conflict, tension, or turmoil.
This life doesn't wait, push and pull.
Sense of urgency and pressure in making decisions or taking actions.
With so much electricity flowing through this wrist.
Metaphor for intense emotions or feelings that can be overwhelming or exhausting.
The sparks fly right off my lips.
Expression of emotional intensity, passion, or pain.
Imploding every existence.
Metaphor for the internal struggle or collapse of the artist's identity or worldview.
For this. This is distance. This is distance.
Reiteration of the emotional gap between the two persons.
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist.
Feeling lost or confused about one's feelings or direction in life.
You have to give up for this.
Realization that the relationship may not be worth the sacrifice or pain.
This is reality.
Acceptance of the present situation or fact.
There's always cables on the way.
Obstacles or challenges that prevent clear communication or connection.
To satellite. To satellite.
Metaphor for the attempt to reach out or connect with the other person despite the obstacles.
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
theblackmambaplague
Surprised this wasn’t posted yet, this a gem!
Excuse me darling
For breathing my own air
Excuse me baby, but are you even there?
You threw your arms around my shoulders
In hopes of pulling us much closer
But there's static in my ear
Saying that you're not real
What were you hoping for?
When you just close the door
You've got your fingers around my neck
I struggle to breathe
But all the while you'd rather watch me choke
Then see me with a naked throat
I never thought you were worth waiting for
I never thought you were worth waiting for
We've come so far for this and all things missed
Left behind to build this, this is distance
Push and pull, dig into the skull
This life doesn't wait, push and pull
With so much electricity flowing through this wrist
The sparks fly right off my lips
Imploding every existence for this
This is distance
This is distance
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist
You have to give up for this
This is reality
There's always cables on the way
To satellite
To satellite
To satellite
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist.
theblackmambaplague
Surprised this wasn’t posted yet, this a gem!
Excuse me darling
For breathing my own air
Excuse me baby, but are you even there?
You threw your arms around my shoulders
In hopes of pulling us much closer
But there's static in my ear
Saying that you're not real
What were you hoping for?
When you just close the door
You've got your fingers around my neck
I struggle to breathe
But all the while you'd rather watch me choke
Then see me with a naked throat
I never thought you were worth waiting for
I never thought you were worth waiting for
We've come so far for this and all things missed
Left behind to build this, this is distance
Push and pull, dig into the skull
This life doesn't wait, push and pull
With so much electricity flowing through this wrist
The sparks fly right off my lips
Imploding every existence for this
This is distance
This is distance
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist
You have to give up for this
This is reality
There's always cables on the way
To satellite
To satellite
To satellite
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist.
Cosmic Parallels
This band was the best, still listening in 2017
Cosmic Parallels
@Shane Hunter Let’s goo 🎶
Shane Hunter
2023 and forever, this was the video that started it all for me
Moist Wind
2021 gang
it’s me
2020 gang
Pat W
@xXxeuthanasiaxXx here we is
Justin Gum
dude band is so fucking awesome man they were too good for their time and nobody realized it or they didn't get the exposure they needed
jpdrummer86
I saw them live on their reunion tower years ago before they split again, they had lost their drummer at that time of of mice & men. I met the vocalist randomly sitting with one of the members of Sky eats airplane, that band was apparently a big deal too, but I wasn't into them and that member forgot his name was acting like "oh you don't recognize me lol. Anway this guy was the coolest dude I ever met out of all the bands I've met, being a musician myself I've met a slew of band members my list would go on neverending, but point is that they were absolutely way ahead of their time, just like a few other bands that I listened to in my past, but that's how it goes sometimes, you sometimes lose out when you're too ahead of your time. Unfortunately with folks the timing always has to be right when trying to hammer it out of the park with the masses.
Swansen03
+justin gum both, prly more things also. i remember when they got signed, all i could think was how unfortunate it wasn't to rise, because at that point, rise would have been the people to get them the exposure they were looking for at that point in time. but.. what do we do.