Our sound ranges from influences such as Blink 182, Pantera, Pennywise, New Found Glory, Thrice, etc. We currently play shows at least once per week & have been on many national tours. We have toured all over California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Oklahoma, & New Mexico and have also played on the Vans Warped Tour. We have played with hundreds of bands such as MxPx, Bad Religion, Lagwagon, New Found Glory, Nofx, Good Charlotte, Alkaline Trio, American Hi-Fi, Anti-Flag, Reel Big Fish, Thrice, Slick Shoes, Dogwood, Project 86, etc. We have had feature articles in magazines, TV interviews, airplay on ESPN, and our music featured on various Warner Bros. TV shows. Our music can be heard on many radio stations throughout the US and several of our songs are even ranked 1 in various genres with over 500,000 listens at mp3.com along with monthly advertising in HM Magazine.
Ty plays bass & sings and graduated from Concordia University in Irvine, CA with a bachelor's degree in Biology and is the Orange County district manager for Active Ride Shop. Jeff plays guitar & sings and graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in Communications and is the owner of S.E.A. College Football Scouting. Eric plays drums & has graduated from Long Beach State University with a bachelor's degree in Business and Santa Ana College with an associate's degree in Fire Science and is a Los Angles City firefighter.
Our 1996 album was independently released. Pious Records released our 1999 album. Micah Records released our 2001 album. New School Records released our 4th album entitled "Fluorescent Black" in stores June 7, 2005. We've also released material with many other record labels for various compilation CD's and our DVD debut will be released in June 2009. We are currently looking for a label to release our 5th album.
Circus
Makeshift3 Lyrics
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Your head held high
The soul within your heart
Has surely died
Then I turn to you
And I see
The way life chose you
To be this way
And we know
That you've lived life through what we know
What you've done in the past has emptied your heart and left a hole
You need to refuel and take a grasp and open your soul
Souls filtered out feels like being dead
The only thing left are wilting roses on your bed
Your hands have been tied by the chains of your life
And your eyes have been blinded by the world
It seems you've lost your strength to carry on
Breaking free is what you must become
You need to break free
From the chains that bind you tight
When you come to
It will open your eyes
Your soul has been filled by the One who calls you home
He has filled that void that has been left empty so long
Now comes the time to reunite your soul
The song "Circus" by Makeshift3 opens with a description of a person whose spirit has been broken. The singer notes that they have seen this person recently, with their head held high, but the soul within their heart has died. The second verse turns to the idea that this person has been led into this state by the circumstances of their life. They have done things in the past that have emptied their heart and left a hole. The singer seems to be speaking to this person directly, suggesting that they need to "refuel" and "take a grasp and open your soul." The song continues with a description of how the chains of the world have tied this person's hands and blinded their eyes, but that they need to break free from these chains to find strength and a reuniting of their soul.
Overall, "Circus" seems to be a song about redemption and finding hope despite difficult circumstances. The singer recognizes the pain and brokenness in this person's life but encourages them to find the strength to break free and allow their soul to be filled. The use of circus imagery throughout the song suggests a feeling of being trapped or held captive, but ultimately the message is one of liberation and reunification.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you yesterday
I noticed your presence recently
Your head held high
You put up a facade of confidence
The soul within your heart
Your true being
Has surely died
Has been suppressed and lost
Then I turn to you
I gaze upon your face
And I see
I perceive
The way life chose you
The path that life has led you on
To be this way
To become who you are now
I want to pray for you
I desire to offer spiritual support
And we know
It’s widely accepted
That you've lived life through what we know
Your experiences have molded you
What you've done in the past has emptied your heart and left a hole
Your actions took away your joy and left you with pain
You need to refuel and take a grasp and open your soul
You should re-energize and fully embrace your inner self
Souls filtered out feels like being dead
Having life without purpose is as good as not living at all
The only thing left are wilting roses on your bed
The only remnants of beauty in you are fading away
Your hands have been tied by the chains of your life
Circumstances beyond your control have confined you
And your eyes have been blinded by the world
You've been mislead by worldly desires
It seems you've lost your strength to carry on
You’re beginning to feel defeated
Breaking free is what you must become
Liberation is the only way forward
You need to break free
You should gain your independence
From the chains that bind you tight
From the shackles that hold you back
When you come to
Once you've realized
It will open your eyes
It will give you a new perspective
Your soul has been filled by the One who calls you home
Your spirit has been uplifted by a higher power
He has filled that void that has been left empty so long
That void in you has finally been satisfied
Now comes the time to reunite your soul
It's time to integrate your being
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.