Bryan Stage began working on the music that would eventually become My Satellite while holed up in his Hollywood studio apartment working with just a guitar, a keyboard and a laptop. Pulling inspiration from early David Bowie, Elliott Smith, Sigor Ros and Postal Service, by the beginning of 2010 he had released a four song EP entitled "Telescopes" under the name My Satellite and then followed that up at the start of 2011 with another four song EP called "Depths". Both EPs garnered praise around the internet. The single "A Nighttime Daydream" was called "An electrifying sound"(Oh! So Famous!) and of the music it was said that "His sound is euphoric"(Ride The Tempo). A BeatCrave.com review, which lead to a selection as the "BeatCrave Fav of the Month" for April, said of My Satellite that it is "a sound that demands the attention of the listener and refuses to simply blend into background noise".
As 2011 kicked off, Stage (vocals and guitar) began putting together a lineup for the band. Andy Marshall on bass and backup vocals, Ryan Ward on guitar and Justin Paul on drums, My Satellite began to hit the Los Angeles scene by mid-year, playing their first Los Angeles show to a sold out crowd at Hollywood's Amplyfi. They've shared the stage with a plethora of talent including Sage Francis, Big Black Delta, Minnesota, Geographer, The Colourist, and Trails and Ways. 2012 saw the band receive radio play on LA's KROQ 106.7FM and KCSN 88.5FM. The single "Mirrors" was on the KROQ Local's Only Top 5 for eight weeks in a row including two weeks at #1. After a highly successful crowd-sourcing campaign, the band has completed their first full-length album entitled Lift, mixed by Tom Biller (Silversun Pickups, Eels, Jon Brion) and mastered by Dave Cooley (M83, Fitz & the Tantrums, Local Natives) and was released in early 2014.
sirens
My Satellite Lyrics
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You're my favorite thing.
I won't calm down.
Who am I, but feeling?
I know you now.
We're riding our wave.
We'll feel the same again.
A cave in me I can't let lone.
If it's lonely when I'm dead I will dance for you.
You know me know.
Riding our wave.
We'll feel the same again.
You tamed the bleeding out.
You tamed an empty house.
We'll feel the same again.
The lyrics to My Satellite's song "Sirens" delve into the themes of self-discovery and finding one's favorite thing in life. The opening line, "Decide to be and I'm undone," suggests that the singer has made a significant decision that is causing them to feel unsettled or uncertain about their future. Despite this uncertainty, they find comfort in their "favorite thing," which is likely a person, place, or activity that brings them joy and stability.
The lines "I won't calm down. Who am I, but feeling?" reflect the singer's emotional state. They are unable to control their feelings, but they do not seem to resent this fact. Instead, they are embracing their vulnerability and acknowledging that their emotions are a core part of who they are.
The verse "If it's lonely when I'm dead I will dance for you" is a poignant and romantic gesture. The singer seems to be promising their loved one that they will continue to be present and make them happy even after they are gone. The repeated refrain of "We'll feel the same again" underscores the idea that the singer and their loved one have a deep, unbreakable connection that transcends time and distance.
Overall, "Sirens" is a beautifully crafted indie-pop ballad that explores the complexities of human emotions and relationships. It is a testament to the power of music to evoke strong emotions and to connect people on a deep, profound level.
Line by Line Meaning
Decide to be and I'm undone.
Choosing who I am leads to my downfall.
You're my favorite thing.
You hold the most value in my life.
I won't calm down.
I refuse to relax or be at ease.
Who am I, but feeling?
My identity lies in my emotions.
I know you now.
I have a deep understanding of you.
We're riding our wave.
We're experiencing life together in our own way.
We'll feel the same again.
We'll have similar emotions in the future.
A cave in me I can't let lone.
I have a dark place within me that I cannot face alone.
You're my favorite thing until I calm down.
You hold the most value in my life until I become relaxed.
If it's lonely when I'm dead I will dance for you.
I will provide companionship even after I am gone.
You know me know.
You have a deep understanding of who I am.
You tamed the bleeding out.
You stopped my emotional pain.
You tamed an empty house.
You filled my life with meaning and purpose.
We'll feel the same again.
We'll have similar emotions in the future.
Contributed by Nathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.