They were: Andrew Jonathan, Michael Morgan, and brothers Micah and Tony Olla.
The quartet was inspired by shoegaze, new wave, power pop, and indie-rock.
Discography:
- Last Embrace EP (EP, 2006)
- Only Seconds (EP, 2007)
- Last Embrace (LP, 2007)
- Last Embrace - Deluxe Edition (Special Edition LP, 2007)
- Blacklight (Single, 2008)
- Never Will Forget You (Single, 2010)
The band toured regionally in the Midwest to a rapidly-growing fan base, supporting such bands as the Silversun Pickups, Jack's Mannequin, Ben Lee, The Hush Sound, Bon Jovi, The Gufs, Mute Math and Switchfoot, The Bravery and BoDeans.
Galaxy
Northern Room Lyrics
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While heroes shed their wings and fall
Our days of youth have come and gone
So put your back where your back is strong
The spotlight burns a hole in me
Let me run away from here
Let me run away with you my dear
Unless you breathe once
You'll find your tears filling the galaxy
It's another dark road that you'll walk on your own
Unless you breathe once
You'll find your heart filling with gravity
You're another lost soul without a place of your own
These violins make monsters crawl
You hold them down as they hit the floor
Our days of youth have come and gone
So put your heart where your heart belongs
The spotlight burns a hole in me
This irony is deafening
Let me run away from here
Let me run away with you my dear
Unless you breathe once
You'll find your tears filling the galaxy
It's another dark road that you'll walk on your own
Unless you breath once
You'll find your heart filling with gravity
You're another lost soul without a place of your own
The song "Galaxy" by Northern Room has a melancholic tone with a hint of hopelessness. The opening lines "Pianos bleed for superstars, while heroes shed their wings and fall" suggest the disparity between how popular figures are worshipped while the regular people who once served as their inspiration suffer and fall. The lines "Our days of youth have come and gone, so put your back where your back is strong" can be interpreted as a call to embrace one's strength and overcome the trials, but the following verse "The spotlight burns a hole in me, let me run away from here, let me run away with you my dear" reflects the desperation to escape and abandon the sufferings that come with chasing after fame.
The theme of the song seems to revolve around the feeling of emptiness, the struggle to find one's place in the world, and the fear of being lost in the vastness of the universe. The chorus "Unless you breathe once, you'll find your tears filling the galaxy, it's another dark road that you'll walk on your own, unless you breathe once, you'll find your heart filling with gravity, you're another lost soul without a place of your own" is a poignant reminder to the listener about the need to take a deep breath and take control of their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Pianos bleed for superstars
Famous people get all the attention and resources, even if it means sacrificing the well-being of other people.
While heroes shed their wings and fall
Those who are brave and selfless often go unnoticed and unappreciated, and may even suffer consequences for their actions.
Our days of youth have come and gone
We have aged and grown out of our youthful innocence and energy.
So put your back where your back is strong
Focus your efforts and energy on what you know you can handle and what you are good at.
The spotlight burns a hole in me
The pressure and scrutiny of fame can be overwhelming and damaging to one's mental health.
Let me run away from here
I want to escape my current situation.
Let me run away with you my dear
I want to share this escape with someone I care about.
Unless you breathe once
If you don't take a moment to pause and relax, you will become overwhelmed.
You'll find your tears filling the galaxy
Your emotions will become so intense that they seem to fill up the entire universe.
It's another dark road that you'll walk on your own
You will face challenges and struggles alone, without any help or support.
You'll find your heart filling with gravity
Your feelings of sadness and despair will weigh heavily on you, pulling you down like gravity.
You're another lost soul without a place of your own
You feel disconnected and alone, without a sense of belonging or purpose.
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.