1. Roper is a Christian… Read Full Bio ↴There are 3 bands that go by the name Roper.
1. Roper is a Christian Pop-Punk band formed in Denver, Colorado. The band consists of Reese Roper (former singer of Five Iron Frenzy) providing the vocals, Jonathan Byrnside (Lead Guitar), Jonathan Till (Bass), Stephen Till (Rhythm Guitar) and Nick White (Drums). In the early summer of 2005, Stephen Till left the band, and was replaced by Matt Emmett.
Roper's first album, Brace Yourself for the Mediocre, was produced before the band was officially together. All songs on the album with the exception of "Day of Pigs" and "You're Still The One" were written by Reese Roper, Masaki Liu, and Ethan Luck. Because of the incomplete state of the band at the time of the album's release, the only current member appearing on the CD is Reese Roper. As a result, the album features many additional musicians such as Frank Lenz (Drums), Elijah Thomson (Bass), Phil Bennett (Organ), Bob Schiveley (Guitar), Masaki Liu (Guitar), Jason White (Additional Drums), Ethan Luck (Guitar), and many additional vocalists.
The band has disbanded. Roper has issued a statement regarding the status of the band. "What happened to Roper? Is it dead? - Yes. Roper was a project put together by 5minutewalk records. We had a falling out with them, and are too lazy to start over again. Everyone has real jobs now, and although we miss seeing you all, we are just going to let it die. Unless you are a record company executive that wants to give us an enormous signing bonus and not make us tour"(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roper_%28band%29)
2. Irish metal act Roper, from Limerick City, which first appeared on the scene in 2002, are twins Brian O’Brien (guitar/vox) and Conor O’Brien (bass), Brian Meaney (drums) and Bryan Griffin (guitar). The band won the Miller Strat Band of the Year competition in 2005 and were finalists in the Whelan’s Brave New Stage 05. They were also considered by many to be the most entertaining act in the final of the 2006 National Student Music Awards.
Roper, whose sound is rooted in metal but has traces of funk and groove, opened the first ever Irish date for Mudvayne with American Headcharge in June 2005 where guitarist Greg Tribett commented on how refreshing it was to have a good opening act for a change! Roper have produced a unique sound, described by HOTPRESS as "a whirlwind of sonic delights", winning fans in eventhe most unlikely audiences with their distinctive style of high energy potent melodic metal.
www.roper.ie
3. Roper is a 4 piece post-punk band from Sheffield, UK.
www.myspace.com/roperuk
In Excelsis Deo
Roper Lyrics
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It cannot ever climb
From places it has fallen
In between where light can shine
It never falls in line
It barely has a spine
Like branches severed from the vine
Like it was faulty by design
Your brilliant hope now lifts my falling skies
And I'm the object of your affection
You loved me still in my imperfection
The sun will shine on winter snow
And shadows fade
In Excelsis Deo
This wooden soul is old
Its lies are growing cold
Its knotted trunk is straightening
Its roots are loosening their hold
So cluttered with debris
This inefficient melody
I'll keep waiting patiently
If this world will ever release me
You love me even though I am untrue
If I was perfect, I wouldn't need you
I'm the object of your affection
You loved me still in my imperfection
Gloria, in Excelsis Deo
Not so far, not so far to go
The lyrics of Roper's song In Excelsis Deo describe a sense of brokenness and imperfection that the singer believes is inherent in their being. The metaphor of a "wooden soul" implies a lack of vitality and flexibility, as well as a sense of artificiality or inauthenticity. The singer acknowledges their own shortcomings and faults, as well as their entrapment in the shadows and debris of their own life. However, despite this feeling of stagnation, the singer finds hope in the idea that someone - presumably a divine being - loves them unconditionally, imperfections and all. This love, they suggest, has the power to heal and uplift their spirits, and to help them move towards a brighter future.
The central message of the song seems to be a call to accept and love oneself even in the face of imperfection and brokenness. The singer realizes that their own flaws and limitations are an inescapable part of their life, but they find comfort and hope in the idea that a greater love surrounds and uplifts them. The reference to "In Excelsis Deo" (meaning "Glory to God" in Latin) implies a connection to religious or spiritual themes, and the repeated refrain of "not so far to go" suggests a continuous striving towards a better, more whole version of oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
This wooden soul of mine
My soul feels lifeless, like a piece of wood
It cannot ever climb
It feels incapable of growth and improvement
From places it has fallen
It has experienced setbacks and failures
In between where light can shine
In the midst of all the darkness, there are glimpses of hope
It never falls in line
It doesn't fit in with the crowd
It barely has a spine
It lacks a strong foundation or backbone
Like branches severed from the vine
Like it has been disconnected from the source of life and energy
Like it was faulty by design
Like it was created with inherent flaws or defects
And now your mercy lights up my dark eyes
Your forgiveness and love have given me a new perspective, despite my struggles
Your brilliant hope now lifts my falling skies
Your inspiring message of hope is lifting my spirits
And I'm the object of your affection
I feel like I am valued and loved by you
You loved me still in my imperfection
Despite all my flaws and mistakes, you still care about me
The sun will shine on winter snow
Eventually, things will get better and brighter
And shadows fade
All the darkness and negativity will eventually disappear
This wooden soul is old
My soul has been struggling for a long time
Its lies are growing cold
The negative thoughts and beliefs that have been holding me back are starting to fade
Its knotted trunk is straightening
My soul is becoming more stable and rooted in goodness
Its roots are loosening their hold
I am becoming less attached to unhealthy patterns and beliefs
So cluttered with debris
My soul is full of negative emotions and experiences
This inefficient melody
My life seems to lack purpose or direction
I'll keep waiting patiently
I will try to be patient, even though progress is hard
If this world will ever release me
If I can ever escape the negative influences of the world
You love me even though I am untrue
Even when I fail to live up to my own standards, you still love me
If I was perfect, I wouldn't need you
Perfection is impossible, and I need your love and guidance
Gloria, in Excelsis Deo
Praise to God, in the highest
Not so far, not so far to go
Although it may be a long journey, I am making progress every day
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This wooden soul of mine
It cannot ever climb from places it has fallen
In between where light can shine
It never falls in line
It barely has a spine
Like branches severed from the vine
Like it was faulty by design
And now your mercy lights up my dark eyes
Your brilliant hope now lifts my falling skies
And I'm the object of your affection
You love me still in my imperfection
The sun will shine on winter snow
And shadows fade
In Excelsis Deo
This wooden soul is old
Its lies are growing cold
Its knotted trunk is straightening
Its roots are loosening their hold
So cluttered with debris
This inefficient melody
I'll keep waiting patiently
If this world will ever release me
You love me even though I am untrue
If I was perfect, I wouldn't need you
I'm the object of your affection
You love me still in my imperfection
The sun will shine on winter snow
And shadows fade
In Excelsis Deo
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Not so far, not so far to go