Rose Blossom Punch was started in 1995 as a side project by Aaron Sprinkle and Paul Mumaw. Aaron Sprinkle and Nick Barber (bass) had previously played together in Poor Old Lu. Once that group disbanded, Sprinkle and Mumaw decided to join forces with Terry Coggins and Barber and tackle Rose Blossom Punch full time. Their self-released independent recordings were regional hits and earned the band some national attention. Before Poor Old Lu disbanded though, they released two songs: “Sowing In the Sun” (1995) and “See It In Me” (1996) on Tooth & Nail Records's Art Core (volumes 1 & 2 respectively) compilation CDs. They then signed to Five Minute Walk/SaraBellum Records who put a demo of “Based On A True Story” on their Music For Meals: Take Time To Listen Vol. III sampler (1997). Surprisingly, this didn’t end up on Rose Blossom Punch’s subsequent full length - however it was rerecorded for Aaron Sprinkle’s The Kindest Days album with Paul Mumaw on drums. Their first full-length album, Ephemere, was released on July 10, 1997 on SaraBellum Records.
The next couple of years were spent touring and working out problems with record labels when they finally settled with Jackson Rubio, only to decide that they were going to head their separate ways. They recorded an EP called Sorry To Disappoint You which was supposed to be released on the new label in December 1999, but never was. It laid on the shelf for nearly a year until December 2000 rolled around, when they released it independently through mp3.com.
A Step into the Dark
Rose Blossom Punch Lyrics
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-john g. whittier
i guess i thought a letter would be less confusing
so for your eyes i write another waterlogged excuse
toil and turn and watch another secret burn
controlling words is just something i just wasn't born to do
there is a secret beneath you
in my silence i defend my common sense
and i see through all the stupid things i do
it's hard to write a letter with an open mind
when all i saw was underneath a satisfied embrace
that exposed your wondrous face
in my silence i defend my common sense
as i'm walking along my familiar fence
and i see though all the stupid things i do
and that this path i'm on will never lead to you
in my silence i defend my common sense
as i'm walking along my familiar fence
and i see though all the stupid things i do
and that this path i'm on will never lead to you
and i'm looking back to only see a spark
as i finally take a step into the dark
The opening line of "A Step into the Dark” by Rose Blossom Punch is a quote from poet John G. Whittier, setting the tone for a song that explores the complexities of faith and uncertainty. The lyrics oscillate between a sense of longing and resignation, as the singer grapples with the difficulty of expressing their emotions to another person. The use of water imagery lends a sense of fluidity to the lyrics, reinforcing the idea that emotions are constantly shifting and difficult to grasp.
The verse "It's hard to write a letter with an open mind / When all I saw was underneath a satisfied embrace / That exposed your wondrous face" is particularly powerful, conveying a sense of vulnerability and desperation. The singer seems to understand that they may be on the wrong path, but they are unable to let go of their feelings. The last line, "As I finally take a step into the dark," suggests a willingness to take a risk and embrace uncertainty.
Overall, "A Step into the Dark" is a poignant exploration of the difficulties of expressing emotion and the complexities of faith. Its use of poetic language and vivid imagery make it a standout track from Rose Blossom Punch's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
i guess i thought a letter would be less confusing
I thought that writing a letter would simplify things
so for your eyes i write another waterlogged excuse
I write a letter full of apologies for you
toil and turn and watch another secret burn
I struggle and agonize as I try to keep another secret hidden
controlling words is just something i just wasn't born to do
I am not capable of controlling my words and actions
there is a secret beneath you
There is something important hidden beneath the surface
in my silence i defend my common sense
I try to rationalize my actions and stay quiet
and i see through all the stupid things i do
I am aware of my foolish behavior
it's hard to write a letter with an open mind
It is difficult to express myself truthfully
when all i saw was underneath a satisfied embrace
When I saw your happy face I couldn't bear to ruin it
that exposed your wondrous face
That revealed your beautiful and amazing features
as i'm walking along my familiar fence
As I continue to stay in my safe and familiar routine
and that this path i'm on will never lead to you
I understand that staying on this path will never bring me closer to you
and i'm looking back to only see a spark
As I move forward, I only see a glimmer of hope from my past
as i finally take a step into the dark
As I finally take a risk and venture into the unknown, uncertain of what will happen next
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hipaholic
Amazing as always
Print The Seas
Silversun Pickups definetly took huge influence from these guys.
Josiah Doles
Loved the 7ball sampler this song was on! The following song was by Blackball
Josiah Doles
The 7-Ball smapler this was on was great! The following song was by Blackball
itsnotaboutme
OK, thanks! Yes, Sprinkle's solo stuff was OK. I'll have to check out Discreet.
itsnotaboutme
Whatever happened to RBP? I like them enough to put 5 of their songs in a YT playlist. Too bad they never caught on.
stevebear10
Any other old-timers only know this because of the 7-ball samplers? I'm pretty sure the following track was by a band called Fastball...