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.
Beauty
Rose Blossom Punch Lyrics
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while sorrows count the mintues as they pass."
-william harvard
beauty unbounded lies in your mind
it shines in your face ad speaks through your eyes
sour still the memory of past words and fears
clouds thick the joy and happier years
sorrow unmeasured runs through your frame
pulling you down and taking your strength
sorrow unmeasured runs through your frame
pulling you down and taking your strength
stars in your eyes and dreams in your heart
are almost in reach yet a little too far
The lyrics from Rose Blossom Punch's song, Beauty, are thought-provoking and deep. The first two lines are a quote by William Harvard that emphasize how our perception of time can be influenced by the emotions attached to it. We tend to take happy moments for granted, while suffering and sorrow cause us to count every second painfully.
The main theme of the song is the idea that true beauty is found within one's mind and soul. The lyrics describe this as something that shines through a person's face and speaks through their eyes. However, the presence of former pain and fear can cloud this beauty, making it difficult to see. The sorrow and trials we experience in life can weigh us down and drain us of our strength, making it hard to move forward.
Despite the obstacles, the song ends with a somewhat hopeful message. The stars in our eyes and dreams in our heart are almost within reach. The song suggests that even in the midst of adversity, we can still strive to reach for our goals and dreams. Perhaps this is the key to unlocking the beauty within ourselves that the lyrics speak of.
Line by Line Meaning
beauty unbounded lies in your mind
Your true beauty is not limited to your physical appearance, but comes from your inner qualities and thoughts.
it shines in your face ad speaks through your eyes
Your beauty radiates outward and is reflected in your facial expressions and eye contact.
sour still the memory of past words and fears
Negative experiences from the past still linger and affect you emotionally.
clouds thick the joy and happier years
Negative emotions block out the happiness and good memories from the past.
sorrow unmeasured runs through your frame
Your sorrow and grief is overwhelming and pervasive, affecting your entire being.
pulling you down and taking your strength
Your sorrow is draining and exhausting, making it difficult to move forward.
stars in your eyes and dreams in your heart
You still have aspirations and goals for your life, despite the current struggles.
are almost in reach yet a little too far
Your dreams and hopes feel within reach, but there are still obstacles to overcome before achieving them.
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hipaholic
Such a phenomenal album...
dave glasgow
Song popped into my head tonite walking on the beach