Their debut, "Lady, You Shot Me," was independently released in July 2010. After a year of touring the Virginia, DC & Maryland area, the group took a temporary hiatus to pursue other endeavors. The band has since regrouped in September of 2012 and have returned with their sophomore release "Miles" in the summer of 2013.
Members: Nick | Shawn | Jimi | Brandon | Jon
Miles
Satellites On Parade Lyrics
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I was wrong
Oh dear father, You were miles in the sea as the women and children are safe because of the secrets you keep
I'll never trust the breath of those who wander aimlessly on and on
My father was a fighter, created the orchid of blood and desire
Oh, what a gift it is to see residual thoughts like blueprints
Your end and shameful sin
Oh, what a curse I hold, cut the tongues from every story told
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
My purpose, I'll trade for gold.
Famous last words, I'll reap what you sow
And to those who see me now, watching and waiting.
I hope you escape from this crowd.
Oh, what a gift it is to see residual thoughts like blueprints
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
Oh, what a curse I hold, cut the tongues from every story told
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
I was lost in the reflection of your past life
I was lost but I will find my own way without you.
The lyrics to the Miles by Satellites on Parade are introspective, dealing with themes of betrayal, trust, and self-discovery. The song begins with a remorseful plea from the singer to their father, admitting that they were wrong about something. It's unclear exactly what they're referring to, but it's clear that the singer is feeling guilt and regret. The metaphor of the "miles in the sea" refers to the distance between the singer and their father, who is unreachable because of the secrets he keeps.
The second verse contrasts the singer's inability to trust "those who wander aimlessly" with their father, who was a fighter and created something beautiful (the "orchid of blood and desire"). This juxtaposition highlights the singer's conflicted feelings about their father and the complexity of their relationship. The pre-chorus ("Oh, what a gift it is to see residual thoughts like blueprints") suggests that the singer has some insight into their father's past and is using that to inform their current perspective.
The chorus is repeated twice, each time emphasizing the singer's knowledge of their father's "end and shameful sin." It's clear that the singer is disillusioned and resentful but also torn between their feelings of betrayal and their own sense of purpose ("My purpose, I'll trade for gold"). The last verse suggests that the singer is ready to move on from their father and find their "own way." Overall, the lyrics are poetic and emotionally charged, conveying the complexity of the singer's relationship with their father and their own journey towards self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh dear father, could I have been any more wrong?
Expressing regret for being mistaken in a grave matter concerning father
I was wrong
Admitting the mistake about the father
Oh dear father, You were miles in the sea as the women and children are safe because of the secrets you keep
Father had always kept secrets, far away from the singer, which had helped protect the family
I'll never trust the breath of those who wander aimlessly on and on
Distrusting people who are without purpose or direction
My father was a fighter, created the orchid of blood and desire
Remembering father as someone who was a warrior and loved deeply
Oh, what a gift it is to see residual thoughts like blueprints
Recognizing the value of being able to see clear patterns in past memories
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
Understanding father's actions and shame he carried at the end of his life
Oh, what a curse I hold, cut the tongues from every story told
Feeling burdened by painful secrets and wishing to silence them
My purpose, I'll trade for gold.
Willing to surrender even what is important for material things
Famous last words, I'll reap what you sow
Predicting the consequences of father's actions will come home to roost
And to those who see me now, watching and waiting.
Addressing people who observe and anticipate the consequences of the singer's life
I hope you escape from this crowd.
Wishing well for those observing the artist
I was lost in the reflection of your past life
Feeling confused while looking at father's life
I was lost but I will find my own way without you.
Realizing that it's time to forge a path independent of father
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SplitLocked01
Lyrics:
Oh dear father
Could I have been
Any more wrong?
I was wrong
Oh dear father
You were miles in the sea
As the women and children are safe
Because of the secrets that you keep
I'll never
Trust the breath of those
Who wander aimlessly on and on
My father was a fighter
Created the orchid of blood and desire
Oh, what a gift it is
To see residual thoughts like blueprints
I know, where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
Oh, what a curse I hold
Cut the tongues from every story told
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
My purpose
I'll trade for the gold
Famous last words
"I'll reap what you sow"
And to those who see me now
Watching and waiting
I hope you escape from this crowd
Oh, what a gift it is
To see residual thoughts like blueprints
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
Oh, what a curse I hold
Cut the tongues from every story told
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
I was lost
In the reflection of
Your past life!
I was lost
But I will find my own way
Without you!
Hristiqn65
Oh dear father, could I have been any more wrong?
I was wrong
Oh dear father, You were miles in the sea as the women and children are safe because of the secrets you keep
I’ll never trust the breath of those who wander aimlessly on and on
My father was a fighter, created the orchid of blood and desire
Oh, what a gift it is to see residual thoughts like blueprints
I know where you’ve been
Your end and shameful sin
Oh, what a curse I hold, cut the tongues from every story told
I know where you’ve been
Your end and shameful sin
My purpose, I’ll trade for gold.
Famous last words, I’ll reap what you sow
And to those who see me now, watching and waiting.
I hope you escape from this crowd.
I was lost in the reflection of your past life
I was lost but I will find my own way without you
SplitLocked01
Lyrics:
Oh dear father
Could I have been
Any more wrong?
I was wrong
Oh dear father
You were miles in the sea
As the women and children are safe
Because of the secrets that you keep
I'll never
Trust the breath of those
Who wander aimlessly on and on
My father was a fighter
Created the orchid of blood and desire
Oh, what a gift it is
To see residual thoughts like blueprints
I know, where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
Oh, what a curse I hold
Cut the tongues from every story told
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
My purpose
I'll trade for the gold
Famous last words
"I'll reap what you sow"
And to those who see me now
Watching and waiting
I hope you escape from this crowd
Oh, what a gift it is
To see residual thoughts like blueprints
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
Oh, what a curse I hold
Cut the tongues from every story told
I know where you've been
Your end and shameful sin
I was lost
In the reflection of
Your past life!
I was lost
But I will find my own way
Without you!
FeralElement
This song is like a drug to me...I can't stop listening to it!Great Band!
der Klu
Awesome songs on this channel. Keep it up !
Jacob Galbraith
I can't believe I went to high school with this band. Much love.
IM TiDALL
Many praise
Mamba GG
Крутая песня
VindictivePatriot
Great song!
deadeyepete12
You need more recognition
iStephenRxxV|V3rmillion
Hey there MontageRock, I was hoping if you could put this in one video? Like an album but for us to download, almost all of us subscribers of yours wants to download them all in one. If you can we appreciate that. :)
HollWpoints .s
Hi man.. Great channel and music.. got yourself a sub.