The Ernst twins, Max and Spencer, grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and displayed a passion for music from an early age. They formed a rock band called Upslide during middle school and performed locally in the Washington, D.C., area for several years. Their talent attracted the attention of Magus Entertainment, a New York-based management company, who secured them a publishing deal with Cherry Lane Music. While attending Gonzaga College High School, they formed a pop duo called Trust Fall and began touring in different parts of the country. It was during a performance at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., in 2007 that they met Chelsea Lee, who would become an integral part of the group. In 2009, Chelsea signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records, and in the same year, Max came out as gay to his brother, marking a significant personal milestone. Chelsea and Spencer initiated a romantic relationship in 2010.
After completing high school, the Ernst twins deferred college to pursue a record deal with Epic Records, which ultimately fell through. Subsequently, they both enrolled at the University of Maryland. During their college years, they formed a folk rock duo called The Walking Sticks and released their debut EP, "World So Bright," in 2012. The album showcased an acoustic roots rock sound and was recorded live.
Around 2011, Lee joined The Walking Sticks after ending her solo contract with Atlantic Records. The group underwent a significant style change, transitioning from folk rock to dream-pop, and released their second EP, "Send the Night," in late 2013.
In March 2016, The Walking Sticks changed their name to Shaed to reflect their evolving musical direction. They signed with Photo Finish Records in June 2016 and embarked on a tour with Marian Hill and Vérité later that year. In September 2016, Shaed released their debut EP under the new name, titled "Just Wanna See." The band gained further exposure when their single "Name On It" was featured in a Victoria's Secret commercial in May 2018. In April 2017, they toured as an opener for Bishop Briggs.
In September 2017, the band members moved in together and began recording their second EP, "Melt," in a home studio. Their breakout single, "Trampoline," was released on May 18, 2018, and gained significant attention. Shaed released "Melt" on September 21, 2018, through Photo Finish Records. The song "Trampoline" was also featured in an Apple MacBook Air commercial on October 30, 2018. In October 2018, Chelsea Lee and Spencer Ernst got married in Arlington, Virginia.
Shaed's single "No Other Way" was released on October 16, 2020, via Photo Finish Records, continuing their journey as a band, exploring their unique blend of indie pop and dream-pop elements.
Trampoline
Shaed Lyrics
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Jumpin' on a trampoline
Flippin' in the air
I never land, just float there
As I'm looking up
Suddenly the sky erupts
Flames alight the trees
Spread to fallin' leaves
Wait if I'm on fire
How am I so deep in love?
When I dream of dying
I never feel so loved
I've been having dreams
Splashin' in a summer stream
Trip and I fall in
I wanted it to happen
My body turns to ice
Crushin' weight of paradise
Solid block of gold
Lying in the cold
I feel right at home
Wait if I'm on fire
How am I so deep in love?
When I dream of dying
I never feel so loved
Wait if I'm on fire
How am I so deep in love?
When I dream of dying
I never feel so loved
I never feel so loved
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
Wait if I'm on fire
How am I so deep in love?
When I dream of dying
I never feel so loved
Wait if I'm on fire
How am I so deep in love?
When I dream of dying
I never feel so loved
Shaed's "Trampoline" is a dreamy and surreal song that explores the paradoxical nature of love and one's existence. The opening lyrics, "I've been havin' dreams, Jumpin' on a trampoline, Flippin' in the air, I never land, just float there" set a dreamlike tone for the song, which is enhanced by the haunting melody and lead singer Chelsea Lee's ethereal vocals. The imagery of jumping on a trampoline creates a sense of weightlessness and freedom, but this sense of liberation is immediately juxtaposed with the impending danger that lurks in the dream: "As I'm looking up, Suddenly the sky erupts, Flames alight the trees, Spread to fallin' leaves, Now they're right upon me". This unexpected turn of events is a metaphor for the unpredictability of life, its challenges, and its opportunities.
The song's chorus, "Wait if I'm on fire, How am I so deep in love? When I dream of dying, I never feel so loved" further explores the contradictions and complexities of life. On one hand, fire and dying represent danger and fear, but on the other hand, love is a force that can transcend these negative emotions and make even the most terrifying experiences feel worth it. This theme is reinforced in the second verse, where the singer dreams of "Splashin' in a summer stream" but then "Trip[s] and fall[s] in" and "My body turns to ice, Crushin' weight of paradise, Solid block of gold, Lying in the cold". The contrasting imagery of warm and cold, light and heavy, and the use of the phrase "weight of paradise" creates a sense of ambiguity that encapsulates the theme of the song. Overall, Shaed's "Trampoline" is a beautiful and haunting ode to life's beauty and complexity, and the power of love to make even the most difficult experiences worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been havin' dreams
The singer is about to describe a series of dreams she has been having.
Jumpin' on a trampoline
In her dream, the singer is jumping on a trampoline.
Flippin' in the air
While on the trampoline, the singer is doing flips in the air.
I never land, just float there
The singer doesn't land on the trampoline, but instead floats in the air after each jump.
As I'm looking up
The singer is looking up into the sky in her dream.
Suddenly the sky erupts
The sky suddenly explodes and catches on fire.
Flames alight the trees
The flames spread to the nearby trees.
Spread to fallin' leaves
The flames spread to the leaves falling from the trees.
Now they're right upon me
The flames have now reached the singer and she is engulfed in them.
Wait if I'm on fire
The singer questions how she can be on fire in her dream.
How am I so deep in love?
Despite being on fire, the singer still feels a deep sense of love.
When I dream of dying
The singer often dreams of dying.
I never feel so loved
Despite the thought of dying, the singer still feels an overwhelming sense of love.
Splashin' in a summer stream
The singer describes another dream where she is playing in a stream during the summer.
Trip and I fall in
In her dream, the singer trips and falls into the stream.
I wanted it to happen
The singer is happy about falling into the stream.
My body turns to ice
Suddenly in the dream, the singer's body turns to ice.
Crushin' weight of paradise
The weight of the ice feels heavenly or paradisiacal to the singer.
Solid block of gold
The ice block is now described as solid gold.
Lying in the cold
The singer is lying in the cold dream of ice and weight.
I feel right at home
Despite the strange dream, it feels like home to the singer.
La, la, la, la, la
The singer says 'La' several times without conveying any meaning.
I never feel so loved
The singer reiterates that she has never felt so loved.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex C. Mendoza, Chelsea W. Lee, Maxwell Joseph Ernst, Spencer Thomas Ernst
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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