Hometown: St. Louis
Members:
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Hometown: St. Louis
Members:
Jake Willman - Drummer
Collin Reagan - Bassist
Trevor West - Guitarist
Devan Tyler - Guitarist
Rex Carroll - Vocalist
Sam Bedichek - Vocalist
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Bandcamp: http://shapist.bandcamp.com/
Phantom
Shapist Lyrics
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Take my pride away
Bury me deep into an early grave
Tied down to the floor
Writing from anxiety
Tired of trying and anxiously searching for doors
To a golden existence
Judgement is a shell and we can break it
Give life purpose
Take my soul
Take my pride away
Bury me deep into an early grave
Shattering bones
Inside your feet
We're all wandering
Searching for meaning
Endlessly
We're all wanderers
Sleep resets
Start again
Dig deeper create a canyon and
Force the elevation to descend
Gather strength
Throw your voice into the clouds
The rain will kill the fire
Flames will fear the sound
Can it be broken
Can it be forged together
Are you proud of the words you've spoken?
These words are yours forever
Take my soul
Take my pride away
Bury me deep into an early grave
I don't wanna go on this way
When the truth is a lie
It's a lie
In the first verse of Shapist's song "Phantom," the singer is expressing a desire to be released from the weight of their troubles, symbolized by their soul and pride. They plead for these burdens to be lifted and for them to be buried in an early grave, perhaps indicating a feeling of hopelessness and a desire for a fresh start. The imagery of being "tied down to the floor" suggests a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape the anxiety and frustration that they are feeling.
The song continues with a message of perseverance and determination. Despite the difficulties they face, the singer refuses to give up and instead seeks to find purpose in their life. They acknowledge the existence of hate and judgement but refuse to be limited by it, instead exhaling greatness and breaking down the walls that keep them from living their best life. The second verse paints a picture of a world full of wanderers, all searching for meaning in their lives. The singer recognizes that life can be difficult and painful, with bones shattering and endless searching, but are resolved to keep moving forward.
The chorus repeats the initial plea to take away the singer’s soul and pride, but then adds the line, "I don't wanna go on this way when the truth is a lie," suggesting that they feel that the world is deceiving them and that things are not as they seem. The song ends with a sense of questioning, wondering if it is possible to break free from one’s troubles and if words spoken can ever truly be a source of pride.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my soul
I am willing to give everything I have, including my soul, for a chance to achieve greatness.
Take my pride away
I am willing to let go of my ego and sense of self-importance for the sake of my goals.
Bury me deep into an early grave
I am willing to sacrifice everything, even my own life, to achieve my dreams.
Tied down to the floor
I feel trapped and unable to move forward in life.
Writing from anxiety
My art is a way for me to express my anxieties and fears.
Tired of trying and anxiously searching for doors
I am exhausted from constantly seeking opportunities and trying to make my dreams a reality.
To a golden existence
I dream of a life of wealth, success, and happiness.
We'll breathe in the hate and exhale greatness
I will use the negativity and hate directed towards me as fuel to achieve my goals.
Judgement is a shell and we can break it
I refuse to be held back by the judgement and opinions of others.
Give life purpose
I am searching for meaning and purpose in my life.
Shattering bones
The journey towards achieving my goals is difficult and painful.
Inside your feet
We are all on this journey together.
We're all wandering
We are all searching for our place in the world.
Searching for meaning
We are all searching for purpose and fulfillment in life.
Endlessly
This search for meaning feels endless and never-ending.
Sleep resets
Taking breaks and resting is important for mental clarity and rejuvenation.
Start again
No matter how difficult the journey becomes, I will never give up on my dreams.
Dig deeper create a canyon and
I will work tirelessly to achieve my goals, even if it means digging deeper than I thought possible.
Force the elevation to descend
I will use my hard work and determination to bring what others consider impossible within reach.
Gather strength
I will find the courage and resilience needed to overcome any obstacle.
Throw your voice into the clouds
I will spread my message far and wide, using my voice to inspire and motivate others.
The rain will kill the fire
Obstacles and setbacks may dampen my spirits, but I will not let them put out my flame.
Flames will fear the sound
My passion and determination will frighten those who doubt me, and motivate me to keep pushing forward.
Can it be broken
I wonder if the barriers in my way can be overcome.
Can it be forged together
I wonder if the disparate pieces of my life can be brought together to form something greater.
Are you proud of the words you've spoken?
I am asking myself if I am living up to my own words and beliefs.
These words are yours forever
My legacy will be defined by the impact of my words and actions on others.
I don't wanna go on this way
I am tired of living my life in this state of stagnation and misery.
When the truth is a lie
Even reality itself can be deceptive and misleading, making it difficult to find meaning and purpose.
It's a lie
The concept of truth and reality can be abstract and subjective, and thus meaningless without context and interpretation.
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
🎬 JansPlayhouse🎥
Love it! And not just because the awesome and adorable drummer Jake is my nephew....;-) ;-). Great stuff, keep it coming! Love the clean vocals in the chorus,and the beautiful piano at the end, it's just enough to balance it all out and not just feel the anger. Ya know? You are all such talented musicians, can't wait to hear more.
Carlos Antonio
There's no anger here. Just a beautiful message about the death of your ego unleashing the true power within
Mitch Hazel
thank you guys for making such incredible music, this is the best Christmas gift i could have received
Jacob Lynch
I fucking LOVE this track. And the fact that they turned We're all Wanderers into a GROOVE and not a breakdown was so satisfying. Seriously I fell head over heels in love with this band just now. Thanks so much Beheading. I use your page to discover music so much, and I can't thank you enough. I thought the track with Garrison was good man..jeeze.
LoGan FitzG
I really love this song the chorus is fantastic and the screaming perfect
hexagram the dragoon
Definitely one of my favorite bands. It's surprisingly easy on the ears for being so djenty. Perfect for listening to when I'm drawing stuff
Dominic Rohlfing
Killer sound! Lots of talent, you guys are awesome. Can't wait to see you play on the big stage some day
Willie Cox
After playing the show in Indianapolis with you guys on Thursday I've been jamming to this EP day and night. Such great music, this song gives me chills.
Great job guys!
Dakota Jackson
I wasnt sure how i felt when I first heard this, but I definitely love it. It grew on me, its unique style.
ItsSooFreakinFluffy
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!! Absolutely wonderful! Friend told me to look it up and I haven't stopped listening to it ever since!!!