In 2002, Something Corporate released their debut major label album, Leaving Through the Window, which hit number one on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.
During the Summer of 2004, the band was growing exhausted from spending years on the road, and they decided to take a break. During the hiatus, guitarist Josh Partington formed the band Firescape and recorded the five song EP Rearden's Conscience in 2005. Lead singer and pianist Andrew McMahon, on the other hand, released a solo album Everything in Transit under the name Jack's Mannequin. The day he finished recording, McMahon was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. On August 23, the day the record was released, he underwent a bone marrow transplant.
In the year 2006 the band considers themselves to still be on a break but they're coming back this year! (2009) Andrew is still pursuing Jack's Mannequin and Josh is still playing with Firescape. Brian Ireland (the bands drummer) has played with William Tell (ex SoCo member) and is the current drummer for the band Streamline. Bassist Kevin 'Clutch' Page manages the band Get Back Loretta.
On October 14, 2006, at the Bamboozle Left festival in Pomona, California, Something Corporate reunited as the "special guest" to play three songs: 'Konstantine', 'I Woke Up in a Car', and 'Hurricane'.
Aside from consistant popularity, SC continues to contribute to their community by playing free shows; most notably their packed houses in Berkeley, California.
On December 3, 2009 it was announced on AbsolutePunk.net that they would be playing the Bamboozle Left Festival in March 2010.
Years active: 1998 - 2006, 2009 - present
Associated with: Jack's Mannequin, Firescape
Former Members: William Tell (rhythm guitar/backing vocals), Reuben Hernandez (rhythm guitar)
As You Sleep
Something Corporate Lyrics
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Lullaby's fill your room, and I will be singing
Singing to only you
Don't forget I'll hold your head
Watch the night sky fading red
But as you sleep, and no one is listening
I will lift you off your feet, I'll keep you from sinking
Soon I'll be leaving you, but you won't be leaving me
In the car, the radio leaves me searching for your star
A constellation of frustration driving home
Singing my thoughts back to me, and watching heartache on TV
But as you sleep, and no one is listening
I will lift you off your feet, I'll keep you from sinking
Don't you wake up yet, cause soon I'll be leaving you, soon I'll be leaving you
But you won't be leaving me
Don't forget I'll hold your head, watch the night sky fading red
But as you sleep, and no one is listening
I will lift you off your feet, I'll keep you from sinking
Don't you wake up yet, cause soon I'll be leaving you
Soon I'll be leaving you, but you won't be leaving me
The lyrics of this song by Something Corporate convey a sense of love and protection towards someone the singer cares deeply about. The song opens with the singer inviting the listener to close their eyes and promising to be there for them, both physically and emotionally. As the song progresses, we see that the person the singer is addressing is going through a difficult time, as they need to be held up so that they don't sink. The line "don't forget I'll hold your head" suggests that the singer is taking on a caregiving role, offering comfort and respite to the person who is struggling.
The second verse brings the singer back to their own experience, as they drive home alone, listening to the radio and feeling a sense of frustration. Watching "heartache on TV" may be a reference to the superficiality of popular media, and the singer's sense that their own heartache is more genuine and meaningful. However, the chorus brings us back to the central message of the song, which is that the singer will be there for the person they care about, even if they have to physically leave. The repetition of "but you won't be leaving me" suggests that the singer will always remember and cherish the connection they have with this person.
Overall, the lyrics of "As You Sleep" are about the power of human connection, and the ability to offer comfort and support even when physically distant. The song's gentle melody and poignant lyrics make it a powerful testament to the importance of relationships and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes, and I will be swimming
I will always be there for you, even when you aren't aware.
Lullaby's fill your room, and I will be singing
I will comfort you with sweet songs as you sleep.
Singing to only you
My songs are meant solely for your ears and no one else's.
Don't forget I'll hold your head
I will always be there to support and comfort you.
Watch the night sky fading red
Together, we will experience the beauty of the world.
But as you sleep, and no one is listening
I will be there for you in times when nobody else is.
I will lift you off your feet, I'll keep you from sinking
I will provide comfort and support to prevent you from falling apart.
Don't you wake up yet, cause soon I'll be leaving you
Please don't wake up yet, as I'll soon be departing.
Soon I'll be leaving you, but you won't be leaving me
Even though we may be physically separated, our bond will remain unbroken.
In the car, the radio leaves me searching for your star
I constantly search for a sign of you, a beacon in the darkness.
A constellation of frustration driving home
My frustration builds as I am forced to leave you.
Singing my thoughts back to me, and watching heartache on TV
My emotions are reflected back at me, and I can't escape the pain.
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