On September 10th 2007 the band announced on their Myspace that following a 25-date tour in November/December they will be 'calling it quits'. No official reason was given although they stated that 'this was absolutely nothing to do with a lack of passion for making music together or love for each other'. During the tour they will be selling a limited-edition album consisting of all their out-of print pre- Victory records back catalogue as well as selected demos from 1998-2002 through Sinister Label/Walk In Cold Records. This will only be made available at their final shows and through selected online stores. Mark Rose currently plays music as a solo artist. TJ & JD can be found playing locally around chicago & the surroding suburbs in their new band Thrillage
Leaving Home
Spitalfield Lyrics
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With my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds
Will you think of me the same
When I'm off on my own and away for the whole summer
Things aren't the same
Don't wait for me tonight
I've packed up and I've moved out
Don't wait for me tonight
Not simple, yet so plain
Have I showed you my plans?
Have I met your demands?
Am I playing the wrong game?
Would you tell me to stop if I drifted away?
Would you tell me not to stay?
Would you tell me not to stay?
Things aren't the same
Don't wait for me tonight
I've packed up and I've moved out
Our dreams aren't the same
Don't wait for me tonight
Can't you see how easily we'd drown out here?
Without you
Can't you see how easily we'd die out here?
Without you
Can't you see how easily we'd drown out here?
Without you
Can't you see how easily we'd die out here?
Without you
Without you
You're not a machine
Don't act like you don't even care
Then I packed up and I moved out
Our dreams aren't the same
Don't act like you don't even care
You're not a machine
Don't act like you, talk like you, or pretend like you
Just tell me you do
"Leaving Home" by Spitalfield is a song that revolves around the complexities of growing up and moving away from loved ones. The first stanza is a reflection of the singer's fear of losing the love and affection of someone close to them, especially when they are leaving for the whole summer. The singer feels caught between two worlds, with one foot in reality and the other in a world of fantasy. The line "With my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds" is a phrase that describes this experience quite well.
The second stanza delves into the themes of change and uncertainty. The singer has packed up and moved out, signalling the end of the phase that they were in. The line "Our dreams aren't the same" highlights the fact that while the singer has changed and evolved, the people around them may have stayed the same. The chorus "Things aren't the same, don't wait for me tonight" emphasises the fact that the singer is moving on, and they do not want to be held back by anyone.
The third stanza is a plea for understanding and validation. The singer is unsure if they are doing the right thing, and they need someone to reassure them. The bridge "Can't you see how easily we'd drown out here? Without you" is a metaphor for how lost and directionless the singer feels without the support of those they love. The chorus repeats with a variation on this theme, as the singer emphasises how important it is for them to be acknowledged and supported as they make this life-changing decision to leave home.
Line by Line Meaning
You smile like I'm insane
You don't really believe in me
With my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds
I am realistic yet dreamy
Will you think of me the same
Will you still have the same impression of me?
When I'm off on my own and away for the whole summer
When I embark on my own journey for the entire summer
Things aren't the same
Our situation has changed
Don't wait for me tonight
Don't expect me to come back tonight
I've packed up and I've moved out
I've left my old life behind
Our dreams aren't the same
Our aspirations differ
Not simple, yet so plain
It's not straightforward but it's clear
Have I showed you my plans?
Have I shared my goals with you?
Have I met your demands?
Have I fulfilled your expectations?
Am I playing the wrong game?
Am I pursuing the wrong path?
Would you tell me to stop if I drifted away?
Would you advise me to come back if I go off course?
Would you tell me not to stay?
Would you discourage me from being here?
Can't you see how easily we'd drown out here?
Can't you see how hard it is to survive without you?
Without you
I need you
You're not a machine
You are human
Don't act like you don't even care
Don't pretend that you don't care at all
Just tell me you do
Just show me that you care
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Memo
Driving in my car. 4 am. Not wanting to go home. Not knowing where to drive next. Just listening to this ep non stop on repeat. I miss those days.
Jamsanator
~ Lyrics ~
You smile like I'm insane.
With my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds.
Will you think of me the same?
When I'm off on my own and away for the whole summer..
(Summer..)
(Things aren’t the same.)
Things aren't the same.
Don't wait for me tonight!
I've packed up, and I've moved out!
Our dreams aren't the same!
Don't wait for me tonight!
Not simple, yet so plain.
Have I shown you my plans?
Have I met your demands?
Am I playing the wrong game?
Would you tell me to stop if I drifted away?
Would you tell me not to stay?
Would you tell me not to stay?
Things aren't the same.
Don't wait up for me tonight!
I've packed up, and I've moved out!
Our dreams aren't the same!
Don't wait for me tonight!
Can't you seen how easily we'd drown out here?
Without you..
Can't you seen how easily we'd die out here?
Without you..
Can't you seen how easily we'd drown out here?
Without you..
Can't you seen how easily we'd die out here?
Without you..
Without you....
You're not a machine!
Don't act like you don't even care!
That I’ve packed up and moved out!
Our dreams aren’t the same!
Don't act like you like you don’t even care..
You're not a machine!
Don't act like you, talk like you, or pretend like you!
Just tell me you do!