Splashdown, formed in Allston, Massachusetts, in 1996, was an American pop … Read Full Bio ↴Splashdown, formed in Allston, Massachusetts, in 1996, was an American pop rock band. The group disbanded in 2001. Splashdown gained a small but extremely loyal following in the Northeast United States for their combination of electronica, rock, jazz, and Middle-Eastern influences.

Splashdown consisted of singer/pianist Melissa Kaplan (Universal Hall Pass), electronic programmer Kasson Crooker (later working under the name Symbion Project), and guitarist/bassist Adam Buhler. The trio increased in size to a five- or six-piece group for live shows; these line-ups frequently included drummer Jason Sakos and guitarist Trevor Shand. Buhler and Crooker were in another female-fronted band in the mid-1990s, Sirensong.

When they were together- during the height of file-sharing programs such as Napster- Splashdown was against sharing their songs online. However, due to their break-up and the fact that much of Splashdown's work has never been commercially available, the band and their fans have made efforts to see that Splashdown's music is available for free online. Some such ways have been forums posts, websites, and other points of interest to an internet user. Such link can be found in their Wikipedia entry, or directly from forums posts such as this, which was found on WNA Forums.

Other downloading locations (still online at the beginning of 2009) include
http://www.sadena.com/music/splashdown/
http://www.injected.org/splashdown/downloads.html
http://www.symbionproject.com/instant.html

Thunder
Splashdown Lyrics

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And if you lived in me
You'd think that I'm insane
I know I don't belong here
I push my limits over lines that I could not explain
For reasons that are never clear
I'm rushed and closing in on my demon's trail
Where all my promised thoughts lie waiting still unbroken
But anytime I trip my darker half refrains,

"I doubt you'll ever turn into some heroine"
Someday I must belong here
Sometimes I think so much I've missed that boat I've prayed

Would come untie these hands I fear
Still every hour's just another breath I take to stay awake
And all my promised thoughts lie waiting still unbroken
But anytime I trip my darker half refrains,
"I doubt you'll ever turn into some heroine"
Lightning has to fill the sky
Before I learn how to listen for the thunder in my head
I'm rushed and closing on my demon's trail

My wings have fallen out
And I am waiting for the power to unfold them

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Splashdown's song Thunder are introspective and contemplative, exploring themes of self-doubt, mental health and personal struggles. The opening line "And if you lived in me, You'd think that I'm insane" sets the tone for the rest of the song, indicating that the singer is wrestling with inner demons that may be difficult for outsiders to comprehend. The singer is aware of their own perceived insanity, acknowledging that they don't belong where they are, and that they push themselves to their limits even when they know they shouldn't.

The lyrics also explore the idea of promised thoughts and missed opportunities. The singer is searching for a sense of belonging and purpose, but is unable to define it clearly. They feel like they have missed the boat, and are waiting for someone or something to come and untie their hands, but the promise remains unfulfilled. The fear of not being able to achieve a sense of accomplishment is palpable in the lyrics, with the darker half of the singer reminding them that they are unlikely to ever become a heroine.

Despite the weight of these fears and doubts, the singer seems to find hope in the power of thunder and lightning. They are rushing towards their demon's trail, with their wings fallen out, waiting for the power to unfold them. This could be interpreted as a desire to be free of their own mental anguish, and to embrace the energy and power of nature as a way of healing and overcoming their struggles.

Overall, the lyrics of Thunder are complex and introspective, delving into the complexities of mental health and self-doubt, and finding hope in the power of nature.

Line by Line Meaning

And if you lived in me
If you were in my shoes

You'd think that I'm insane
You would think that I am crazy

I know I don't belong here
I am sure that I do not fit in here

I push my limits over lines that I could not explain
I tend to exceed boundaries that are inexplicable

For reasons that are never clear
Without any explicit reason

I'm rushed and closing in on my demon's trail
I am in a hurry and chasing my inner demons

Where all my promised thoughts lie waiting still unbroken
Where my expectations and aspirations are still unrealized

But anytime I trip my darker half refrains,
Whenever I falter my negative side reminds me

"I doubt you'll ever turn into some heroine"
"Your chances of becoming a hero are very slim"

Someday I must belong here
I will eventually find where I belong

Sometimes I think so much I've missed that boat I've prayed
Sometimes my overthinking has caused me to miss out on opportunities that I have prayed for

Would come untie these hands I fear
I wish something would come and remove my restriction and fear

Still every hour's just another breath I take to stay awake
Every moment is a challenge, and I am barely holding on to stay conscious

Lightning has to fill the sky
There has to be chaos

Before I learn how to listen for the thunder in my head
So I can comprehend and manage the noise inside my mind

I'm rushed and closing on my demon's trail
I am still in pursuit of my inner demons

My wings have fallen out
I have lost my confidence and motivation

And I am waiting for the power to unfold them
I am waiting for the strength to get back on my feet again

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE COLE

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