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There are at least 3 bands named just "States": 1) A new indie pop-rock project from the US 2) A power pop band from the US 3) A french hip-hop act releasing some collaborations from the end of 00s.
1) "States" is a new project of Bryan Laurenson & Stephen Laurenson of Copeland and Mindy White of Lydia. Their first studio album, Room to Run, was released on October 18, 2011. On September 7 2011, they released a video of the song "Time Bomb" from their upcoming album on Youtube.
“There are those rare moments in life where things work out just the way you want them to. For us, States is exactly that. In the wake of moving on from our amazing pasts (both Copeland and Lydia), we were blessed by perfect timing.
What you hear now is the product of us experimenting and recording demos at home. Our goal is to get our songs out there as soon as possible, and to be heading into the studio soon after.
This is our future, and we are so excited for you guys to be here at the start of it. We will be writing, recording, playing, and sharing our progress with you all. We hope that you become a part of this new chapter in our lives, and we can’t wait to see you all soon.”
www.statesmusic.com
2) "States" was also a power pop band that released only 2 albums. The 10 track one named "Picture me with you" was released on 1981 and produced by John Ryan for Chicago Kid Productions.
Erase It All
States Lyrics
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I know they think I'm crazy now
I know how it all seems
I know what it all means
You don't know what it means to me
Cause I know about deflecting
I don't know anything now
I don't know how to get out
Everybody changed while I'm rotting away
And I don't know what to do or say
Without pushing everyone away
I got no one but myself to blame
The lyrics of State's song "Erase It All" are a powerful exploration of the mental and emotional struggles that come with feeling disconnected from the world around you. The opening lines set the tone for the song's themes, as the singer acknowledges that they understand what people think of them and how they see the world. This suggests a sense of isolation and loneliness, as if the singer is not able to connect with others in a meaningful way.
The following lines deepen this sense of disconnection and confusion. The singer knows what everything means and how it all seems, but they don't know how to get out of their current state of mind. They feel trapped, unable to escape the negative thoughts and emotions that are consuming them. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, as if the singer is struggling to find a way out of their mental and emotional turmoil.
The chorus of the song continues this introspective theme, as the singer acknowledges that they feel alone and disconnected from everyone around them. They feel as if they are "rotting away" while the world continues to move on without them. They don't know what to do or say, and they fear that if they try to reach out to others, they will only push them further away. The final line of the chorus is particularly poignant, as the singer takes responsibility for their own struggles and acknowledges that they have no one but themselves to blame.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what it's all about
I have full understanding of what is happening and the reasons behind it.
I know they think I'm crazy now
I am aware that people view me as irrational or unstable in my current state.
I know how it all seems
I have perception of how things appear and what others may believe based on their observations.
I know what it all means
I possess comprehension of the significance and implications of the situation at hand.
You don't know what it means to me
You lack understanding of the deep impact and importance of this situation to me.
Cause I know about deflecting
I understand how to avoid or redirect attention away from myself and onto other things.
I don't know anything now
I am feeling lost and confused, with no clear understanding of what is happening.
I don't know how to get out
I am uncertain of how to escape or resolve the situation I find myself in.
Everybody changed while I'm rotting away
Everyone around me has transformed themselves while I remain trapped and decaying in my current state.
And I don't know what to do or say
I am at a loss for actions or words that could improve my situation or aid in communication with others.
Without pushing everyone away
I struggle to interact with people without causing them to distance themselves from me further.
I got no one but myself to blame
I acknowledge that my actions and choices have led me to this point, with no one else to hold responsible.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Billy Janosko
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Paul Dunay
I know it’s late. I just needed some company
now. You’re in my brain, swimming over the
sense in my mind. I knew you were danger
in a pretty suit. I could see the warning, but
I didn’t move or think, and you got away
again. Don’t flatter yourself, this is not a love
song for you. I shouldn’t say what I’m gonna
regret tomorrow. But I’m not your friend. I’ve
got nothing to feed your ego. I just want
to say it wasn’t worth the call. If I could go
back, I would erase it all and fade. You got
away again. Don’t flatter yourself, this is not
a love song for you. You think you won, sorry
to break it to you. You think you won again.
Well, don’t flatter yourself, this is not a love
song for you. A remedy is the only way I will
get myself out of the bends. Honestly, I’d be
happier if I never heard your name again. It’s
the remedy.