This band is comprised of Matthew and Tim Morgan from Hogansville, Georgia; a typical small factory town in the rural south. Originally, the music consisted of purely instrumental pieces to be used for the various filmmaking projects the two undertake. Eventually, lyrics began to creep into the music, and some songs were written.
After traveling out to Springfield, Missouri for three weeks to record with the producer/songwriter Jeremy Larson (also here on thesixtyone.com), the duo had their first album, "The Great Divide."
Aided by producer Jeremy Larson's unifying touch, this album journeys through a series of styles that sound like they surfaced from bygone eras while maintaining a modern accessibility and charm.
To hear more music or order a hard copy visit:
http://www.myspace.com/StellaStageCoach
What Have I Done
Stella Stagecoach Lyrics
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Whatcha think that they would say?
Did you expect them to believe ya?
Not to hurt ya or deceive ya?
In the world, all we're taught
Gotta get before you got
There is writing in the sky
Dark whispers in the night
Oh my god what have I done?
Wasted my life and forgotten how to love
Sorry if I was angry
I'm sorry if I am
Pass the gates of heaven
On the march to hell
It's not too late though
Not too late if we turn back
When the artists start to paint
Their pictures of the saints
And the saints look like the man
On the TV shaking hands
And I wonder what we don't
Hope I'm not the only one
Make us mindless, make us dumb
While the innocent are wrong
Oh my god what have I done?
Wasted my life and forgotten how to love
Sorry if I was angry
I'm sorry if I am
Pass the gates of heaven
On the march to hell
It's not too late though
Not too late if we turn back
And you told me you had it
Is it time for the worst to start?
And you said it's the last time
I won't forget
And the whispers in closets
Will escape to the streets we'll find
And the dark of the valley
Will be a light underneath our feet
Or how we tried to change their minds,
With our logic and our lies
While the blood flowed to the sea
And our hands and through our fangs
And if they trouble you for wisdom
With the answers in their hands
Don't believe their motives
Drawing pictures in the sand (whoa)
In "What Have I Done," Stella Stagecoach seems to be reflecting on her life choices and experiences of disappointment and betrayal. She questions if the people around her let her down, and wonders if they ever believed in her in the first place. The lyrics suggest some level of disillusionment with the world, as the message conveyed is that there are often dark whisperings and hidden agendas lurking in the shadows. The lines "In the world, all we're taught/Gotta get before you got" explore how society often values material possessions and personal gain over human connection or relationships.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Oh my god what have I done," conveying a sense of regret or guilt that the singer feels about something they have done or failed to do. This is paired with sentiments of wasted time and forgotten love, and an apology for feeling angry. The second verse mentions artists painting pictures of saints, who appear to look like the man on the TV who shakes hands. This perhaps alludes to the idea that people in positions of power or influence may not always be as morally upstanding as they may appear.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics become more hopeful. There is a suggestion that it's not too late to turn back and make amends, and that darkness can be replaced with light through positive actions. The final lines hint at a mistrust of authority and a call to question the motives of those with perceived wisdom.
Line by Line Meaning
So did those people let you down?
Did you feel disappointed by those people who you trusted?
Whatcha think that they would say?
What do you perceive their reaction to be?
Did you expect them to believe ya?
Did you assume that they would believe your story?
Not to hurt ya or deceive ya?
Did you think they wouldn't cause you any harm or deceit?
In the world, all we're taught
In this world, we're taught
Gotta get before you got
We need to acquire before we lose something valuable
There is writing in the sky
There exists a message written in the sky
Dark whispers in the night
Sinister murmurs heard at night
Oh my god what have I done?
An exclamation of remorseful realization
Wasted my life and forgotten how to love
Wrongfully squandered my life and lost my ability to love
Sorry if I was angry
Apologies for my anger
I'm sorry if I am
I apologize if I'm bothering or offending you right now
Pass the gates of heaven
Travel through the gates of heaven
On the march to hell
Heading towards the dreadful destination of hell
It's not too late though
Yet, there is still possibility
Not too late if we turn back
If we change our ways, it's not too late
When the artists start to paint
As soon as the artists begin painting
Their pictures of the saints
Their artwork of the holy figures
And the saints look like the man
The saints often resemble ordinary people
On the TV shaking hands
As seen on TV, shaking hands with prominent figures
And I wonder what we don't
I ponder over what we're missing
Hope I'm not the only one
I hope I'm not alone in feeling this way
Make us mindless, make us dumb
They make us ignorant and oblivious
While the innocent are wrong
Innocent people are often falsely accused
And you told me you had it
You claimed that you had it under control
Is it time for the worst to start?
Is it the point when the worst is yet to come?
And you said it's the last time
You uttered that it was the final attempt
I won't forget
I won't forget about it
And the whispers in closets
The hushed conversations in closets
Will escape to the streets we'll find
They'll break free and spill into the streets
And the dark of the valley
The shadowy part of the valley
Will be a light underneath our feet
We'll see it as a guide in the darkness
Or how we tried to change their minds,
Or the way we attempted and failed to alter their perspective
With our logic and our lies
Using a combination of logical reasoning and falsehoods
While the blood flowed to the sea
Even as blood spilled into the ocean
And our hands and through our fangs
Through both our gentle and violent actions
And if they trouble you for wisdom
And if people demand your knowledge
With the answers in their hands
With the solutions at their disposal
Don't believe their motives
Don't trust their intentions
Drawing pictures in the sand
They're making empty promises
Contributed by Lucy Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@benwillis2748
That's amazing man. You are very skilled. Have not seen you guys in like a decade. Blown away.
@rcopu
Cleverly done. Brilliant song. I like it!
@karvelasgirls8837
Love it 😍
@chaucer44
The face of cinema is changing so rapidly!! This footage is glorious. Great color grading. The Canon Mark 2 5d is comparible to imax footage. Just astonishing for under 2k. Check them out.
@santiagorm14
buenisimo me gusta !
@haitsien
love the music/lyrics. just bought the Canon Vixia HFS11. working in animation and Studio Artist right now. steep learning curve in SA. now I need a better sound set up (and a voice)(and a clue about mixing) - BC
@Locomotivetate
Makeupbymel is the reason why I'm here :)
@1026glitter
Makeupbymel !!
@boogalice
@chaucer44 ...comparable to imax?? Isn't that streatching it a bit?
@KiannaDarling
Makeupbymel got me here