The band released their debut "In Due Time" on Wind Up Records in September of 2004.
Submersed delivered a catchy melodic rock. The band demonstrated some unexpected musical similarities to European post-doom bands such as: Entwine, later Katatonia material, and Evereve. Less surprising are hints of Canadian rock act Our Lady Peace.And sounding eerily similar to Creed this is a great band to listen to.
After Submersed disbanded, Donald Carpenter and Garret Whitlock have started a new band, called Eye Empire. (myspace.com/eyeempire)
Current members
* Donald Carpenter – vocals
* Garrett Whitlock – drums
Former members
* Aaron Young – lead guitar
* Eric Friedman – lead guitar, backing vocals
* Josh Hissem - drums
* TJ Davis – guitar
* Kelan Luker – bass
* Justin Finley - guitar
Discography
Albums
Demo CD
In Due Time (2004)
Immortal Verses (2007)
Complicated
Submersed Lyrics
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I've been crawling on my fingers for so long
Shame, is your blame
You think of a better day…
It shouldn't be so complicated
Cause I've been looking for this for so, so long
And I can't believe that many things are overrated
Then it happens again…
Blame, that's your game
You've been pointing fingers at me for too long
Fame, is all you gain
You think of a better day
It shouldn't be so complicated
Cause I've been looking for this for so, so long
And I can't believe that many things are overrated
So I will follow you down
Then it happens again…
Then it happens again…
Then it happens again…
Then it happens again…
It shouldn't be so complicated
Cause I've been looking for this for so, so long
And I can't believe that many things are overrated
So I will follow you down
So I will follow you down
And I will follow you down
The first verse of Submersed's song "Complicated" seems to be directed towards someone the singer has been pursuing for some time. The line "I've been crawling on my fingers for so long" suggests that the singer has been putting in a lot of effort to get this person's attention or affection, perhaps feeling frustrated or exhausted by the lack of response. Along with the suggestion of shame being attached to the person being pursued, it seems that there may be some guilt or blame at play as well.
The chorus presents a contrast between the singer's desire for something sincere and deep and the idea that many things in life are overrated. The repetition of the phrase "it shouldn't be so complicated" underscores the frustration and disappointment that the singer is feeling. Despite this, the singer remains committed to following the object of their affection, suggesting a continued willingness to pursue whatever complexity may arise.
The second verse seems to shift the focus towards issues of power and fame. The lines "blame, that's your game" and "fame, is all you gain" suggest that the person being pursued may be more interested in achieving success or status than in any genuine connection with the singer. By the end of the song, however, the singer is still holding onto hope, suggesting that they will continue following the object of their affection despite any and all obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, what's your name?
The singer is asking for the person's name.
I've been crawling on my fingers for so long
The singer has been struggling for a long time and is almost desperate for a solution.
Shame, is your blame
The person being addressed is blaming others for something they should be ashamed of themselves.
You think of a better day...
The person being addressed is focused on and hopeful for a better future.
It shouldn't be so complicated
The singer believes that the situation should not be difficult to navigate.
Cause I've been looking for this for so, so long
The singer has been searching for a solution for a long time.
And I can't believe that many things are overrated
The singer thinks that many things are given too much importance or attention.
So I will follow you down
The singer is willing to follow the person being addressed in order to find a solution.
Then it happens again...
Something negative happens repeatedly.
Blame, that's your game
The person being addressed tends to blame others for their problems.
You've been pointing fingers at me for too long
The person being addressed has been blaming the singer for a long time.
Fame, is all you gain
The person being addressed is only interested in gaining popularity or attention for themselves.
It shouldn't be so complicated
The singer still believes that the situation should not be difficult to navigate.
So I will follow you down
The singer is still willing to follow the person being addressed in order to find a solution.
And I will follow you down
The singer reiterates that they are still willing to follow the person to find a solution.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, JOEL MADDEN
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