Post hardcore from San Francisco/Oakland, California

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It was a pretty big bummer in the hardcore community when vocalist Meghan O'Neil left the great fastcore band Punch just after their very solid new album They Don't Have to Believe came out on Deathwish. But we can all rejoice, because Meghan is now fronting and playing bass in this band.

Along with Meghan, Super Unison features drummer Justin Renninger of the now-defunct emo band Snowing (he's not the only member of that band to go in a heavier direction), and guitarists Danny Goot and Kevin DeFranco who were in the band Dead Seeds together. (They're not shy about the John Reis influence, given Super Unison is a Drive Like Jehu song and Dead Seeds is a Rocket From the Crypt song.) The band recorded their debut EP with ex-Comadre member Jack Shirley (who most members have worked with before).

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Time & Distance
Super Unison Lyrics

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One foot, one foot in front of the other
Keep me, you keep me on the right track
Show me, you've shown me the way
Remind me, remind me of the past
I thought I never wrote you a song
I know they were yours all along

The years, the years passed so quickly

The miles, the miles grew between us
Time and distance, never mattered
Time and distance

If you wait for me, you won't have to wait long
If you look for me, you won't have to look far

Overall Meaning

"Time & Distance" is a song about the power of friendship and how it can help overcome even the greatest physical distance and passage of time. The opening line, "One foot, one foot in front of the other," suggests that the journey ahead may be long and difficult, but the singer has a friend who is helping them stay on track. The second line, "Keep me, you keep me on the right track," reinforces the idea that the friend is an important source of support and guidance.

The song then acknowledges that there have been times when the singer has lost their way or forgotten where they came from. The lines "Show me, you've shown me the way / Remind me, remind me of the past" suggest that the friend has played a crucial role in helping the singer stay grounded and remember their roots. This idea is further emphasized in the line "I thought I never wrote you a song / I know they were yours all along," which implies that the singer may have forgotten that their friend had inspired them all along.

The chorus, "The years, the years passed so quickly / The miles, the miles grew between us / Time and distance, never mattered / Time and distance," is a powerful reminder that no matter how far apart they may be, their friendship remains strong. The final lines, "If you wait for me, you won't have to wait long / If you look for me, you won't have to look far," reaffirm the singer's commitment to their friend and suggest that they will always be there for them, no matter what.

Line by Line Meaning

One foot, one foot in front of the other
I am making slow and steady progress by taking one step at a time

Keep me, you keep me on the right track
You provide me with guidance and support to help me stay focused on my goals

Show me, you've shown me the way
You have helped me navigate difficult situations and find my way through life's challenges

Remind me, remind me of the past
You help me remember where I came from and the experiences that shaped me into who I am today

I thought I never wrote you a song
I never expressed my gratitude for all that you have done for me in the form of a song

I know they were yours all along
I realize now that the lyrics to this song have been inspired by you and our experiences together

The years, the years passed so quickly
Time has flown by and it's hard to believe how quickly the years have gone

The miles, the miles grew between us
Although we may be physically separated, our bond remains strong

Time and distance, never mattered
No matter how much time or distance separates us, our connection remains unbreakable

If you wait for me, you won't have to wait long
I will be there for you as soon as I can, and I won't keep you waiting for too long

If you look for me, you won't have to look far
I will always be there for you, and you can find me whenever you need me