Sweet Trip was a glitch pop and experimental rock band from San Francisco, … Read Full Bio ↴Sweet Trip was a glitch pop and experimental rock band from San Francisco, consisting of Roberto Burgos and Valerie Cooper. Roberto met former band member Viet Le at a high school talent show sign up and the two went on to form the band in 1993. Past members include Valerie Cooper (guitar and vocals, 1993-2022), Viet Le (drums and bass, 1993-2000), Aaron Porter (bass, 1998-2003), and Rob Uytingco (drums, 2000-03). The band is known well for their fusion of shoegaze, idm, electronica, ambient and indie pop. The band has released four critically acclaimed albums on Darla Records, including their landmark LP "Velocity : Design : Comfort" released in 2003, which has been regarded as one of the best shoegaze albums of the 2000s. Released nearly four years after its predecessor Halica, the album showcased the band's powerful live sound better than any of their previous recordings. Guest musicians Aaron Porter and Sue Mee added new perspectives to the band's sophomore album . After being on hiatus for nearly a full decade, Sweet Trip reconvened in 2020 to announce their first album in 12 years, 'A Tiny House, In Secret Speeches, Polar Equals', which was released on May 28th, 2021. In January of 2022, Cooper announced her departure from the then-duo due to personal reasons via the official Sweet Trip Instagram. Two months later, Darla Records released the compilation album 'Seen/Unseen', having been compiled together prior to Cooper's departure, and formally announced Sweet Trip's disbandment.

Design : 2 : 3
Sweet Trip Lyrics

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Reach for the sun
And miss the sunlight
Sing your song to the girl
And share the light
Reach for a breath
Don't mind to wait long
Living under your spell and the core of you
You are the core

You will share the light
Light away, it won't be long
You will share the light
Light away, it won't be long
You will share the light
Light away, it won't be long

You will share the light
We won't be together again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sweet Trip's song Design : 2 : 3 convey a message about reaching out for something greater and aiming high. However, despite one's efforts and intentions, there can be some missed opportunities along the way, and it may not always turn out as expected. The first two lines suggest the idea of trying to reach the sun, but ultimately only missing out on the sunlight. This metaphor represents how sometimes we strive for something big but end up overlooking the simple things that make life worthwhile.

The next lines talk about sharing one's light with another person, perhaps through creating art or music. Despite the challenges, the singer encourages us not to worry about the wait and to keep on living under the spell of creativity. The last few lines express the pain of separation, acknowledging that they will not be together again. This may relate to the struggles and sacrifices that artists face in pursuing their dreams and how their paths may diverge from others they care about.

Line by Line Meaning

Reach for the sun
Aim high for success and greatness

And miss the sunlight
But sometimes, you may lose sight of what truly matters and miss out on the small joys and happiness in life

Sing your song to the girl
Express your emotions and feelings to someone special to you

And share the light
And spread positivity and happiness to others

Reach for a breath
Take a moment to pause and reflect

Don't mind to wait long
Be patient and wait for the right opportunity

Living under your spell and the core of you
Being enchanted and captivated by someone's true essence and personality

You are the core
That person is the heart and center of your world

You will share the light
You will continue to spread positivity and happiness to others

Light away, it won't be long
Your efforts will soon be rewarded

We won't be together again
But unfortunately, the relationship may come to an end and you may have to say goodbye to that person