Their second EP 'There is Nothing But Chemistry Here' is released on 25th October 2010 on Big Scary Monsters' and Blood and Biscuits'. Track 'Chemistry' was made available from the NME daily download blog. The band have recently toured with Minus the Bear and Tubelord and are heading out to Europe in November to support 65daysofstatic.
Tall Ships Debut EP was released on 15th February 2010. Track beanieandoger was featured on NME Daily Download. The first 250 copies of their debut EP sold out on pre-order, the second set (251-500) is also now sold out, however there is now a third batch numbered 501-750 available to purchase from www.bsmrocks.com
Their début album, Everything Touching, was released on 8th October 2012.
2) Melodic Hardcore band from Grand Rapids, USA.
Formed in 2007 and already played hundreds of shows with numerous bands from the region and from outside the state, Tall Ships is establishing themselves as one of the best current bands to come out of Michigan.
Released Voyages LP in Jan. 2009.
3) Indie band from Bennington, VT formed in 2006. Members consist of Trevor Wilson (currently pursuing solo work), Sam Clement, Maia Young, JJ Beck, and Alex Powell. Their self titled album was released in 2007. Only a certain amount of copies were available and each contained hand painted illustrations. It is now available for free download on last.fm or at trevorwilson.bandcamp.com. Many members of Tall Ships will be working with Trevor for his forthcoming album, Hard Times.
Meditations On Loss
Tall Ships Lyrics
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I shouldn't grieve
There is something more
If you believe in god's love
But I've seen too many scenes
In which the people I love fell to their knees
With no cause, at a loss
So as I am without faith
Tell me, what should I dream of?
Oh tell me, why should I do anything at all?
'Cause I'm caught up in a race
I don't know what I'm running from
for or to
So breathe in, breathe out
Take note, take count
Tell me honestly, my friend
What did you live for
And would you make amends?
'Cause I wanted to believe
But I can't see the wood for the trees
It's not long before
Your heart won't beat anymore
And then you're gone, the knot is cut
Meditations on loss
So as I am without faith
Tell me, what should I dream of?
Oh tell me, why should I do anything at all?
'Cause I'm caught up in a race
I don't know what I'm running from
for, or to
So as I am without faith
Tell me, what should I dream of?
Oh tell me, why should I do anything at all?
'Cause I'm caught up in a race
I don't know what I'm running from
for, or to
In "Meditations On Loss," Tall Ships contemplates the meaning of life and the reasons for existence. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and loss, as the singer questions the purpose of pushing forward in life without a sense of faith or a belief in a higher power. The first verse introduces the idea that the media and religion suggest that one should not grieve, as there is supposed to be something more significant beyond death. However, the singer has witnessed too much devastation and loss, leaving them with a sense of hopelessness and wondering what the point of it all is.
The chorus repeats the line "so as I am without faith, tell me, what should I dream of?" emphasizing the struggle to find purpose and meaning without the presence of religion. The song urges listeners to reflect on their own lives and contemplate what they have lived for and whether they would make amends in the end. The final verse acknowledges the reality of death, and the finite nature of existence, with the line "It's not long before your heart won't beat anymore, and then you're gone, the knot is cut."
Overall, "Meditations On Loss" offers a poignant reflection on the human experience, and the struggle to find meaning in the midst of sorrow and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard the TV and it told me
The singer heard something on TV
I shouldn't grieve
TV message said the singer shouldn't be sad
There is something more
TV message suggested that there is more to life
If you believe in god's love
TV message implied that believing in God's love can bring comfort
But I've seen too many scenes
The artist has witnessed many situations
In which the people I love fell to their knees
The people the singer loves experienced intense pain or failure
With no cause, at a loss
The singer's loved ones suffered without explanation
Only questions and gordian knots
Asking questions and facing complex problems were the only results
So as I am without faith
The artist has no religious beliefs
Tell me, what should I dream of?
The artist questions what they should aspire to
Oh tell me, why should I do anything at all?
The singer wonders why they should bother trying
'Cause I'm caught up in a race
The artist is in a competition
I don't know what I'm running from
The singer is unsure of their motivation
For or to
The singer is unsure of the purpose or goal of their actions
So breathe in, breathe out
The singer suggests taking a moment to calm down
Take note, take count
The artist suggests reflecting on one's life
Tell me honestly, my friend
The artist asks for an honest opinion
What did you live for
The singer wants to know what one's life purpose is
And would you make amends?
The singer asks if one has any regrets or if there is anything they would change
'Cause I wanted to believe
The artist desired to have faith
But I can't see the wood for the trees
The artist is too close to the situation to see the bigger picture
It's not long before
The artist acknowledges the brevity of life
Your heart won't beat anymore
The singer is talking about death
And then you're gone, the knot is cut
One's life will come to an end
Meditations on loss
The singer is reflecting on loss and death
Lyrics © SENTRIC MUSIC
Written by: Ric Phethean, Matt Parker, Jamie Bush, James Elliott Field
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