In 2010, they released their second album, The Ship and The Sea (March 2010), co-produced by the band and Jason Lehning.
Free tracks can be downloaded at their offical website, http://theautumnfilm.com/share. The new album can be heard at http://theshipandthesea.com.
Band Members:
Tifah Phillips - vocals, keys
Dann Stockton - drums, keys
Reid Phillips - guitar, programming, keys
“Like a post-collegiate Fiona Apple jamming with Snow Patrol, The Autumn Film serves up a piano-drenched sincerity topped off with a voice that’s wise and heartbroken beyond its years”.
- The A.V. Club
Of The Ship and The Sea, the Westword said, "Here are songs to break down to and be lifted by. It is melancholia that does not fill a space as much as consume it. There is a lack of subtlety to the lyric… But this isn't about being coy. This is about the naked moments of familiar lovers who know each other too well to bother with aloof or witty. In those moments, the only things that will do are patience and honesty, and the Autumn Film doesn't know any other way."
Today I'll Die
The Autumn Film Lyrics
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The words we speak are arrows
To our hearts Our fragile hearts
The music plays inside my head
Of what you said to keep you
It was four words then four more words
Im on your side so today ill die
I wrote it down for you to keep
Will you take the message
From my heart my fragile heart
Im on your side im on your side
So today ill die
Im sorry for the way i am
Seeing from the way you are
I hope you can hear
what I said I said
Im on your side
Im on your side
So today Ill die
In "Today I'll Die", The Autumn Film captures the pain and struggle of holding on to loved ones. The first verse sets the mood for the rest of the song, as the singer expresses the difficulty that comes with keeping those we love. Words, though seemingly insignificant, can pierce the depths of our hearts and cause magnanimous pain. The combination of the singer's vocal tone and the delicate melody convey a sense of fragility that accompanies our human hearts. The line "Our fragile hearts" encapsulates this feeling perfectly, emphasizing not just the vulnerability we possess but also the extent to which we can be impacted by those around us.
The second verse tells a story of longing, as the singer plays the words of their loved one over and over again in their head. The repetition of the phrase "four words then four more words" creates a sense of rhythm, a style that suits the musical genre well. The singer's willingness to die - not literally- but to put it all on the line, to offer themselves entirely to their loved one, is what makes the song special. This is love in its purest form, a selflessness that isn't often seen in our world today. When the singer says, "I'm on your side", it's almost a promise, a solemn pledge to be there for their loved one - no matter what. When they say, "today I'll die", it's as if they're putting everything they have into the relationship, living each day as it comes, vulnerable and open to the world.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges their faults and begs for forgiveness. It's a realization that we are all human, prone to faults and missteps, but it didn't stop them from offering their hearts entirely to their loved ones. The song's final line, "So today, I'll die", is a fitting end to an emotional track. It's a statement of complete surrender to the relationship, a vow to give all they have to offer, even if it means putting themselves in harm's way. The Autumn Film has created a beautiful masterpiece for those who are willing to give their all for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Its hard to keep the ones we love
It's difficult to maintain relationships with the people we care about.
The words we speak are arrows
Our words can be hurtful and affect us deeply.
To our hearts Our fragile hearts
Our hearts can be easily hurt and affected by what is said to us.
The music plays inside my head
I can't stop thinking about the words you said to me.
Of what you said to keep you
I am remembering the words you told me to keep you in my life.
It was four words then four more words
You said something simple but meaningful.
Im on your side so today ill die
I am willing to do anything for you, even if it means sacrificing myself.
I wrote it down for you to keep
I want to make sure you remember what you said to me and how it made me feel.
Will you take the message
I hope you will listen to what I have to say and understand my feelings.
From my heart my fragile heart
My heart is vulnerable and easily affected by what people say to me.
Im on your side im on your side
I want to make it clear that I support you and have your back.
So today ill die
I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for you.
Im sorry for the way i am
I apologize for my flaws and shortcomings.
Seeing from the way you are
I understand how my behavior may have affected you.
I hope you can hear
I hope you can understand my apology and forgive me.
what I said I said
I meant what I said and am sincere in my apology.
Im on your side
I support you and stand by you.
So today Ill die
I am willing to do whatever it takes to show you how much I care.
Contributed by Leah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ramenandcheesebesigma1771
You’re here again?
Yes. I’m here with momma (mommy)
Why?
Tito Seb (Uncle Seb) wanted to talk to momma.
Besides, we missed you guys. Don’t you miss us too?
No! Whats that?
This? It’s our family picture. Poppa (daddy) Momma, and me. Here, look!
*Hannah rips apart the picture* Sorry.
Hannah, why did you do that?!
It was an accident.
Don’t Lie! Tell me what happened.
Why are you so mad? That photo wasn’t even nice. You’re such a show-off!
You’re so bad!
Get lost! I said leave! You don’t what to leave? Go! I said, leave!
*Hannah pushes Becca downstairs*
@lustlvr
I feel bad for Rebecca but also for Hannah. As a child, I grew up with anger issues and neglect, I’ve been in similar situations like this with my siblings and I was always guilty for it and I didn’t know what I was doing. Hannah in this scene was very relatable 🤍
@lua600
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@lua600
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@lua600
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@ashliw1
I had alone issues
@BreonaSoriano
Me too
@Starry2much
I REMEMBER BINGE WATCHING THESE AS A KID .. I didn’t even know what they were saying 😭😭
@ellxe1077
FRR
@gavansalamat4748
Gotta love how almost the entire cast went with Becca to the hospital
@distort9657
Another ba Yan sa Philippines ito