Final lineup:
Jeremy Ray Talley – guitar (2001–2012)
James Muñoz – vocals (2003–2012)
Robbie Burbidge – guitar (2009–2012)
Josh Skibar – drums (2009–2012)
Mike Patton – bass guitar (2011–2012)
Former members:
Mike Celi – bass guitar (2001–2004)
Adam Goss – vocals (2001–2003)
Brad Murray – bass guitar (2009–2010)
Ross Ott – guitar (2001–2008)
Mike Pedicone – drums (2001–2008)
Darren Simoes – bass guitar (2004–2008)
Shane Sheffer – bass guitar (2010–2011)
Spitshine Sonata
The Bled Lyrics
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I burned my eyes staring at your eclipse.
I was just a child.
My father's favorite.
Such delicate arms keep reaching toward the horizon.
As we keep starving for this beauty we are sick with distance.
Starving for this beauty.
Grieving for his failure.
You keep me on my knees mummified in your arms.
This is the last chance that you will get to breathe my name into his chest.
Only the deaf find peace.
Only the blind won't reach.
The lyrics to The Bled's song "Spitshine Sonata" depict a sense of loss and longing for something unattainable. The opening lines "I lost my voice in the fire" suggest that the singer has been silenced by a traumatic experience, and "I burned my eyes staring at your eclipse" hints at a toxic relationship or someone they can't look away from. The line "My father's favorite" suggests that there is a feeling of not measuring up or being overlooked. The use of past tense implies that the singer has already suffered and is reflecting on the trauma.
The line "As we keep starving for this beauty we are sick with distance" is particularly impactful. The singer is acknowledging how desperately they want something, but also how unreachable it is. The use of "we" implies that this is a shared experience with someone else, perhaps the person mentioned earlier. The final lines "Only the deaf find peace. Only the blind won't reach" suggest that sometimes it is better not to be able to hear or see the things that cause pain and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost my voice in the fire.
I am unable to speak after going through a drastic and life-changing situation.
I burned my eyes staring at your eclipse.
I got hurt by being too close to you and witnessing your greatness.
I was just a child.
I was inexperienced and naive when I first encountered you.
My father's favorite.
My father preferred me over my siblings.
Such delicate arms keep reaching toward the horizon.
Even though we are fragile, we still aim for the unreachable.
As we keep starving for this beauty we are sick with distance.
Our longing for beauty is causing us pain and discomfort because it is out of our reach.
Starving for this beauty.
Our desperation for something beautiful is causing us to suffer.
We are sick with distance.
The distance between us and the beauty we seek is making us ill.
Grieving for his failure.
I am mourning over the shortcomings of the person I used to love.
You keep me on my knees mummified in your arms.
I am trapped and helpless in your embrace.
This is the last chance that you will get to breathe my name into his chest.
This is your final opportunity to express your love for me before it's too late.
Only the deaf find peace.
Those who cannot hear are the only ones who can truly experience serenity.
Only the blind won't reach.
Those who are unable to see are the only ones who cannot strive for greatness.
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