Starting with a single, Grace, the Snow is Here (1998), the band progressed to an eponymous EP (also 1998), followed by A Lull In Traffic (2000, another EP) followed by their first full-length album, Start Here in 2002.
Mineral was definitely firmly ensconced in the Emo genre, but The Gloria Record is a bit more of a crossover, with much more in the way of mainstream rock/pop influence; the mood, though, is definitely downbeat.
The Gloria Record disbanded in the spring of 2004, with Gomez and Hubbard going on to perform with Austin's "Glass Family" and Chris Simpson pursuing solo projects under the name Zookeeper.
Miserere
The Gloria Record Lyrics
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The world goes on without my faith in anything
To have to drag myself from bed, pull a sweater over my head
(Somehow find a way to brave the sun again).
And all of this just as I was beginning to have the most amazing dream.
They rolled the stones away
And let everyone come right in and say hello to me.
And smiled at my crumpled wings.
And all of this just as I was beginning to have the most amazing dream.
And when you go to sleep at night, don't you ever feel the weight
Of all the things that make you happy;
That float around you, pull you down?
And don't you ever want to stand up on the waves and run?
In The Gloria Record's song "Miserere," the singer wakes up feeling disconcerted, as if everything has stayed the same despite their faith in the world shifting. They find themselves having to drag themselves out of bed, but even as they do so, they are reminded of the amazing dream they were just having. In this dream, they were welcomed with open arms by their community, who helped them see the beauty in themselves, even in their broken state.
Despite this beautiful dream, the singer feels the weight of the world on their shoulders, and wonders if others do too. They ask if anyone else feels the pull of all the things that make them happy, but may also weigh them down. The final lines of the song invite the listener to take a chance and stand up on the waves, to run towards their dreams and embrace the unknown.
At its core, "Miserere" is a song about the struggle to balance the weight of the world with the hope and faith that makes life worth living. It suggests that though things may seem the same as we wake up each day, there is always the possibility of something greater waiting for us just beyond our grasp. The song's beautiful melodies and haunting lyrics remind us of the power of dreams and hope, even in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
A disconcerting way to wake: to find everything in place
It's unsettling to wake up and realize that everything is the same, and nothing has changed in your life.
The world goes on without my faith in anything
The world doesn't care about your beliefs or lack thereof, it will continue to function as it always has.
To have to drag myself from bed, pull a sweater over my head
Getting out of bed can be a struggle, but you must force yourself to continue with your day.
(Somehow find a way to brave the sun again)
Even when everything seems too difficult, you must find the strength to face the challenges ahead.
And all of this just as I was beginning to have the most amazing dream.
Just when things seemed to be going well, reality sets back in and you're faced with the difficulties of life.
They rolled the stones away
This could be interpreted to mean that obstacles in life can be removed or overcome.
And let everyone come right in and say hello to me.
Once the obstacles are removed, you're able to interact with the world around you again.
They picked me up and held me there
People can lift you up when you're feeling down and keep you from falling apart.
And smiled at my crumpled wings.
This could symbolize someone accepting you for who you are, imperfections and all.
And when you go to sleep at night, don't you ever feel the weight
At the end of the day, it's hard not to think about everything you've been carrying around with you.
Of all the things that make you happy;
This could be interpreted to mean the things that make you happiest can also be the things that weigh you down the most.
That float around you, pull you down?
Your happiness can also be a burden if you don't know how to handle it.
And don't you ever want to stand up on the waves and run?
Sometimes you just want to break free from all that's holding you back and run forward, facing the challenges head-on.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adelmo Fornaciari, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tommy O'keefe
This song has been part of my life for so many years. It will never get old.
lost Potential
A disconcerting way to wake: to find everything in place
the world goes on without my faith in anything
to have to drag myself from bed, pull a sweater over my head
(somehow find a way to brave the sun again).
And all of this just as I was beginning to have the most amazing dream.
They rolled the stones away
and let everyone come right in and say hello to me.
They picked me up and held me there
and smiled at my crumpled wings.
And all of this just as I was beginning to have the most amazing dream.
And when you go to sleep at night, don't you ever feel the weight
of all the things that make you happy;
that float around you, pull you down?
And don't you ever want to stand up on the waves and run?
Stela McNeely
This song gives me chills, the good kind. It’s very humbling in a way. Never grows old. It both gives me joy and wrenches my heart.
Rafael Escamez
Maravillosa,estremecedora...
坂上
どれだけ時が経っても、いつ聴いても素晴らしい曲だ。
maximoplf
This brings me so many bad memories from 2002. But I still like it.
mario Lizewski
Muy buena joder!!
Ayana J
that baseline....
gillart
brilliant.
Paul Scozzari
Saw them at Maxwells in Hoboken, NJ. Nice bunch of guys.