June of 2003. Their last show was in Medford, NJ. Releases include "You Want It...You Got It (Demo)" Released in 2000 or 2001, "Treat Me Like Someone Else EP" in 2001, And "Testing Superstition" their only full length in 2002, also Radio Takeover sessions and other rare demos with Ace Enders as vocals. Both the EP and full-length released on Negative Progression Records.
Members went on to play in other bands like The Mine Shaft Gap, A Life Once Lost, and Fire Divine and now currently Desoto Jones, The Garden of Ian, End Harmonic, and New Atlantic.
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The June Spirit Lyrics
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we've been to all the places where great love songs were sung
We danced along riverbanks, and watched the sunset on certain parts of our lives
I would have sold my soul for a few more days of feeling alive
But time would not let us go on forever
And all that remains are the pieces we left behind
The ones no one would stop to claim
The June Spirit's song "Prologue" is a melancholic and introspective song that reflects on a past relationship that has ended. The opening lines "So let's just admit it been a beautiful run, we've been to all the places where great love songs were sung" set the tone for the song. The singer acknowledges that the relationship was special and memorable, but it has come to an end. The second line hints at the idea that the relationship was once a source of inspiration for love songs, but now it has ended.
The following lines describe shared experiences with the partner, where they danced along riverbanks and watched sunsets. These moments are portrayed as fragments, memorable but fleeting parts of their lives. The singer wishes for more time to enjoy these moments, to feel alive, but recognizes that time is an obstacle that cannot be overcome. The line "But time would not let us go on forever" suggests that the relationship had come to an end because it had run its course.
The final lines of the song emphasize the idea that the memories of the relationship are all that remains. The singer notes that the pieces left behind are not claimed by anyone. This could suggest that the memories are too personal to share, or perhaps that there is a sense of regret or loss associated with the relationship.
Overall, "Prologue" is a poignant and wistful song that captures the bittersweet nature of a past relationship that has come to an end. It speaks to the idea that even though relationships may not last forever, the memories and experiences shared with a partner will always endure.
Line by Line Meaning
So let's just admit it been a beautiful run
Let's acknowledge that our journey together has been beautiful.
we've been to all the places where great love songs were sung
We've been to places where great romances have been celebrated.
We danced along riverbanks, and watched the sunset on certain parts of our lives
We shared intimate moments together by a river and watched the sun go down on important parts of our lives.
I would have sold my soul for a few more days of feeling alive
I would have done anything to extend our time together and continue experiencing the joy of being alive.
But time would not let us go on forever
Unfortunately, we couldn't continue our journey together forever due to the limits of time.
And all that remains are the pieces we left behind
The only things left of our journey together are the memories we created and the things we left behind.
The ones no one would stop to claim
These memories and things are not valuable to others and are left unclaimed.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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