After sending demo after demo to labels around the county, the music caught the attention One Eleven Records owner Brad Fischetti. The result of that record deal was the raw and emotive Sunsets and Car Crashes, released on April 20, 2004, which began to amass Thomas eager fans around the country. Thomas was then joined by members Joe Beck, Ross Wheeler, and Brandon Aegerter shortly after the release of Sunsets and Car Crashes. Wheeler and Aegerter left the group and were replaced by Scott McGuire and Dan Ludeman. The four members collectively wrote what would be The Spill Canvas' second album, One Fell Swoop. The album was released on August 9, 2005.
After officially transitioning from solo act to full-fledged rock band, The Spill Canvas recorded their dynamic debut full-length, One Fell Swoop, with producer Ed Rose (The Get-Up Kids), releasing it on One Eleven in May of 2005 to great acclaim, eventually selling over 50,000 copies.
While on tour in support of One Fell Swoop, The Spill Canvas caught the eye of Sire Records President Michael Goldstone at New Jersey's The Bamboozle Festival in 2006. Ready to take the next step forward, The Spill Canvas formed a partnership with Sire, which Thomas believes will provide the band with the promise of career longevity.
In early 2007, McGuire declared that he was no longer a part of the band, stating, "The Spill Canvas has decided in order to make music to its fullest potential, they must do so with out me." There is still much speculation as to whether he was kicked out of the band or if he decided to leave. The temporary replacement for McGuire was Landon Heil, the guitarist of another band known as The Glass Atlantic. He is now a permanent member of the band.
On May 1, 2007, the band released an EP entitled Denial Feels So Good, to hold their fans over until their new album arrived. The EP consisted of three original songs and two covers. Marc Sheaffer, a keyboardist from Sioux Falls, played keyboards on Gold Dust Woman. Following the release of the EP, the band played on the entire 2007 Warped Tour, promoting the release of their third album No Really, I'm Fine. The album was recorded in March and April 2007 and featured Anthony Green of Circa Survive and Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin. Green sang backup vocals on the song Bleed, Everyone's Doing It, and McMahon played keyboards in the re-recorded version of Saved, a song originally recorded for the soundtrack of the motion picture, Superman Returns.
The third album for The Spill Canvas, (which was recorded by Neal Avron (Fall Out Boy, The Wallflowers, Yellowcard) in Hollywood, California) No Really, I'm Fine was released on October 2, 2007, although it was leaked on the internet a few days earlier. The band went on a Fall tour across North America in the Fall of 2007, named "All Your Favorite Spots". The tour was supported by Meg & Dia, Playradioplay!, and Treaty of Paris. On January 23, 2008, it was confirmed on Yellowcard's official MySpace that The Spill Canvas would be touring with them in a spring acoustic tour. In February 2008, they headed to Europe with Plain White T's and The Fold. In the summer of 2008, The Spill Canvas headlined a national tour, supported by Steel Train and Ludo. Up-and-coming pop-punkers [artist[Sing It Loud joined them for the first half of the tour, with Liam and Me joining for the end. They were joined by Motion City Soundtrack for the final leg of the tour. In late 2008, they toured with OneRepublic, The Hush Sound and Augustana. On this tour, most vocalists from all of the opening bands, including Nick, came up during Augustana's set to perform Traveling Wilbury's hit Handle With Care, trading off lead vocals.
On September 25, 2009, Joe Beck announced via the band's Twitter site that they had already finished recording 4 songs from the upcoming album. Their latest release to date is Honestly, I’m Doing Okay, a follow up EP to No Really, I’m Fine. Released in 2008 the EP was available only on the internet. Having five tracks in total it included one new song and two new acoustic versions of pre-released songs.
Caterpillars
The Spill Canvas Lyrics
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There's pixies tuggin' at your hair
Your hair
Your picture in my hand
I am at the mercy of your photograph
The halo above your head
Has set ablaze the heavens my angel
A goodnight kiss and I am stumblin' to my car
And I never thought
I'd feel this safe again
In a million years
And lyin' next to you,
And hopin' that it's true
And with you I'm truly in my element,
My element with you
And with you I'm truly in my element,
My element with you
And I'm tossin' and turnin'
The candle light's burnin'
And this is all we need,
And this is all we need
And I'm tossin' and turnin'
The candle light's burnin'
This is all we need,
This is all we need tonight, yeah yeah
Tonight, yeah yeah
And I can almost taste the water
As it's runnin' down my chin
And I can almost taste the water
As it's runnin' down my chin
The Spill Canvas's song "Caterpillars" is a beautiful, emotional and deeply romantic song about being in love with someone and cherishing every single moment spent with them. The opening lines "There's pixies tuggin' at your hair, your hair" evoke a sense of whimsy and playfulness, as if the singer is in awe of the person he loves and sees them as a magical, otherworldly creature.
Throughout the song, the singer is enraptured by the person in his life, holding onto a photograph of them and feeling like he's found a safe haven with them. He never thought he would feel this way again, and as he lies next to them, he knows that he's truly in his element. The phrase "My element with you" is repeated several times in the chorus, emphasizing the importance of this person in the singer's life.
The bridge of the song features a reference to water, which could symbolize the cleansing, purifying power of love. The line "And I can almost taste the water, as it's running down my chin" is a beautiful, poetic way to describe the feeling of being swept away by love and fully submerged in it.
Overall, "Caterpillars" is a beautiful ode to love - it's a song that captures the magic and wonder of falling for someone, and the sense of peace and contentment that comes with being with the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
There's pixies tuggin' at your hair
You are experiencing a sensation that seems magical or otherworldly
Your picture in my hand
I am holding something tangible that represents our past memories
I am at the mercy of your photograph
I am vulnerable to the emotions that arise from seeing your image
The halo above your head
You are a symbol of purity and goodness
Has set ablaze the heavens my angel
Your presence has brought light and joy to my life
It's 3 AM and I am sneakin' out your back door
I am leaving your presence but not without a final goodbye
And I never thought I'd feel this safe again
being with you makes me feel secure and at ease
In a million years
I never would have predicted that I could find comfort like this
And lyin' next to you, and hopin' that it's true
Being close to you makes me feel fulfilled and content
And with you I'm truly in my element, My element with you
I feel like I can be myself completely and without reservation when I'm with you
And I'm tossin' and turnin' The candle light's burnin'
I am restless in bed, unable to sleep with my thoughts racing
And this is all we need, This is all we need, And I'm tossin' and turnin'
Despite my worries, all I need is to be with you to feel at peace
The candle light's burnin'
The flickering flame illuminates our surroundings, providing a calming presence
And I can almost taste the water As it's runnin' down my chin
I am overwhelmed with emotion to the point of tears
And I can almost taste the water As it's runnin' down my chin
I am overwhelmed with emotion to the point of tears
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS THOMAS, NICHOLAS EDWARD THOMAS
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