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.
Himerus And Eros
The Spill Canvas Lyrics
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All the questions I have for you like,
"What exactly makes you tick?"
When the guilt sets in tell me
What exactly are we going to do?
Your tongue is wet with a top secret passion
I hope I am the cause of it
And I fight the urge to explore
The vastness of your curse I adore
You know I, I hate you
No, I hate you more
You know I, I love you
No, I love you more
Yes, it's true
You've brainwashed me and now I'm more confused
I still somehow hope I end up with you
Yes, it's true
I romanticize every single thing I do
Especially when it comes to you
I've sunken in the quicksands of love
And I don't want you to rescue me
Screw what my supposed friends think
It's obvious they reek of jealousy
It's obvious they reek of jealousy
And I fight the urge to explore
The vastness of your curse I adore
You know I, I hate you
No, I hate you more
You know I, I love you
No, I love you more
Yes, it's true
You've brainwashed me and now I'm more confused
I still somehow hope I end up with you
Yes, it's true
I romanticize every single thing I do
Especially when it comes to you
I hope to God I mean a little more then the sounds that escape your tired 4 A.M. lips
And oh-how I wish I meant a little more then a symphony of heavy breathing and the friction of hips
Yes, it's true
You've brainwashed me and now I'm more confused
I still somehow hope I end up with you
Yes, it's true
I romanticize every single thing I do
Especially when it comes to you
The Spill Canvas's song "Himerus and Eros" explores the confusing and captivating nature of a relationship that eludes simple definition. The singer describes their lover as "captivating while evading all the questions," and wonders about the nature of their attraction. They are drawn to their lover's hidden passions, and enjoy exploring the "vastness of [their] curse," even as they fight against it. The singer admits to being "brainwashed," confused, and hopelessly romantic when it comes to their lover.
The references to Himerus and Eros in the title of the song suggest that the singer may be grappling with the distinction between romantic love and physical desire. In Greek mythology, Himerus was the god of desire and unrequited love, while Eros represented lust and sexual attraction. The singer's ambivalence towards their lover, and their struggle to define the relationship, echo the complex emotions associated with these two gods.
Overall, "Himerus and Eros" is a poignant exploration of the contradictory and all-consuming nature of love and desire. The singer is torn between their attraction to their lover's secrets and their frustration with their elusiveness. They are both captivated and repelled by their lover, and the song captures the conflicting emotions and desires at the heart of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You're captivating while evading
You are intriguing even when you avoid answering my questions or being fully transparent
All the questions I have for you like, "What exactly makes you tick?"
I have many questions about you, including what motivates you and what interests you
When the guilt sets in tell me
What exactly are we going to do?
When you start feeling guilty about our relationship, what action are we going to take?
Your tongue is wet with a top secret passion
I hope I am the cause of it
You seem to have a hidden passion, and I hope I am the reason behind it
I'll navigate this unsturdy vessel
Filled with a soft sea pillows and blankets
I will try my best to steer this relationship, although it is uncertain and unstable, with the comfort and warmth of love
And I fight the urge to explore
The vastness of your curse I adore
Although I am tempted to understand the depth of your problems, I appreciate your flaws and embrace them
You know I, I hate you
No, I hate you more
You know I, I love you
No, I love you more
We have a complicated relationship where we alternate between love and hate for each other
Yes, it's true
You've brainwashed me and now I'm more confused
I still somehow hope I end up with you
I am aware that my feelings are manipulated by you, yet I still want to be with you
I romanticize every single thing I do
Especially when it comes to you
I tend to overly glorify and idealize everything that involves you and our relationship
I've sunken in the quicksands of love
And I don't want you to rescue me
Screw what my supposed friends think
It's obvious they reek of jealousy
I am so deeply in love with you that I do not want to be saved from it, and I do not care about the negative opinions of my friends because they are envious of what we have
I hope to God I mean a little more then the sounds that escape your tired 4 A.M. lips
And oh-how I wish I meant a little more then a symphony of heavy breathing and the friction of hips
I desire to be more than just a physical release for you in the middle of the night, and I wish I am valued and appreciated for more than just the sexual aspect of our relationship
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL LUDEMAN, JOSEPH DEAN BECK, NICHOLAS THOMAS, NICHOLAS EDWARD THOMAS, SCOTT MCGUIRE
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