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.
Our Song
The Spill Canvas Lyrics
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Sometimes you wish it was a little more mysterious
When you look at me with your cinematic eyes
I wanna play the part but I forget the lines
I do it all the time
I never get it right
Pictures won't show villains and heroes
It's just me keeping time with you
Butter knife dull but it still cuts through
We never were
We'll never be
Strangers kissing in the pouring rain
Chasing after your leaving train
But we know that's not how our song goes
Oh
You're a waitress in a cocktail bar
And I'll save you cause I'm a big rock star
But we know that's not how our song goes
It goes like this
You didn't like my friends and your mom didn't trust me
I thought I was slick but my moves were rusty
Bought you a 12 pack promised you sushi
Sorry if I wasn't straight out of a movie
We never were
We'll never be
Strangers kissing in the pouring rain
Chasing after your leaving train
But we know that's not how our song goes
Oh
You're a waitress in a cocktail bar
And I'll save you cause I'm a big rock star
But we know that's not how our song goes
It
Be kind when you rewind the story of the two of us
Sometimes you wish it was a little more mysterious
When you look at me with your cinematic eyes
I wanna play the part but I'm messing up the lines
We never were
We'll never be
Strangers kissing in the pouring rain
Chasing after your leaving train
But we know that's not how our song goes
Oh
You're a waitress in a cocktail bar
And I'll save you cause I'm a big rock star
But we know that's not how our song goes
It goes like this
It goes like this
The song "Our Song" by The Spill Canvas revolves around two individuals who have a history together. The lyrics express a sense of nostalgia with a tinge of regret as the two reminisce about their past relationship. The opening lines, "Be kind when you rewind the story of the two of us, sometimes you wish it was a little more mysterious," sets the tone for the whole song. It captures the essence of how sometimes the truth can be mundane and unremarkable, and how people wish their lives had a little more mystery and intrigue.
The chorus line "We never were, we'll never be" reinforces the idea that their relationship could never have been. The lines "strangers kissing in the pouring rain, chasing after your leaving train" describe the classic Hollywood romance that they never had. Yet, despite all this, they both acknowledge that their story is unique and special in its way, with the line "pictures won't show villains and heroes, it's just me keeping time with you."
The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the repeated line "But we know that's not how our song goes, it goes like this." It reflects the acceptance of the reality of their relationship and the memories they shared.
Overall, "Our Song" is a beautiful song that explores the complexities of human relationships and the nostalgia that comes with them. It is a relatable sentiment that can resonate with anyone who has ever looked back at their past and wondered what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
Be kind when you rewind the story of the two of us
Take care not to romanticize or villainize our story when going back through it
Sometimes you wish it was a little more mysterious
You want our story to have more intrigue than it actually does
When you look at me with your cinematic eyes
You view me in a way that is larger-than-life and overly dramatic
I wanna play the part but I forget the lines
I want to fit the image you have of me, but I struggle with living up to that ideal
I do it all the time
I constantly try to be the person you want me to be
I never get it right
No matter how hard I try, I can never fully satisfy your expectations
One day when you replay the slide show we know
In the future, when we look back on our memories together
Pictures won't show villains and heroes
Our story won't have clear-cut characters of right and wrong
It's just me keeping time with you
Our story is really just about us being together, nothing more or less
Butter knife dull but it still cuts through
Our story may not be exciting, but it still has meaning
We never were
We were never really meant to be together
We'll never be
Our time together has passed and we won't be getting back together
Strangers kissing in the pouring rain
Our relationship was never one of grand romantic gestures
Chasing after your leaving train
Our relationship was always one of trying to keep up with each other, rather than being in sync
But we know that's not how our song goes
Our relationship wasn't like a fairy tale, but that's okay
You're a waitress in a cocktail bar
You have a simpler life than the one I imagine for you
And I'll save you cause I'm a big rock star
I want to be the hero in your life, but I'm not
But we know that's not how our song goes
Our relationship wasn't glamorous, and that's okay
It goes like this
Our story is simple and straightforward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE BASSETT, NICHOLAS THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
heatherdumas
Something is seriously wrong with most people. Because this song should be wayyyy more popular! It's awesome!
MirrorsInMyMind
I was at the Goo Goo Dolls concert last on the 28th and they were one of the opening bands and at first I wasn't really into them, but when they played this song I took it back. This song is fantastic!
Scott Pearson Video
I never heard this song until it came up a couple of weeks ago on my Apple Music radio station. This song should've been huge.
angieofspangie
Love their lyrics. All the time.
Pretty in punK
I love emo spill canvas but this song is just way to damn catchy not to love! <3
James Williams
Pretty in punK I agree 100%
Nelson
10 people dont know what love means. And how does this song only have 145 k views!?!? Better than half the crap on radio stations nowadays!
k
Just found out about this band, and thank god I did. This song is great! And the main singer = FIT!
Shayna
I met these guys over the summer at Caribou Coffee prior to their concert. They're so nice. and I love their music..lots.
David Wilkins
Wow... just wow. Every time they put out a new album I'm like "this will be the one that I don't like, there's no way they'll still be as good" and every time I end up like "holy shit, this is even better." The Spill Canvas in incredible.