At the time Crispin was the front man of Everything After, where creative differences led to his departure. Crispin was gaining attention as a songwriter with credits on Motley Crue's drummer Tommy Lee's solo CD Tommyland: The Ride. Eric, who had recently relocated back to Vancouver after a stint in Los Angeles with 40 Foot Echo (Hollywood Records), was working on projects of his own.
After writing for months with such a positive attitude, it was time to find band-mates who shared their mindset. While recording the first batch of “TVU” songs Eric and Crispin were introduced to Roots and Fid through a mutual friend. The four musicians became close friends in these studio sessions before they had even picked up instruments to jam with one another. Roots and Fid had played in a band together prior to this, and after numerous North American tours had decided it was time to do their own “veering” away from an unpleasant situation and join Crispin and Eric.
Finally the last piece of the puzzle was put into place when the band met drummer, Neil. As the youngest member of the group, Neil, was forced to learn the ways of this industry very quickly but this was something he was more than ready to strive for.
After nearly two years of endless touring arcross the continent, the band signed a record deal with Universal/Motown Records out of New York City. The label had taken notice of the hard working group and it is now time to hit the studio to record the bands Major Label debut with producer Greg Archilla (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Buckcherry).
Letting Go
The Veer Union Lyrics
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I'm embracing it still but I'm lacking the will
Is this heaven or hell?
Well, I can't really tell
When will we finally get all that we have dreamed?
Oh
Is the time letting go of you?
You're facing the well and you're craving it still
Now the clock that yields is now striking the 12
Is this heaven or hell?
Well I can't really tell
When will we finally get all that we have dreamed?
Oh
Is the time letting go of you?
Is the time letting go of you?
Broken down, so confused
Once again, looking down, onto you
Once again, broken down, so confused
Once again, broken down, onto you
Oh
Is the time letting go of you?
Is the time letting go of you?
Of you
The Veer Union's song, Letting Go is about the struggle to let go of negative thoughts and emotions. The opening lyrics, "Enter yourself where the thoughts that you dwell, I'm embracing it still but I'm lacking the will" suggest that the person is trying to accept their current mindset, but they are struggling to find the motivation to move on from it. The repetition of "Is this heaven or hell? Well, I can't really tell" indicates the confusion and uncertainty that comes with trying to overcome negative thoughts and emotions. The chorus, "Is the time letting go of you?" is asking whether or not time is healing and helping the person move on. The imagery in the second verse, "You're facing the well and you're craving it still, Now the clock that yields is now striking the 12" suggests that the person is trying to face their inner demons, but they are still struggling to do so.
Overall, the song is about the struggle to let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and the uncertain and confusing process of trying to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Enter yourself where the thoughts that you dwell
Take a moment to reflect on the thoughts you hold in your mind
I'm embracing it still but I'm lacking the will
I accept my situation, but I don't have the strength to change it
Is this heaven or hell?
I'm not sure if my current situation is good or bad
Well, I can't really tell
I am unsure of how to discern whether my situation is good or bad
When will we finally get all that we have dreamed?
When will we achieve everything we've hoped for?
Oh
Is the time letting go of you?
Are you being left behind by time?
You're facing the well and you're craving it still
You are drawn towards something, even when it may not be good for you
Now the clock that yields is now striking the 12
The time has come for a change, whether you're ready or not
Broken down, so confused
Once again, looking down, onto you
Feeling defeated and unsure, you are focusing on yourself once more
Oh
Is the time letting go of you?
Is the time letting go of you?
Do you feel like time is running out on you and your dreams?
Writer(s): Crispin Earl
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.