Discography:
Demo 2010
Formlessness EP
Josh Is Dead EP
Deer Leap + TWIABP&IANLATD are Here to Help You (Split w/ Deer Leap)
Gig Life 7''
Whenever, If Ever LP
Between Bodies EP
The Distance 7''
Sundae Bloody Sundae Split 7" (w/ Rozwell Kid, Kittyhawk, Two Knights)
Fourteen Minute Mile Split 7" (w/ Rozwell Kid)
Mental Health 7"
Tour Dates/Album Streams can be found here:
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Wendover
The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die Lyrics
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Where something positive happened to someone else, but you heard it’s true
With a straight face on the radio, school behind and up your ass
No one can tell your name isn’t American pronounceable
We found our cars in parking lots with signs around it, I don’t know
We heard it was OK to do if you had a good grade, and I don’t
About fifteen years ago, you left yourself a note about crying in the dark
We left our money in the box and set out for a town you love
Where something positive happened to someone else, but you heard it’s true
With a straight face on the radio, school behind and up your ass
No one can tell your name isn’t American pronounceable
The song "Wendover" by The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die is a reflection on the American dream and how it can be elusive for those who do not fit into the stereotypical mold. The opening line, "We left our money in the box and set out for a town you love," suggests a departure from the familiar and a search for something better. However, the town they arrive in is not necessarily the utopia they were hoping for, but rather a place where "something positive happened to someone else, but you heard it’s true." This creates a sense of disillusionment and a feeling that the grass is always greener on the other side.
The line, "No one can tell your name isn’t American pronounceable," underscores the pressure to assimilate in order to fit in and succeed. The school system, represented by the phrase "school behind and up your ass," is another source of pressure and conformity. The mention of a note left 15 years ago about crying in the dark and the statement that it's "dumb enough to put online" suggests the vulnerability and openness required to pursue the American dream, but also the danger of over-sharing in today's age of social media.
Overall, "Wendover" is a pointed commentary on the struggles and pressures of contemporary American life, and the ways in which the pursuit of success can lead to disillusionment and even identity loss.
Line by Line Meaning
We left our money in the box and set out for a town you love
We embarked on a journey to a place that you've always desired, leaving our money in a secure location.
Where something positive happened to someone else, but you heard it’s true
We went to a town with a reputation for great things happening to others, and while you had doubts, it turned out to be true.
With a straight face on the radio, school behind and up your ass
The media tried to keep a straight face and keep us informed, while we were weighed down by the pressures of school and societal expectations.
No one can tell your name isn’t American pronounceable
Despite the difficulties of having a non-American name, we stood firm in our identity and refused to let others dictate our worth.
We found our cars in parking lots with signs around it, I don’t know
Upon returning to our cars after being away, we discovered mysterious signs posted near them, though we were unsure of their meaning.
We heard it was OK to do if you had a good grade, and I don’t
We heard that certain actions were acceptable as long as one had good grades, though we didn't personally agree or understand the logic behind it.
About fifteen years ago, you left yourself a note about crying in the dark
Fifteen years ago, you wrote a note to yourself about the act of crying alone in the dark as a way of releasing emotions and processing them.
And I said that’s dumb enough to put online
I joked that sharing such personal and vulnerable experiences online for the world to see was a foolish idea.
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Dangerfield
this album is gonna grow on me real nice like....
Lostanime
[Verse 1]
We left our money in the box and set out for a town you love
Where something positive happened to someone else, but you heard it’s true
With a straight face on the radio, school behind and up your ass
No one can tell your name isn’t American pronounceable
[Verse 2]
We found our cars in parking lots with signs around it, I don’t know
We heard it was OK to do if you had a good grade, and I don’t
About fifteen years ago, you left yourself a note about crying in the dark
And I said that’s dumb enough to put online
[Verse 1]
Mira Mohsen
So happy for finding that, love it
Luke Kelly
Why am I crying in the club rn?
John The Sad
Amazing
Abby Johnston
sweet