Realizing they had something special, they decided to form a band, and not long after, entered a local battle of the bands competition. In order to enter, they needed a name: “We procrastinated filling out the submission form for the competition until just minutes before the deadline when we came up with ‘Thirstbusters,’ which evolved from a slang term used amongst a group of our friends. At first we weren’t sure it worked, but the name has come to embody the fun and enthusiasm we personify in our music,” says Chase (bass).
The Thirstbusters sound can best be summed up as melodic and jazz influenced, with a pop rock-driven, feel-good vibe. The fact that the band writes all of their own music comes as no surprise, as all four members come from a diverse musical background and bring a unique sound to the table. They work hard on their craft; rehearsing, studying with great musicians and teachers, it’s all part of what they love to do most, make music. Crowds who come to their shows are quickly won over by the high level of musicianship and energy, as the Thirstbusters love to perform live. “Singing a song that’s connected to the essence of who you are — with your best friends on stage with you and hundreds of smiling faces in the audience singing along — that’s incredible!” says Zach (vocals/keyboards).
As for their current whereabouts, all four members of the band are currently majoring in music at colleges across the U.S. Forrest and Ryan are at UCLA, Zach is at Vassar and Chase attends Oberlin. And even though they’re spread across the country, their collaborative creative process never stops. These efforts paid off in a big way late last year when the band was home for Christmas break. They shot their first video (directed by Monique Sorgen) for “So There,” a song from their debut album “Time You Awake.” The video for “So There” went on to great critical acclaim and caught the attention of the folks at Disney who featured the video on their Disney XD channel this past spring. Not long after, the band was signed by the ICM talent agency in Hollywood and they were on their way.
Beyond
ThirstBusters Lyrics
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Can't take a picture of
The energy it gives
'Cause you can't capture love.
We pollinate each other
Yet we're so self-concerned
When all of us are sisters, brothers
See what life can rise to be
We're given eyes so we
Would be so wise to
Look beyond
Thinkin about the day in terms of when the sun will set
You capture the picture, postcard, moment for tomorrow
Instead of just soakin' up the light 'cause it's not over yet
You got to let it go. We all, we got to let it go and
See what life can rise to be
We're given eyes so we
Would be so wise to
Look beyond
Think about how long the world has lasted
And what came before
Today we're too distracted
Can't focus anymore
But if we knew what was
Then we could know what is to come
Feel connected just because
Deep inside each one of us can
See what life can rise to be
We're given eyes so we
Would be so wise to
Look beyond
See what life can rise to be
We're given eyes so we
Would be so wise to
Look beyond
The lyrics of ThirstBusters' "Beyond" invites listeners to look beyond the surface of things, to see the beauty and interconnectedness of life. The song begins by asking listeners to think about the way a flower lives and the energy it gives, but pointing out that capturing that love is impossible. The metaphor extends to humanity, where the lyrics suggest that we pollinate each other, yet we are so self-concerned that we forget that we are all brothers and sisters. The song encourages us to look at mother earth and learn to see what life can rise to be.
The second verse calls for us to live in the present instead of thinking about tomorrow, to embrace the light that surrounds us before it's over. The lyrics point out how distracted we have become, too busy to focus on the world around us. But by acknowledging what was before, we can begin to understand what is to come and feel connected just because deep inside each one of us can see what life can rise to be.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to cultivate a sense of awareness and to look beyond the surface of things, to see the beauty and interconnectedness of life. The lyrics advocate for living in the present, creating connections with others, and taking care of the earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Think about the way a flower lives
Consider the way in which a flower lives its life
Can't take a picture of
It is impossible to capture the essence of something in an image
The energy it gives
The vitality that it provides to those in its presence
'Cause you can't capture love.
Love is not something that can be captured in a tangible way
We pollinate each other
We help each other to grow and thrive in life
Yet we're so self-concerned
Even though we assist one another, we remain mainly focused on our own needs
When all of us are sisters, brothers
We are all connected as members of the same human family
Look at out mother earth and learn to
Observe the natural world and gain valuable insights from it
See what life can rise to be
Recognize the potential that resides within all living things
We're given eyes so we
Our vision is a gift that can enable us to perceive things beyond the surface level
Would be so wise to
It would be wise for us to use our sight to gain deeper understanding
Look beyond
Direct our focus towards things that are beyond our immediate surroundings
Thinkin about the day in terms of when the sun will set
Reflection on the approaching end of a day
You capture the picture, postcard, moment for tomorrow
You capture memories in physical forms to revisit later
Instead of just soakin' up the light 'cause it's not over yet
Attempting to live in the moment fully rather than dwelling in the future
You got to let it go. We all, we got to let it go and
Releasing our attachment to the past
Think about how long the world has lasted
Reflect on the longevity of Earth's continued existence
And what came before
Consider the universe's past and evolution
Today we're too distracted
The distractions in modern life prevent us from focusing on what is truly important
Can't focus anymore
Our inability to focus detracts from our overall knowledge and understanding
But if we knew what was
Understanding the past could inform our present and future knowledge
Then we could know what is to come
Predicting the future based on past events
Feel connected just because
Experiencing a deep sense of connection to others and the world
Deep inside each one of us can
Emphasizing the individual agency to attain this sense of connection
See what life can rise to be
Recognize the potential that exists within humanity and other living things
We're given eyes so we
We are beneficiaries of the gift of sight
Would be so wise to
It would be wise for us to use our sight to gain deeper understanding
Look beyond
Encouragement to look beyond what is immediately visible
Contributed by Emily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Southerngirl1951
WOW .... who wrote the lyrics " given eyes to see ......so look beyond " downright inspirational ! .
@jazziekennedy3002
my favorite!!
@fieryphoenixchick
awesomeeee
@rayien1
sweet