The band released it's first EP "the Arthouse Sessions" soon after forming. The record was made during a one day session at the Arthouse in Bellevue, TN. It was produced by Grammy award winning producer, Charlie Peacock and engineered by the infamous Richie Biggs.
The band's debut full-length album was released on Oct. 28th, 2008. It was released on the independent record label, Esperanza Plantation (Colour Revolt, Bear Colony, Questions In Dialect).
For You I Did Die
Tommy and the Whale Lyrics
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I fell in love with your lies
A million different dollars in a million different places
All of which were mine
Oh, for you I would die
I asked you to marry me in August
Waited for an answer 'till July
All of which were lies
Oh, for you I did die
Where you go from here is your decision, dear
But I want you to know that I care
In the end I guess that both of us were wanting different things and neither side came prepared
You must admit we were a pair
The lyrics of Tommy and the Whale's song, For You I Did Die, convey a sense of disillusionment and heartbreak in love. The opening lines, "I fell in love with your faces / I fell in love with your lies" suggest that the objects of the singer's affection were not being entirely truthful, but the attraction was so strong that he overlooked it. The mention of "million different dollars in a million different places / All of which were mine" implies that material wealth also played a role in the relationship, which is corroborated by the later line, "All of which were lies." Even so, the love was so intense that the singer declares, "Oh, for you I would die."
The second verse of the song reflects a proposal and a long wait for an answer, which ultimately did not end in matrimony. "Both of us were empty, pumping out some foolish words / All of which were lies" suggests the couple was struggling to express their true feelings and intentions. Despite the reality of the situation, the singer still proclaims, "Oh, for you I did die."
The chorus is an expression of the singer's disappointment and heartbreak that the relationship did not work out as they had hoped. "Where you go from here is your decision, dear / But I want you to know that I care" suggests that the singer still harbors feelings for the other person but has accepted that they will not be together. The final line, "You must admit we were a pair" implies that despite the pain and regret, there was a deep connection that cannot be ignored.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell in love with your faces
I began to adore everything about you, and I fell in love with all the expressions you made with your face, including the ones that you might have not realized that you're making.
I fell in love with your lies
I fell in love with everything you said, regardless of whether it was a truth or a lie.
A million different dollars in a million different places
I have had a lot of money, and it has come from various sources.
All of which were mine
Regardless of how I got my money, I felt like I owned it and deserved it.
Oh, for you I would die
I am willing to do anything that it takes for you since I'm very devoted to you.
I asked you to marry me in August
In the month of August, I requested to spend the rest of my life with you and become your partner.
Waited for an answer 'till July
I waited for a reply from you; however, it took until the following July until I got any feedback from you.
Both of us were empty, pumping out some foolish words
Whenever we spoke, it seemed like we were talking without any real meaning or purpose.
All of which were lies
Despite the words that came out of us not feeling true, we still continued to say them.
Oh, for you I did die
I'm willing to do anything for you, even to the extent of dying, which proves my absolute love and devotion towards you.
Where you go from here is your decision, dear
I don't want to be pushy or make a decision for you. I trust you to do what you want, and I'll be here for you if you need me.
But I want you to know that I care
I want you to realize that even though we may separate, I still wish the best for you and care for you deeply.
In the end I guess that both of us were wanting different things and neither side came prepared
It appears that we both had varying perspectives on matters, and we didn't prepare ourselves or come ready to meet each other's needs, which contributed to our outcome.
You must admit we were a pair
You cannot dispute the fact that we made quite an impression as a duo or team. Everyone saw and noticed us together.
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.