Traverser opens the floodgates of creative, intense and contemplative progr… Read Full Bio ↴Traverser opens the floodgates of creative, intense and contemplative progressive/alternative rock on unsuspecting audiences at every performance. Formed in 2004 by David Medairos (guitars/vocals), Robert Spence (bass guitar) and David Shaw (drums), three friends imagined a style of music that carried true and honest weight both in concept and execution. Invoking influences ranging from classical music, metal and jazz, to progressive and experimental rock, they craft a patchwork of emotions and moods into a sprawling landscape of thought provoking music. Songs demand the listener to pay attention from beginning to end, as they often twist off in unexpected directions or odd/even meter shifts mid-song. Vocals imply apocalyptic visions, introverted self analysis and an almost alien perspective of what it means to be human, or to exist at all.
Since its inception, Traverser has consistently and relentlessly gained the respect of concert goers and fellow musicians in Central Florida, challenging audiences with engaging live performances and creative presentation. Traverser has been featured at WJRR's Earthday Birthday, Florida Music Festival, Hard Rock Live, House Of Blues, and several special events for EA Games Tiburon video game design studio.
In late 2009 Traverser announced the addition of former 7 Blue Skies guitarist Jon Shaffer as a permanent member of the band. Now as a four piece project, expectations are high, and Traverser has every intent to deliver.
Crushing and epic at one moment, eerily sweet and liquid the next, Traverser stands poised to prove that thoughtful people will support and understand thoughtful music, and that current musical trends and formulas stand only to be disassembled.

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Traverser Lyrics

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Fear not
We're all gonna burn together
Here and now
It's all gonna fall apart
We bleed out
It's already far too late

More is never more

Never mind, just forget why
Even more is never more
Never mind, just forget why, if at all

What I built this for
Wonder why I have to give it all away
Return at last
This hurts

Kneel down
We're all gonna serve forever
You see how
It's already come to this

What I built this for
Wonder why I have to give it all away
Return at last
This hurts
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Your mind, your life
Your love, your fears
They're all gone
Your mind, your life
Your loss, your needs
They're all gone
My eyes, my heart
My lungs, deleted
All gone
Your ties, your lies
Deceit, believe me
All gone
Your pride, your lust
Our greed
It's all wrong

What I built this for
Wonder why I have to give it all away
Return at last

This hurts
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Traverser's song Collapse reflect anxiety and desperation, painting a picture of a world on the brink of destruction. The opening lines "Fear not, we're all gonna burn together, here and now it's all gonna fall apart" suggest that the singer is resigned to a fate that cannot be avoided, and that their fear has turned to acceptance. The repeated phrase "more is never more" seems to be a commentary on the excesses of modern society, and the need for constant growth and expansion, which has ultimately led to the destruction of the world.

The lines "What I built this for, wonder why I have to give it all away, return at last, this hurts" suggest a sense of loss and sadness - perhaps the singer has tried to do something to prevent the collapse of the world, only to realize that their efforts were ultimately futile. The lines "kneel down, we're all gonna serve forever" and "you see how, it's already come to this" evoke a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer realizes that there is no escape from the apocalypse that is coming.

The final lines, "what I built this for, wonder why I have to give it all away, return at last, this hurts, collapse" bring the song to a powerful conclusion. The word "collapse" seems to represent not just the physical destruction of the world, but also the emotional collapse of the singer, who has lost everything they worked for and believed in.

Line by Line Meaning

Fear not
Don't be afraid

We're all gonna burn together
We're all going to suffer the same fate

Here and now
Right now, in this moment

It's all gonna fall apart
Everything is going to fail

We bleed out
We are losing everything

It's already far too late
There is no going back, it's too late

More is never more
Having more does not lead to happiness

Never mind, just forget why
Don't worry about why you wanted more

Even more is never more
Having even more than before still won't make you happy

What I built this for
Why I made this thing

Wonder why I have to give it all away
Questioning why I have to give up what I built