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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Nettlebirds
Traverser Lyrics

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Move
There's a sound that pulls you through
The more you nest in my regret
The more I slip away
Move
Have you no purpose?
I guessed your colors this time
This black and white has bleed all over

So
Another realm I've been before
I sat at the bottom

Soon
When the cage has swallowed you
The more you push my arms away
The more I follow through

Soon
I'll give you purpose
But you won't remember this time
Your tired flight is almost over

And still your heart believes
You should have lied to me

Now my blood has run
Knew this day would come

Leave me to my own devices
I'll rot

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Traverser's song "Nettlebirds" seem to convey a story of a relationship in which one person is slowly slipping away from the other. The singer is requesting the other person to move or take action, as they are being consumed by regret. The more they cling onto these feelings of regret, the more the other person slips away. The singer mentions that they have guessed the other person's colors, or their innermost feelings, but they seem to have lost their true purpose. The black and white imagery used in the lyrics has bled together, illustrating the confusion and lack of clarity in the situation.

The second verse appears to be describing a different reality, perhaps a dream world or another realm. The singer has been to this place before and sat at the bottom, which could represent a feeling of defeat or despair. They mention that when the cage swallows the other person, they push them away even more, yet the singer continues to follow through. They promise to give the other person purpose, but they won't remember it next time, and their tired flight is almost over. This could mean that the relationship is coming to an end, and the other person is moving on.

The last two lines seem to suggest that the singer is resigned to being left alone, left to their own devices as they rot away. The whole song has a contemplative, almost mournful tone, which is enhanced by the slow, haunting melody.

Line by Line Meaning

Move
There is an irresistible sound that leads you to a new experience

There's a sound that pulls you through
You are attracted to a sound that propels you forward

The more you nest in my regret
The more time you invest in my sorrow

The more I slip away
The more I drift or fade away

Move
Don't hesitate, keep moving forward

Have you no purpose?
Do you lack a direction or objective in life?

I guessed your colors this time
I figured out who you really are

This black and white has bleed all over
The clear distinction between good and bad has become blurred

So
Therefore or as a result

Another realm I've been before
I've experienced this situation or emotion before

I sat at the bottom
I was once in a weak or vulnerable state