After the first EP was completed, they began working on a new EP tentatively titled "Terrordactyl", which had 9 brand new tracks prepared, but the tracks never saw the light of day as they called it quits after numerous attempts of finding a permanent drummer. Jeremy began numerous solo projects (Broken Speech, Dirty HZ, et al) with the styles ranging from Indie rock to IDM/Breakbeat. Shawn joined former Radio Fiction member Jesse Gale to form Corduroy Frogs, which is currently at a standstill.
After a 2 year hiatus, the band regrouped with founding members Jeremy Ciccone (now on vocals and drums) and Tharon Weighill (bass, percussion), and recruited friends Jesse Gale (guitar, percussion, keyboards [formerly of Radio Fiction, Wrecknodrome, & Corduroy Frogs]) and Garrick O'Connor (guitar, keyboards [formerly of Orange Apples & Broken Speech]) to join them.
The band has played a few low-key shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, and playing songs such as "Death Team", "You Brood of Vipers", "Fresh Air", "Years Mapped Out", and new songs including "Parallels", "Starlight", "Kill Taxi via Lovely", "Romania", "Hot As Coals", "Murdercycle" and "Troublespreader".
Unfortunately, the band has had a falling out and has disbanded once again. Jesse, Tharon, & Garrick have gone on to work on a new project, still unnamed with no official line-up.
Years Mapped Out
Vanishing Act Lyrics
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If there was one thing that I wanted by my side
It was you
It was you
It was you
It was you
Only makes me think of you cause
I love the way you wear your face
Procrastination has put off my destinations
When people have their years mapped out
It's a scary thing, it's a scary thing
When people have their years mapped out
It's a scary thing, it's a scary thing
All of my friends are in love with each other
They never call my phone
All of my friends are in love with each other
I go out alone, I go out alone
Whoa oh
These lyrics are from the song "Years Mapped Out" by Vanishing Act. The opening lines describe the singer as feeling empty and unfulfilled during the summer, and the one thing they wanted was the person they address in the chorus. The chorus repeats the line "it was you," implying that this person was the missing piece that would have filled the singer's longings.
The second verse mentions an encounter with someone else, which the singer describes as only reminding them of the person they truly desire because of the way they "wear their face." The last line of the verse touches on the theme of procrastination, suggesting the singer has not made progress on their goals or desires.
The final repetition of the chorus takes on a heavier meaning, with the singer addressing the concept of having one's future planned out. They describe it as a "scary thing," implying that the pressure to plan one's life in a predetermined way can be overwhelming. The song ends with the repeated line "All of my friends are in love with each other, I go out alone," which conveys a sense of loneliness and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dry as the summer back in July
I was feeling very dehydrated and lacking fulfillment in my life, similar to how summer is scorching and dry without any refreshing rain.
If there was one thing that I wanted by my side
There was only one thing that could complete me and make me feel satisfied in life.
It was you
You were the person who I needed to be with in order to feel content and happy.
Making out with that girl in the back seat
Kissing that girl in the car only reminds me of you because you are the one I truly desire affection from.
Only makes me think of you cause
The act of being intimate with someone else only brings thoughts of you to my mind because you're the only one I care about.
I love the way you wear your face
I am very attracted to your facial features and find them incredibly appealing and alluring.
Procrastination has put off my destinations
I have been delaying and pushing back my goals and objectives for too long, causing me to stagnate and not move forward in life.
When people have their years mapped out
It can be frightening and ominous when people have a strict and predetermined plan for their entire future.
It's a scary thing, it's a scary thing
The idea of planning out every aspect of one's life is a worrisome and unnerving thought.
All of my friends are in love with each other
All the people I know are romantically involved or attracted to one another, leaving me feeling like the odd one out and excluded.
They never call my phone
My friends rarely reach out or attempt to communicate with me, making me feel isolated and alone.
I go out alone, I go out alone
I often venture out and spend time by myself because I don't have anyone else to spend time with or feel connected to.
Whoa oh
An expression of exasperation or fatigue, suggesting that the singer is feeling worn out or overwhelmed in their life.
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.