Current members are vocalist Blake Suddath, bassist Mike "Skip" Helms, drummer Tommy Weigel, and lead guitarist Willy Weigel.
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Your Memorial Lyrics
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Please take me under, I'm welcoming the fall.
Flowing through motions, saying I'm awake.
My sense of security, was my own selfish trait.
I dream I'm floating on the surface of my life.
Passed are these days and upheld is my strife.
I dream I'm floating on the surface.
A proven strength, building Inside of us.
A proven strength, unfathomable power.
A proven strength, calvary in my needed hour.
My harbor of fear, decayed with lies.
Gladly washed away, our distress fully capsized.
A glimpse of perfection, flooding over me.
Your endless mercy, deeper than any sea.
The lyrics of Your Memorial's song Surface convey a message of surrender and release of control. The first two lines, "Oceans surround me, I've surrendered all. Please take me under, I'm welcoming the fall", depict a sense of surrender over one's life and a willingness to experience the unknown. The following lines speak of being awake and realizing that the need for security is a selfish trait that holds us back from true growth. The chorus expresses the dream of floating on the surface of life and the acceptance of strife.
As the song progresses, the verses describe the power that builds within us as we face our fears and overcome them. The line "calvary in my needed hour" refers to the Christian concept of Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross, and could be interpreted as the strength and salvation that one finds in their faith. The song acknowledges the decay of fear and distress in one's life and celebrates the glimpse of perfection and endless mercy that floods over them.
Line by Line Meaning
Oceans surround me, I've surrendered all.
I am completely surrounded by the vastness of life and have willingly given up control over it.
Please take me under, I'm welcoming the fall.
I am ready to let go and immerse myself in the unknown, even though it may lead to my downfall.
Flowing through motions, saying I'm awake.
I am going through life moving with the flow, but pretending to be awake and aware of my choices.
My sense of security, was my own selfish trait.
My need for security was more about satisfying my own selfish desires than ensuring safety and stability for myself and others.
I dream I'm floating on the surface of my life.
I fantasize about living life effortlessly without any deep emotional or personal struggles.
Passed are these days and upheld is my strife.
The easy days are long gone and I am left to deal with the difficult and painful aspects of life that remain.
I dream I'm floating on the surface.
My desire to avoid diving deep into my emotions and facing my fears still persists.
A proven strength, building Inside of us.
We are capable of developing inner strength and resilience through our experiences and challenges.
A proven strength, a heart-filled sense of trust.
We can cultivate a sense of trust in ourselves and others through openness and vulnerability.
A proven strength, unfathomable power.
The strength that comes from overcoming adversity is incredibly powerful and beyond our understanding.
A proven strength, calvary in my needed hour.
This strength can be a source of comfort and stability during difficult times.
My harbor of fear, decayed with lies.
My fear and anxiety have been eroded by the falsehoods and illusions that once sustained them.
Gladly washed away, our distress fully capsized.
We are relieved to let go of our worries and troubles, as we embrace the unknown and unpredictable waters of life.
A glimpse of perfection, flooding over me.
Every once in a while, we catch a glimpse of something beautiful and perfect that momentarily lifts us out of our struggles and pain.
Your endless mercy, deeper than any sea.
We can find solace and compassion in a higher power or in the kindness of others, as it is deeper and more abundant than any ocean.
Contributed by Christian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.