Ill miss you babe

John In Van

I cried, i really did. Nothing compares to the utter euphoria. I am still in disbelief.

Langly

Here I am. Its been exactly 3 1/2 hours since i stepped off the plane and im already loving it here. Mainly because Sam and I have the house to ourselves and he has been more than hospitable. We had a great talk over a couple cigars and some heineken's. Now the OC brings us back to good times in california.
So happy to be here. I feel the city calling me.
-D

SOPHIA

I decided it was about time that I actually write about the lyrics for the new album. Some of the lyrics I thought out ahead of time, some were written while jamming, some were co-written by Dan and I and some were spontaneous. I love having no specific way to write lyrics, no limits or guidelines. Anything seems to go. And that freedom is what makes our lyrics so unique because our ideas become limitless and borderless.

Sea Of Key:
In Sea of Key I wrote the song to God as a confession and a question ie. ‘ive got several questions, you can answer all of them, I’ve got my misconceptions, they come from unanswered questions’ . The song really defines my relationship with God and it was a therapeutic opportunity to write an honest song about it. The song ends with the line “ill keep you waiting”. It’s really how I feel currently. I feel like I’m waiting for something to happen and so is God.
In this song I also wanted to make reference lyrically to the old album. That is my explanation for the ‘chop chop’ line.


Don’t Poison:
Was written by Dan and I when we were in a more non-serious mood, the song really speaks about the chemistry between the two of us as friends. We spend a lot of time analyzing and criticizing other people and to a certain extent its fun and quite funny. But at the same time we aren’t afraid to look at ourselves and be critical and call each other on stuff. The first two verses are prime examples of that.
The second half of the song was a chance to let our sense of humor shine through the lyrics. Morbid, nonsensical yet ear catching. That’s us, and not just the two of us. That’s our band when we get together for stogies. Just nonsensical humor.

Swimwear:
I worked most of the summer for two different companies. One was a roofing company and the other was a labor job with the city of Calgary. During my time there I fell into the stereotypical idea of a labor working ‘Guy’. By that I mean, I would spend my days talking with the other guys about typical guy talk. Women, fighting, drinking and other demeaning activities. Unfortunately the behavior soon got a hold of me and became a bit of who I was. I decided to write a song about it. So Swimwear is a song about women and fighting.
In one hand, its funny but on the other it’s a little sad in relation to how my summer jobs rubbed off on me. Don’t poison has some of the same reflection.

Tango:
This song was written originally while we were jamming. On the spot singing is a tough thing to do especially when you want your songs to have personal meaning. Before long Dan and me were sitting down building off of the lyrics I had already half-fast written. The original line was ‘It’s the tango de la muerte. And my clothes are getting dirty’. Clearly this set the stage for a funny song about dancing with dead people. It got a little out of hand but I had fun with it.

Kitchen Sink:
Was written in the studio. The lyrics are, for the most part quite self-explanatory. I wanted this to be a song that the whole band could relate to in one-way or another. We are all at a pivotal point in our lives where we are making serious decisions for ourselves and trying to figure out what it is we want and who we are.

For the record, each song title is in the making. That being said here are our thoughts.

SEA OF KEY

I’VE GOT SEVERAL QUESTIONS
YOU CAN ANSWER ALL OF THEM
AND I’VE GOT MY MISCONCEPTIONS
THEY COME FROM UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

I FEEL CHANGES
BREAK THESE CHAINS PLEASE, BRAK THESE CHAINS PLEASE

CHOP CHOP ON THE MIRROR
I GOT CAUGHT IN YOUR MIRROR
IM LOST IN YOUR MORROR AND YOU’VE GONE AWAY AGAIN

OH NO, I’VE GOT CARRIED AWAY
OH NO, I’VE BEEN CARRIED AWAY
CARRIED AWAY

ILL KEEP YOU WAITING

DONT POISON

DON’T YOU GET THE FEELING THAT WE’RE GOING EXTINCT AND EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE IS A BREATH YOU WANT TO THINK TWICE ABOUT? I SEE A CHOCH FUCK WITH HIS FRIENDS IN THE CORNER AND IM WILLING TO DO WHAT IT TAKES…

BUT I CANT BRING A WRENCH DOWN LIKE WHATS GOING ON IN MY HEAD
IF I DID THE COP’S COULD FIND ME AND KNOW THEY ARE DEAD

DON’T YOU GET THE FEELING WHEN YOU LOOK PAST YOUR DRINK AND IN THE CORNER SITS THE SAME FRIENDS, SAME DRINK, SAME I. HAVE BECOME THE CHOCH FUCK WITH HIS FRIENDS IN THE CORNER AND I DON’T KNOW IF I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES….

SO I STOPED FOR A MINUITE TO EXAMINE MY HEAD
JUST TO WONDER IF I REALLY MEANT EVERYTHING I SAID

CATMANDU METROPOLITAN CITY NEW YEAR!
GUYS LIKE YOU MAKE IT HARD NOT TO PITY, YOU HEAR?

CAT MANDU METROPOLITAN CREW
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT WE’VE GOT SOMETHING TO PROVE

GUYS LIKE YOU MAKE IT HARD NOT TO PITY
WHEN THE LIGHTS COME ON YOU WONT BE LOOKING SO PRETTY.

SWIMWEAR

IM IN THE RING AND YOU’RE THE LAST ONE OUT IM THERE IN THE MIDDLE
WE MAKE A RING IM THE LAST ONE OUT AND YOURE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE

SHE’S GONE, IM YOURS, WE WIPE THE FLOORS WITH YOUR UNDERPANTS.
I’LL COUNT THE SCORE AND KEEP TRACK OF YOUR SORES
WATCH OUT FOR MY LEFT HOOK!

KEEP ROLLING WITH MY PUNCHES
KEEP ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES
I KNOW YOUR MOM STILL MAKES YOUR LUNCHES

IM IN THE RING AND YOU’RE TH LAST ONE OUT IM THERE IN THE MIDDLE
WE MAKE A RING IM THE LAST ONE OUT AND YOURE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE

IM ON THE UNDERTOE
DON’T FIND ME BECAUSE I DON’T KNOW

TANGO

IT’S THE TANGO DE LA MUERTE AND MY CLOTHES ARE GETTING DIRTY
WHY WON’T YOU FOLLOW MY LEAD? YOUR LIMBS ARE FALLING DOWN!

IT’S LIKE IM IN THAT THRILLER SONG
YOUR BODY’S LIMP AND MY FIDORA’S ON
IM COLD IM TOLD BUT I DON’T BELIEVE ITS WRONG

PLEASE COULD YOU PICK UP THE PIECES OF THE ROTTEN FLESH FROM YOUR FORE ARM
IM A NECROFELIAC AND I WANT TO BUY YOU DINNER, GET YOU DRUNK AND TAKE YOU HOME

TAKE YOU HOME

IT’S THE TANGO DE LA MUERTE AND MY CLOTHES ARE GETTING DIRTY
WHY WON’T YOU FOLLOW MY LEAD? YOUR LIMBS ARE FALLING DOWN!

YOU’RE NOT BREATHING
AM I DREAMING THIS?

God is good all the time! All the time God is good!

We used to scream that at camp. But in retrospect it makes me think now, is God always good to me? I guess no matter how shitty life gets, the sacrifice he made still remains. But sometimes i just want to attribute my misfortunes to God. I know its wrong, but if he's in controll then why do terrible things happen? i know, its the question that tribes us all.
I dont even know why im writing all this. Im in a great mood right now. I just finished a big assignment and now i can breathe.
Life is so buisy, but its filled with stuff I love doing....well, with the exception of roofing.
I love music and it seems to be all i do lately. Social work is great, although when i cant find time to do my assignments it then becomes quite stressfull.
Vancouver this weekend!!!!!!!!! I am soooo excited. Not only to see JM although that is on the top of the list. But im so excited to see Sam and Melissa and the most beautifull of them all. Beloved Van City.
She treats me so well
Anyways, the night is not young.
Till next time
-D

10 days since my last post

Wow,
I did not know it had been that long. A lot can happen in 10 days. Ive started school, my new job at west side, and im now dating the most wonderfull girl in the world...again. Its all so exciting and scary all at once. Its sort of like fall, bitter sweet i say. The leaves are changing color and its all so beautifull. I just want to take it all in before its gone and winter shows up like a semi truck in the face! Im trying to love the season, but it only reminds me that winter is coming. This really is the first summer that i havent wanted to end. It was great, the best yet I would say. Now, a new chapter begins. I sit here listening to switchfoot. "this is your life, are you who you want to be?".
I hope so

Shuswap!

Just returned home from a solid 4 days of partying and good times on a houseboat. Met a lot of new people, shared new experiences had some laughs (so so many actually) and really experienced the beauty of God creation. Words cant describe how fun the last week was. Good to be home though.
Corey moves out tomorrow. It was a little sad to come home and see all his stuff packed up. He's been my best friend all my life. Times are changin. I remember when we used to share a room, no secrets were ever allowed. Im glad that never changed.
Mom ans Dad are up to no good again, and by that I mean they were fighting about the most non sensical things the moment i walked in the door. It has its humorous moments, but for the most part they drive me nuts.
This week was tough for me being around so many people who have partners/soulmates/lovers/girlfriends/significant others. Whatever you might call them, ive gone none of it. And thats ok, its good for me to know where my priorities truly are.
but I do miss holding someone, and the spuratic dinner dates. I also miss burning her my favorite CD's, dancing to coldplay in that dim lit appartment. I try to forget the smells and the noises. But maybe i should be happy i can remember them all.
bitter sweet i tell ya.
Till next time