Spill Canvas Part 2

Nick Thomas. That's it. I'm falling in love with the music all over again. Hence the reason for another devoted entry. By the way, I forgot to mention how great Formalities is, it's way different and more upbeat, but it's a nice change of fresh air. But of course I'm still devoted to One Fell Swoop and Sunsets and Car Crashes- the earlier stuff. (ie; Go For The Jugular, etc.) He's the reason as to why I love The Spill Canvas so much (I can honestly say, besides The Cure, this band is my all time favoritefavorite- this is it, every fucking song). He is the brain, heart, and art of the concept. I kind of feel bad for the other band members, but hey- he started it. (Yep, been listening to them alllll the time again now) His voice, god I love it. I love a guy that can sing, and when he can really sing and have a distinct sound that's just his- I'm totally fallen. I just love the sound of his voice and the way he enunciates and delivers. It's how he draws out different syllables and parts of the word; he changes tempo and structure. Not many singers/artists do that. It gives off the disposition that he's really putting all his emotion into the words he's singing, as if he's doing anything he can to exhale the words out, and all the messy crap baggage that comes with living and feeling, until his very last breath, until it's absolutely necessary to take another. When listening, it's like you're right there with him re-experiencing and re-living the story he's telling. No embellishments, just pure honesty. Too bad he's so cyptic with himself that there is hardly any information about him or the reasons behind his songs. But also, too bad they're on hiatus. sadface.



I used to know you like the back of my hand
Until today you held your place
Now you're shifting like the sand
Your chest would heave with pride if I were spoken of
'Till tonight I never knew the difference between comfort and love

Although you're sleeping right next to me
Well, it feels like you are wide awake in a distant dream
leading a life that is finally free
of these endless nights and countless fights that turn us into
who we hate to be

This is so difficult for the both of us
I know we tried so hard, there's just no hope for us
Well it's more than a shame that we lost to this game
All my walking, talking, sleeping, breathing -
nothing will ever be the same

I used to hold you like it's all that I had
Now begins the falling out, we are like a passing fad
Your mouth would crack a smile if I were spoken of
'Till tonight you never thought
you'd lose this epic battle with love

For what it's worth, I've always admired you
I always thought that we could make it through
Now look what time can do
It took our masterpiece we built and broke it in two
I always believed in you
I always loved you

Yep, word.