NEW SONG!..

Almost forgot to post this on here!

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ENJOY! Plenty of more stuff to come! :D

Music library..

For the past who knows how long, I've always picked up on new stuff that wasn't so new. Since I tend to explore music and the artists that are responsible for it much deeper than most, I always find myself both learning more about artists and listening to their older stuff. One month, you'll see me listening to an album that came out in '07 and it feels new to me. The next month, you'll see me listening to an album that literally just came out and I'll still carry the same feelings.

First of all, let's start by trying to listen to stuff we like rather than what's "popular" now. Whether it be a new album or an album that came out in the 90's. Or maybe even begin at a certain point, whether it be a "popular" point or a random other point, and dig deeper.

There's so much I want to do with my music, and one of the things I've discovered most recently with my approach to listening to other artists' work is that I want to have that same effect on others. This is why I don't really care if I release a project and it doesn't reach as many people as one would expect, or that I don't have as many outlets as a big chunk of the people out there have. I'm creating an archive for myself and I'm enjoying the ride! If someone tells me they love "Project The Project" in about a year or two, I'll be happy! Doesn't matter when you listen, all that matters is that you do and I appreciate every ear that has taken the time to listen!

I'm very excited about my upcoming project, "Savages", because I know it's going to be one of those things that can make sense 10 years from now, 20 years from now, or even in the past time if that was possible. I try to stay away from explaining it too much until I have firm grasp of material to actually display, but that for sure I can say. This is my approach and I hope people in the future don't look the other way when seeing it because it's a project that came out 5 years ago.

Random song:

Meet..

I've met a couple of artists in the past couple of years. All people I truly admire. I loved those moments. But the older I get and the more involved I get with wanting to expand my music, I've been feeling like I should take a step back.

As much as I would love to meet more people I admire along the line, I'm going to try and be more careful about it. When I say that, I mean that I can't let myself fall into a sort of "fan" category where I'm just a starstruck fan.

It's perfectly fine being starstruck. It's perfectly fine being a big fan and admirer. Hell, I make it pretty public when I love an artists work or them as a person. It's passion, and passion is great! But like I said, I'm in the process of trying to push my artistic resume further. I've stood in enough lines to meet people, but now that time is coming to a close.

I would love more than anything to encounter people I admire in the future. It would be even more gratifying as we may have real conversations rather than quick autographs or pictures. I'm never going to stop buying albums as I see fit or going to concerts. I just want to give my dream a bit more credit. If I had it my way, people would be lining up to meet me, which would obviously be incredible. Nowhere in that way of mine do I see myself in a line like that.

Nothing against it at all, and I encourage it more than anything because it's awesome to meet such successful and interesting people. I'll never stop being a fan to those whose work and/or person I love. But this is the time where I become less of a fan (one who waits in line for an autograph and a quick 5 second conversation) and more of a person who embraces their fans.

Random song:

Movement..

So I essentially began making music around 2004-2005, messing around with remixes and such. Obviously my main focus was to make hip hop music. The next year, I was more into integrating feeling and stronger lyrics. Regardless, I was still in this bubble. I got better with time and kept making more songs. The thing is that I've always been into "epic" type songs, such as listening to a song and automatically having the reaction of thinking the song sounds "epic" in some form. I always saw that feeling as more so having to do with the production, in my case. At about 2009 and even earlier, I began trying to experiment with production, especially when I had the chance to be accepted in a music school. I never really found any type of success with it because I would always find myself adding too much into a song as to make it whole sin vocals. Working with synths and whatnot, I kind of gave up on that dream because I felt I was straying away from what I was currently doing. Now that I've picked it up again and found both some type of instruction and a motivation for it, I feel like I can take it full force.

My point here is that I've always been fascinated with the underlying aspects of a song (i.e. the production/technicalities) for who knows how long. So this isn't really anything new to me, other than me making it a bit more public. PTP definitely helped me feel more comfortable with growing as an artist rather than remaining in some category. It's always been difficult to compare me to another artist, but now it's more evident that I stick out, whether it's good or bad. I feel great with where I am now! I've never found myself in a position where I had to force myself upon something, musically, so why not open myself more to the shit that I love?? Electronic music is awesome and always has been. I'm not jumping on some sort of trend or anything as I've always been into this kind of thing. I've just learned a lot more stuff. Now I can do 2 different things instead of 1. (The numbers aren't accurate; I'm just trying to say that having the ability to do more than before is always a positive)

Random song:

Dreams..

It's hard not to chase them. It's hard to say no to them. It's hard to ignore them.

Dreams push us to be our ideal self. We want and crave our dreams. It's like an addiction.

So do we remain flat-footed and stick with what's in this realm in order to remain stable, or do we break barriers and make that leap towards something that may or may not be there??

Random song:

Promoting my..

I have tons of ideas for this. I'm excited, especially with some of the work that's close to being finished and the stories written for them!

Random song:

Wedding..

So I had a chance to be a part of my good friend's wedding, and it was amazing!

Amazing in the sense of the situation and what led up to it.

Crazy thing is that he's only a year and half older than me. It's young, I know, but I knew he had it figured out in terms of his love life. And if I were in his position, I would definitely not hesitate to commit in such a fashion.

Love is great and I'm extremely happy for him, especially since I myself have struggled to find someone for myself. And then I think, when is my time coming?? I realize that I'm losing time, not that I have minimal time left, but that the clock will always be ticking. There's no stopping it.

I've been told many times that I should be enjoying myself, that I'm too young to want to commit, but I'm not much a test driver. Not to say that I plan on committing myself entirely to the next opportunity, but it's more of a preference that I rather do such.

Luck hasn't been on my side at all, and I do get frustrated with this waiting game. And I know patience is key, but fuck, I've been patient for the past 3 years.

He's lucky, no doubt about it, whether it pans out the way they want it or not, which of course I want it all the work out to the fullest. So all I can do is be happy, because my happiness comes from those around me, as it should as to not carry a selfish heart.

My time will come. Everyone's will. It may not happen how you thought it would, but something great will eventually happen for all of us in different forms.

Random song:

Savages..

Our lives are no different..

Random song:

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Eaz..

Listen and download here:

And make sure to watch the fun, done for the fuck of it, video I made with this song :)

Noon..

Produced this little thing myself :) ..Feels good to not have to rely on other instrumentals in order for me to make a Darc G song, although I did sample a drum loop for this track ("The White of Noon" - Starfucker), so let me not forget that!

Luck..

I'm lucky to/for/that__________, or I feel so lucky to/for/that ________

I'm lucky to be in this situation. No specific or new situation. Just the idea of living and being situated where I am. Luck.

It's all about Luck..

Random song:

Learning Traits..

If I view myself as a good person, it's not because I looked at myself one day and deemed myself a good person and that all the character traits I exhibit are good

It's because I was able to point out good character traits and develop them over time..

If I had a weak character trait, obviously I would take notice, and have taken notice. But there's nothing wrong with giving credit to yourself for learning your environment, your people, and yourself with the intent of bettering yourself and those around you.

And I know "good" in my standards is different from everybody out there. But the way I see it is if I can be myself and at the same time allow for myself and others to enjoy my presence, then I'm 100% satisfied.

Random song:

Just a bunch of shit..

1) I was able to get Ableton Suite to work for me! :D

2) Currently debating on whether I should go to Electric Zoo or get a Cubase 6.5 upgrade. I JUST went to the VELD fest in Toronto, so I'm leaning closer and closer to Cubase 6.5 unless someone can alter my decision, hence why I even bring this up (better recording/mixing/mastering/producing)..

3) Some new songs I could and should release: Eaz, Source, I Got It, Bent, Late, Get A Grip..

Eaz will be released once I get around to finishing up the video for it (starting to learn my way around Adobe Premiere). I Got It will be released once I figure out whether I actually do end up getting C6.5, which would thus lead me to rerecord it and master it...all the others will come in due time

So essentially, all this means is that I have more, better tools now, which will create better songs, where I already have songs to be put out :)

Random song:

Funk..

I've been in it for some time..Not "in it" where I'm working something out in my head (Garden State), but just in this weird funk.

I'm not depressed at all, but I feel like I am.

But I'm not sad at all.

Shit, I mean, I'm having a good time! This funk just needs to end already.

Random songs.

The nature of cussing..

Is it "cussing" or "cursing"?? Who gives a shit.

I put to use whatever is in my lexicon. If I didn't, I would be withholding words. Restricting my vocabulary. So why do that??

If I speak, it's very natural. I don't cuss out of anger or in stressful situations. I just do it regularly because to me, it's on the same semantic level as each word in this post.

What defines a "bad word" anyways?? There are actually many definitions to that in which they don't coincide with one another. They are just different viewpoints, really.

I hope that one day, I find a woman who cusses not out of anger, but out of pure naturality :)

So if I cuss in a conversation with you, don't think I'm angry, being rude, or ill-mannered. I just rather be an open person, not afraid of hiding how I truly speak :D

Ableton..

I'm really starting to enjoy using it. Thanks Keith!..

I just wish Suite 8 wasn't $700-800, and it's getting harder to find cracks for these types of things *keeps looking*..

But, in general, these classes I've taken this summer have helped a lot in terms of skill set and mindset in music. I need my break though so I can actually put all of this into effect!..

Here's something I had to do for an Ableton project this week. Not really a finished product, but as much as I could do in about 5-7 hours or so. Might finish it up though :)

Back to the Gmix.. (New God Flow)..

This..

or that..




fak u

Dream..

It's amazing..

So she wasn't Sam..

Well, that was obvious..

But what was also obvious was what lead me to think that she might be Sam. What I failed to see was that she wasn't innocent. I knew she wasn't, but that voice kept telling me otherwise. The voice didn't match the person. But then again, it's not so that one needs to be like Sam for me to develop feelings for them..

Either way, I'm more concerned about finding Sam, but not in the way that I'll go on some fucking scavenger hunt looking for her. I've always wanted to meet a woman the way that Andrew did, and I've said this for a while, although I was never really able to compare the two..

All I want is for this meeting with Sam, or anyone that can effect me the way a Sam would, to be unplanned, natural, and casual.


A simple conversation can lead to a whole world of possibilities. But approaching a woman with the intention of wooing her limits what you can do..

Still haven't found what I'm looking for..

Beautiful..

I love you Reason..

"Source" is amazing..You will all see ;)..

Before I go any further with my production..

No, I am not trying to produce a certain "type" of music..

I've always wanted to produce music. Weird shit mostly. And I've tried many times and failed. Now that I'm prioritizing it a bit more, I don't want to feel restricted by just being another producer that produces hip hop tracks that require vocals.

Every time I've attempted to produce, I would over produce, placing about 10-20 different instruments on one track. And that was for when I was only interested in producing beats for me to rap on.

Now that I've learned a bit more, both through courses and much more resources, I want to produce in every way. Whether that be hip hop, R&B, drum and bass, electronica, electro house, techno, rock, synth, pop, I really don't give a shit. darc is the producing name, so as to easily distinguish whether I'm rapping in a song or the production itself is its own entity.

I hope I can take this and expand both as a producer in which people call upon if they need a beat AND  a producer that can string together songs that stand on its own.

I want to do as much as I possibly can. And do it well.

What's the point of slowing down when we're growing up?

Keep going...or in this case, keep growing :)

Me + Professional Quality/Editing = ??..

Remember:
          An artist using a tape recorder can be 100x more talented than an artist recording in a high-end studio.

Sound quality is misleading to one's talent/creativity..

"Eaz" coming soon..

PREVIEW:

Garden State on TV..

First time I catch it on cable :D

I can watch this movie over 100 times.

My all time favorite movie.

Why haven't I bought it on DVD yet??

I love you Sam.

Patience..

My time will come. For everything..

And I can't wait!

The moment stress and confusion turn into hope and relaxation. I'm already there. But now it's time for the next step: a sense of accomplishment and a new-found appreciation for what I plan on attaining. I'm ready and waiting :)

Understanding..

Some things are better when they aren't understood or misunderstood..

And you don't understand; you're not suppose to though...Just believe in me, I know where I'm headed..

My feeling is that I rather people learn to believe in than learn to understand me, as in, try to crack my "codes". This refers to one's personality/self, however.

Regarding situations, people will tend to say "you'll never understand what I'm going through" and things of that sort. In a way, a lot of people will. Being able to place yourself successfully into one's shoes is a good trick. Verstehen. We can learn to separate ourselves from ourselves and place ourselves in an imaginary/rehearsed situation that will reflect about 99.9% of the actual situation. We can still experience those situations in a mental fashion. The only thing we cannot feel as 2nd/3rd parties is the physical experience.

But enough of that, there's my point there ^. But to seep more into the first statement I had made, I try to steer from the "we don't want to know the truth because the truth hurts" notion. Things are better when they aren't understood because what we have that is so hard to be understood is part of what makes us unique. It's sacred to us and we cherish it more than many, if not, all things. Things are better when they are misunderstood because we then leave them knowing false answers that they think are true, thus halting their pursuit in trying to understand. That pursuit is a tough one, and is usually unsuccessful.

So, to sum up a few things, I would say that situations are better understood and are possible to be understood enough to give us that insight where we would not be considered ignorant. The physical experience is still left out, however what we as people go through mentally takes a much larger toll. We can and should pursue an understanding.

Personalities, actions, and things of that sort that shape us as unique individuals are better misunderstood or not understood at all. The pursuit of this kind of understanding is less encouraged and there truly isn't any type of benefit for actually completing this understanding. In this case, learning to believe/trust in that person is better suited.

AcIdOught Self..

It's really hard for me to tell someone that they have shit personality traits or that they engage in shit actions. It's not that I want to and can''t do it; it's just that I don't give a shit.

Growth and progression is important in a person in terms of many things, including personality. Some people are still developing, some are developed. Some that are developing have a path they want to walk towards, and some are lost. Some that are developed feel as though they are well off, and some feel as though they cannot grow any further or give up.

I'm pretty much for someone who wants to continue to get better as much as possible. Flaws are pointed out by either ourselves or others through either criticism or experience. Some act on them positively or negatively.

So just know that sometimes when you do complain, it may have to do with either your lack of development or your lack of motivation to develop.

We all have the ability to be the best "me" that we could ever be in our own rights. Our best "me" will not always be universally accepted, but, for the most part, should not be selfish in that our best "me" benefits "me" and "me" only. It shouldn't be selfless either, in that we want everyone to like us. What's the point of being a person everyone likes if you truly don't like yourself? What's the point of liking yourself, yet most people are in agreement that you are a shitty person?

Yeah, who cares what people say. But when there is a consensus, it does matter.

Anyways, this is why I'm always happy about shit, usually random shit, or ignore negative shit. Why let it break you? The path to growing as a person should never be disturbed. So fuck it, be happy, grow up even when you technically you have grown up, and be the best "me" you can be :)...Kind of like combining your ought, ideal, and actual self into one product that is continually worked on :D

Was/Is she Sam??..

She was beautiful. She is beautiful.

Even though it took (extra) effort to have a 30+ minute conversation with her, it was always worth it..

Why??

Because for some reason, any conversation we had, no matter the subject matter, began and ended with a smile. I felt good. Everything was right. If I wasn't in the best mood, the conversation itself helped. I didn't even need to talk about my problems or thoughts, they kind of just fixed themselves. And I felt I could do the same for her..

Anything went when we spoke. No boundaries. I could be weird. I could laugh. I could be as sweet as I wanted to be. I was so comfortable...There was even that bit of nervousness thrown in there, the type that I look forward to.

But what happened??

I have no idea, really. Not to say I think of her the same way, but I've had some people I thought were pretty close to me a couple of years back who, all of a sudden, stopped keeping in contact with me. Everything just changed. And I was left in the dust with no reasons. Just confusion as to what I did, if anything, for them to stop talking to me. They were my close friends. Now they're...

Same thing with her.

Maybe she had/has issues she's dealing with?? Maybe she didn't want to get closer to me?? I don't know, but as people, we would love to know the answer to everything..

Do I have any negative feelings towards her??

Not really. It just hurt that I had to go through a very similar experience to what I just mentioned. She didn't know that. And what she probably doesn't know either is that that first experience led to this "downfall" I've had in college in terms of company. She's told me things such as "they aren't going to pay for school or your apartment", but do you know how difficult it is to walk to and from where you need to go, everyday, with no human contact, no one that will reach out to you to see you??
People who isolate themselves from friends, don't understand this. They receive calls, texts, and messages from people in their area. They have the opportunity to "hang out" with others, people who regard them as friends.
I don't.

But anyways, the only thing in that situation that bothered me as well would be that I would've preferred someone, anyone, to tell me "ok, we won't be talking as much anymore for this reason". I prefer that so much more.

And this is not about me. I'm not trying to be any type of victim whatsoever, and I don't consider that the case. It just sucks. That's all. Nothing that depreciates my mood. No sad or depressing mood to this entry at all. This is about Sam...is she her??

All those amazing things I mentioned about her...I still think those about her.
Did I try hard enough?? Probably. Probably not. My mentality was to not bother her, not seem desperate. I honestly just loved the connection. And I know it was something that made us both happy. Who knows?? Something bigger could've developed?? We were never a "thing", just mutual attraction (well at least on my part). But I did put effort into trying to talk to her much more often, no question. No cruel or immoral intentions in my heart.

In all, I just wish that she knew how open I was to talking to her about anything. How much I was/AM willing to help her, whether it was to alleviate her mood or just be there for her if she needed a voice or to vent. How great I thought our conversations were. How much I looked past her to see the inner beauty rather than just someone to look at.



So back to Sam...

She was a great escape. My eyes and ears were always set on her when we spoke.
She was free-flowing. With her, anything goes. And I loved that. No matter how much weird stuff we use to randomly bring up.
She kept me smiling :)


So maybe, but is it a question of love?? Not at all, lol. And I hope whatever I have said doesn't make anyone think otherwise. With these kinds of things, it's all about seeing both the present and potential. When we were in our present, it was just good. Good. And obviously you look at what could potential happen if we were to talk more, if we were to see each other. But then again, that's really just the case with anything, so it doesn't really need focus until weeks, months, years of continuity..

Regardless if she was/is Sam, it was a great connection that I would definitely not mind having again with her. But that's really all up to her and what makes her comfortable. I will always respect that..

Sam..

I want her..I need her..

She's beautiful, cute, unique, free-flowing, not afraid to be weird, somehow keeps a smile on your face, and allows for you to escape everything else going on around you. Every time I watch this movie, even though I know exactly what happens and when it happens, I cannot stop smiling whenever she appears.

And that's exactly what me and many others want: for that initial spark and enjoyment a woman gives you to never leave.

And for her to be this escape. This escape that we all want, whether it be from routines, stress, people, or any other negativity.


"  I know it hurts. That's life. If nothing else, It's life. It's real, and sometimes it fuckin' hurts, but it's sort of all we have. "


" what do you do? You laugh. I'm not saying I don't cry but in between I laugh and I realize how silly it is to take anything too seriously. Plus, I look forward to a good cry. It feels pretty good. "


That second quote had me. I fell in love with her for that..



But will I ever find her??

Funny thing is, I actually live in the Garden State..

Project The Project [Mixtape]..

This has been out for about a month now (released 3/6/12), so yes, I am late in posting this on here. But it's not a big deal. Whether it's found on my blog a month from now or even a couple of years from now doesn't matter to me, as long as it's there and heard.

"Project The Project. Darc G. 3.6.12

All instrumentals (excluding Track 18) were extracted and looped from deadmau5's "Project 56", released February 19, 2008. Track 18 came from deadmau5's single "Aural Psynapse", which can be purchased here: http://www.beatport.com/release/aural-psynapse/873696

3.6.12 Date reflects 4 year anniversary of Project 56 + 16 days (4x4).

All credit goes to deadmau5 for the instrumentals. No market, just appreciating and acknowledging his work, adding my own projections to it.

Original Artwork: "For Lack Of A Better Name" - deadmau5 [album cover]"

^^^ Copied that shit straight from my SoundCloud lol. There's no need for me to write a larger description as of now, especially when there are a couple of posts that have expanded both on the idea of this project and what it means anyways. There's A LOT more to it, but I'll leave that for another day or for others to note it (maybe). I've done enough, but as always, listen and enjoy :)

Project The Project
Project The Project
Project The Project
Project The Project
Project The Project

Old Mail..

Going through old mail is fucking tough.

It feels good deleting all of it though..

I mean, it's obvious that memories are (mostly) everlasting and that you will still remember the moments that were written in those messages, what the conversations were about, and the actual writings of those messages. But it's different in the sense that a message is a concrete memory, similar to pictures.

The people who use to be in your lives, the way you use to speak/write, etc..

Just thinking of the people you use to associate with and looking at how fucked up people are to this day and what they've done between the days of the messaging and this day now..

I'm happy with how everyone is positioned now. I'm really happy for everyone..

One day..

One day I may be sitting in a dark corner, head between my knees, hands behind my head, scared..

Will someone help me, or can I not be helped to begin with??

But if I ignore those who feel I may have a problem or may be mentally troubled and just wait...wait...things will be better..

You'll see me getting up slowly, but in a stronger fashion then I would have if I were to be given a hand.

So I just make the situation seem good even though it may be far from it, both because I know people will respect my space and also because I know I will reach something I never could have dreamed of..

I wouldn't be lying though. I just look at what's to come and know that I can handle myself, so therefore my situation is good, great actually.

So I just collect all the love, remember it, and hold on to it. I know it's all there, and it's greatly appreciated. So in return, I'll carry it along with me when the time comes for me to shine like I never have before..

Commercial or not..

So...I haven't blogged in a while...

Anyways, Project The Project....2/19/2012..

Can I make this date happen?? I can, but it'll be tough. There's a chance I may not be able to come through due to external factors such as school or exhaustion or possibly illness.

2/19/2008 = release of Project 56.

2/19/2012 = 4 year anniversary of Project 56....so yeah, there's the reasoning behind the date.

Plus, it's always good to set personal deadlines for oneself.

SO...I was watching deadmau5 on Ustream for about 3 hours or so and someone had asked him about using Project 56. He said it can be used commercially, like he has said in the past on his initial release of it. But it was more of a confirmation for me, so now the question is: Should I release PTP as a free mixtape or a project that can draw in some potential revenue??

I thought about it, and I have been thinking about it..

My final answer though is NO.

Why?? Because here's the thing..

1. The need to remove and alter songs on PTP.
         -"Don't Let Me Go", for example, samples Finding Nemo at towards the end of the song. Now, I could           easily just remove that quote, but it fits so well and by doing this, it wouldn't solve the other problems I have with the rest of my work.

This may not make sense until PTP is heard, but here are the other problems that fall in this category.

A song called "Imaginationland" samples South Park and a movie quote that I have not chosen yet..."Ride A Kite" samples "Touch The Sky" and "Barry Bonds" by Kanye West and "My Name Is" by Eminem..and my Bonus Track does not use material from Project 56, so that track in it's entirety would be copyrighted material.

2. The need to change or make a brand new mixtape cover.

          -I would definitely not be able to use my current cover as it stands. (1) I'm pretty sure the mau5head is a brand in itself, where using it would be seen as a way to attract more sales. (2) I just realized that the cover for PTP is just an edited version (edited by me of course) of the album cover for "For The Lack Of A Better Name".

3. If I were to one day sell my "products", I would want production that was made for me and not accessible (legally) by anyone else other than the producer and myself.

         -Being able to sell material that you can say is "produced by deadmau5" is a fucking honor and everything beyond that, but it's not like he acknowledged me and said, "Here are some beats I want you to have for your next project". If I ever get to sell anything with deadmau5's name on it, I want it to be something he either made for me or that I bought an exclusive licensing for. Unrealistic, I know, but it's not just for him. It's for any producer. I wouldn't have the license to own these instrumentals, and someone else could easily use them commercially without me being able to pose any legal threat to them.




In all, I think it's fucking cool that I have the opportunity to actually make some revenue off Project The Project, but I just can't do it considering all these factors. I want Project The Project to be heard and seen how it should be seen..

If/When I do create a song or project that can be sold, it will be exclusive and it will be done right.

Now's not the time to do that, but you can rest assure that Project The Project will carry it's same impact as it should..whether it's an immediate impact or that the impact of it isn't felt until 5-10 years from now..


#SWAY

Don't let me go, don't let me go..

Ok, so I wrote this song......lol..

Obviously, but anyways, here's an explanation for what it's about:

The song is about a person (gender not specified), who owns a home, which is filled with furniture. Now, the owner has had this furniture for a while, so he felt it was time to upgrade. Now that I set the stage..

[Verse 1]

Step one, when I walk in the door
Take a left turn to some talking decor
Telling me they feel draped, stuck, insecure,
Lonely, useless, for an eye to see
No privacy, never have we lamped higher
What if you left the house and we catch fire?
When the situation has not been examined prior
Will you replace us, sell us on the driveway
For a hundred dollars less than you bought us?
Putting a low price on what you cost us?
You crossed your T's before you went and crossed us?
We're important, when we were imported
From Pier 1, now check out how our tears run
You don't feel bad that you made a clear sum?
Out of memories, now the past's gone
I'm thinking right now that this could be our last song.


In the first part of the 1st verse, this is where the Furniture start suspecting something is wrong. They feel worried and complain over the lack of attention they've been receiving. So here, a Lamp ("lamped) and some Drapes ("draped") are explicitly mentioned.
As the verse continues, now you see that the Furniture are afraid that they're going to be sold, more specifically, for a lower price than what they were purchased for AND for what the owner had cost the Furniture themselves (the years the owner has put them through).

You crossed your t's before you went and crossed us.

(The owner wrote them off to be sold (could be through a check or pricing tag) before the owner "crossed them", as in deliver the news that they would be sold)

Towards the end of that verse, the Furniture continually asks the owner if the owner feels bad, mentioning how they now have a price (no longer priceless), that they brought memories, and that this may be the last they will see of the owner.

[Verse 2]

Said I'm busy everyday, same shit
Working overtime to hop on better placement
And  replace, ummm, let me not reveal this
I don't want my conscience to hit me with a steel fist
But would I feel bad, or would I just separate
Me from you, where you were meant to decorate
Environmentally, but are you mentally
Able to feel, pain as I deal you away
For a better, let's say, condition of your same model
Improved with a new motto
So many cuts in you, our home turned into a hostel
Taught as an apostle, with a couple open bottles
Hoping all will shape,
Where a fossil breaks into a broken state,
I can live we're done, but you can watch me as you're pulled away
to the point I culminate
In the 2nd verse, the point of view switches from the furniture to the owner.

The owner explains that he's (when in doubt, use "he") been working overtime to be able to receive both a promotion and more income. He stops himself in that he was about to reveal his intentions of replacing the furniture. Then, he thinks to himself whether or not he would feel bad.

.. but are you mentally
Able to feel, pain as I deal you away..
(He questions whether the furniture do have feelings in that they would feel hurt/betrayed if he were to replace them and send them away)

So many cuts in you, our home turned into a hostel
Taught as an apostle, with a couple open bottles
Hoping all will shape,
Where a fossil breaks into a broken state,

Cuts = wear and tear on the furniture, hostel = the movie "Hostel" (movie in which body parts are cut and severed), taught as an apostle = both a leader and a follower in their relationship, open bottles = more wear and tear (spilled drinks, etc), fossil breaks into a broken state = antiques breaking into old and useless states

The owner then suggests that the furniture can watch him rise to a higher state of living as they are pulled away by either movers or new owners. Harsh lol.


[Verse 3]

Slid the chain in and closed the blinds
I turned around and stared at the couch and the cabinet
I held a pillow up, put it behind my head
And counted all the fans that went around instead
So they spoke in unison and asked
How could I put brand new units, forgetting all the history we had
Your misery attracted all our company
But now you're moving on, wondering, if this will become comforting
But you know you need us
Interrupted them, time for me to speak up
"We had a great time, you were the solution to my grave spine
You helped me reach my potential with the crane pried
Open...I really wish you understood
You made me feel secure like I wish all the others could
But truthfully, this is really hard for me
I'll leave now, but I'll let you hold my heart for me"

Now it's time for the interaction between the owner and the furniture. The owner locks the door and closes the blinds, and sits down (not truly paying attention) to listen to what the furniture have to say. It's obvious the owner has had history with the furniture, and the furniture have been there for the owner when he needed to lay down from stress. He may lose the comfort he once had. But the owner steps up and addresses that they had great years together and the furniture have helped the owner grow and feel secure.

But truthfully, this is really hard for me
I'll leave now, but I'll let you hold my heart for me"

The owner feels as though this is something he must do, but that there will always be a place for the furniture to cling on to on his heart.


SO. Can we relate?? Yes. Think of a situation where you feel the need to let go of a significant other, not because they were wrong to you, but because of a certain circumstance in which you cannot control. Or even a situation in which as people, we grow apart from either humans or important objects in our lives such as lucky charms, collections, etc.

The point here is that separating ourselves from something/someone that has always been there for us, whether it was to cope with pain or as a comfort zone, is difficult. There will be some arguing, tension, and regrets, but even though we leave them to move on in life, they should and will have a special place in our hearts, whether it's something that we will always love or something that has helped us become who we are today.

"The owner" wasn't the only one who depended on the other. The furniture acknowledges that the owner was there for them also..And then it goes like..

[Hook]

Don't let me go, don't let me go
All the wear and tear is not as heavy so
Don't let me slip away off the cliff
You were the only one who would've offered lifts


PROJECT THE PROJECT 2/19/2012