See him? Well, that's Michael Crimlis, former lead singer of Us, From Outside. He left Us, From Outside not long ago to pursue other endeavors. He's currently working on a new project called InPatterns. I recently caught up with Michael and asked him to send me the lyrics of one of his favorite songs that he wrote and the meaning behind it. He kindly complied.
Lyrics to "A Sense Of Something Greater"
If I continue to practice my sins, will you stay? Or as my time leaks away, will you leave?
Strung out, I've been waiting too long. I was on cloud, but now I'm coming down.
We've slowly created this pattern, carved out of the breathless, the mangled and battered.
We're here, but merely in pieces, taken defeated and speechless.
A little light will make the picture clearer, exposing what's inside.
These marks will show you that we are alive. We'll all heal in time.
In time, I hope to become reasonable. I've got burnt nerves and no control, we're not that different.
We're here, but merely in pieces...
I'm fractured, you watched me fall from a crooked sky.
I don't wanna turn around again, I'm terrified, it's too late, we're broken.
A little light will make the picture clearer, exposing what's inside.
These marks will show you that we are alive.
We all heal in time.
(To listen to "A Sense Of Something Greater", click here)
Michael says:
"This song simply means that everyone, at some point in their life needs help, everyone struggles with something, whether it be bullying, addiction, depression, abuse, sickness, etc...but no matter how negative a situation may turn out to be, there is ALWAYS a solution, there is ALWAYS someone willing to help, there is ALWAYS something better. Sometimes it may be difficult to be or remain positive, but that's what sets certain people apart from others. Someone is always watching, and positivity radiates, it's infectious."
InPatterns is brand new and will be touring come spring. You can find tour dates, music, and all band info by clicking here. I encourage you to do so! I also encourage you to befriend Michael. He's truly amazing, down to earth, and really hot...just saying. ;] He really gets what I'm trying to do here and everything he writes has profound meaning and purpose. Support him and his band.
