http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:37:53 GMT http://bandzoogle.com http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=844304 Problematic Meaning: Problematic is about facing problems and dealing with them regardless of how hard it might be. Running away may seem the best option, but it doesn’t solve anything and only make things worse. The song also points out a true friend will never give up easily but remains faithful through the tough times. As well, a true friend doesn’t patronize by saying what the other wants to hear, but patiently leads and guides toward dealing with the real issues. The song may not depict the problems of every person specifically, but it creates a scenario each listener can personalize and use for encouragement. Thematically, the song climaxes in the bridge with, “Tomorrow will be brighter, I’m betting on the sun.” Of course, this is a word play on physical darkness being driven away by the rising sun versus a personal dark time being driven away by the influence of God’s Son. Scripture correlations: Flying away is problematic... Prov 16;25 - There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. (NKJV) You search the world for consistency, the first place to look is the mirror above your sink... 2 Cor 12:9-11 - And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness”... For when I am weak, then I am strong. (NKJV) I want to know the truth and I'm not them, I want to know you... Gal 6:1 - Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (NKJV) Tomorrow will be brighter, I’m betting on the sun! Prov 4:18 - But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. Lyrics: V1 Telling everybody what they want to hear I'm not them, I want to know the truth and I'm not them, I want to know you Don't be fooled tonight, a bird isn't free when it’s in flight It’s chained, chained, chained by the distance it creates with each wing and... Chorus Flying away is problematic, cause you’re not the only one being taken for granted You search the world for consistency; the first place to look is the mirror above your sink A home isn't subject to sacrifice; a family shouldn't be split twice You’re alone, alone, alone, alone While you still have one, please come home  V2 When will you realize that you are loved? It’s ok, it’s ok to be loved and I know, you never got enough I know he hurt you, there's not much more we can do It’s the past, the past, the past; the thing about the past is it can’t last...  Bridge And how are you feeling? Has anything changed from last night? I’ve read all of your letters, fragments and splinters Of ideas when brought to life would only give me shivers and shivers Have you read a word you've written? Have you heard a word I’ve spoken? When will all of this sink in? Why are all your mirrors broken? Green of spring came with you, along with summer and fall The moon can't affect the tide, the way you change me with your smile Tomorrow will be brighter, I’m betting on the sun! I couldn’t imagine a darker morning than one in which you’re... Chorus Flying away is problematic, cause you’re not the only one being taken for granted You search the world for consistency; the first place to look is the mirror above your sink A home isn't subject to sacrifice; a family shouldn't be split twice You’re alone, alone, alone While you still have one, please come home Problematic

Meaning:

Problematic is about facing problems and dealing with them regardless of how hard it might be. Running away may seem the best option, but it doesn’t solve anything and only make things worse. The song also points out a true friend will never give up easily but remains faithful through the tough times. As well, a true friend doesn’t patronize by saying what the other wants to hear, but patiently leads and guides toward dealing with the real issues.

The song may not depict the problems of every person specifically, but it creates a scenario each listener can personalize and use for encouragement. Thematically, the song climaxes in the bridge with, “Tomorrow will be brighter, I’m betting on the sun.” Of course, this is a word play on physical darkness being driven away by the rising sun versus a personal dark time being driven away by the influence of God’s Son.

Scripture correlations:

Flying away is problematic...
Prov 16;25 - There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. (NKJV)

You search the world for consistency, the first place to look is the mirror above your sink...
2 Cor 12:9-11 - And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness”... For when I am weak, then I am strong. (NKJV)

I want to know the truth and I'm not them, I want to know you...
Gal 6:1 - Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (NKJV)

Tomorrow will be brighter, I’m betting on the sun!
Prov 4:18 - But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.

Lyrics:

V1
Telling everybody what they want to hear
I'm not them, I want to know the truth and
I'm not them, I want to know you
Don't be fooled tonight, a bird isn't free when it’s in flight
It’s chained, chained, chained by the distance it creates with each wing and...

Chorus
Flying away is problematic, cause you’re not the only one being taken for granted
You search the world for consistency; the first place to look is the mirror above your sink
A home isn't subject to sacrifice; a family shouldn't be split twice
You’re alone, alone, alone, alone
While you still have one, please come home 

V2
When will you realize that you are loved?
It’s ok, it’s ok to be loved and I know, you never got enough
I know he hurt you, there's not much more we can do
It’s the past, the past, the past; the thing about the past is it can’t last... 

Bridge
And how are you feeling? Has anything changed from last night?
I’ve read all of your letters, fragments and splinters
Of ideas when brought to life would only give me shivers and shivers
Have you read a word you've written?
Have you heard a word I’ve spoken?
When will all of this sink in?
Why are all your mirrors broken?
Green of spring came with you, along with summer and fall
The moon can't affect the tide, the way you change me with your smile
Tomorrow will be brighter, I’m betting on the sun!
I couldn’t imagine a darker morning than one in which you’re...

Chorus
Flying away is problematic, cause you’re not the only one being taken for granted
You search the world for consistency; the first place to look is the mirror above your sink
A home isn't subject to sacrifice; a family shouldn't be split twice
You’re alone, alone, alone
While you still have one, please come home]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:37:53 GMT F6E015A3B7C3A51F0E10FE0CECFD7D96 http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=767500  Just uploaded a video clip to youtube of the 2/9/11 El Cajon, CA show - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm2hRy5-2Ns  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:26:38 GMT 96F50CFCB2CA24CFB2F17E244FC73176 http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=694834   Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:58:16 GMT EF4E3D6E438966E3444DCB7D470D7290 http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=685679 ]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:52:28 GMT 137EE8AF48BF1C992D363C1B1C55377F http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=659744  For 3 days only you can buy the digital download version of either or both albums for $3 each!!! The download also includes a PDF file with the album artwork and liner notes. Merry Christmas!
The download also includes a PDF file with the album artwork and liner notes.

Merry Christmas!
]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:37:14 GMT CD5579F5CF40CE552B7A01243F09C225 http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=658084  Okay, here are the details... The sale begins Christmas morning and lasts for three days only (12/25, 12/26, and 12/27).  The items on sale are the digital download versions of each album. The THREE DAY SALE price will be just $3 each for either album!!!
The sale begins Christmas morning and lasts for three days only (12/25, 12/26, and 12/27).  The items on sale are the digital download versions of each album.

The THREE DAY SALE price will be just $3 each for either album!!!
]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:33:55 GMT E387476CBA3917B8DB81B1766CA6016F http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=651566 12/25 a new sale will be starting...check back 12/24 for more details:) Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:48:56 GMT 2E61E226751E0068F9EF2B0F36F63543 http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=639812  The FREE CD sale is about over! Buy a tee for $12 plus $3 S&H and get the newest album FREE with the order - That's a TEE and CD for only $15 shipped right to your door!!!  The sale ends midnight 12/15. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:34:19 GMT B161036E82C3A3F3082987B98B6ACCDF http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=397760  Taking off on Wednesday, August 8th and heading to Indiana to kick off the "Road to Rockfest" tour.  The first stop is Cheyenne, WY.  Looking forward to meeting a lot of you face to face while on the road!!! Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:18 GMT 4B1512A7ABFA85242633308B9F7F930E http://arotterdamnovember.com/socialize.cfm?feature=1381946&postid=251053  Just got back to Boise last night.  It feels good to be home and we have one more show in Boise with Fireflight.  After that David Niacaris goes to Cali for awhile, Phill goes to Michigan for awhile, Dylan works and hangs with the fam in Boise for awhile, and David McCormick and his wife Candy have their first baby! Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:28:06 GMT FECDECBE898EDF1E6F6C8F040485A9D5