Backstory:
Costly Applicant was formed in the bohemian heart of San Francisco during the summer of 2008. The band started out as a duo consisting of childhood friends turned roommates, Liam “Lyric” Harlow and Cody “Cadence” Turner. They began by making music in their shared, tight loft space above a nostalgic vinyl store, blending their unique influences and styles to create something refreshingly different. Their popularity surged when they performed at a local music festival, captivating the crowd with their evocative lyrics and eclectic beats. The band later expanded to include drummer, Jade Moon, and bassist, Ray “Riff” Barnes. Together they’ve created a unique sound and energy that have kept audiences both curious and captivated.
Genre:
Alternative Rock with a touch of Electronica
Title:
“Dancing Shadows”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Am (C) Dancing shadows on the (G) walls,
(Dm) Memories of your (E) call,
(Am) Scenes from a forgotten (G) past,
(Dm) Echoes that seem to (E) last.
(Chorus)
(Am) We are the dancers, we are the (G) dream,
(Dm) Lost in the melody, caught in the (E) seam.
(Am) We are the whispers in the (G) wind,
(Dm) In this dance with shadows, we (E) begin.
(Verse 2)
(Am) Shadows growing, shadows (G) tall,
(Dm) Trying not to let them (E) fall.
(Am) In the echoes of the (G) night,
(Dm) We dance until the (E) light.
(Chorus)
(Am) We are the dancers, we are the (G) dream,
(Dm) Lost in the melody, caught in the (E) seam.
(Am) We are the whispers in the (G) wind,
(Dm) In this dance with shadows, we (E) begin.
The band’s favorite fan’s name:
Tessa Thompson
Testimonial:
“Costly Applicant isn’t just a band to me, they are an experience. Their music has this uncanny ability to pull you into a new world. The vivid lyricism combined with alternative rock and electronic beats creates a unique soundscape that speaks to my soul. ‘Dancing Shadows’ was the first song I heard, and I was instantly hooked. There’s something about their music that resonates with you on a deep level. They’ve helped me through some rough patches, and for that, they’ll always hold a special place in my heart.”