Early in their career they were mostly straight ska-punk with an emphasis on catchy horn melodies. The band broke up in early 1999 but reformed with a new pop sound in early 2000 along with a new singer, Kris "Dirty Money" Allison, and a new trombone player, Jimbo Barber.
The "Take Your Pick" EP was released in 2000, followed by "The Truth Hurts" full length in 2001. Both albums sold well in the local areas, and were gone within one year of release.
In 2002, the Wave acquired a new guitar player, Chris Crutcher, along with Timmy Wilson on bass, to release the "Store Bought Punks" EP. In 2003 Steve Ahl left the band and was replaced by Thomas Featherdick on trumpet, along with the return of Jason Flatowicz on trombone. Featherdick left in early 2004 and the band recorded two last songs for a complilation before disbanding in the fall of 2004.
Older and wiser, 8th Wave is now playing shows again, but Jimbo Barber and Jason Flatowicz have left the band. The current line-up for 8th Wave is Steve, Emmy, Kris, Chris, Timmy, and Joe. Joe is the newest member of 8th Wave, playing guitar.
It's all fucking confusing as hell, but who gives a shit. The fact is that 8th Wave has created hundreds of thousands (maybe millions) of catchy, melodic, tunes. Just listen to the songs I provided... they're fuckin awesome aren't they? That's what I thought. And if you're ever lucky enough to see one of their 'energetic as fuck' live shows, they'll make your ears melt, and your balls sweat (in a good way). Be advised: Watch your chick around them, or they may cast their spell upon her, and you could lose her forever.
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What If
8th Wave Lyrics
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That you've got the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen, whoa
I just wanna hold you
But you're never around I feel so in between
I can't stop thinking of you
You weigh so heavy on my mind each and every day, whoa
And if I told you that I loved you
Well I can't help but wonder what you'd say
I just wish that I could read your mind
Because then I could tell
Exactly what you're thinking all the time
Words are hard to find
For what I'm feeling
So I guess I'll just pretend I'm doing fine
Until you're all mine
I wish that I could taste you
From the inside out and set your heart on fire, whoa
I never wanna waste you
You are far too precious simply to retire, whoa whoa whoa
And oh how I hate it
You're so far away there's nothing I can do, whoa
But I'm so captivate
I'm burning inside to be with you
I just wish that I could read your mind
Because then I could tell
Exactly what you're thinking all the time
Words are hard to find
For what I'm feeling
So I guess I'll just pretend I'm doing fine
Until you're all mine
I feel you're so above me
What on earth could you see in a guy like me, whoa
But I think that you could love me
So right here by your side is where I'll always be
Wishing I could read your mind
Because then I could tell
Exactly what you're thinking all the time
Words are hard to find
For what I'm feeling
So I guess I'll just pretend I'm doing fine
Until you're all mine
In this song, 8th Wave reflects on their deep feelings for someone that they can't be with. The opening lines are an admiring and somewhat romantic statement about how they feel towards the person they're talking about. They wish to hold them but can't because they're never around, which leaves 8th Wave feeling "in-between." The lyrics convey how the person is constantly on their mind and how much they love them. 8th Wave goes on to state that they wish they could read the person's mind and understand their thoughts all of the time so that they could know what the other person truly feels in return. But despite this uncertainty, 8th Wave is so captivated by this person that they burn inside to be with them.
The chorus conveys the overwhelming feeling of wanting to express how they feel but not entirely sure how. They state that words are hard to find for what they’re feeling and so they pretend they're fine until they're together. The song ends with the statement that the singer feels the other person is "above" them, but they still believe that the person could love them. The overall theme of the song is the singer's deep desire to be with this person but being held back by uncertainty and distance.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I told you
The singer is opening up to someone and wondering how they would react if they told them something.
That you've got the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen, whoa
The singer is complimenting the person they are talking to on the beauty of their eyes.
I just wanna hold you
The singer desires physical contact with the person they are talking to.
But you're never around I feel so in between
The singer is frustrated that the person they are talking to is not often present and it leaves them feeling in limbo.
I can't stop thinking of you
The singer has frequent thoughts about the person they are talking to.
You weigh so heavy on my mind each and every day, whoa
The person they are talking to is on their mind all the time and it's having an impact.
And if I told you that I loved you
The singer is contemplating confessing their love to the person they are talking to.
Well I can't help but wonder what you'd say
The singer is unsure of how the person they are talking to would react to their confession of love.
I just wish that I could read your mind
The singer desires the ability to know exactly what the person they are talking to is thinking.
Because then I could tell
The singer believes that it would be easier to communicate their feelings if they knew what the other person was thinking.
Exactly what you're thinking all the time
The singer desires to understand the other person's thoughts in every moment.
Words are hard to find
The singer finds difficulty in expressing their feelings for the other person through words.
For what I'm feeling
The singer is experiencing strong emotions towards the person they are talking to.
So I guess I'll just pretend I'm doing fine
The singer is hiding their true feelings and putting on a façade of contentment.
Until you're all mine
The singer desires to have a romantic relationship with the person they are talking to.
I wish that I could taste you
The singer desires to fully experience the other person, both physically and emotionally.
From the inside out and set your heart on fire, whoa
The singer desires to ignite a passionate love in the other person.
I never wanna waste you
The singer values the person they are talking to and doesn't want to let them go to waste.
You are far too precious simply to retire, whoa whoa whoa
The singer believes that the person they are talking to has too much value to be thrown away and forgotten.
And oh how I hate it
The singer deeply dislikes the fact that the person they are talking to is far away.
You're so far away there's nothing I can do, whoa
The distance between the singer and the person they are talking to is making it difficult for them to pursue a relationship.
But I'm so captivate
The other person has captured the singer's heart and mind despite the distance between them.
I'm burning inside to be with you
The singer has a strong desire to be in a romantic relationship with the other person and it's causing inner turmoil.
I feel you're so above me
The singer feels that the other person is out of their league.
What on earth could you see in a guy like me, whoa
The singer questions why the other person would have any interest in them.
But I think that you could love me
Despite their doubts, the singer has hope that the other person may have feelings for them.
So right here by your side is where I'll always be
The singer is committed to being there for the other person and supporting them.
Contributed by Scarlett L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.