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For fans of Jimmy Eat World and Death Cab for Cutie
The debut full-length album from Los Angeles based indie/rock group Act As If, entitled “There’s a Light,” is now available on iTunes, Amazon mp3, Lala, and Zune.
The band’s singer/songwriter Peter Verdell wrote and produced the 11-song album, and also performed all drums, guitars, piano, synths and vocals. The album was mixed by Nick Baumhardt (of The Class of 98 [The Militia Group], Thousand Foot Krutch [Tooth and Nail], and FM Static [Tooth and Nail]), and mastered by Troy Glessner (Death Cab for Cutie, Pedro the Lion).
The band is currently unsigned.
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After self-recording and releasing Act As If’s first EP in 2006, frontman Peter Verdell spent some time running the gamut of singer/songwriter ups and downs.
Needing new breath, he quit his job as A&R assistant at Drive-Thru Records in 2007, began retaking music classes at a community college, and temporarily traded Los Angeles for Chicago in 2008 to drum and tour with friend/musician Andrew Ripp. In the fall of that year, Verdell made the decision to move back to LA and refocus on Act As If.
By the spring of 2009, the band had recorded and self-released a limited edition 5-song EP (“More Birds with Fewer Stones”) for a west coast acoustic tour with Stacy Clark (Shangri-La/Vanguard Records). In June, Act As If began tracking 11 new songs that would become their debut full-length album, “There’s a Light”.
The sonic result of “There’s a Light” is most easily described as a mix of Death Cab for Cutie and Jimmy Eat World. Verdell performed all the drums, guitars, pianos, synths, and vocals, while band mate Derrick Wong performed bass. The album was self-produced, mixed by Nick Baumhardt (of The Class of 98 [The Militia Group], Thousand Foot Krutch [Tooth and Nail], and FM Static [Tooth and Nail]), and mastered by Troy Glessner (Death Cab for Cutie, Pedro the Lion).
Recent activity has found Act As If playing such notable LA venues as The Troubadour, and with esteemed bands including The Daylights [Epic/Sony], Everybody Else [The Militia Group], The Higher [Epitaph], Barcelona [Universal], and Stacy Clark [Shangri-La/Vanguard]. A song from their self-titled EP, “Please Catch Up,” was licensed for a primetime ABC reality show entitled “Greg Behrendt’s Wake Up Call.”
Anchored At Sea
Act As If Lyrics
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I'm feeling weightless, understand
And you're the only one I've been watching
You're the only one I'm in love with, love with
Here I am
I'm seeing stars around my head
'Cause you're the only one I'm interested in
And we're still two lives in ruin
We're still boats anchored at sea
We're still two lives in ruin
Don't you ruin, ruin me now
Ooooh
And we're still two lives in ruin
And We're still boats anchored at sea
We're still two lives in ruin
Don't you ruin, ruin me now
Here I am
I've got to tell you while I can
You're the only one I've been waiting for
You're the only one I have to, have to have
The song "Anchored at Sea" by Act As If is a heartfelt track about the hopelessness that comes with being in love with someone who may not feel the same way. The song is slow-paced and emotional, with the lead singer's voice crooning over a simple guitar and drum accompaniment. The opening lines, "Here I am / I'm feeling weightless, understand," set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer feels lost and unsure of their place in the world.
The chorus, "And we're still two lives in ruin / We're still boats anchored at sea," reinforces the idea that the singer and their love interest are stuck in a painful and stagnant situation. The repetition of the phrase "two lives in ruin" emphasizes the mutual suffering that both parties are experiencing. The bridge, "Don't you ruin, ruin me now," is a plea to the other person to not break the singer's heart any further, as they are already fragile and barely holding on.
Overall, "Anchored at Sea" is a melancholy but beautiful song that captures the pain and longing of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am
I am present and acknowledging the situation
I'm feeling weightless, understand
I feel liberated and free due to this experience
And you're the only one I've been watching
I am captivated and focused only on you
You're the only one I'm in love with, love with
You are the sole object of my affection and devotion
I'm seeing stars around my head
You make me so dizzy and euphoric, I feel like I'm seeing stars
'Cause you're the only one I'm interested in
My attention is solely directed towards you
You're the only one I miss like this, like this
I long for you in a way that I have never experienced before
And we're still two lives in ruin
Our lives are in shambles, and we are struggling
We're still boats anchored at sea
We are stuck and unable to move forward
Don't you ruin, ruin me now
Please do not make things worse for me
Here I am
I am still here, despite the hardships
I've got to tell you while I can
I need to express my feelings to you before it's too late
You're the only one I've been waiting for
I have been anticipating and expecting you
You're the only one I have to, have to have
You are the person I need and can't live without
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nikkobarracas2843
Found the song and it was beautiful . Can't wait to hear your other songs! 😀
@ActAsIfmusic
Thanks Nikko! :)
@yolodolo420deathmetalrings7
I'm a Deathcore/ Death metal person but.. This song is absolutely beautiful
@ActAsIfmusic
this is my favorite comment :) :)
@yolodolo420deathmetalrings7
Act As If You guys are awesome, I love your stuff. Keep up the amazing work!
@simoneisabelllaxoxo
Please make an Anchored at Sea music video, I looooooveee this song!
@liloso3272
omg. i think I found a new band I would going to love :)
@fabiolamaldonado7457
OMG! I ADORE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@alycali3742
Panchor and Max's wedding brought me here! It is so very meaningful song.❤️
@elishacuthbert85
Finally found it. Wedding song of my dearest cousin.