February, 2004
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ArmsBendBack burst onto the scene in 2002 with "Even Though I'll Hurt You." While there were only a handful on songs on the disc (five to be exact), they seemed to generate enough buzz to sign with Trustkill Records. Of course, it didn't hurt that this Philadelphia quartet was also heavily touring with the likes of OneLineDrawing and A Static Lullaby. The band isn't nearly as grinding and hardcore as some of their label-mates (Nora or 18 Visions). The band consists of Andrew Kegerise on drums, Brad Sloan on bass, vocalist Mike Coasey and guitarist Carson Slovak. Slovak and Sloan also handle backing vocals. The band's sound is catchy and dynamic, with vocals drifting from melodic wails to angry screaming (but leaning towards the former); the tracks seem intricate and simple all at the same time.

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November 2009 - A reunited Armsbendback release their new self-titled album digitally via Trustkill Records.

Watermark
ArmsBendBack Lyrics

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I want to live inside you to see just what you see
It would feel so relaxing to know that you're with me
And it feels so good to live my life through your eyes
I look at who I am and I look at who you are
I cry to be just like you whatever you've become
And it feels so good to live my life through your eyes
It's all that I ask for so give me what I need
And it feels so good to live my life through your eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ArmsBendBack's song Watermark are about a desire to live inside another person and experience their perspective on life. The singer yearns to be intimately connected to another person to the point where they can see the world through their eyes. This desire is driven by a need for comfort and a sense of security. The singer is seeking refuge in the person they are addressing, hoping that by immersing themselves in the other's experience, they can ignore the complications and pressures of their own life.

The singer admires the person they address, wanting to be like them in every way. They find solace in knowing that someone they look up to is close by, and they long to merge their identities with that of the other person. This merging comes with an almost religious sentiment - "It's all that I ask for / so give me what I need", implying that the other person holds the key to the singer's salvation. The singer is desperate to have someone to rely on, someone who can carry them through the mundane pains of life.

In many ways, these lyrics convey a universal feeling of longing for companionship and understanding. They encapsulate the universal human desire to find comfort and solace in another's presence. The song is a reflection of the complex relationships we form with one another, and how we can be both fulfilled and overwhelmed by those relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to live inside you to see just what you see
I desire to experience your perspective from within your being

It would feel so relaxing to know that you're with me
Feeling your presence would provide a sense of calm and peace

And it feels so good to live my life through your eyes
Being able to view the world through your perception brings immense pleasure

I look at who I am and I look at who you are
Upon comparing myself to you, I realize the differences in our identities

I cry to be just like you whatever you've become
I yearn to emulate your characteristics, regardless of what those qualities may be

And it feels so good to live my life through your eyes
My enjoyment of your worldview persists

It's all that I ask for so give me what I need
This experience is all I request, so kindly provide it

And it feels so good to live my life through your eyes
My satisfaction from seeing life through your perspective continues

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