Audiovent was originally formed by Jason Boyd, Paul Fried, and Benjamin Einziger under the name Vent. Boyd and Fried met while attending A.E. Wright Middle School in Calabasas. After Fried introduced Boyd to his stepbrother Einziger, the three decided to form a band. When Fried was in tenth grade Jamin Wilcox joined Vent. Throughout their high school years, Vent played gigs around Calabasas and eventually played as far as Hollywood. Ryland Steen replaced Wilcox on the drums in 2003.
In 2001, the band renamed themselves Audiovent, signed with the major label Atlantic Records. Audiovent then began recording their first major label album, Dirty Sexy Knights in Paris, which was released in 2002.
Paul and Ben are step-brother and brother of Michael Einziger and Jason Boyd is the brother of Brandon Boyd, both of Incubus.
Underwater
Audiovent Lyrics
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Here in your sleep
You have lost yourself somehow
I can't stand to see you cry
Tonight
Find what you're looking for
You sleep in underwater silence
Alone
Here in your empty
There's no breeze
Claustrophobic in your skin
Refuse reflections
When they're from me
So in my eyes they will end
Tonight
You dream under lonely eyelids
Find what you're looking for
You sleep in underwater silence
Holding me down
Tonight
You are emotionless
Hold on
And on
You dream under lonely eyelids
Find what you're looking for
You sleep in underwater silence
Holding me down
Keep me alive in you
Just keep me alive in you
Just keep me alive
"Underwater" by Audiovent is a song about a person who is lost in their sleep or unconscious state, and the pain that the singer feels as they watch this happen. The lyrics are evocative and at times, haunting. The opening line, "Here in your coma, here in your sleep, you have lost yourself somehow" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It speaks to the idea that the person is somehow adrift in their unconscious, and has lost touch with their sense of self. The second verse speaks to this as well, with the lines "Here in your empty, there's no breeze, claustrophobic in your skin". These lines describe a sense of confinement and suffocation, as if the person is trapped in their own unconscious mind.
The chorus of the song is incredibly powerful, with the lines "You dream under lonely eyelids, find what you're looking for, you sleep in underwater silence, alone". This speaks to the idea that even though the person is asleep, they are still searching for something. The imagery of sleeping underwater is also incredibly powerful, as it connotes a sense of drowning or being lost beneath the surface. The bridge of the song is also incredibly poignant, with the lines "Tonight, you are emotionless, hold on and on". These lines speak to the sense of helplessness that the singer feels, as they watch the person they love slip further into their unconsciousness.
Overall, "Underwater" is a beautifully written song that speaks to the idea of loss and disconnection. The lyrics are emotive and powerful, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Here in your coma
You are in a state of mind where you are detached from reality and unaware of your surroundings.
Here in your sleep
You are lost in your subconscious and not aware of your surroundings or what's happening around you.
You have lost yourself somehow
You have lost your way and don't seem to know who you are or what you want in life.
I can't stand to see you cry
It's difficult for me to see you upset and emotional as it hurts me too.
You dream under lonely eyelids
You have dreams and aspirations that are unfulfilled, which makes you feel lonely and isolated.
Find what you're looking for
You are trying to find something you desire, but it's not clear what that is yet.
You sleep in underwater silence
You are in a state of quiet isolation, cut off from the rest of the world and unable to communicate your feelings and desires clearly.
Alone
You feel lonely and isolated, with no one to turn to or confide in.
Here in your empty
You feel hollow and empty inside, as if something is missing from your life.
There's no breeze
You don't feel any relief or release from your current state of being, and are instead stuck in a stagnant, suffocating environment.
Claustrophobic in your skin
You feel trapped and confined within your own body, unable to escape from the limitations and restrictions within yourself.
Refuse reflections
You don't want to see yourself for who you truly are, as it's uncomfortable and difficult to face.
When they're from me
Especially when it's from someone close to you, like a friend or family member.
So in my eyes they will end
It's easier to ignore my reflections and see myself only through your eyes, even if that's a distorted or inaccurate view.
You are emotionless
You don't show your true emotions or feelings, and instead keep them hidden or buried.
Hold on
Keep going, even when it's tough or challenging.
And on
Persist and continue to move forward, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
Holding me down
You are keeping me tethered to your world and your struggles, unable to escape or leave you behind.
Keep me alive in you
I want to be a part of your life and your journey, even if it's painful and difficult at times.
Just keep me alive
Don't let me fade away or disappear, and keep our connection strong even when things are tough.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN EINZIGER, BENJAMIN DAVID EINZIGER, JAMIN J. WILCOX, JASON CHARLES BOYD, PAUL FRIED, PAUL STUART FRIED
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