Over the course of the past two years they've grown from college dives to 500 capacity sellouts in Orlando, Gainesville and first dibs on opening slots for touring acts at House of Blues. You can sit back and indulge in the waves of remiscent melodies and piano-scapes on tracks like "Oxygen" and "Tangled". Or step up to the front of the stage and have your brow blown back by the immediacy of "Walking Disaster" and "Long Night (Sleepless)." The daring word play and brain swelling melodies will conjure visual soundtracks of those late nights of drinking, women and figuring out what life is all about.
Having signed with Universal Records (3 Doors Down/Jack Johnson/Godsmack) in the Summer of 2005, they recently wrapped "Testing The Atmosphere" with Matt Wallace(Maroon 5, Train) and are setting up it's March 2006 release with the single "Walking Disaster" at regional radio.
Look for them to be routing through the Southeast in conjunction with the release of "Testing The Atmosphere".
Undertow
Big 10-4 Lyrics
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That your world dragged me down like undertow once again,
Face first, I saw it all in slow mo,
Good things, they just seem to come and go like good friends, So Go,
Well I am cynical if you wanna understate,
'Cause you're right I really don't appreciate anything,
You leave, and then you start to hesitate,
You can leave, 'cause I won't stop you,
You walk around like you do,
You shake your head like you knew,
Choke down the words 'til your blue,
I wouldn't talk if I were you, wouldn't talk if I were you,
It's my fault, guess I should have let you know,
Your world dragged me down like undertow once again,
It's my drink, please don't let it overflow,
Set them up I'll knock them down in a row with my friends, So Go,
Well I break down when I try to concentrate,
Ignore then you overcompensate every time,
I guess you really needed your space,
Tattooed you won't erase this face from your mind,
You can try, but will try too,
You walk around like you do,
You shake your head like you knew,
Choke down the words 'til your blue,
I wouldn't talk if I were you, wouldn't talk if I were you,
Headstrong and open wide, I always fail to see both sides,
It takes it toll on me, don't take yourself so seriously,
Headstrong and open wide, I rarely fail to see both sides,
It takes its toll on me, don't take yourself so seriously,
'Cause I never took you seriously, so go,
Well I am cynical if you wanna understate,
'Cause you're right I really don't appreciate anything,
I guess you really needed your space,
Tattooed you won't erase this face from your mind,
You can try, but will try too,
You walk around like you do,
You shake your head like you knew,
Choke down the words 'til your blue,
I wouldn't talk if I were you, wouldn't talk if I were you
The lyrics to "Undertow" by Big 10-4 convey a sense of boredom, frustration, and cynicism with the world and relationships. The singer is exhausted by the ups and downs of life, symbolized by being dragged down by undertow, and feels detached and unappreciative of the people around him. He warns others not to underestimate his cynicism and lack of appreciation, as he struggles to concentrate and sees both sides to issues. The singer acknowledges his faults and faults others, recognizing that it's his own fault for not communicating his feelings and letting himself be dragged down by undertow again.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer expressing his boredom and sense of being dragged down like undertow. He observes how good things often come and go quickly, like good friends, leaving him cynical and unappreciative of life. Despite acknowledging his faults and shortcomings, the singer still resents others for leaving him and making him feel this way. The chorus is a warning to others not to try to talk to him, as he sees both sides and can be detached and uninterested.
The second verse continues the theme of frustration and cynicism, with the singer struggling to concentrate and overcompensating for his detachment. He recognizes that he needed space and that others need space as well, but this recognition does not seem to make the situation better. The bridge reflects the singer's struggle to see both sides of a situation, which takes its toll on him and others. The song ends with the singer telling others not to take themselves too seriously, as he won't take them seriously, and reiterating his warning not to try to talk to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm bored, I just thought I'd let you know,
I am feeling uninterested and just wanted to share that feeling with you.
That your world dragged me down like undertow once again,
Your circumstances pulled me down with a force similar to that of an undertow, as has happened before.
Face first, I saw it all in slow mo,
I experienced everything happening in slow-motion as I saw it happen directly in front of me.
Good things, they just seem to come and go like good friends, So Go,
Positive experiences or things that I appreciate seem to be fleeting, so I suggest leaving.
Well I am cynical if you wanna understate,
I am skeptical and distrustful, and that's probably an understatement.
'Cause you're right I really don't appreciate anything,
Because it's true that I don't value or enjoy anything right now.
You leave, and then you start to hesitate,
You depart from something confidently, then change your mind or become uncertain.
Simple, then you start to complicate everything,
Initially straightforward issues or situations become difficult and intricate when you get involved.
You can leave, 'cause I won't stop you,
You may choose to depart because I will not try to stop you.
You walk around like you do,
You move about with your customary habits and mannerisms.
You shake your head like you knew,
You indicate that you already knew something, often by shaking your head in response to a question or comment.
Choke down the words 'til your blue,
You struggle to express yourself, holding back until you're practically suffocating with the effort.
I wouldn't talk if I were you, wouldn't talk if I were you,
If I were in your position, I would refrain from speaking.
It's my fault, guess I should have let you know,
I admit that it is my responsibility and I should have informed you earlier.
Your world dragged me down like undertow once again,
Your circumstances caused me to feel pulled down with a force similar to that of an undertow, as has happened before.
It's my drink, please don't let it overflow,
This is my drink, so please ensure it doesn't spill over and create a mess.
Set them up I'll knock them down in a row with my friends, So Go,
I will organize a group of objects or people, and then easily deal with them, so I suggest leaving.
Well I break down when I try to concentrate,
I experience a mental or emotional breakdown when I attempt to focus or pay attention to something.
Ignore then you overcompensate every time,
You choose to disregard something, but then feel the need to compensate excessively for it.
I guess you really needed your space,
I assume that you required time alone or personal boundaries for yourself.
Tattooed you won't erase this face from your mind,
The memory of my face will stay vividly imprinted or ingrained in your mind.
You can try, but will try too,
You may attempt something, but I will also make an effort to counter it or reciprocate.
Headstrong and open wide, I always fail to see both sides,
I am stubborn and have a wide perspective or attitude, but I consistently fail to consider multiple opinions or perspectives.
It takes it toll on me, don't take yourself so seriously,
This attitude negatively affects me, so I suggest that you don't take yourself too seriously.
'Cause I never took you seriously, so go,
Because I never regarded you seriously, I suggest you leave.
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Written by: DAN VERDUIN
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