Broadside is a pop punk band based in Richmond, VA. They were formed in 201… Read Full Bio ↴Broadside is a pop punk band based in Richmond, VA. They were formed in 2010 and released a free digital summer demo to gain local attraction. In June 2011 the band self-released their debut five-song EP, "Far From Home", which was then re-recorded in 2012 with five additional tracks to become their first full-length album by the same name and put out on independent Japanese record label Ice Grill$ Records. They were named as one of top 100 bands to watch in 2015 by Alternative Press. On March 10, 2015, it was announced that the band had signed to Victory Records, which was accompanied by pre-orders for their label debut, Old Bones set for release on May 19, 2015, along with a music video for the new single "Coffee Talk". In late September, 2015, founding member Bassist Josh Glupker left for undisclosed reasons. On June 16, 2017, the band released its second studio album, Paradise. On July 8, 2017, the album peaked at the No. 17 position on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. On May 15, 2019, the band released a 7" for "King of Nothing / Empty" which would be their last release with Victory Records before the label was bought out by Concord Music Group in October of 2019 leaving the band without a label. In March 2020 the band announced they signed with Los Angeles based label, SharpTone Records. They are also releasing a new album in July of 2020 for the label titled, "Into The Raging Sea."

The band has gone through many various lineup changes during it's lifetime and currently has no original members, but as of June 2020 it's current lineup stands as follows:

Ollie Baxxter – vocals (2013–present)
Pat Diaz – bass (2015–present)
Domenic Reid – guitar (2017–present)

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Seasons
Broadside Lyrics

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I just wanna feel alive
You can see the stranger in my eyes, yeah
I just wanna see the light
'Cause it's getting harder every night, oh yeah
So let's just stop pretending everything's okay
I held my tongue and watched you walk away
A thousand words, but none of them can change
I'm not enough, not enough, no

Ooh
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Ooh
Yeah

I just wanna feel like
I can have a place where I can hide, yeah
I don't wanna waste your time
Don't even love myself, so wait in line
Oh, so I just lock the doors and read to stop my brain
Overthink the things I cannot change
Waiting for the chance that I can say
Don't go, won't you stay?

I don't believe we can change like the seasons
But you're still here, and it makes me believe it
I don't believe we can change like the seasons
But you're still here, and it makes me, you make me believe it

You make me believe it

You must be tired of my sunken pride
And keeping tabs on days that I
Can stop, stop, stop and catch my breath
And be who you fell in love with

I don't believe we can change like the seasons
But you're still here, and it makes me believe it
I don't believe we can change like the seasons
But you're still here, and it makes me, you make me believe it

Myself
You make me
You make me, you make me believe it, believe it

Myself
You make me, you make me believe it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Broadside's song "Seasons" talk about the struggle of feeling lost and disconnected from oneself and others. The singer longs for a place where they can feel safe and secure, away from the chaos of the world. The first verse introduces the idea of pretending that everything is okay, while the second verse talks about the singer's lack of self-love and the need to escape reality by locking themselves away. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer doesn't believe they can change, but their partner's presence makes them believe otherwise.

The bridge suggests that the partner is tired of dealing with the singer's self-pity and wants them to reclaim their former self. The phrase "You make me believe it" is repeated several times, reinforcing the idea that the partner's love and support is the only thing keeping the singer from completely losing themselves.

Overall, "Seasons" is a powerful song about the search for identity and the importance of having a support system in times of struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

I just wanna feel alive
The persona desires to experience an enjoyable life.

You can see the stranger in my eyes, yeah
It's evident that there is a strange look on my face.

I just wanna see the light
The persona craves hope and positivity.

'Cause it's getting harder every night, oh yeah
Each passing day is increasingly daunting.

So let's just stop pretending everything's okay
It's time to drop the act and confront reality.

I held my tongue and watched you walk away
I stayed silent as you departed.

A thousand words, but none of them can change
There are countless things to say, but none would have made a difference.

I'm not enough, not enough, no
I am aware that I am insufficient.

I just wanna feel like
I aspire to have a sense of belonging.

I can have a place where I can hide, yeah
A spot where I can escape reality for a brief moment.

I don't wanna waste your time
It's not worth wasting your time with me.

Don't even love myself, so wait in line
I have no self-love, so you shouldn't bother with me.

Oh, so I just lock the doors and read to stop my brain
I distract my thoughts by reading and secluding myself.

Overthink the things I cannot change
I dwell on the situations that are beyond my control.

Waiting for the chance that I can say
Anticipating the opportunity to voice my sentiment.

Don't go, won't you stay?
Asking for someone to remain, not depart.

I don't believe we can change like the seasons
I don't think we evolve the same way seasons do.

But you're still here, and it makes me believe it
Your presence is an indication of your loyalty.

You must be tired of my sunken pride
You must be fatigued by my lack of confidence.

And keeping tabs on days that I
You are following my timetable.

Can stop, stop, stop and catch my breath
I need a moment to take a break and relax.

And be who you fell in love with
Someone you once fell for the person I used to be.

You make me believe it
Your actions instill trust and faith.

Writer(s): Oliver Baxxter Bierman, Patrick Ivan Diaz, Domenic Leo Reid, Jeffery Nelson Nichols

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