Summer Stained
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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Summer Stained
Broadside Lyrics


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I SHED MY SKIN
SUMMER STAINED AND TEMPORARY
IT'S WHAT IT IS
UNPACK MY HEAD
ON SHEETS WELL SPREAD
CALL IT A GOOD READ
CAN'T BE BY MYSELF
CRAVING ATTENTION FROM THESE FADING DREAMS
BUT AS YOU TAKE MY PHOTO I'M GRATEFUL BUT I AM NOT WORTHY

I CANNOT SEE PAST MY TWO FRONT TEETH
WHEN A SMILE IS ALL YOU ASK OF ME

VALIDATE ME
OR I'LL GIVE IN
I'M ON THE EDGE AND I'M LOSING GRIP
CAN YOU SAVE MY LIFE
WHOA OH OH
SO VALIDATE ME OR I'LL GIVE IN
I'M ON THE EDGE AND I'M LOSING GRIP
SHOW ME HOW TO LOVE AND NOT FALL APART

IT'S GETTING SO LATE
I CAN'T SLEEP ANYWAY
I WANT THE LIGHTS ON
NOW JUST STAY AWAKE
AND PRAY I'LL FEEL BETTER WHEN THE NIGHTS GONE
I KNOW I'M HARD ON MYSELF
BUT IF I SLIP AND FALL
I'LL LOSE MY FAITH IN EVERYTHING
CAUSE EVERYTHING'S NOTHING
WHEN YOU'RE LIVING OUT A HOLLOW DREAM
OH NO

I CANNOT STEP PAST MY TWO LEFT FEET
WHEN THIS JOURNEY BRINGS ME TO MY KNEES

VALIDATE ME
OR I'LL GIVE IN
I'M ON THE EDGE AND LOSING GRIP
CAN YOU SAVE MY LIFE
WHOA OH OH
SO VALIDATE ME OR I'LL GIVE IN
I'M ON THE EDGE AND I'M LOSING GRIP
SHOW ME HOW TO LOVE AND NOT FALL APART
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SO VALIDATE ME
OR ILL GIVE IN
I'M ON THE EDGE AND I’M LOSING GRIP
CAN YOU SAVE MY LIFE
WHOA OH OH
SO VALIDATE ME OR I'LL GIVE IN




I'M ON THE EDGE AND I'M LOSING GRIP
SHOW ME HOW TO LOVE AND NOT FALL APART

Overall Meaning

The song "Summer Stained" by Broadside is a powerful exploration of insecurity, validation, and the need for connection. The opening lines paint a powerful picture of feeling exposed and vulnerable - shedding one's skin and feeling temporary in the face of uncertain emotions. The singer is seeking attention but is also keenly aware of their own unworthiness - this is made clear in the line "grateful but I am not worthy" when their photo is taken. The struggle to feel validated continues throughout the song, with the repeated refrain of "validate me or I'll give in" underscoring the fear of being alone and disconnected.


The second verse takes on a slightly more desperate tone - the singer is feeling on the edge and losing their grip on reality. They are struggling to sleep and just want someone to stay awake with them, to help them through the dark night of the soul. They are hard on themselves and feel like they are living out a "hollow dream" - everything is nothing when they don't have a sense of purpose or connection to others.


Ultimately, the song is a plea for someone to show the singer how to love without falling apart. They are seeking validation and connection, but ultimately want to find a way to feel secure and grounded within themselves. The repeated refrain of "validate me or I'll give in" is deeply haunting and underscores the intense need for human connection that underpins this song.


Line by Line Meaning

I SHED MY SKIN
I'm moving on from my old self


SUMMER STAINED AND TEMPORARY
I'm enjoying the moment, but know it won't last forever


IT'S WHAT IT IS
I realize and accept the situation for what it is


UNPACK MY HEAD
Letting go of my thoughts and worries


ON SHEETS WELL SPREAD
Lying in a comfortable bed


CALL IT A GOOD READ
Life is like a book, and I'm finding it interesting


CAN'T BE BY MYSELF
I need company and attention


CRAVING ATTENTION FROM THESE FADING DREAMS
I want to achieve my goals before they become impossible


BUT AS YOU TAKE MY PHOTO I'M GRATEFUL BUT I AM NOT WORTHY
I appreciate the attention, but feel undeserving of it


I CANNOT SEE PAST MY TWO FRONT TEETH
My lack of confidence is hindering my ability to smile freely


WHEN A SMILE IS ALL YOU ASK OF ME
Others only want me to be happy, but it's difficult for me


VALIDATE ME
I need assurance and approval from others


OR I'LL GIVE IN
Otherwise, I'll succumb to my fears and doubts


I'M ON THE EDGE AND I'M LOSING GRIP
I'm close to breaking point and need help


CAN YOU SAVE MY LIFE
I need someone to intervene before it's too late


SO VALIDATE ME OR I'LL GIVE IN
Please give me affirmation, or I'll give up


SHOW ME HOW TO LOVE AND NOT FALL APART
Teach me how to be happy and functional without relying on others


IT'S GETTING SO LATE
Time is running out


I CAN'T SLEEP ANYWAY
Lack of peace in mind and body


I WANT THE LIGHTS ON
I need illumination to dispel my fears


NOW JUST STAY AWAKE
I want someone to keep me company


AND PRAY I'LL FEEL BETTER WHEN THE NIGHTS GONE
I hope that the morning will bring some relief


I KNOW I'M HARD ON MYSELF
I'm critical of my own actions and thoughts


BUT IF I SLIP AND FALL
If I make a mistake or fail


I'LL LOSE MY FAITH IN EVERYTHING
It will undermine my confidence and trust in the world


CAUSE EVERYTHING'S NOTHING
Everything loses its value and meaning


WHEN YOU'RE LIVING OUT A HOLLOW DREAM
When life lacks purpose and fulfillment


I CANNOT STEP PAST MY TWO LEFT FEET
I lack confidence in taking action


WHEN THIS JOURNEY BRINGS ME TO MY KNEES
When life becomes too hard to handle


SO VALIDATE ME
I need reassurance and support


SHOW ME HOW TO LOVE AND NOT FALL APART
Teach me how to be happy and functional without relying on others




Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Dorian Cooke, Kyle Black, Niles Gibbs, Oliver Bierman

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S P JR

This song is just about someone who's going through a hard time. I can really relate. I'm heavily weighing the possibility that I'm either bipolar or major depressive. The last three months have been rough for me. I'd started going though episodes where I thought nobody wanted to be around me and I cried alone in my room and I put on a brave face when I couldn`t be alone. I met a girl who I spent a lot of time with and thought she liked me as much as I liked her. So when I wasn`t depressed I was happy hanging out with her. Then I asked her on a date and she rejected me. We made plans to go do something just as friends. On the day that we were supposed to do what we'd planned, she said she forgot and that we'd have to reschedule. It turned out that day she was meeting a guy and she didn't forget our plans, she just tossed me to the sidelines. I texted her and never got a response and haven't heard from her since. That whole thing put me in another downward spiral. It`s been about 3 weeks since it happened and I'm healing. Point is, I strongly relate to this song because I've been in really dark places. The chorus really hits hard for me. This song always brings me to tears but makes me feel better. Thanks Broadside.

kari mcnay

I love this so much. The fact that y’all took the time to collect photos from all of us and put them up on the wall is awesome

Danny C.

G. Alfredo Inurreta MuΓ±oz their fans

Karen Powers

Absolutely adore every single word. How can you not listen more than twice in a row? 😩😩😍😍

Dustin Wagner

How is nobody talking about how amazing Dorian's vocals are in this...! Broadside needs to use his talent more

TheCameraAffect

YES

Matt Pongracic

Elite voice

Avery Whaite

Better than Ollie tbh

Sav Rose

His part is my fave thing of this song

EMveRkept

Dorian have another band called neverkept,he do the vocal

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