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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The Raging Sea
Broadside Lyrics
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Your hands are getting colder as my talents wearing thin
All I ever wanted was the space to put my head
You took my need to be loved and you hung me from a bridge
I'm your poster, I'm your trend
I am your lover, am I your friend? Oh
36 minutes of your time
If I sang the right words, would you decide to stay?
Please, stay
Can I make it out? Will I make it out?
Is there any point? What's the fucking point?
All my days are wasted dreams
I know that's not the type of thing you wanna hear from me
I'll cut my words in pieces if it's what'll help you sleep
I'm not drowning and I'm happy
Hidden in the shadows of someone else's money stacked so tall
It blocks the show
The boy who's on a string
Hoping that the crowd will never know
But who am I? What's my purpose?
Dry your eyes, pull the curtain
We're selling sadness, well, aren't you worthless?
Don't you trust me? Don't you want this?
Can I make it out? Will I make it out?
Is there any point? What's the fucking point?
Can I make it out? Will I make it out?
Is there any point? What's the fucking point?
Can I make it out? Will I make it out?
Is there any point? What's the fucking point?
What's the fucking... point?
The song “The Raging Sea” by Broadside has a bittersweet message behind it. The lyrics talk about the fear of losing oneself and the inevitable consequences that come with it. In the first verse, the singer talks about the fear that sinks in as they begin to question their identity. They feel like their talents are wearing thin, and they are hanging from a metaphorical bridge. They wonder if they are just a poster or a trend to their lover or a friend. The chorus is a plea for 36 minutes of time, to allow the singer to change the listener's mind by singing the right words. The second verse talks about how all of the singer's days are wasted dreams, and how they are not drowning nor unhappy. They feel like they are hidden in the shadows of someone else's success and are hoping that the crowd will never know. The bridge is a cry for help or a sign of sadness.
Overall, the song seems to be about struggling with identity and losing oneself in a sea of uncertainty. The singer is searching for their purpose, but they feel like they are left with selling sadness, and they are not worth anything. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness that is present in people's lives when they lose sight of who they are and what they want to achieve.
Line by Line Meaning
Who am I? The fear is sinking in
I'm feeling lost and scared about my identity and purpose
Your hands are getting colder as my talents wearing thin
As I struggle to find success, you're losing faith in me
All I ever wanted was the space to put my head
I crave a sense of safety and comfort in my own mind
You took my need to be loved and you hung me from a bridge
You used my desire for love and connection against me and caused me immense pain
I'm your poster, I'm your trend
I feel like a commodity or a shallow representation of something popular
I am your lover, am I your friend? Oh
I'm confused about the nature of our relationship and whether it's based on true connection or just surface-level attraction
36 minutes of your time
I'm asking for a relatively small amount of attention and consideration
Please, just let me change your mind
I want to convince you to see things from my perspective
If I sang the right words, would you decide to stay?
I feel like I have to constantly perform in order to be loved or accepted
Can I make it out? Will I make it out?
I'm doubting whether I'll be able to escape my current struggles and achieve my goals
Is there any point? What's the fucking point?
I'm feeling hopeless and wondering if there's any purpose to my efforts
All my days are wasted dreams
I feel like my aspirations and hopes are never going to become reality
I know that's not the type of thing you wanna hear from me
I'm afraid of disappointing or alienating those around me with my negative thoughts and emotions
I'll cut my words in pieces if it's what'll help you sleep
I'll start censoring myself and hiding my true feelings if it means making others more comfortable
I'm not drowning and I'm happy
Despite my struggles, I'm still finding some sense of joy or satisfaction in life
Hidden in the shadows of someone else's money stacked so tall
I feel overshadowed by others' wealth and success, which seems unattainable to me
It blocks the show
It's difficult for me to stand out or succeed when others have such a huge advantage
The boy who's on a string
I feel powerless and like I'm being controlled by outside forces
Hoping that the crowd will never know
I'm afraid of others seeing my vulnerability and weakness
But who am I? What's my purpose?
I'm still searching for a sense of self and meaning in my life
Dry your eyes, pull the curtain
I'm telling myself to hide my emotions and put on a brave face
We're selling sadness, well, aren't you worthless?
I feel like society often profits off of and even encourages people's struggles and negative emotions
Don't you trust me? Don't you want this?
I'm questioning whether the people around me truly care about me and my wellbeing
What's the fucking point?
I'm feeling deeply nihilistic and questioning the purpose of everything
Writer(s): Domenic Reid, Jeff Nichols, Oliver Baxxter Bierman, Patrick Diaz
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sean
"36 minutes of your time
please just let me just change your mind"
Album is 37 minutes long and this lyric takes place ~1 min into this song, which is the opener on the album. Pretty cool.
KoaAbyss
that's pretty genius
Jr Escareno
Dude I literally just saw this on Spotify
Oliver Baxxter
I'm such a nerd :}
Kornthai Chaiyapala
Realized it on the second times through the album! Fricken awesome!
MelancholyOll13
Broadside deserves the world and more. I love them more than anything. They’re truly underrated. Let’s hype them up and bless everyone with their amazing music that they work so hard on. There’s so much raw and pure emotion and dedication put into their work. So let’s give back and give them the love and validation they deserve. 🌊💙
Reece Riana
So true...it's everything we need in music. The perfect combination, we need one song to get noticed and they'll blow up like Bad Wolves, Disturbed, and others did.
Reece Riana
Bands like Broadside should be played on the radio and selling out stadiums but instead bands that use autotune with meaningless lyrics continue to sellout. It's a shame when a song like this that has such a deep meaning, video and is sang with such passion will go under the radar. Hopefully they'll get recognition eventually... great song!
Chasing Perhaps
totally digging the change of sound for this track, love pop punk broadside but man I wouldn’t mind hearing some more of Oli’s screams
Juan Cruz Fabi
2:08 that high last chorus was absolutely necessary, I love it