Despite his growing fan base and notoriety, music wasn't always front and center for Doyle, who had not initially considered it a career option. Before an injury at the age of 19 his relationship with music was that of a fan, simply enjoying listening to other bands and, like most kids of the 90s, taping his favorite songs from the radio onto cassette tapes that would be played back later and copied onto mixed tapes to share with friends.
However injury forced him to reassess his priorities. Playing and writing music became a way to cope with rehab and changes to his everyday activity, as well as providing an outlet for his creativity.
For someone who took to music much later than most his acoustic renditions of songs from the hardcore illustrate his natural ability and keen ear for music. The self taught musician only discovered he was able to sing acoustically after meeting his girlfriend and fellow musician Millie Tizzard, who encouraged him to branch out from the more metal-focused music he was playing in bands Confession, Lemon Smashle and All My Friends at Sea.
700,000 + plays later “Carrion” is still getting attention on D at Sea’s YouTube channel among his more recent uploads. When asked why he chose that particular song Doyle says “Carrion chords were the first to spark the idea for me. I can't scream so I'd just sing along instead. I wanted to portray the songs in a different light. Just because it’s heavy music, doesn't mean it’s angry music… I love Parkway. I needed to find the down-time equivalent to heavy music. Acoustic Hardcore! Perfect. I was very surprised by how accepting people were of the idea”.
Beyond the covers, Perez has managed to tour consistently around Australia, selling out shows in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, all the while continuing in his spare time to play in parks to hundreds of all ages fans.
Live performances have given Perez the chance to preview his original material to an ever-growing fan base. The songs tell tales of time, life, friends, family, injury and catharsis – all penned with same the honesty and sincerity that the artists he’s covered have become famous for.
D at Sea’s first original single “December” was released late January for free download and stream, and once again thousands of fans took to the track. Only this time it was his own song, and more importantly, his own words. “December” was written as a coping mechanism for Perez, serving as a meditative process during a particularly challenging time, something he hopes will resonate with fans.
Whatever the challenges before, D at Sea is the silver lining that has allowed Perez to channel his creativity and create heart-felt songs that appear on his debut EP “Unconscious”, available worldwide now via UNFD.
Nightmare
D At Sea Lyrics
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I'm waiting for the sky to consume me
I'm waiting for the day to call
I'm waiting for the night to exhume me
I created these monsters inside my head
I created these demons and they want me dead
Welcome To My Nightmare
I'm waiting for my happiness
I'm waiting for my life to find meaning
I'm waiting for answers
I'm waiting for the end of suffering
I created these monsters inside my head
I created these demons and they want me dead
Welcome To My Nightmare
Oh it's a damn shame that dirty fucking money makes the world go round
Welcome to My Nightmare
"D At Sea" is a one-man acoustic project and the song "Nightmare" is a track from his album Second & Sebring, which was released in 2014. The opening of the song is about waiting for rain, which usually brings relief or peace, but in this case, the artist is waiting for the rain to fall to consume him. The sky could be seen as a metaphor for depression, and the artist is waiting for depression to take over him completely. The next line talks about waiting for the day to call, which might be interpreted as waiting for a sign or a push to get through his misery. However, he is also waiting for the night to exhume him, which means he is surrendering himself to the darkness.
The next lines reflect self-blame and the idea of the artist being responsible for his own misery. He claims to have created these monsters inside his head and the demons that want him dead, which is another way of saying that he has created his own problems and is suffering because of them. The artist feels trapped in his own nightmare, helpless and unable to escape. The last line of the refrain refers to the title of the song, which is a welcome to the artist's nightmare.
The second verse starts with the artist waiting for his happiness or waiting for his life to find meaning, which means he is searching for a purpose or something that can bring him joy. He's waiting for answers, which might be a reference to the questions he's asking himself or others about why he's suffering. Finally, he's waiting for the end of suffering, which is something that he wishes for but doesn't see happening anytime soon.
The last part of the song talks about how the world functions and how money is the main driving force, which can also trigger depression and anxiety for some people. The final line connects back to the title and says welcome to the artist's nightmare, which might be an invitation to the listener to experience or understand his struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting for the rain to fall
I'm longing for something to happen, but it's not coming easily.
I'm waiting for the sky to consume me
I'm hoping nature can help ease the pain that's felt emotionally.
I'm waiting for the day to call
I'm waiting for the sun to rise with a new day and new opportunities.
I'm waiting for the night to exhume me
I'm waiting for a chance to escape from reality and the fears that come with it.
I created these monsters inside my head
I've allowed my thoughts and fears to take on a life of their own and cause harm.
I created these demons and they want me dead
My darkest thoughts and fears have become so overwhelming that I fear for my wellbeing.
Welcome To My Nightmare
This is what my life has become, a constant struggle with emotional pain and fear.
I'm waiting for my happiness
I'm searching for a sense of contentment, but I'm having a hard time finding it.
I'm waiting for my life to find meaning
I'm hoping to learn my purpose in life, but I'm struggling to discover it.
I'm waiting for answers
I need answers to help ease my fears and give me hope for the future.
I'm waiting for the end of suffering
I long to be free from the pain and fear that's been building up inside of me.
Oh it's a damn shame that dirty fucking money makes the world go round
The world is full of corruption and greed, and it's overwhelming to see how much money can dictate things.
Contributed by Jacob E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.