Echosmith signed to Warner Bros Records in May 2012. In 2012 they released a single, "Tonight We're Making History", which was featured on an NBC promotional advertisement for the 2012 Summer Olympics. In Spring 2013, Echosmith released the Summer Sampler, a 3 track EP. Come Together, a track off this EP, has been featured on ESPN's programming for the month of June.
Echosmith was featured in Alternative Press Magazine's "100 bands you need to know" in April 2013. The band has toured with Owl City. Their debut album Talking Dreams was released in 2013.
In 2016 Jamie left the band after becoming father.
Come Together
Echosmith Lyrics
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We've got big city dreams
But we don't move from the asphalt
We run away from our own imagination
But at the same time we got this amazing fascination
We've got hopes on the horizon
We can't stop from climbing the mountain
We are, we are, we are,
We are gonna come together
We're gonna come together, now
We are gonna run together
We're gonna turn it upside down
'Cause with the smoke in the mirror
I can't see your face
So let's run to the fire escape
Come together
We're gonna come together, now
Who are they, with their so-called innovations
They hold on like they've found their own salvation
They shy away from the slightest alteration
But at the same time we got the same fascinations
We've got hopes on the horizon
We can't stop from climbing the mountain
We're sick and tired of keeping silent
We are, we are, we are,
We are gonna come together
We're gonna come together, now
We are gonna run together
We're gonna turn it upside down
'Cause with the smoke in the mirror
I can't see your face
So let's run to the fire escape
Come together
We're gonna come together, now
Just let go, it's a free fall
We're almost home, it's a free fall
We are gonna come together
We're gonna come together, now
We are gonna run together
We're gonna turn it upside down
We are gonna come together
We're gonna come together, now
We are gonna run together
We're gonna turn it upside down
'Cause with the smoke in the mirror
I can't see your face
So let's run to the fire escape
Come together
We're gonna come together, now
The lyrics of "Come Together" by Echosmith speak of the struggles of young dreamers who are faced with the daunting reality of pursuing their dreams in a world that presents all sorts of roadblocks. They stand with their backs against the wall and are faced with big city dreams that may seem impossible to accomplish. The first verse portrays a seeming lack of imagination as they run away from it, yet they also display an “amazing fascination” which may point to a fascination for the unknown, for something new, or for a new start. The struggle to move from the asphalt is symbolic of the challenges of leaving the comfort zone to venture out into the unknown.
In the second verse, they rail against those that hold on to so-called innovations, refuse to change, and resist alteration. They speak of being sick and tired of keeping silent, possibly indicating that they have been ignored, that their dreams are overlooked or are simply not given attention. The chorus constantly repeats the message that they are going to come together and run together, signifying the power of unity, of being together, and the need to support each other’s pursuits even in difficult times when they can barely see the end goal.
Overall, the message of the song portrays a need for self-preservation, a call to action, and a message of hope, that we can hold on to despite the staggering difficulties we face daily.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are with our backs against the wall
We feel stuck and constrained in our current situation.
We've got big city dreams
We aspire to greater things than our current situation.
But we don't move from the asphalt
We are hesitant to take action in order to pursue our dreams.
We run away from our own imagination
We fear the unknown and the possibilities that our imagination may lead us to.
But at the same time we got this amazing fascination
We are captivated by the possibilities of what could be.
We've got hopes on the horizon
We have goals and aspirations that we are working towards.
We can't stop from climbing the mountain
We are determined to reach our goals, no matter the difficulty.
We're sick and tired of keeping silent
We are tired of keeping our desires and dreams to ourselves and not taking action to pursue them.
We are gonna come together
We will unify and work together to achieve our goals.
We're gonna come together, now
We are committed to taking action and working together.
We are gonna run together
We will move forward as a team towards our goals.
We're gonna turn it upside down
We are going to change our circumstances and create a new reality.
'Cause with the smoke in the mirror
Because of the deception or confusion around us.
I can't see your face
It's difficult to see the truth or the reality of the situation.
So let's run to the fire escape
Let's take action and escape the deception and confusion.
Just let go, it's a free fall
We need to let go of our fears and take risks towards our goals.
We're almost home, it's a free fall
We are close to reaching our goals and we need to trust the journey and take risks.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFERY DAVID SIEROTA, GRAHAM SIEROTA, JAMIE SIEROTA, NOAH SIEROTA, SYDNEY SIEROTA
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ANTONY VILLENUEVE
Here we are with our backs against the wall
We've got big city dreams
But we don't move from the asphalt
We run away from our own imagination
But at the same time we got this amazing fascination
We've got hopes on the horizon
We can't stop from climbing the mountain
We're sick and tired of keeping silent
We are, we are, we are,
We are gonna come together
We're gonna come together, now
We are gonna run together
We're gonna turn it upside down
'Cause with the smoke in the mirror
I can't see your face
So let's run to the fire escape
Come together
We're gonna come together, now
Who are they, with their so-called innovations
They hold on like they've found their own salvation
They shy away from the slightest alteration
But at the same time we got the same fascinations
We've got hopes on the horizon
We can't stop from climbing the mountain
We're sick and tired of keeping silent
We are, we are, we are,
We are gonna come together
We're gonna come together, now
We are gonna run together
We're gonna turn it upside down
'Cause with the smoke in the mirror
I can't see your face
So let's run to the fire escape
Come together
We're gonna come together, now
Just let go, it's a free fall
We're almost home, it's a free fall
We are gonna come together
We're gonna come together, now
We are gonna run together
We're gonna turn it upside down
We are gonna come together
We're gonna come together, now
We are gonna run together
We're gonna turn it upside down
'Cause with the smoke in the mirror
I can't see your face
So let's run to the fire escape
Come together
We're gonna come together, now
T
I love all the 80's vibes Echosmith brings out, especially in the guitar in this song..this band does not have a bad song!
Ashley Osterhout
Why is this song and band so addicting to listen to!!!!
MellowYellow
@monstertruck888 it's better than drugs jeremy.
heloisa santos oliveira
Yes.
mickavellian
Cause it is GREAT music .. N O Tik Tok cursing , no piercing or Tattoos
monstertruck888
It's a drug! A drug I say!
Ashlee C
Ashley Osterhout so true
L E V E L 0
This band made me wish I had friends like this…running down the halls getting ourselves in trouble
payable on death
oh man those were the days, we don't need no hall pass🤣
Joy
This song is so underrated