Upon the band's formation, they released one extended play (EP) in 2007, titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant line-up and sound changes, dropping their metalcore influence and leaning towards a more rock sound. The band released their debut studio album, Relativity (2008), which featured vocalist Jonny Craig and rhythm guitarist Jonas Ladekjaer. Their second studio album, Emarosa, was released in June 2010, to critical acclaim, and was Craig's final album with the group.
Following Craig's departure, the band toured briefly with a fill-in vocalist before entering a period of inactivity. Eventually, Craig was formally replaced by Walden. Emarosa then released their third studio album, Versus, on September 9, 2014, which peaked at No. 61 in the Billboard 200. The band signed to Hopeless Records and released their fourth and fifth studio albums, 131 (2016) and Peach Club (2019). A sixth, Sting, is set for release in January 2023.
===Current members===
ER White – lead guitar (2006–present); rhythm guitar (2014–2016, 2022–present); bass (2022–present)
Bradley Walden – lead vocals (2013–present)
===Past members===
Chris Roberts – lead vocals (2006)
Mike Bryant – rhythm guitar (2006)
Chris Roetter – lead vocals (2006–2007)
Madison Stolzer – rhythm guitar (2006–2007)
Jonny Craig – lead vocals (2007–2011)
Lukas Koszewski – drums (2006–2014)
Jonas Ladekjaer – rhythm guitar (2007–2014)
Will Sowers – bass (2006–2016)
Jordan Stewart – keyboards (2006–2018)
Matthew Marcellus – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2016–2022; touring member 2014–2016)
Robert Joffred – bass, backing vocals (2018–2022; touring member 2016–2018)
Sailing In The Dark Isn't Smart Kid!
Emarosa Lyrics
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Where is your faith that keeps you moving?
Who decides how far we go
Who walks behind us in case we trip over the smallest crack.
Am I unworthy,
These things can only be said so many times before they become our fears
Perfection will never over power us.
Don't hide from the light they can't burn bright forever.
I find myself swimming farther than I ever planned to go out in this lost ocean
I still feel hate reaching out to save me its deep down OH but it's there.
The lyrics of Emarosa's song, "Sailing In The Dark Isn't Smart Kid!" reflect the feelings of uncertainty and doubt that arise in one's mind during a difficult phase of life. The opening lines are an expression of hopelessness and disillusionment, where the singer wonders if anyone is out there to listen to his plight. He questions the value of faith that is supposed to drive you towards progress, but seems to have faltered in his case. The allusion to the ambiguity of the situation is clear in the lines, "Who decides how far we go / Who walks behind us in case we trip over the smallest crack" which highlights that we are often unsure of the factors that govern our life's journey.
The subsequent lines echo the fear of inadequacy and self-doubt that often cloud our judgement when we face challenges in life. The singer grapples with feelings of unworthiness, and the possibility that these fears might take root and hold us back. The metaphor of swimming in a lost ocean, where the shore is out of sight, paints a picture of the unknown, and the need to keep pushing on despite the lack of direction. The final lines offer a glimmer of hope, as the singer acknowledges that though hate may lurk in the depths, a way out is still possible if we don't hide from the light.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels so pointless is anyone there?
Do you ever feel like what you're doing is going nowhere and wonder if anyone else feels the same way?
Where is your faith that keeps you moving?
What motivates you to keep going even when things get difficult or seem pointless?
Who decides how far we go
Do we have control over our own destiny or is it predetermined by some outside force?
Who walks behind us in case we trip over the smallest crack.
Do we have a safety net or someone to catch us when we stumble and fall?
Am I unworthy,
Do I deserve the good things that come my way or am I not good enough?
These things can only be said so many times before they become our fears
Repeating negative thoughts or doubts can turn them into deep-seated fears and hold us back.
I find myself swimming farther than I ever planned to go out in this lost ocean
Sometimes we find ourselves in uncharted waters, far from our intended destination, and have to figure out how to navigate the unknown.
Perfection will never over power us.
We shouldn't let the pursuit of perfection consume us, because it's impossible to achieve and can prevent us from making progress.
Don't hide from the light they can't burn bright forever.
Don't be afraid to embrace positivity and let it shine, because it can't be extinguished by negativity forever.
I still feel hate reaching out to save me its deep down OH but it's there.
Sometimes our feelings of anger or resentment can be so strong that we hold onto them, even when they're not serving us or helping us move forward.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brian Mcternan, Ernest White, Jonas Ladekjaer, Jonathan Craig, Jordan Stewart, Lukas Koszewski, Will Sowers
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Henry Galhardo
BEST POST-HARDCORE ALBUM OF ALL TIME!
applebug
No lies detected.
Joshh Rowsell
Dance gavin dance is flawless all around, Will swan is such a good guitarist, matt mingus is an amazing drummer and Jonny`s amazing vocals make them a great band. The EP Whatever I say, is royal ocean=perfect.
Aurora Magnanimous
I love Johnny Craig's voice. it's so soulful.
DWreck
2019. And neither Jonny nor Emarosa will ever be nearly as successful as there were together as they are now seperate
zach rizzo
Bottom line is that he’s screwed up in every band he’s been in
xElm00wnzx
I did an essay and i referenced this song to a part of my life. The way i did it was that Jonny Craig was talking about "perfection" deciding our lives and "watching over us". Being that Jonny was atheist i think that he is saying that religion plays a major important role and in his case it held him back. So now he's "swimming in this lost ocean" to seek out the directionless lives that we live without the influence of religion. Just my interpretation =)
Patrick MacVane
In the documentary Johnny actually said that he just makes up his lyrics on the spot and they don't really mean anything. Like he was just drunk and saying stuff that sounded cool. I was bummed to hear that
Christina
Would be dope to see this essay. I know this is 10yrs old but still.
Dylan Mead
I listen to this song on repeat at work for hours. Cause I too feel like i'm swimming in a lost ocean. <3 you jonny.