It didn't take long for I the Mighty to start making an impression on the West Coast. The quartet landed on the music director's desk at local modern rock station Live 105 around the release of Hearts and Spades, and from there it's been one milestone after another. I the Mighty have found regular radio airplay, opening slots for Deftones, Hawthorne Heights, and There For Tomorrow, as well as packed venues up and down the West Coast. Not to mention glowing reviews and coverage in Alternative Press, AMP Magazine, and on AbsolutePunk.net
"We wanted to introduce I the Mighty and Hearts and Spades to as many people as possible, so we decided to put together a 'track hunt' and make each of the songs available on different social media sites and later on Purevolume.com," explains singer Brent Walsh. "We researched how our fans and friends discovered music online and embraced that by giving them a reason to connect with us (the EP for free) and then we tried to build a personal friendship with each one." The band's marketing strategy has been an unquestionable success, with over 3,500 full EP downloads within the first 3 months of release.
In addition to their high-energy live set, I the Mighty have paired new media intellect with traditional promotion to help build a loyal and enthusiastic group of fans.
They were signed to Equal Vision records and released three albums before breaking up in 2020 due to frontman Brent Walsh receiving sexual assault allegations.
Adrift
I the Mighty Lyrics
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So many people to know, yet we know them all worse.
How many moments you've missed in a room full of friends, just staring down at that screen.
Yeah, I'm guilty of all of it...
I will give it up, when I've had enough.
I will give it up, when we all, we all are one.
Enough, when the rhetoric is done.
I will give it up, when we all, we all...
I'll trade my land for some bloodshed.
How much are you worth?
Some billion people of the earth, all fighting over church.
Looking for answers to questions of such little importance...
I will give it up, when I've had enough
I will give it up when we all, we all are one.
Enough, when the rhetoric is done.
I will give it up, when we all, we all are one.
Merely dust adrift in circles 'round the sun.
You say you'll see your God when you're dead.
Wouldn't it be worth it to try and find Him here instead? (He's in your head) I will give it up, when I've had enough.
I will give it up, when we all, we all are one.
Enough.
When the rhetoric is love.
I will give it up when we all, we all are one.
So when your heart's without a home, you know there's somewhere you belong...
We all, we all are one
The song "Adrift" by I the Mighty reflects on the sense of disconnection and isolation that is common in today's society. The opening lines speak about how the world has become smaller, yet we still struggle to truly connect with others. We may know a lot of people, but we only know them superficially and miss important moments in life because we are glued to our screens. The lyrics suggest this is a gift and a curse, indicating that technology has its benefits but also its downsides. The chorus emphasizes the desire to give it all up and find a way to come together as one. The verses touch on a larger societal issue of wars and religious battles, highlighting the triviality of our differences in such a vast universe where we are all "merely dust adrift in circles 'round the sun."
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics suggest that people turn to their faith or a higher power for comfort and connection, and that there is no need to wait until death to find that sense of belonging. The last line of the chorus emphasizes that everyone is part of a larger whole, and no one should feel alone.
Overall, "Adrift" is a poignant reflection on how technology has impacted society and how it has led to disconnection between people. It also touches on the larger societal issues that we face and emphasizes the need for all of us to come together and find a way to connect.
Line by Line Meaning
It's such a gift and a curse, how small we've made the earth.
It's both a blessing and a curse that we've made earth smaller by connecting so many people through technology.
So many people to know, yet we know them all worse.
Despite the vast number of people we can connect with, we end up knowing them only superficially.
How many moments you've missed in a room full of friends, just staring down at that screen.
We often miss out on real-life moments with the people around us because we're too busy staring at our screens.
Yeah, I'm guilty of all of it...
The singer admits to being just as responsible for these behaviors as anyone else.
I will give it up, when I've had enough.
The singer will stop relying on technology and social media when it becomes too much for him.
I will give it up, when we all, we all are one.
The singer believes we should all give up technology in favor of unity.
Enough, when the rhetoric is done.
Only when people stop talking about change and start actually making it happen will it be enough.
Some billion people of the earth, all fighting over dirt.
Many people around the world fight over land that ultimately belongs to everyone.
I'll trade my land for some bloodshed.
Some people are willing to fight and kill over something that is ultimately meaningless.
How much are you worth?
This line questions why some people value land or objects more than human life.
Some billion people of the earth, all fighting over church.
Many people fight over religion, which is ultimately just a belief.
Looking for answers to questions of such little importance...
Many people spend their lives searching for answers to questions that ultimately don't matter.
Merely dust adrift in circles 'round the sun.
Humans are small and insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe.
You say you'll see your God when you're dead.
Many people believe they will see God after they die.
Wouldn't it be worth it to try and find Him here instead? (He's in your head)
The singer suggests seeking a connection with a higher power in everyday life rather than waiting until death to find it.
I will give it up when the rhetoric is love.
The singer believes we should give up technology and other distractions in favor of love.
So when your heart's without a home, you know there's somewhere you belong...
If you ever feel lost or alone, remember that we are all connected and belong to a larger whole.
We all, we all are one
Ultimately, we are all connected and part of the same human experience.
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dickey7861
I The Mighty deserves wayyyy more recognition! They've been putting out beautiful original music for years!
Vieoh
power pop lol
Vieoh
@weeman beltran Escalators <3
Sevenz Hannah
@weeman beltran I want more acoustics!!! >:S
weeman beltran
@Sevenz Hannah hearts and spades and escalators... And this are my favorite songs by them EVER.... So far lol
Sevenz Hannah
@Dickeyfighter7861 You're tellin me. -_________- I've been with em since Hearts and Spades
Pop Culture Bicycle Podcast
Isn't it about time these guys blow up?
Chordstride
+KoistOG Nah this kind of rock isn't even popular anymore.
AgronoxDT
+danielmcCourt1 Long overdue indeed!
Chippofox3236
+KoistOG No, they're long overdue.