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.
The Dreamer
I the Mighty Lyrics
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Hey lucid dreamer make up your mind caught on the other side
You feel the world stop spinning just before you see the light
Knowing you'll wake in your empty room, you dream for the one you swoon
But dark clouds are arriving the sun will be rising soon
And that's just the problem
Can't you feel the earthquake comin' on?
You wake to find that she doesn't even know you're alive
You saw your eyes shut open up
'Cause there's no way that you can wake up until you tell her so
You know it's not the real world, you can't imagine what her touch could be
Back when the hour glass was full, thought you could float upon a different breeze
But now that wind is starting to blow not in your control
And it's almost dawn, can't you feel the earthquake comin' on?
You wake to find that she doesn't even know you're alive
You saw your eyes shut open up
'Cause there's no way that you can wake up until you tell her so
Until you tell her so
So you curse at the sun to give into your love like a switch that can be turned on
Like you sleep with a plug in your back sure enough there's a point it will come undone
Well you're not alone
You're not alone
You're not alone (Not alone)
You're not alone (Not alone)
'Cause she sleeps in fear of another year that you keep averting your eyes
You don't have a clue that she stares at you cause you busy dreaming a lie
A lie, a lie, a lie
You can't wake up because you live this lie that she doesn't even know you're alive
You saw your eyes shut open up
'Cause there's no way that you can wake up until you, you have to, you have to tell her so
The song "The Dreamer" by I the Mighty is a poignant narrative of a lucid dreamer who is struggling to differentiate between his imaginary world and reality. The singer is infatuated with a girl and is unable to express his feelings to her. In his dreams, he can visualize a world where she reciprocates his love, but as soon as he wakes up, he realizes that it was just a fantasy. He is distressed and wants to convey his emotions to her but is struggling to find the right words.
The opening lines of the song - "Hey lucid dreamer make up your mind caught on the other side, You feel the world stop spinning just before you see the light" - showcase the confusion and apprehension experienced by the singer. He is aware that what he imagines is not real but is unable to shake off the feeling that it might come true. The lyrics "But dark clouds are arriving the sun will be rising soon" indicate that reality is setting in, and he needs to wake up and face the truth.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's dilemma. He is frustrated that the girl doesn't even know he exists, and he cannot wake up until he tells her about his feelings. However, he is unable to differentiate between his dreams and reality, and this is causing him to be stuck in a never-ending cycle of illusion and disappointment.
Overall, "The Dreamer" is a thought-provoking song that explores the complexities of love and reality. Through the lyrics, the band presents a relatable story that many can connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey lucid dreamer make up your mind caught on the other side
Addressing the person who is dreaming with awareness, to take a decision or they will remain in a state of limbo in their dream.
You feel the world stop spinning just before you see the light
The dreamer gets a brief moment of clarity before the realization that they are dreaming sets in.
Knowing you'll wake in your empty room, you dream for the one you swoon
Being aware that they are dreaming, the dreamer is longing for the one they desire in their waking life.
But dark clouds are arriving the sun will be rising soon
The dream is reaching an end and reality is setting in.
And that's just the problem
The problem is the transition between the dream world and the real world.
The silence before the storm
The quietness and calmness the dreamer feels before waking up.
Can't you feel the earthquake comin' on?
As the dream starts to fade, the dreamer feels an impending sense of jarring disturbance.
You wake to find that she doesn't even know you're alive
Upon waking up in reality, the person they long for doesn't acknowledge their presence or existence.
You saw your eyes shut open up
The sensation of blinking when waking up from a dream is felt.
'Cause there's no way that you can wake up until you tell her so
The dreamer believes that they won't be able to fully wake up until they confess their feelings to the other person.
You know it's not the real world, you can't imagine what her touch could be
The dreamer realizes that they have been trapped in a world of their own making, not the actual one in which the desired person exists.
Back when the hour glass was full, thought you could float upon a different breeze
The dreamer had hope in the past that things would be different from reality when they lived life with a sense of abundance (symbolized by an hourglass being full).
But now that wind is starting to blow not in your control
The dreamer has lost control of the dream and it is starting to change beyond their will.
So you curse at the sun to give into your love like a switch that can be turned on
The dreamer yearns for the sun to set again so they can return to the dream world where they can have their desires fulfilled.
Like you sleep with a plug in your back sure enough there's a point it will come undone
The dreamer can only avoid their reality for so long, eventually they will have to face it.
Well you're not alone
Despite feeling alone in the dream world, there are others who face a similar situation or feeling.
You're not alone (Not alone)
The repetition emphasizes that the dreamer should take comfort that they are not alone in their struggle.
'Cause she sleeps in fear of another year that you keep averting your eyes
The person they long for is also struggling with a similar situation, averting their gaze due to fear of rejection.
You don't have a clue that she stares at you cause you busy dreaming a lie
The dreamer is oblivious to their desired person's feelings, mistakenly believing that they are in love in their dream world.
A lie, a lie, a lie
The idea of their dream being a lie is reinforced through repetition.
You can't wake up because you live this lie that she doesn't even know you're alive
The dreamer is trapped in their own lie where the person they desire doesn't even know they exist.
Until you tell her so
The only way to break free from the cycle of the dream is to confess their love to the person in reality.
Contributed by Avery P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rolandorivera2366
One of the most underrated bands of all time.
@colemeyers9984
The dear hunter.
Coheed and Cambria.
@rolandorivera2366
+Cole Meyers You have a Bloodborne picture. I respect you sir and I agree.
@redhawk77
I don't know if you've ever been to a concert where C&C headlined but I have.
Nobody moved until Coheed hit the stage i swear.
@leonweisbek1364
+Rolando Rivera Bloodborne And Dark Souls are live :D
@JorgeYanovsky
And what about Feed her to the sharks?
@loneryouth
Not that anyone of you guys will ever actually read this, but you and your music are one of the fondest memories of my 20s. I'm kind of getting into a routine by now where i just sit in a comfy place, sip some wine, throw on some I The Mighty and just remember the good old days - and i genuinely want to thank you for that <3
@jordanking1649
Same bro.. now 30 I’m just jamming like 😮💨
@loneryouth
@@jordanking1649 i think thats one of the best things an artist can accomplish tbh ^^
@cribbles3476
Love you! And to I the Mighty in 2024. :]