Leaving the basement behind for the road, August found the band touring through the Canadian Midwest with Smallman recording artists Daggermouth. On their return, the band jumped in to the studio and recorded 7 songs to be featured on their fittingly titled debut E.P, Dude Manor. After winning over a solid local fan-base, the Lions released Dude Manor and enjoyed two successful tours down the American West Coast.
As both the band and the neighbour's noise complaints became more serious, a move had to be made to a proper jam space. After the most epic of parties, Living with Lions moved out of Dude Manor leaving their first chapter behind. As for the future, they are looking forward to a Cross-Canada tour in the fall, followed by a new full length due out early in 2008.
Tidal Wave
Living With Lions Lyrics
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And I can feel everything
The decisions that we make
Now we bend and break
I feel like I'm dreaming
I'm stuck to the ceiling
I can't seem to get myself away
Close your eyes and think
About everything that you did to me
Now we're one hundred miles apart
Crawling on hands and knees
I did everything to be one hundred miles apart
Picture this and persecute
What you thought I did to you
Disagree to disagree
your words always so cheap
Now I feel perfect on my own
Did I loose out on you
Feels like I just won
You're restless I get it
Walking through all the bullshit
I had to listen to it everyday
Close your eyes and think
About everything that you did to me
Now we're one hundred miles apart
Crawling on hands and knees
I did everything to be one hundred miles apart
This isn't me
This is a sad song
This is where I was all along
You're just so angry
When are you going to realize
This isn't me
This is a warning
There's no use in mourning
Everything we had was born to die
Close your eyes and think
About everything that you did to me
Now we're one hundred miles apart
Crawling on hands and knees
I did everything to be one hundred miles apart
Think about everything that you did to me
We were always one hundred miles apart
We grew apart everyday
I watched you bend and sway
We were always one hundred miles apart
The lyrics to Living With Lions's song "Tidal Wave" paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous and deteriorating relationship. The song begins with the imagery of a tidal wave rushing in, symbolizing the overwhelming and uncontrollable emotions that the singer is experiencing. They can feel everything and are aware of the impact of the decisions they have made, which ultimately lead to the bending and breaking of their relationship.
The chorus reveals a sense of detachment and feeling trapped. The singer describes feeling like they are dreaming, stuck to the ceiling and unable to escape. This suggests a feeling of being helpless and unable to move on from the situation. The subsequent verse reflects the resentment and hurt caused by the actions of the other person. The singer calls on them to close their eyes and reflect on the pain they have caused, emphasizing the distance that has grown between them.
Further in the song, there is a sense of liberation and self-empowerment. The singer states that they feel perfect on their own and questions whether they have actually lost out on the other person. This shift in perspective suggests a realization that they are better off without the toxic relationship. The final part of the song expresses a warning and a release from mourning. The relationship was always destined to end, and the singer asserts that they have found themselves again.
Overall, "Tidal Wave" explores themes of emotional turmoil, reflection, liberation, and the acceptance of the inevitable end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Rushing like a tidal wave
Moving quickly and forcefully, just like the overwhelming emotions and intensity of the situation
And I can feel everything
I am deeply affected by and aware of all the emotions and consequences
The decisions that we make
The choices we have made and the impact they have on our current situation
Now we bend and break
Our relationship is under severe strain and we are crumbling under the pressure
I feel like I'm dreaming
I am in disbelief and the situation feels surreal
I'm stuck to the ceiling
I feel trapped and unable to escape or move forward
I can't seem to get myself away
I am unable to distance myself from the situation and the emotions it brings
Close your eyes and think
Take a moment to reflect and contemplate
About everything that you did to me
Consider all the actions and behaviors that have hurt me
Now we're one hundred miles apart
Our emotional and physical distance has grown to a significant extent
Crawling on hands and knees
Struggling and making slow progress, feeling desperate and vulnerable
I did everything to be one hundred miles apart
I tried my best to create distance between us, to let go and move on
Picture this and persecute
Imagine and blame me for things that I may not have actually done, unjustly accusing
What you thought I did to you
Your perception of my actions and how they affected you
Disagree to disagree
We have conflicting views and opinions that we refuse to reconcile
Your words always so cheap
Your words hold little value or authenticity, lacking sincerity
Now I feel perfect on my own
I have found contentment and fulfillment without relying on you
Did I lose out on you
Was it a loss to no longer have you in my life
Feels like I just won
I am now experiencing a sense of victory and liberation
You're restless I get it
I understand that you are feeling unsettled and uneasy
Walking through all the bullshit
Navigating through all the lies and deception
I had to listen to it everyday
I endured your constant dishonesty and manipulation on a daily basis
This isn't me
I am not the person you think or expect me to be
This is a sad song
The situation and emotions being expressed in this song are melancholic and sorrowful
This is where I was all along
I have always been in this emotional state, but it is now being brought to light
You're just so angry
Your state of anger and resentment is evident
When are you going to realize
When will you understand or come to terms with the truth
This isn't me
I am not the person you believe or want me to be
This is a warning
Consider this a caution or indication of what is to come
There's no use in mourning
There is no point in grieving or feeling regretful
Everything we had was born to die
Our relationship was destined to end or fail
Think about everything that you did to me
Reflect on all the actions and behaviors that caused me pain
We were always one hundred miles apart
There has always been a significant emotional and physical distance between us
We grew apart everyday
Our connection and closeness deteriorated with each passing day
I watched you bend and sway
I observed you changing and being influenced by different factors and people
We were always one hundred miles apart
Our relationship always lacked true intimacy and connection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLYDE TRASK, RUSS MORGAN
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Kevin Palardy
Chase looks so natural and comfortable fronting. Its awesome! This is the best they've sounded with him on vocals. LVL refound their sound as a band
Nate Davies
That chorus..! God damn! Living With Lions is back to take the crown ❤
Ben Przeslak
Still the best pop punk band of all time! Sooooo stoked to hear the rest of the album.
90s Punk Rock Covers
Yoooo! Glad these dudes are still around putting out music, dope track.
MJ
I'm now a guy in his late 20s but boy did I get giddy to see that Living With Lions is putting out a new album.
Joaquin
MJ same. Got a family and career now but this took me back to the first time I heard Mark Has Bedroom Eyes.
Joseph Martinez
Same. lol I'm pretty excited guys.
choupafly
I'm 35 and i still love this!!
Andrew Robertson
I'm mid 30s and this gets me going!
Heavens Empty
God damn can’t wait to see this live 🔥🤘🏻