The band announced they had signed with Rise Records and would be recording a new album in February 2012. On June 19th, 2012, the band released a new record, (Everything You Ever Loved). While technically members of "The Wave", along with La Dispute, Touché Amoré, Pianos Become the Teeth, and Defeater, the band has since clarified that "The Wave" was merely an inside joke between those bands and does not represent a particular movement or subgenre in post-hardcore.
Current members:
James Carroll - guitar, vocals
Mike O'Toole - guitar
Luke Schwartz - bass guitar
Matt Carroll - drums
Transparent Seas
Make Do and Mend Lyrics
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to keep pretending that you’re more
than the mark of an old scar
that doesn’t hurt anymore.
And I’ve grown numb of the fear
that everything I’ve done
was being controlled by the father, by the son,
by the holy ghost you’ve become.
But I would fold my hands and buckle to my knees,
and I would pray the sky would fall down on me.
And I would stumble to the shore to be baptized in the waves
if it meant that everything we know doesn’t go away, someday.
And I know my mother cries
when she realizes I don’t love you like she does,
but still she bows her head and prays that you forgive me.
So what does that make me?
The unloving, ungrateful son of a saint?
What if that makes me the monster an angel raised?
But I would fold my hands and buckle to my knees,
and I would pray the sky would fall down on me.
And I would stumble to the shore to be baptized in the waves
if it meant that everything we know doesn’t go away,
someday.
It’s so cold in the shadow of their faith,
but I will not be crushed for heaven’s sake.
But I would fold my hands and buckle to my knees,
and I would pray the sky would fall down on me.
But I would fold my hands and buckle to my knees,
and I would pray the sky would fall down on me.
And I would stumble to the shore to be baptized in the waves
if it meant that everything we know doesn’t go away,
someday.
The song "Transparent Seas" by Make Do and Mend is a powerful and emotional piece about struggling with faith and the pressure of living up to expectations. The first verse talks about the fear of feeling controlled by religion, and how the idea of an all-knowing, all-seeing God can be suffocating. The singer acknowledges that some wounds eventually heal and become scars, but they can still be a reminder of what was once painful.
The chorus is a plea for salvation, and the desire to be cleansed and renewed through baptism. The singer wishes to start anew, to have a sense of security that everything they know and believe won't be taken away. However, the second verse further explores the complicated relationship between faith and family, specifically a mother who loves the singer's partner more than they do. The guilt of not living up to a saintly parent's expectations can be overwhelming, leading the singer to question their own morality.
Overall, "Transparent Seas" is a poignant and heartfelt reflection on the challenges of faith and relationships, and the universal struggles of trying to make sense of the world we live in.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t know who you are, and it’s too hard
I'm struggling to understand your true identity, and it's becoming too difficult for me
to keep pretending that you’re more
to continue with the facade that you're someone extraordinary
than the mark of an old scar
than just a reminder of a past wound
that doesn’t hurt anymore.
that no longer causes pain
And I’ve grown numb of the fear
I've become desensitized to my anxiety
that everything I’ve done
that every action I've taken
was being controlled by the father, by the son,
was being manipulated by religious figures
by the holy ghost you’ve become.
by the idea of you as a divine presence
But I would fold my hands and buckle to my knees,
Despite all of this, I would still pray
and I would pray the sky would fall down on me.
I yearn for something dramatic to happen, almost a punishment
And I would stumble to the shore to be baptized in the waves
I'd be willing to undergo a symbolic rebirth
if it meant that everything we know doesn’t go away, someday.
if it meant preserving the status quo and not losing all familiarity
And I know my mother cries
I'm aware of how my mother reacts
when she realizes I don’t love you like she does,
when she discovers my feelings for you aren't reciprocated like hers are
but still she bows her head and prays that you forgive me.
Regardless, she still pleads for your mercy on my behalf
So what does that make me?
What kind of person does that make me?
The unloving, ungrateful son of a saint?
Does it label me as someone unappreciative of a godly mother?
What if that makes me the monster an angel raised?
Or perhaps, a demon brought up by a virtuous entity?
It’s so cold in the shadow of their faith,
It feels frigid beneath the influence of their devotion
but I will not be crushed for heaven’s sake.
I won't allow it to crush me in the name of religion
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Ryan Hurley
Just saw these guys last night, they are incredible live
FlyingJustToFall
first time listening to this band. besides the video being extremely cool, i really like how he uses his voice and together with the guitar, it sounds like i have to buy a new cd soon.
Metal Void
Dayuuuumm. Dat guitar. Vocals are amazing too. I've not listened to you guys before, but this song has convinced me to! :)
CptAmway
You guys need more music videos (and albums for that matter).
Sleepy Edd
I need this record on Spotify, i can't find my CDs 😭😭😭
Nathan
Love that posters,great how awesome bands promote other awesome bands.
Whatthefernando
Everything this band makes is fucking gold.
Brooke Wilhalme
I really like this band and the video
Oscar Lopez
Couldn't help but smile when I saw all the posters in that kid's room. So fucking cool.
DesertBA4
i cant stop hearing this song >.<