Man Overboard was formed by childhood friends, Nik Bruzzese and Wayne Wildrick, when they began writing songs together at Nik's Small Hill Studio. Wildrick then invited Zac Eisenstein, who at the time was vocalist of the band The Front Page which Wildrick was also a member of, to sing and play guitar. Justin Mondschein from the band Bangarang! was asked to play drums but after he, and a revolving door of other drummers left, Justin Collier (another member of The Front Page) took over drums full time. The core line up of the band was then completed. They entered the studio in 2008 to record their debut EP, Hung Up on Nothing. The band then went on a nationwide tour to promote the now out of print EP.
In November 2009, they signed with Run for Cover Records where they released a three song digital EP entitled, Dahlia, which was produced by Jesse Cannon. This was followed by a split with good friends, Transit, in December 2009.
In 2010, the 10 track compilation entitled, Before We Met: A Collection of Old Songs, featuring songs from Hung Up on Nothing was released on Panic Records in February. The band then released an acoustic EP on Run for Cover, Noise from Upstairs in March. But perhaps their most acclaimed work to date was their debut album, Real Talk. Released on CD, vinyl and digital format on July 20 on Run for Cover Records. The album picked up a favorable review from Absolute Punk who called it "the pop punk album of the summer", Amp Magazine calling it "A 5 star, 10 out of 10 release. A must pick up listen in every respect" and Australian website Killyourstereo calling it "the best pop punk album of 2010" and rating it 98 out of 100. On the back of Real Talk, Man Overboard have toured the US with such bands as The Wonder Years, The Swellers, Fireworks and Transit and Europe with Senses Fail, The Ghost Inside, Transit and All or Nothing.
Founding member and guitarist Wayne Wildrick left the band in August 2010 due to personal reasons. Then-drummer Justin Collier replaced Wildrick on guitar and Mike Hrycenko (who was also in The Front Page) joined on drums.
In December 2010, Man Overboard signed with Rise Records and announced they will release their sophomore full-length with Rise as well as Run for Cover in 2011. Prior to releasing the album, the band will put out another compilation LP on Run for Cover entitled The Human Highlight Reel, that features Dahlia, Noise from Upstairs, Real Talk B-Sides, a "Promise Ring" cover and two brand new songs as well as a new 7 entitled The Absolute Worst on Rise on February 22, 2011.
In April 2011, Wayne Wildrick rejoined the band and stated that his reason for his departure in 2010 was down to anxiety. He played his first performance back at Bamboozle, and the band continued as a 5 piece.
In August 2011, they announced that their new album would be self-titled and will be released on Rise Records on September 27. They also released the track listing and album artwork.
It was confirmed in July 2011 that the band was added to the opening act of the Pop Punks Not Dead Tour this Fall headlined by New Found Glory. Other opening acts include Set Your Goals, The Wonder Years, and This Time Next Year.
In December 2011, Man Overboard acted as direct support for The Early November on several of their reunion shows in the Eastern United States.
For the first half of 2012, Man Overboard will be touring the United States and Europe, with many different bands, including Trapped Under Ice, The Story So Far, Save Your Breath, and Handguns.
On January 4th, 2012, it was confirmed that the band will be playing all of the 2012 Vans Warped Tour.
Drummer Mike Hrycenko did not join Man Overboard for their performance at the Pop Punk The Vote Tour.
Man Overboard have announced that they have parted ways with Mike Hrycenko during the PPTV tour. He left on good terms, stating he was pursuing a college degree.
2- Man Overboard is an english jazz combo: swing and gypsy jazz.
Leading this stunning band are violinist, Thomas Gould and star of London swing, clarinetist Ewan Bleach. This great partnership is complemented by the unique voice of Louisa Jones and a hot rhythm section with Jean-Marie Fagon on guitar and Dave O’Brien on the double bass.
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Boy Without Batteries
Man Overboard Lyrics
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Remember this?
It spent six years in my drawer
It doesn't smell like you anymore
But you can't throw it out so I ignore
But what's creepy
Is how I still think about how my life would be
If things worked out for you and me
One of these days you'll stop pretending
I was only someone you would find a friend in
You didn't miss me
You were misdirected
You didn't kiss me
And I felt rejected
One of these days ou'll stop pretending
And you will be a little less condescending
And if you missed me then you missed your chance kid
The nerdy little freak no one wanted to dance with
But now it's fine
Your attention is not where I get my pride
You wanna know what the worst is?
Sometimes I think I've moved onto so much more
But sometimes I am not sure
And now and again I feel weak to the lure
But what's crazy is how no one made me feel quite like you
But that was so much to go through
At the end of the day
I don't know if I want them to
So pick up your bags it's time to go
I could be the one who destroys everything
And I'm like wishing we went back in time
Before you had your nine to five
I used to try and make you mine
But that bird never learned to fly
We're here now
Both my hands are tied and I don't care
In "Boy Without Batteries," Man Overboard's lead singer expresses the lingering emotions he has towards a past relationship. He starts the song by asking if his listener wants to see something creepy, referring to an old item from the relationship that he can't bring himself to throw away. Despite the fact that the item no longer reminds him of his ex, he still can't let go of it. He then confesses that he still thinks about what his life would be like if things had worked out between them. However, he acknowledges that he was a flake and doesn't take the idea of them being together too seriously.
As the song progresses, the singer challenges his ex's perception of their past relationship. He points out that his ex was the one pretending they were just friends and that she only missed her chance with him. The singer laments that he used to try to make their relationship work, but now feels like he's moved on to bigger and better things. Despite this, he still experiences moments of weakness and thinks about what could have been. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that he doesn't know what he wants anymore and that he's emotionally tied to the past.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to see something creepy?
The singer is asking the listener if they want to see something unsettling.
Remember this?
The singer is reminding the listener of something from the past.
It spent six years in my drawer
The item the singer is referring to has been in their possession, unused, for six years.
It doesn't smell like you anymore
The item no longer has the scent of the person it is associated with.
But you can't throw it out so I ignore
Despite having no use for the item, the artist is unable to part with it and chooses to ignore it instead.
But what's creepy
The singer is about to describe something unsettling.
Is how I still think about how my life would be
The singer admits to frequently imagining how their life would be different if things had worked out with someone from the past.
If things worked out for you and me
The artist is referring to a past relationship that did not succeed.
But I'm a flake so don't take it too seriously
The artist is acknowledging their tendency to be unreliable and is telling the listener not to take their words too seriously.
One of these days you'll stop pretending
The artist is predicting that one day the other person will stop pretending to be interested in them.
I was only someone you would find a friend in
The singer believes they were never more than a friend to the other person.
You didn't miss me
The artist believes the other person did not miss them.
You were misdirected
The singer believes the other person was misguided in their actions with regards to them.
You didn't kiss me
The singer believes the other person rejected them romantically.
And I felt rejected
The singer felt hurt by the other person's rejection.
And you will be a little less condescending
The artist predicts that the other person will become less patronizing in the future.
And if you missed me then you missed your chance kid
The artist believes that if the other person did have feelings for them, they missed their opportunity to act on them.
The nerdy little freak no one wanted to dance with
The singer describes themselves as someone who was not seen as desirable in the past.
Your attention is not where I get my pride
The singer no longer values the other person's attention as a source of pride.
Sometimes I think I've moved onto so much more
The artist sometimes believes they have outgrown their feelings for the other person.
But sometimes I am not sure
The artist is uncertain about their feelings for the other person.
And now and again I feel weak to the lure
Despite their uncertainty, the artist still finds themselves drawn to the other person.
But what's crazy is how no one made me feel quite like you
The singer acknowledges that the other person had a unique impact on them.
But that was so much to go through
The artist recognizes the difficulties they faced in the past with the other person.
At the end of the day
The singer is reflecting on their thoughts and feelings about the other person.
I don't know if I want them to
The singer is uncertain about whether they want to move on from their feelings for the other person.
So pick up your bags it's time to go
The singer is telling the other person it is time for them to leave.
I could be the one who destroys everything
The artist acknowledges that their own behavior could have negative consequences.
And I'm like wishing we went back in time
The artist is expressing a desire to revisit the past with the other person.
Before you had your nine to five
The singer is referring to a time before the other person had a conventional job.
I used to try and make you mine
The singer reveals they made an effort to pursue the other person in the past.
But that bird never learned to fly
The artist uses a metaphor to describe their unsuccessful attempts to win over the other person.
We're here now
The artist is acknowledging the current state of their relationship with the other person.
Both my hands are tied and I don't care
The artist feels helpless to change their situation with the other person and has become indifferent to it.
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@bennyfrank8755
I completely feel this song it's as if it was written about me. Sums me up entirely
@ITSNEPHRO
Nigel Roberts Go see a psychologist please.
@shaaright
this album grows on you BIG TIME after a few listens
@used2bnow
Hell yeah! Rise, I love your personal taste in music. I can come to you for all my music needs- metal hardcore punk pop indie electronic. Keep doing what you're doing! And this song is amazing!!!!!
@ClawFriendsYay
i still dont understand how MO can go into my head, read my thoughts, and turn them into an incredible song
@mrtn_vw4587
Such awesome lyrics!
@andrewmorel7968
The simplicity of this song makes it so good.
@jenniferkeenan1731
Love this song!!
@ar11229
how do people not like this?? this song is catchy as shit!
@Andy96WBTBWB
God this song... This explains my entire life right now. Such a tough breakup and I own things from her from over two years ago that I will never let go of..