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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Cry Baby
Man Overboard Lyrics
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that I've gotta change my life around.
I'm sick of all the same songs.
I'm sick of all the rain fall.
What's left for me now, besides these fucking clouds?
I blame it on my down fall.
I blame it on the last call I made when I was down and out of touch.
Please keep your fingers crossed that I make it out alive.
that will put me back to sleep
so I can dream my life away...
I wanna dream my life away...
Countless times, countless nights
I've walked in the shadows of this town.
Countless tries, countless lies
I've told in the back of my mind.
I've lived at the end of what was once a beautiful world.
Home is where I gotta go.
Will I ever know how to get there?
Maybe.
The lyrics in Man Overboard's song Cry Baby are reflective and introspective. The opening line “I’ve been preaching now that I’ve gotta change my life around” suggests that the singer is not happy with their current situation and wants to turn their life around. The repetition of “I’m sick of all the same songs, I’m sick of all the rain fall” echoes the monotony that the singer feels in their life. The lines “What’s left for me now, besides these fucking clouds? I blame it on my down fall,” show that the singer feels as though they are surrounded by negativity and is possibly experiencing depression or anxiety. This is reinforced by the line “Please keep your fingers crossed that I make it out alive.” The following lines “I’ll walk or I’ll crawl to the end of any road that will put me back to sleep so I can dream my life away” indicates that the singer is looking for an escape from their problems instead of actively trying to change it.
The second verse begins with the line “Countless times, countless nights I’ve walked in the shadows of this town.” The imagery of walking in shadows suggests that the singer is feeling overshadowed or overshadowed by the world around them. The line “Countless tries, countless lies I’ve told in the back of my mind” could be referencing the singer's struggle with addiction or dishonesty. The song ends on a hopeful note with “Home is where I gotta go. Will I ever know how to get there? Maybe.” Despite the singer’s confusion and struggle, there is still hope and an acknowledgment that they will find their way home eventually.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been preaching now
I've been talking about it for a while now
that I've gotta change my life around.
that I need to turn my life around
I'm sick of all the same songs.
I'm tired of hearing the same things over and over
I'm sick of all the rain fall.
I'm tired of dealing with problems and issues
What's left for me now, besides these fucking clouds?
What other issues do I have to face, except these ones?
I blame it on my down fall.
I think my problems are my own fault
I blame it on the last call I made when I was down and out of touch.
I think my problems started with a bad decision I made when I was in a bad place
Please keep your fingers crossed that I make it out alive.
I hope I can get through this alive, please wish me luck
I'll walk or I'll crawl to the end of any road
I'll do whatever it takes to get to the end of my problems
that will put me back to sleep
that will bring me back to a state of comfort and familiarity
so I can dream my life away...
so I can forget about reality and escape into my own thoughts
Countless times, countless nights
I've done this so many times for so long
I've walked in the shadows of this town.
I've experienced the dark parts of this place
Countless tries, countless lies
I've tried to keep going and keep fighting, but it's been hard and I've lied to myself about how things are going
I've lived at the end of what was once a beautiful world.
I've experienced a decline from something that was once beautiful and good
Home is where I gotta go.
I need to find my way back to a place of comfort and familiarity
Will I ever know how to get there?
I'm not sure how to get back to a place of comfort and familiarity
Maybe.
But I hope I can figure it out
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dirtdiver360
Amazing song, thanks for putting it up