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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Darkness Everybody
Man Overboard Lyrics
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A feeling I can't shake the darkness has swallowed me.
I can't move fast enough to ditch what has followed me,
and lightening strikes everything that I touch.
This is how it feels for me to be on my own
the sadness has cut me down to the bone,
and it's so bad I don't think I'll make it home tonight.
There's not enough lights in your house
There's not enough fights I could lose to justify how I feel tonight.
So try calling all your friends and asking what they have heard
you're looking for the gossip and hanging on every word.
I'm not mad it's cute it's actually absurd
I can't believe someone loves me so much.
I've been failing every test and late for the makeup.
Left alone at your request as you do your make up
and I know that I won't make this alright,
before it's over now tonight.
And I know that this wont be the last time
that I walk these streets and I hang my head.
And I know that this won't be the last time
that I walk these streets and I wish I was dead.
The lyrics to Man Overboard's song "Darkness Everybody" convey a feeling of darkness and overwhelming despair. The singer is trying to escape from something that is haunting him, but he cannot shake off this feeling. The darkness has consumed him, and he feels helpless and alone.
The lyrics explore the idea of feeling lost and disconnected from the world around you. The singer feels like he cannot connect with anyone - his friends, his partner, or even himself. He is failing at everything he tries and feels like he is consumed by this darkness.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has reached a place where he feels like he cannot go on living. He wishes he were dead and sees no way out of his situation. This brings the song to a dark and unsettling conclusion.
Overall, "Darkness Everybody" is a powerful and evocative song that captures the feeling of being lost and alone in a world that seems to have turned against you.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been trying to escape but something keeps calling me.
Despite my best efforts to run, I can't seem to shake the feeling that something is beckoning me back.
A feeling I can't shake the darkness has swallowed me.
I feel trapped and engulfed by a darkness that I can't escape.
I can't move fast enough to ditch what has followed me, and lightning strikes everything that I touch.
No matter how fast I try to run away, my past mistakes continue to haunt me and hurt those around me.
This is how it feels for me to be on my own the sadness has cut me down to the bone, and it's so bad I don't think I'll make it home tonight.
Being alone has left me feeling so profoundly sad that I don't think I can make it through the night.
There's not enough lights in your house that you could leave on for me tonight.
My problems are so deep that not even a safe haven like your home can ease my pain.
There's not enough fights I could lose to justify how I feel tonight.
My emotions are so overwhelming that no amount of fighting would be enough to explain the depth of my pain.
So try calling all your friends and asking what they have heard you're looking for the gossip and hanging on every word.
You're so desperate for information about me that you're resorting to gossip and hearsay.
I'm not mad it's cute it's actually absurd I can't believe someone loves me so much.
Your constant attention is absurd, but also touching in a way that I can hardly believe.
I've been failing every test and late for the makeup.
I'm not doing well in life and am struggling to catch up.
Left alone at your request as you do your make up, and I know that I won't make this alright before it's over now tonight.
You've asked me to leave because you can't handle my problems, and I don't think I'll be able to make things right before the night is over.
And I know that this wont be the last time that I walk these streets and I hang my head.
I know that I'll continue to feel this way and struggle in the future.
And I know that this won't be the last time that I walk these streets and I wish I was dead.
I'm so weighed down by my problems that at times death feels preferable to life.
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
deathquota1
..damn this gets stuck in my head :)
ECLongboarders
@deathquota1 such a good song thats why
sev cerruto
There's not enough FARTS I could lose to justify how I feel tonight.
Nik Robinson
Clever
theguymanish
i love you