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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Dude Are You Kidding Me?
Man Overboard Lyrics
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How do I begin to describe the way I mistake every shadow
For you being here.
And if I get it wrong one more time
I'll swan dive off the overpass.
(Let's just pretend you know who I am)
I pretend that you're in my car.
Tracing my thoughts and making me whole,
And I'm back home without you.
You'll never understand.
Your skin looks so smooth but I wouldn't know,
Because the lock on your door is keyless.
Cold air has made me numb,
And this town seems so deceased without you.
So I'll write more songs about you.
At night I dream of how it could have went
At night I blame myself for how it's been.
You'll never understand.
In Man Overboard's song "Dude Are You Kidding Me?" the singer is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The opening lines of "Where do I start? How do I begin to describe the way I mistake every shadow for you being here" sets up the theme of the song as one of longing for someone who is no longer there. The singer is so fixated on their ex-lover that they see them in every shadow and cannot escape their memory. This is emphasized in the line "And if I get it wrong one more time, I'll swan dive off the overpass." which shows the desperation the singer feels in trying to hold onto the relationship.
The following lines "I pretend that you're in my car. Tracing my thoughts and making me whole" show that the singer is still attached to the other person and their memory. The line "But the never-ending solo nights fade into letdown days, And I'm back home without you" further emphasizes the loneliness and emptiness the singer feels without their past lover. The line "You'll never understand" shows the singer's frustration with their ex's lack of understanding about their pain and how much they struggle without them.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a person who is struggling to let go of a past relationship and is haunted by the memory of their ex. The lyrics are emotional and raw, capturing the difficult process of moving on from a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I start?
I don't even know where to begin.
How do I begin to describe the way I mistake every shadow For you being here.
It's hard to explain how much I miss you and how much you're still on my mind.
And if I get it wrong one more time I'll swan dive off the overpass.
I'm so desperate to see you again that I feel like I'll do anything to make it happen. I'm willing to take a big risk for you.
(Let's just pretend you know who I am) I pretend that you're in my car.
I imagine that we're together and I'm driving you somewhere. It's just a way to cope with missing you so much.
Tracing my thoughts and making me whole, But the never ending solo nights fade into let down days And I'm back home without you.
You complete me and make me feel better when I'm with you, but when I'm alone, everything feels pointless and depressing. I hate being without you.
You'll never understand.
I feel like no one else can really understand how much I miss you and how important you are to me.
Your skin looks so smooth but I wouldn't know, Because the lock on your door is keyless.
I can't even see you anymore because you've shut me out completely. You're unattainable and it hurts a lot.
Cold air has made me numb, And this town seems so deceased without you.
Without you, everything feels cold and empty. I feel like I'm just going through the motions without really living.
So I'll write more songs about you.
I can't stop thinking about you, so I'll keep writing songs as a way to express my feelings.
At night I dream of how it could have went At night I blame myself for how it's been.
I replay our relationship in my head and think about what I could have done differently to make things better. I feel like it's all my fault that we're not together anymore.
You'll never understand.
I really feel like you're the only one who could understand how I feel, but you're not here and I feel completely alone.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Erin Collins
I actually love the name of the song cuz its how I feel on a daily basis
SideProjectnumba1
My favorite Man Overboard song.
Aphelion Crow
This song needs a better title. Something that will fit the intensity of the lyrics. After all its the best Man Overboard song (in my opinion).
Gavin Barker
Awesome!!
Truth Of My Youth
The 'demo' is so much better!
Sergio eats tacos
I use to hella listen to this listening to my pop punk ass ex gf
Marina Vernholmen
1:35 he sounds tone deaf!???? that is a really false note. not like punk-ish half-ugly note but TERRIBLE OMG.