1- Man Overboard is an American rock band from Mt. Laurel and Williamstown,… Read Full Bio ↴1- Man Overboard is an American rock band from Mt. Laurel and Williamstown, New Jersey that began in 2008. Started as an emo influenced pop-punk band to then later shift to alternative rock/indie rock. Since then, they have released two EP's, an acoustic EP, a split with Boston pop punk band Transit, a compilation of old songs and three full length albums. Taking influence from such pop punk acts as Blink-182, Saves the Day and Taking Back Sunday, Man Overboard play a brand of upbeat and poppy pop punk with the emotion of 90's emo acts such as The Promise Ring. Well known for its motto, "Defend Pop Punk," the band is currently signed to Rise Records.

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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Not the First
Man Overboard Lyrics

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It all started when I saw you glow,
Feelings came fast spinning out of control
Wish you were here, wish the feelings could show
How would you know, you know?

The freak kid picked last for the team
Out of his league but a boy can still dream
Turns out she wasn't turned off as it seems

Now they're a team, a team

Where did you go, I want to know, are you back for good?
Maybe all along I treated you like I should
You can help me pick up the pieces if you would

I won't forget the first day that we met
I hadn't even hit rock bottom yet
Walked towards the light going faster each step
Till I just slept, I slept

Then in a dream you came back to me
And in the morning I could no longer see
That's my dilemma, that's my sick fantasy
You're here with me, with me

Where did you go, I want to know, are you back for good?
Maybe all along I treated you like I should
You can help me pick up the pieces if you would

Oh, and this is not the first night
Staying up and trying to word everything right
Do you know it's like to have someone steal your heart away?

And oh, I know I've said it all before
Now I'm the idiot standing at your front door
With my hands in my pockets, just trying to steal your heart away

I've looked everywhere
I've looked everywhere
I've looked everywhere

Where did you go, I want to know, are you back for good?

Maybe all along I treated you like I should
You can help me pick up the pieces if you would

Overall Meaning

The song “Not the First” by Man Overboard is a song about someone reflecting on their past relationship and how they treated their partner. The singer of the song reminisces about seeing their partner for the first time and the intense emotional connection they felt. The lyrics “It all started when I saw you glow, feelings came fast spinning out of control” show the initial spark between the two. However, the relationship fell apart and now the singer is hoping for a chance to fix things with their partner. The chorus expresses the singer's desire for their partner to come back into their life and help them pick up the pieces of their broken heart.

The song also implies a sense of regret, as the singer acknowledges that they might not have treated their partner as well as they could have. The lines “Maybe all along I treated you like I should” express the singer's realization that they could have done more for their partner. The last section of the song depicts the singer trying to reconnect with their partner, admitting that they have been searching everywhere for them. The overall message of the song seems to be about second chances and hoping for a chance to make things right with someone they still love.

Line by Line Meaning

It all started when I saw you glow,
The singer experienced strong emotions when they first saw the person they are singing about.

Feelings came fast spinning out of control
The singer's emotions became overwhelming and difficult to manage.

Wish you were here, wish the feelings could show
The singer desires to be with the person they are singing about and wants to express their emotions to them.

How would you know, you know?
The artist questions whether the person they are singing about would understand their feelings if they were expressed.

The freak kid picked last for the team
The artist feels like an outsider or an underdog.

Out of his league but a boy can still dream
Despite feeling like they are not good enough for the person they are singing about or that the person is not interested in them, the singer still has hope and dreams about being with them.

Turns out she wasn't turned off as it seems
The person the singer is singing about ended up being interested in them despite the singer's doubts.

Now they're a team, a team
The artist and the person they are singing about are now together and may be working together to achieve something.

Where did you go, I want to know, are you back for good?
The artist is searching for the person they are singing about and wants to know if they will stay for good.

Maybe all along I treated you like I should
The artist realizes that they may not have treated the person they are singing about well in the past and regrets it.

You can help me pick up the pieces if you would
The singer is asking the person they are singing about for help in overcoming some difficulties or challenges.

I won't forget the first day that we met
The artist holds the memory of meeting the person they are singing about in high regard and feels like it was a significant moment in their life.

I hadn't even hit rock bottom yet
At the time of meeting the person they are singing about, the singer had not yet experienced their lowest point.

Walked towards the light going faster each step
The singer felt like meeting the person they are singing about helped them move towards a better place or mindset and they were feeling better each day.

Till I just slept, I slept
The singer seems to have experienced some sort of rest or peace as a result of meeting the person they are singing about.

Then in a dream you came back to me
The artist is dreaming about being with the person they are singing about again.

And in the morning I could no longer see
When the artist wakes up from the dream, they are no longer able to see or be with the person they are dreaming about.

That's my dilemma, that's my sick fantasy
The singer is struggling with their desire to be with the person they are singing about and feels like it may not be realistic or healthy.

You're here with me, with me
The singer is imagining being with the person they are singing about despite the distance between them in reality.

Oh, and this is not the first night
The artist has been in this situation before and has likely stayed up thinking about the person they are singing about before.

Staying up and trying to word everything right
The artist is putting effort into figuring out how to express their emotions to the person they are singing about.

Do you know it's like to have someone steal your heart away?
The artist is asking if the person they are singing about knows what it's like to have intense feelings for someone.

And oh, I know I've said it all before
The singer has likely expressed their feelings to the person they are singing about before in a similar way.

Now I'm the idiot standing at your front door
The artist feels foolish for continuing to pursue or express their feelings to the person they are singing about.

With my hands in my pockets, just trying to steal your heart away
The singer is still hoping to win over the person they are singing about and is putting effort into making it happen.

I've looked everywhere
The singer has likely gone to great lengths and searched in many places to try to find the person they are singing about or to try to win their affections.

Where did you go, I want to know, are you back for good?
Repeating this line reinforces the singer's desire to know where the person they are singing about is and whether they will stay or not.

Maybe all along I treated you like I should
Repeating this line further emphasizes the artist's regret for not treating the person they are singing about well in the past.

You can help me pick up the pieces if you would
Repeating this line reinforces the artist's request for help from the person they are singing about.

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