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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Re Run
Man Overboard Lyrics

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It's 2 AM but it feels like its 5
Maybe it's time to shut my eyes
Cause I'm asleep but they're open wide
Or maybe I'm awake but passed out inside
Riding a couch in the dark all night
Just the television

It's a glowing blue light

If the day is over and I failed, I tried
If I told you that it's alright, I lied
I guess I'll feel less lonely when I shut up and let you own me
Your slave, your go getter
When you're on my mind, my mind feels better
I love my life but I'm not alive

And maybe it's been awhile since I died
To be or not to be, don't decide
Won't put my foot down won't let it slide
Riding a couch in the dark, all night
Yes I see my future and it doesn't look bright
If I take the easy way out I'll lie and live this re run over for the hundredth time

I guess I'll feel less lonely when I ship up and let you own me
Your slave, your go getter
When you're on my mind, my mind feels better
I guess I'll feel less stupid when I make myself less useless

But wait, it gets better
I wish all my time was our time spent together

Overall Meaning

In "Re Run," Man Overboard painting a bleak portrait of the singer's life. The lyrics describe a late night scene, with the singer describing his exhaustion, both physically and emotionally. He feels like he's sleepwalking through life, unable to engage with it. The television is the only light source in the room, representing a sense of emptiness and loneliness. He feels like he's failed in some way, and though he tries to convince himself that it's "alright," the singer knows he's lying. He talks about being owned, and that he'll feel less lonely and stupid if he lets someone else control his life. However, he also acknowledges that things won't get better unless he changes things.

Ultimately, the song is about a struggle with depression and feelings of failure. The singer sees his life as a re-run of the same mistakes and challenges, with no end in sight. He craves the comfort of being owned by someone else, but he also recognizes that change is necessary in order to break the cycle. The song ends with a glimmer of hope, with the singer expressing a desire to spend all his time with someone else, suggesting that love and companionship could provide the relief that he's looking for.

Line by Line Meaning

It's 2 AM but it feels like it's 5
Even though it's early in the night, it feels much later due to the singer's mental state.

Maybe it's time to shut my eyes
The singer's exhaustion is starting to catch up with them, and they should try to rest.

Cause I'm asleep but they're open wide
Despite physically feeling tired, the singer's mind won't let them sleep.

Or maybe I'm awake but passed out inside
The artist's emotions may be keeping them up, even if their physical body is tired.

Riding a couch in the dark all night
The artist is stuck on the couch, not physically going anywhere, and is lost in thought.

Just the television
The only company the singer has is the television, which isn't helping their situation.

If the day is over and I failed, I tried
The singer gives it their all each day, even if they don't always succeed.

If I told you that it's alright, I lied
The artist may try to convince others that everything's okay, but in reality, they're struggling.

I guess I'll feel less lonely when I shut up and let you own me
The artist may find comfort in letting someone else control them, rather than dealing with their problems alone.

Your slave, your go-getter
The artist is willing to do whatever it takes for someone they care about, even if it hurts them in the long run.

When you're on my mind, my mind feels better
Thinking about someone they care about can briefly make the singer feel less alone.

I love my life but I'm not alive
Despite having things to be grateful for, the artist still feels empty and unhappy.

And maybe it's been awhile since I died
The singer has been feeling lost and detached from life for a long time.

To be or not to be, don't decide
The singer is unsure if they want to keep going in life or give up, but they're not ready to choose yet.

Won't put my foot down won't let it slide
Even though the singer is struggling, they know they can't just let things continue as they are - they need to make some changes.

Yes, I see my future and it doesn't look bright
The artist is struggling to see anything positive in their future.

If I take the easy way out I'll lie and live this rerun over for the hundredth time
The artist knows that taking the easy way out won't solve anything and will lead to them repeating the same mistakes.

I guess I'll feel less stupid when I make myself less useless
The singer knows they need to do more to be happy with themselves and their life.

But wait, it gets better
Despite their struggles, the singer is hopeful that things will improve eventually.

I wish all my time was our time spent together
The artist longs for a close relationship with someone else to help them feel less alone and lost.

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