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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S.A.D
Man Overboard Lyrics
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This isn't how I knew it would end
Cause there are no more pages in my book
And there is too much ink in my pen
So now I'm wishing that the cycle would end, so then
I'd learn to be somebody's man
Cause there is too much history for the history books
I hate me, so unoriginal
No other feeling could feel so traditional
Cause every year I end up here
I end up here
So now you hate me?
Oh, how original
Well I'm used to it
Lone, individual
Another year and I'm still here
And I'm still here
Looking in the mirror, I'm sure I'm sure
And I didn't do those things from before
Cause there is no more time left on the clock
And you are walking out the front door
So now I'm learning to be wrong even more, the whore
The emptiness I try to ignore
Cause there are no more bullets in my gun
And I am trying to prepare for a war
I hate me, so unoriginal
No other feeling could feel so traditional
Cause every year I end up here
I end up here
So now you hate me?
Oh, how original
Well I'm used to it
Lone, individual
Another year and I'm still here
And I'm still here
And you say
"I'll take it out on myself, I'll take it out on my friends"
And you say
"I've got this knife to my throat, and there's this blood on my hands"
(And if you pick me up)
Is it selfish?
Well if so fine
I've always been selfish
And that's just one of the many problems I will never be able to fix
I believe I am making everyone's lives around me worse
Increasingly worse
I am a disease to my friends and family
Please leave me alone
We're still young
It's over
I'm so dumb (pick me up)
I love her
I'm sorry (if you)
I hate me
It was fine (pick me up)
Til lately
I hate me, so unoriginal
No other feeling could feel so traditional
Cause every year I end up here
I end up here
So now you hate me?
Oh, how original
Another year and I'm still here
The lyrics to Man Overboard's song S.A.D. explore a deep sense of self-loathing and worthlessness that the singer feels. They paint over portraits, pretending that their life isn't ending exactly as they knew it would. There are "no more pages" in their book and "too much ink in [their] pen," which seems to suggest that they feel their life is over, or that they have nothing left to say or do.
The singer wishes that the cycle they feel trapped in would end, and they could "learn to be somebody's man." They feel that there is too much history that has already been written -- "too much history for the history books" -- and they'd like to start anew. However, they are trapped in a cycle of self-hatred that they feel is numbingly "unoriginal." Every year they end up in the same place, feeling the same way.
The song takes a darker turn in the final verse, as the singer turns to thoughts of self-harm and despair. They seem to feel like a burden to the people around them, saying "I am a disease to my friends and family." They ask to be left alone, but also seem to want help, asking "if you pick me up, is it selfish?" Overall, the song paints a picture of a person trapped in self-hatred and despair, longing for a way out but feeling trapped in an endless cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Painting over portraits again, I pretend
I am trying to cover up my past by making it seem non-existent
This isn't how I knew it would end
I am disappointed at how my life has turned out
Cause there are no more pages in my book
I feel that I have nothing new to offer or achieve
And there is too much ink in my pen
I feel overwhelmed and unable to express myself
So now I'm wishing that the cycle would end, so then
I desperately want things to change for the better
I'd learn to be somebody's man
I want to be able to nurture a meaningful relationship
Cause there is too much history for the history books
I have too much baggage and negative past experiences
And I'd like to start them again
I wish I could start over and rewrite my life's story
I hate me, so unoriginal
I despise myself and my lack of uniqueness or distinction
No other feeling could feel so traditional
This feeling of self-loathing is all too familiar and repetitive
Cause every year I end up here
I find myself in this same negative headspace every year
So now you hate me?
I expect others to dislike me because I already dislike myself
Oh, how original
I find it predictably expected for others to hate me
Well I'm used to it
I have grown accustomed to rejection and animosity
Lone, individual
I feel alone and isolated from others
And you say
Addressing another individual
"I'll take it out on myself, I'll take it out on my friends"
I plan on causing harm to myself or projecting my negative feelings onto my friends
And you say
Addressing another individual
"I've got this knife to my throat, and there's this blood on my hands"
I am at the brink of self-harm and there are visible signs of distress
Is it selfish?
Asking whether one's intentions are self-centered
Well if so fine
Acknowledging that one may be selfish but remaining indifferent
I've always been selfish
I have a history of prioritizing my own needs above others
And that's just one of the many problems I will never be able to fix
I feel helpless in fixing my many personal issues
I believe I am making everyone's lives around me worse
I am convinced that my presence has a negative impact on those around me
Increasingly worse
This negative impact is growing over time
I am a disease to my friends and family
I view myself as being infectious and detrimental to those close to me
Please leave me alone
I would rather push people away than burden them with my issues
We're still young
Despite these negative feelings, there is still time for things to change
It's over
This stage of my life has reached its end
I'm so dumb (pick me up)
I feel stupid and helpless, please offer me support
I love her
There is someone I care deeply about
I'm sorry (if you)
Expressing regret for my actions or behavior towards another person
It was fine (pick me up)
Things were better before, please help me get back to that point
Til lately
Things have recently gone downhill
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Wiktoria Miler
it's been 3 years and I still feel the same
legomania !!!
Been 8 years and still feels the same
Sam Caballero
Been 5 years and I still feel the same too 😔
M8WhoSk8s
Already 7 years since this album came out ah time flies
GreenDayMnority
Man Overboard and Real Friends are seriously changing my life... It's like every song they write relates to how I'm feeling. It sorta scares me - in a good way though. <3
Michael Clutch
"Please leave me ALOOOOOOOONE" .....wow goosebumps everytime I heard this.
cazza710
If the vocals were brought forwards in the mix a little, and were maybe a little harsher, sorta like The Wonder Years, this would be absolutely grade A
Maxon Mendel
@cazza710 LOL
cazza710
+cazza710 and now here i am owning 5 pieces of Man Overboard merch. What a twat i was.
xwhoaxash
When he says "please leave me alone" ugh I can feel the emotions!