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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Swan Dive
Man Overboard Lyrics
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And everything will be different
She'll tell herself that she ought
To not think what she thought
But she won't listen
When she sees me, she'll hate me
Then she'll love me again
Though she's sick of the chase
So she's giving in
And they'll hold hands like their jumping off a bridge at all times
And she can't figure out why it's not like this at all time
Oh my, I know that I'm late
And I'm sorry that you waited all your life
And tonight, we could just forget it
And pretend we never said it and move on with out lives
I knew from the sweet sound of your car on my street
This could be paradise
When I see her I will fall apart for sure
And forget what I've been through
Losing control, swallowed whole by what I've turned into
When I see her things are gonna escalate past no return
(I forget, I forget what I've been through)
And we'll both ask ourselves "When will I learn?"
And they'll hold hands like their jumping off a bridge at all times
And she can't figure out why it's not like this at all time
Oh my, I know that I'm late
And I'm sorry that you waited all your life
And tonight, we could just forget it
And pretend we never said it and move on with out lives
I knew from the sweet sound of your car on my street
This could be paradise
This could be
Maybe I've learned now
And I don't have to prove it
Maybe I've learned now
And I don't have to prove it
Oh my, I know that I'm late
And I'm sorry that you waited all your life
And tonight, we could just forget it
And pretend we never said it and move on with out lives
I knew from the sweet sound of your car on my street
This could be paradise
I knew from the sweet sound of your car on my street
This could be paradise
I knew from the sweet sound of your car on my street
This could be paradise, paradise
Maybe I've learned now
And I don't have to prove it
Maybe I've learned now
And I don't have to prove it
The lyrics of "Swan Dive" by Man Overboard reveal a complicated relationship dynamic between two individuals who have a history together. The song talks about how the female character will react when she sees the male character, assuming she'll want to push away her feelings but will ultimately give in to them. The lyrics capture the feeling of not being able to control one's attraction to someone despite the consequences that might come with it. The chorus emphasizes the idea of taking risks and jumping into something even though it might not always work out. The final lines of "Maybe I've learned now, And I don't have to prove it" suggest a newfound understanding and self-awareness, indicating that the singer has come to terms with the reality of past failed attempts and hopes to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When she sees me it'll all be over
She will hate me upon seeing me
And everything will be different
Things will change drastically
She'll tell herself that she ought
She'll try to convince herself
To not think what she thought
Not to have the same old feelings
But she won't listen
She won't be able to control herself
And they'll hold hands like their jumping off a bridge at all times
They'll be desperately clinging onto each other
And she can't figure out why it's not like this at all time
She can't understand why they can't always be so close
Oh my, I know that I'm late
I realize I'm very behind
And I'm sorry that you waited all your life
I apologize for making you wait so long
And tonight, we could just forget it
We could try to ignore everything that happened
And pretend we never said it and move on with out lives
Pretend like we never even mentioned it and move on
I knew from the sweet sound of your car on my street
I felt like I could experience paradise
This could be paradise
This could be a perfect opportunity
When I see her I will fall apart for sure
I'll lose all sense of control when I see her
And forget what I've been through
And forget about everything that's happened so far
Losing control, swallowed whole by what I've turned into
I'll be overwhelmed by my own actions and emotions
When I see her things are gonna escalate past no return
Things will intensify beyond repair when I see her
And we'll both ask ourselves "When will I learn?"
We'll both wonder why we can't seem to move on
Maybe I've learned now
Maybe I've finally learned my lesson
And I don't have to prove it
And I don't need to show it to anyone
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Christi Ellie
I just started listening to Man Overboard and I gotta say I wish I had found out about them earlier. :D
Bailey Farrell
I love it :)
kayb1217
I really love this one.
Sam J Lance
0:38
I chime in with a
Haven't you ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality.
Kasumi Miwa
Finally, Rise Records signs a band that isn't generic
Mateus Moço
THIS IS GOLD!
Masonzero Digital
I feel like any sane person would rather listen to this at a high school prom than the top 40 crap that is actually played at proms.. I dunno what world you're living in where this is played at dances but I want to live in it!
Vale Liz
I can't stop listen this album!!
Christian Benavidez
No don't say mosh when it comes to pop punk no matter how hard you think you are and rise records signs all kinds if bands no matter what genre
Donna Jackson
I am new to listening to these guys but at certain parts his voice reminds me of Ryans from Yellowcard