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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Teleport
Man Overboard Lyrics
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It's just a matter of inspiration
And it all was just a combination
Of the drugs that I did tonight
It's safe to say that I'm in your head
It's safe to say that I'm doing a good job
Pretty sure that you won't forget
I wrote a poem just to give to you
But it all turns to fake words and sounds
It's safe to say that I'm in your head
And that's the reason you've been
Feeling your temples pound and now I know
Now I know what I'm up against I'll forget in the morning
Like some dream world story that
I wish that I wrote down
I wish you could teleport and be in my bedroom
That would make me feel just like new
That would make it go away
I made a plan, devised the scheme
It's just a matter of preparation
And you know it's just a combination
Of the things that I felt tonight
I wrote a poem just to give to you
But it all turns to fake words and sounds
I wonder if you'll remember me when I fuck this up
And you're not around and now I know
Now I know what I'm up against I'll forget in the morning
Like some dream world story that
I wish that I wrote down
I wish you could teleport and be in my bedroom
That would make me feel just like new
That would make it go away
Three thousand miles till I'm sleeping in your bed
You're not next door, you're not down the street
You're three thousand miles so teleport to me
I never thought that I would put you through this
Teleport to me you're in pieces, how did I do this?
Now I know what I'm up against I'll forget in the morning
Like some dream world story, that I wish that I wrote down
I wish you could teleport and be in my bedroom
That would make me feel just like new
That would make it go away now I know what I'm up against
I wrote a poem just to give to you
That I wish that I wrote down
The lyrics to Man Overboard's song "Teleport" speak to the feelings of distance and longing for another person. The singer in the song feels like they are inside the head of the person they are singing to, having had an influence on them through their actions - which include taking drugs. The singer expresses a desire for the other person to be able to teleport to them and be by their side, making everything feel new and making their worries go away. However, they also acknowledge that they may have screwed things up and worry that the other person will forget them. The line "It's just a matter of inspiration/And it all was just a combination/Of the drugs that I did tonight" suggests that the singer might be regretting their decisions and actions that led to this point of longing for the other person.
The repetition of the line "Now I know what I'm up against I'll forget in the morning/Like some dream world story that I wish that I wrote down" adds to the general sense of transience and impermanence that the lyrics convey. While the singer may be consumed by their feelings at this moment, they know that these feelings will eventually fade, like a dream that they can't quite hold onto.
Overall, the lyrics to "Teleport" touch upon the idea of distance and desire, and how we often crave physical and emotional closeness to others, even when it seems impossible. The singer seems to be grappling with the idea that their attraction to the other person may be fleeting, and that they may just be another dream that fades with the morning light.
Line by Line Meaning
And now I know, I know the truth
The singer has a deeper understanding of their situation
It's just a matter of inspiration
Success is a result of being inspired
And it all was just a combination
The singer's situation is a result of different factors coming together
Of the drugs that I did tonight
The artist's situation was influenced by drug use
It's safe to say that I'm in your head
The artist has made an impact on someone else
It's safe to say that I'm doing a good job
The singer is successful in their endeavors
Pretty sure that you won't forget
The singer's impact on someone else will be long-lasting
It's safe to say I'm becoming an outlaw
The artist is breaking societal norms
I wrote a poem just to give to you
The artist put effort into expressing themselves to the person they have impacted
But it all turns to fake words and sounds
The artist's communication with the person is not genuine
And that's the reason you've been
The singer's impact on the person has caused them to experience a physical sensation
Feeling your temples pound and now I know
The person is feeling stressed because of the artist's impact on them
Now I know what I'm up against I'll forget in the morning
The singer is aware of the challenges they face but will forget about them soon
Like some dream world story that I wish that I wrote down
The singer wishes they could remember their experience like they would a dream
I wish you could teleport and be in my bedroom
The singer wants to be closer to the person they have impacted
That would make me feel just like new
Being close to the person would make the artist feel refreshed
That would make it go away
Being close to the person would alleviate the artist's stress
I made a plan, devised the scheme
The singer has come up with a plan
It's just a matter of preparation
Success will come with proper preparation
Of the things that I felt tonight
The artist's plan is influenced by their emotional state
I wonder if you'll remember me when I fuck this up And you're not around and now I know
The artist is worried about others remembering them if they fail, and has gained a deeper understanding of their situation
Three thousand miles till I'm sleeping in your bed
The distance between the artist and the person they are addressing is significant
You're not next door, you're not down the street
The person is not conveniently located
You're three thousand miles so teleport to me
The artist wants the person to be closer to them
I never thought that I would put you through this
The singer did not anticipate their impact on the person
Teleport to me you're in pieces, how did I do this?
The singer is worried about the person's well-being and is questioning their actions
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SLINKY CUBEZ
God I miss this band
BrosB4Buffalos
They're back
Leels B
same
Ian Stone
This record holds up so much better than expected.
downfallofmyballz
My favorite song off the album!
afar
Totally thought this was on an old tony hawks proskater soundtrack. Gives me the same vibe lol.
BrosB4Buffalos
That's cause this is super Sense Fail inspired
trevor905
Probably my favorite track after the first listen.
Th3LatestPlague
Man Overboard would be an amazing feat. If they were to play with set your goals.
amandahasahitlist
fave song ever! they are incredibly amazing!!