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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Wide Awake
Man Overboard Lyrics
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There's gotta be another way for me to get to you
This distance is real, my heart burns at the wheel
There's gotta be another way for me to get to you
I saw you leaning on the hood of my car
We're not leaving here, we're not leaving here
I need to be with you alone in my arms,
When you're not home
When you're not home
We're laying wide awake
We're always wide awake
It starts with another day, alone in your room
I wish I had the time to stay
But it's something I have to do
This distance is real and you're dying to feel
There's gotta be another way for me to get to you
I saw you leaning on the hood of my car
We're not leaving here, we're not leaving here
I need to be with you alone in my arms,
I am dying here, I am dying here
When you're not home
When you're not home
We're laying wide awake
We're always wide awake
I am dying here
I am dying here
It starts with another day, alone in your car
There's gotta be another way for me to get to you
The song "Wide Awake" by Man Overboard is a lamentation of a long-distance relationship. The singer begins each day alone, struggling to make the distance between them disappear. He wishes that there was “another way” for him to be with his partner, but they’re separated by miles and miles of land. The song is like a narrative sequence that showcases the stages of his longing journey. In the first verse, he’s stuck inside his car, clearly on his way to her. He can barely contain himself. His heart is racing, and he’s burning while driving. In the chorus, he imagines her leaning on his car, envisioning her presence and beating himself up for not being able to be with her.
The second verse shifts to being alone in his room, a more desolate state than the car. He wishes for more time, to be with her, but he has things to do, places to go, and he must leave. He wishes there was another way to make this easier. Unfortunately, there isn’t, and the distance between them is palpable. It’s hard for them to be apart, and they feel like they’re “always wide awake” when they’re stuck without each other.
The song is a heartfelt journey of two lovers who long to be together, but the world has different plans for them. It’s a tribute to those who hold out hope that someday that distance will disappear.
Line by Line Meaning
It starts with another day, alone in your car
The lyrics describe the feeling of longing and desperation to be with someone, starting with the realization of being alone again.
There's gotta be another way for me to get to you
The person is looking for a way to bridge the physical distance between themselves and the one they love.
This distance is real, my heart burns at the wheel
The separation is causing them real pain and heartache, and they are desperately trying to find a solution.
I saw you leaning on the hood of my car
The person has a vivid memory of seeing their loved one in a moment of intimacy and connection.
We're not leaving here, we're not leaving here
The lyric suggests that they want to hold on to this moment forever, not wanting to leave each other's side.
I need to be with you alone in my arms
The person is expressing a deep physical longing to hold their loved one and be close to them.
When you're not home, we're laying wide awake
The absence of their loved one leaves them restless and unable to sleep, constantly thinking about them.
It starts with another day, alone in your room
The lyrics repeat the sense of loneliness and longing, emphasizing that this is a recurring feeling.
I wish I had the time to stay, but it's something I have to do
The person recognizes their responsibilities and other commitments, but still wishes they could prioritize being with their loved one.
This distance is real and you're dying to feel
Both people are feeling the effects of being separated and long to be together.
I am dying here
The person is expressing their intense emotional pain and desperation to be reunited with their loved one.
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Alessandro Mainini
Hearing those gang vocals 7 years later is soul crushing. We were living in a golden age and we weren't even fully aware of it.
Adam Becker
2010-2016 was elite for music... itll never be the same again
Ricky Cantu
@Adam Becker glad i was here for the ride thats for sure. new coworkers nd people i meet these days never heard of half the stuff we all grew up with and im so glad i was able to be apart of this scene and the hardcore scene in general.
Mark
Late 90s to early 00s for me. That’s when music was at its peak for me
Sigourney Stelma
Love this song. So emotional. Heart Attack is an amazing album.
Jordan Bunn
Man overboard such a rad band, they influenced my music, and gave me motivation to start this channel. Good band!
Marty Evans
such an amazing song
Flávia Haddad
omg they know how to choose their singles so well! i'm in love with this music video!
poppetlime93
I've been in a LDR for the past 2 years, and this song hits so close to home. I feel so lost and incomplete when he isn't with me.
Desmo Kid
This must be the greatest piece of music i've heard in a very long time. Anthemic.