Oceans Ate Alaska signed to Density Records in 2012, two years after their formation in 2010. They released two EPs with the label. In 2014, the band signed to Fearless Records. The band was featured on Fearless Records' compilation album 'Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6', covering "Drunk in Love" by Beyoncé.
The band released their debut album 'Lost Isles' on February 24, 2015 and the next year played the entire 2016 Vans Warped Tour.
On December 16, 2016, the band announced on their Facebook that they were going into the studio to record their second album. They also announced that they had parted ways with vocalist James Harrison. On February 1, 2017 the band officially announced their new lead vocalist, Jake Noakes.
On May 25, 2017, the band released "Covert", the first single with Noakes performing vocals. On June 8, 2017 they released a new single titled "Escapist". On July 28, 2017, the band released their album Hikari' as well as a music video for the song "Hansha".
Blood Brothers
Oceans Ate Alaska Lyrics
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Been closer than close our whole lives
We share the same blood, same mother and mind
But ended up so different, you and I
You was always a brother to me
Helped me out in times of need
I would anchor down
You would stand and fight to protect us
This you had sworn
Taste the blood of your brothers
Draw blood
If you fell down we would fall together
Like a sinking ship in stormy weather
You're the bones to our flesh and skin
But now that you're gone
It's time to rethink without you
Home is fractured and broken
I'm still hoping for your safe return
But you never looked back since you
Took your first steps
And mother still grieves over that
Day you left, that day you left
And mother still grieves, still grieves
That day you left
Draw blood
Eliminate the weak
You stray down the wrong path at night
Trying to fight your own way in life
Beaten black and blue from
The eternal flight
Side by side, you know
Everything will be alright with you by my side
Everything will be alright
Taste the blood of your brothers
Born and raised side by side
Been closer than close our whole lives
We share the same blood, same mother and mind
But ended up so different, you and I
You was always a brother to me
Helped me out in times of need
Raised me up for when you were gone
Taught me to take no shit from anyone
You was always a brother to me
Helped me out in times of need
Raised me up for when you were gone
Taught me to take no shit from anyone.
The lyrics of "Blood Brothers" by Oceans Ate Alaska depict a tale about two brothers who were extremely close since birth. The song is mainly about their bond, their differences and how one of the brothers strayed down the wrong path. The singer explains that despite being brothers and sharing the same blood, mother, and mind, they ended up entirely different from each other. One of them used to be the anchor in tough times, while the other fought to protect them. But now that things have changed, they are unable to rely on each other. They are left fractured and broken without the other.
The chorus of the song where it says, "Taste the blood of your brothers, Draw blood," could be interpreted in many ways. It is possible to interpret it either as a metaphorical statement of how brothers usually fight and bicker or literally, as taking revenge on one's blood siblings. The lines, "You stray down the wrong path at night, Trying to fight your own way in life," give us an insight into the life of one of the brothers who made poor decisions in his life. The singer reveals how this brother tends to fight his way through whatever comes his way, always beaten down and bruised from the eternal flight.
Overall, the lyrics of "Blood Brothers" by Oceans Ate Alaska provide us with a heart-wrenching tale about the bond between two brothers who end up on different paths in life. It tells us that the decisions we make have consequences, and we should always be mindful of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Born and raised side by side
We were born in the same place and grew up together.
Been closer than close our whole lives
Throughout our lives, we have had a very strong bond with each other.
We share the same blood, same mother and mind
We share a blood relationship, a mother, and think alike.
But ended up so different, you and I
Despite our similarities, we have taken different paths in life.
You was always a brother to me
You have always been like a brother to me.
Helped me out in times of need
You have been there to support me when I needed help.
I would anchor down
I would stay behind and be cautious.
And weather the storms
I would face and endure any difficulties that come my way.
You would stand and fight to protect us
You would stand up and fight to keep us safe.
This you had sworn
You had made a promise to protect us.
Taste the blood of your brothers
Experience the pain of hurting your own family.
Draw blood
Inflict harm on others.
If you fell down we would fall together
We are united so if one of us is down, we all are down.
Like a sinking ship in stormy weather
We are in a situation where everything around us feels like it is falling apart.
You're the bones to our flesh and skin
You are the core foundation of who we are and our family.
But now that you're gone
With you gone, things are not the same.
It's time to rethink without you
We need to consider and adapt to our new reality without you.
Home is fractured and broken
Without you, our family is incomplete and struggling.
I'm still hoping for your safe return
I still have hope that you will come back safely.
But you never looked back since you
You have moved on and never turned back.
Took your first steps
Started your journey in life.
And mother still grieves over that
Our mother is still sad about you leaving.
Day you left, that day you left
The day you left our family.
Eliminate the weak
Get rid of those who you think are unable to compete.
You stray down the wrong path at night
You have gone down the wrong path in life.
Trying to fight your own way in life
You are struggling to find your own way in life.
Beaten black and blue from
You have been physically hurt and bruised because of it.
The eternal flight
The constant struggle to survive and make a life for yourself.
Side by side, you know
You understand that we are always together, no matter what.
Everything will be alright with you by my side
I believe that everything will be okay with you next to me.
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@imbranato6758
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Funeral For A Friend - This Years Most Open Heartbreak
Escape the Fate - The final Blow
Funeral For A Friend - The End Of Nothing
Metalcore is characterized by having a lot of Screams with a few clean vocals. Metalcore songs:
Asking Alexandria - A Single Moment Of Sincerity
Like Moths To Flames - You Won't Be Missed
Killswitch Engage - This Fire Burns
Deathcore could look more like Metalcore, but this is characterized by having only screams. Deathcore Songs:
Bring Me The Horizon - Rawwwrr
Suicide Silence - Genocide
Here Comes The Kraken - Confessions Of Wht I've Done
Please, if I'm wrong, tell me why
Sorry for my bad English xD
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+Laird Swan sweet!
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best comment
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I fucking love your Story Of The Year picture! \m/
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@ZayneThyler
I cried when I listened to this because damn it that instrumental.
Help me.
So many heavies.
Very melodics.
Such metals.
@theBOSpaladin101
ZayneThyler Nice meme
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dead meme
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Ayyyyy doge meme!