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".
Mirage
Oceans Ate Alaska Lyrics
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So much so, that there's nothing I can do
To escape, but shout your name.
These echoes are the only thing that
Keep me sane (that keep me sane).
And I'm trying my hardest to forget.
Not to let your face, mirage inside my head
I can overcome this, but the numbness, I've endured for so long.
It's hard to break the mould.
I can barely keep my head above
The waves; but this hurt, it never fades
It never fades!
I've endured this - for so long.
This pain - never fades
A kaleidoscope of emotions
That changes with the wind
When will I be free again?
This pain it never fades
What more do you ask of me?
I bear the scars and a broken heart
On my sleeve, that's so heavy I cannot breathe.
So I beg you and I plea.
Just let me go, just set me free - because the pain it never fades.
The lyrics of "Mirage" by Oceans Ate Alaska express the overwhelming feeling of being unable to let go of someone who is no longer a part of one's life. The singer describes how everything reminds them of this person, to the extent that they cannot escape their memory even though they try their hardest to forget. The echoes of their name are the only source of comfort, which the singer clings to in order to maintain their sanity. However, despite their efforts, memories of this person remain as a mirage, haunting them in their thoughts.
The singer also talks about the emotional toll this experience has taken on them. They describe how they can barely keep their head above the waves of their emotions, and that the hurt they feel never fades away. They try to put on a smile, but it rarely surfaces these days. The pain of being unable to let go has left them numb, and they question when they will ever be free from the agony.
The song as a whole is a powerful portrayal of the difficulty of moving on from someone who was once significant in one's life. It captures the pain, the longing, the hopelessness, and the struggle to break free from the entanglement of emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything... Reminds me of you.
Every little thing around me reminds me of you.
So much so, that there's nothing I can do
To escape, but shout your name.
I am so consumed by these memories that I cannot escape it, the only thing I can do is shout out your name.
These echoes are the only thing that
Keep me sane (that keep me sane).
Hearing the echoes of your name is the only thing that keeps me from losing my mind completely.
And I'm trying my hardest to forget.
Not to let your face, mirage inside my head
I am doing my best to forget you and not let the image of you haunt me like a mirage in my head.
These smiles come few and far between... These days
I can overcome this, but the numbness, I've endured for so long.
I seldom find myself smiling these days. While I know I can overcome this pain, I have been numbing myself for so long.
It's hard to break the mould.
I can barely keep my head above
The waves; but this hurt, it never fades
Breaking away from this pain is difficult. I am barely managing to stay afloat and this pain never seems to fade away.
A kaleidoscope of emotions
That changes with the wind
When will I be free again?
This pain it never fades
I am experiencing a mix of emotions and they keep changing constantly. I wonder when I will be free from this pain, for it never fades away.
What more do you ask of me?
I bear the scars and a broken heart
On my sleeve, that's so heavy I cannot breathe.
So I beg you and I plea.
What more can you expect me to do? I am carrying the weight of my scars and a broken heart on my sleeve, it is suffocating me. So, I plead with you, let me go and set me free from this pain.
Just let me go, just set me free - because the pain it never fades.
I beg of you to let me go, to set me free, because this pain never seems to fade away.
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@headass2865
7 years later and this song and album is still 10/10
So much emotion
@steven-le8fo
This and empty space off the new albulm have some of the most amazing sounds Ive ever heard, good to have James back but jake will be missed
@matthewmchugh2573
I cannot believe this hit 7 years ago where has my life gone?
@drewremaining5248
Morse Code at Ending = Is There Anybody Out There, Send Help
@bricksanonymous770
Thank you so much.
@eliceocortes3607
Thx
@OnMyRock
Drew Remaining Man you're legend!!!
@XanderL
+Drew Remaining This is what I came here for, thank you.
@taylorallen6562
+Drew Remaining Ahhhh that's brilliant!!!
@sparda_
The endless nights crying to this song, I can almost remember them like yesterday..