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".
Over The Edge
Oceans Ate Alaska Lyrics
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Like a cancer it grows inside
You always had the goddamn wit.
With just a flick of the wrist, to pop the button
And push her buttons and send her over the edge.
I'll remember this to the end.
You and your goddamn wit, pushed her over the edge.
Living this life in skin I'm not worthy to wear.
As the memories fade, I can feel myself beginning to change.
Even in my sleep there's no escaping.
Voices plot and plunder, they're
Saturating my mind with words of wisdom.
That destroy the world which I once called my kingdom.
With just the flick of the wrist.
You went and pushed her over the edge.
You and your goddamn wit.
I'll remember this to the end.
You and your goddamn wit, pushed her over the edge.
The lyrics to the song "Over the Edge" by Oceans Ate Alaska describe the internal struggle of the singer who seems to be dealing with feelings of inadequacy and self-loathing. The metaphorical language used in the beginning suggests that the singer is grappling with something that feels like a disease. They describe it as a "cancer" that continues to grow inside of them, and they despise it. The singer appears to feel trapped in their own skin, unable to escape the negative thoughts that plague their mind.
The second half of the lyrics seem to describe a scenario that the singer is remembering. It appears to be a situation where someone with a sharp wit and a biting tongue pushed another person "over the edge." The use of the phrase "pushed her buttons" suggests that this might have been done intentionally. The singer seems to be blaming the person with the wit for what happened. The last lines of the song repeat this sentiment, with the singer stating that they will always remember what happened, and they'll remember who was responsible for pushing the other person "over the edge."
Overall, the lyrics to "Over the Edge" appear to be about the ways in which negative thoughts and behaviors can affect our relationships with others. The singer is struggling with their own demons, but they are also pointing a finger at someone else for their part in what happened.
Line by Line Meaning
Conjured from the very thing I despise.
Created from the very thing that I loathe.
Like a cancer it grows inside
It grows inside like a cancer.
You always had the goddamn wit.
You always had that annoying cleverness.
With just a flick of the wrist, to pop the button
With just a simple motion of the hand, you can trigger a reaction.
And push her buttons and send her over the edge.
You provoked her and made her lose control.
I'll remember this to the end.
I will never forget this.
You and your goddamn wit, pushed her over the edge.
It was your irritating cleverness that caused her to lose control.
Contagious in every light, and I can't stand the sight of myself.
It is a pervasive influence that affects me in every way possible, and it makes me loathe myself.
Living this life in skin I'm not worthy to wear.
I feel unworthy of myself, and I cannot bear my own skin.
As the memories fade, I can feel myself beginning to change.
As I forget my past experiences, I start to transform.
Even in my sleep there's no escaping.
I cannot even escape from it in my dreams.
Voices plot and plunder, they're
Voices scheme and plot, and they're
Saturating my mind with words of wisdom.
Overwhelming my mind with words meant to guide me.
That destroy the world which I once called my kingdom.
That ruin the world that I once thought was under my control.
With just the flick of the wrist.
With just a simple motion of the hand.
You went and pushed her over the edge.
You provoked her and made her lose control.
You and your goddamn wit.
It was your irritating cleverness.
I'll remember this to the end.
I will never forget this.
You and your goddamn wit, pushed her over the edge.
It was your irritating cleverness that caused her to lose control.
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kingsnail2455
Conjured from the very thing I despise
Like a cancer it grows inside
You always had the goddamn wit
With just a flick of the wrist, to pop the button and push her buttons and send her over the edge
I'll remember this to the end
You and your goddamn wit, pushed her over the edge
Contagious in every light, and I can't stand the sight of myself
Living this life in skin I'm not worthy to wear
As the memories fade, I can feel myself beginning to change
Even in my sleep there's no escaping
Voices plot and plunder, they're saturating my mind with words of wisdom
That destroy the world which I once called my kingdom
With just the flick of the wrist
You went and pushed her over the edge
You and your goddamn wit
I'll remember this to the end
You and your goddamn wit, pushed her over the edge
@kinoko_senpai
These kids always find the perfect balance between heavy and melodic... it's mindblowing. Great song
@greatwavefan397
Fr this scratched an itch I didn't know I had
@quentrypop123
I am beyond amazed at how this album turned out. The technicality, dynamics and diversity is what will make this album one of the best ones of 2015.
@katzkatterson7403
It's like i've been sent back in 2010 when All Of The Above EP aired.
@mediumChungus69
People forgot lol
@davidll4334
@Mark Roundtree No
@imborntolose
Melodic, heavy, and fast. Love it
@hritikchavda937
Getting a count your blessings era bring me the horizon vibe, especially with the vocals. Love it
@davidll4334
Dude, this is better than CYB
@BlackIce0240
Love this album!! This song is sticking out as my favourite at the moment