Their self titled debut record, was produced by RED songwriter/guitarist Jasen Rauch and was mixed by Brian Virtue (Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, My chemical Romance, Cavo). The album is a refreshing blast of melodic hard/alternative rock, drawing deep from the band’s personal experiences. With the song, “See what I see,” lifting off from an infectious guitar riff into a blistering song with emotional lyrics in which lead vocalist/frontman Chris McCoy belts, “watch the world with bloodshot eyes/ maybe than Ill see what you see/a cold embrace that sucks you dry/ leaving you so sick and empty”. Just one listen is all it takes to realize that this band is the real deal. “Lyrically I came at this with my uncle in mind” States McCoy. “He passed away several years ago. The family watched him slowly kill himself through alcohol and It was a hard truth to deal with because he didn’t want to be helped.”
Oceans Divide was founded by lead vocalist/frontman Chris McCoy and guitarist Eric Varnell in Spokane, Wa. The duo solidified the line up with the addition of drummer Silas McQuain, and twin brothers Dan and John Goodman(Bass and Guitar respectiveley.)
“Although we’re a young band, we’ve all known each other for years” says McCoy. “The chemistry is great and we have the same goals musically. This band just feels right.”
Take the aggressive riffs of active rock, add it to the story telling of a modern day poet and the hooks and melody of what makes a song so infectious it stays stuck in your head for days and you begin to understand Oceans Divide.
Now It's Over
Oceans Divide Lyrics
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It's hard to breathin anymore
I want face the pain I want take the blame
I won't to let this fall on me
And in the end it wasn't meant to be
I'm dead inside
From all your lies
Now it's all over and I can open up my eyes
I can't take this anymore
It's getting harder to ignore
We can't make cry can't deny
I won't let this fall on me
And in the end it wasn't meant to be
I'm dead inside
From all your lies
Spending the tears you cry tonight
Now it's all over
I can open up my eyes
Save your breath
There's nothing left
Not the one you used to be
Now it's all over can you open up your eyes
Won't let this fall
Won't let this fall
Won't let this fall on me
Won't let this fall
Won't let this fall
Won't let this fall on me
I'm dead inside
From all your lies
Spending the tears you cry tonight
Now it's all over
I can open up my eyes
Save your breath
There's nothing left
Not the one you used to be
Now it's all over
Can you open up your eyes
Won't let this fall
Won't let this fall
Won't let this fall on me
Won't let this fall
Won't let this fall
Won't let this fall on me
And in the end it wasn't meant to be
The lyrics of Oceans Divide's song "Now It's Over" express the aftermath of a failed relationship. The first verse paints a picture of brokenness with the singer picking up the shattered pieces of their life "off the floor." Breathing has become difficult and the person feels responsible for the end of the relationship, "I want to take the blame." The chorus's repeat of "I'm dead inside, from all your lies" reveals that the relationship was plagued by dishonesty and deception from one partner.
The second verse continues with the same theme, with the singer expressing their inability to ignore the problems in the relationship. The lines "We can't make it, cry can't deny" reveal both the reality of the situation and the singer's unwillingness to continue living a lie. The bridge recommends that the other partner gives up false promises and trying to repair what is irreparably broken, "Save your breath, there's nothing left." The song ends with the singer's determination to move on and not allow themselves to be the victim of this failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I picked the pieces of the floor
I'm trying to clean up the mess after a painful breakup.
It's hard to breathin anymore
I'm struggling to cope with the end of this relationship.
I want face the pain I want take the blame
I'm determined to own up to my part in this breakup and confront the hurt it's causing me.
I won't to let this fall on me
I refuse to let this relationship failure define me or bring me down.
And in the end it wasn't meant to be
I'm coming to terms with the fact that this relationship simply wasn't meant to last.
I'm dead inside
I'm emotionally numb and drained from the hurtful and deceitful actions of my ex-partner.
From all your lies
My ex has betrayed my trust by lying to me repeatedly.
Spending the tears you cry tonight
I'm done shedding tears over this failed romance and won't be crying anymore.
Now it's all over and I can open up my eyes
I'm ready to open my eyes to a new chapter in my life without my ex and start to move on.
Save your breath
My ex's attempts at apologies, explanations or reconciliation are no longer worth listening to.
There's nothing left
Our relationship is over and there's nothing that can be done to salvage it.
Not the one you used to be
I've changed and grown since the start of the relationship, and my ex needs to accept that.
Won't let this fall on me
I won't let the blame for our failed relationship rest solely on my shoulders.
Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.