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.
Overcome
Oceans Divide Lyrics
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Another mistake I can't rewind
To take a breath, walk away
All to save yourself, to leave me here
All alone
Left to fade away
I try to forget just who you are
'Cause I gave the world
And you told me a lie
Was it all just the dream?
You are dead in my eyes
If I see you again
I will tell you to run
'Cause the monster in me will slowly overcome
I'm feeling so empty I can't hide
But you never care with all your pride
You break me down, you pick me up
Just to feel alive
You take it all I'll take the fall
Just to see between the lies
I try to forget just who you are
But I can't erase these scars
If I gave the world
And you told a lie
Was it all just the dream?
You are dead in my eyes
If I see you again
I will tell you to run
'Cause the monster in me will slowly overcome
(If I gave the world
And you told a lie
Was it all just the dream? Just the dream...)
I gave you the world
And you told me a lie
Was it all just the dream?
You are dead in my eyes
If I see you again
I will tell you to run
Cause the monster in me will slowly overcome
You think you know who you are...
Overcome
You think you know who you are...
Slowly overcome
The lyrics to "Overcome" by Oceans Divide describe a relationship that has left the singer feeling empty and betrayed. The first verse suggests that the lover in question is selfish and self-serving, leaving the singer to suffer the consequences of their actions alone. The second verse introduces the idea that the singer may have given the lover everything they had, only to be lied to and left feeling like it was all a dream. In the chorus, the singer reflects on the idea that if they were to see their lover again, they would warn them to run away from the monster inside of them, implying that they have become someone they don't recognize due to the trauma they have experienced. The song concludes with a repeated refrain "You think you know who you are... Overcome" which emphasizes the idea that the singer has been irrevocably changed by their experiences and that they are still struggling to come to terms with what has happened.
Overall, "Overcome" is a powerful ballad that speaks to the pain and confusion that can come from romantic relationships. The lyrics use metaphor and repetition to drive home the idea that the singer has been deeply wounded by their lover's words and actions, and that they are struggling to move forward. The chorus, which warns the lover to run away, is particularly effective, as it creates a sense of foreboding that builds throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Your cold hearted love left me so blind
Your love that lacked emotions and affection made me unaware of your true nature.
Another mistake I can't rewind
You've repeated your mistakes towards me and I cannot revert to the past to fix them.
To take a breath, walk away
To calm down and move on from the situation, it's better to leave and take some space.
All to save yourself, to leave me here
You acted in your best interest to run away from problems and abandoned me in my struggles.
All alone
I'm left isolated and without any support.
Left to fade away
I'm left to deteriorate and deteriorate mentally and emotionally.
I try to forget just who you are
I attempt to erase the person you've become from my memory.
But I can't erase these scars
The wounds and memories that you've inflicted on me are too deep to easily forget and will leave a mark forever.
'Cause I gave the world
I have gone out of my way to provide for you and give you everything.
And you told me a lie
In return, you deceived me with false promises and didn't fulfill your end of the bargain.
Was it all just the dream?
I question if our relationship was ever real or if it was just a figment of my imagination.
You are dead in my eyes
I've given up all hope and have lost all respect for you.
If I see you again
If I am ever faced with the chance to see you again,
I will tell you to run
I will warn you to flee from me and not get close again.
'Cause the monster in me will slowly overcome
I have been deeply hurt and my anger and resentment towards you will eventually take over.
I'm feeling so empty I can't hide
I feel drained and helpless and cannot mask my emotions.
But you never care with all your pride
Your arrogance stops you from caring about me, even when I'm clearly struggling.
You break me down, you pick me up
You cause me pain, but also provide small instances of comfort or relief.
Just to feel alive
You thrive off of the control and impact you have on me.
You take it all I'll take the fall
You take everything from me, and I'll take the blame and repercussions that come with it.
Just to see between the lies
I try to find the truth behind your deceitful words and actions.
You think you know who you are...
You believe you have a solid understanding of who you are as a person.
Overcome
But my hurt and pain will eventually gain control over my actions towards you.
You think you know who you are...
Once again, you believe you have a strong grip on your identity and actions.
Slowly overcome
But I'll slowly succumb to the negative emotions and let them dictate how I react.
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@THANitR3D
"Overcome"
Your cold hearted love, left me so blind, another mistake, I can't rewind.
To take a breath, walk away, all to save yourself.
To leave me here, all alone, left to fade away.
I try to forget, just who you are, but I can't erase, these scars.
'Cause I gave you, the world and you told me, a lie.
Was it all, just the dream, you are dead, in my eyes.
If I see you, again, I will tell you, to run.
'Cause the monster, in me, will slowly, overcome.
I'm feeling so empty, I can't hide, but you never cared with, all your pride.
You break me down, you pick me up, just to feel alive.
You take it all, I'll take the fall, just to see, between the lies.
I try to forget, just who you are, but I can't erase, these scars.
'Cause I gave you, the world and you told me, a lie.
Was it all, just the dream, you are dead, in my eyes.
If I see you, again, I will tell you, to run.
'Cause the monster, in me, will slowly, overcome.
If I gave you, the world and you told me, a lie.
Was it all, just the dream (just the dream)?
I gave you, the world and you told me, a lie.
Was it all, just the dream, you are dead, in my eyes.
If I see you, again, I will tell you, to run.
'Cause the monster, in me, will slowly, overcome.
(You think, you know, who you are).
(You think, you know, who you are).
(Who you are, who you are) overcome.
(You think, you know, who you are).
(You think, you know, who you are).
(Who you are, who you are) will slowly, overcome.
@84PatSch
" ... You are dead in my eyes,
If I see you again,
I will tell you to run,
Cause the monster in me will slowly overcome, ... " fucking great lyrics ...
My suggestion:
Everything was fine,
As long as you was mine,
All the dark years of never ending pain,
Will disappear in just one moment of fucking shame, ...
@sparco481
Adoro está música.
@THANitR3D
"Overcome"
Your cold hearted love, left me so blind, another mistake, I can't rewind.
To take a breath, walk away, all to save yourself.
To leave me here, all alone, left to fade away.
I try to forget, just who you are, but I can't erase, these scars.
'Cause I gave you, the world and you told me, a lie.
Was it all, just the dream, you are dead, in my eyes.
If I see you, again, I will tell you, to run.
'Cause the monster, in me, will slowly, overcome.
I'm feeling so empty, I can't hide, but you never cared with, all your pride.
You break me down, you pick me up, just to feel alive.
You take it all, I'll take the fall, just to see, between the lies.
I try to forget, just who you are, but I can't erase, these scars.
'Cause I gave you, the world and you told me, a lie.
Was it all, just the dream, you are dead, in my eyes.
If I see you, again, I will tell you, to run.
'Cause the monster, in me, will slowly, overcome.
If I gave you, the world and you told me, a lie.
Was it all, just the dream (just the dream)?
I gave you, the world and you told me, a lie.
Was it all, just the dream, you are dead, in my eyes.
If I see you, again, I will tell you, to run.
'Cause the monster, in me, will slowly, overcome.
(You think, you know, who you are).
(You think, you know, who you are).
(Who you are, who you are) overcome.
(You think, you know, who you are).
(You think, you know, who you are).
(Who you are, who you are) will slowly, overcome.
@venczchannel
best song so underrrated
@gearxbox3
need more songs like this amazing :D
@dominikwing8191
Świetna piosenka :D
@EnliveningPA
The part at 1:17 where he goes "Yahoooooooo" is my favorite part of the song. It's so catchy.
@MarioMoreno-on3cy
😂🤣
@tannoncox
Majestic beautiful and serenity
@sparco481
Música muito boa.
@nechocuizon1019
Now this is great music <3