Once called Pacific City, Huntington Beach, California, is easily recognize… Read Full Bio ↴Once called Pacific City, Huntington Beach, California, is easily recognized throughout the world as, Surf City U.S.A. But the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean and the thriving Southern California surf culture aren’t the only things putting HB on the map. Huntington Beach is also home to a rich history, and thriving present of rising musicians. Bands such as- Avenged Sevenfold, The Offspring, Korn, Matt Costa, Dirty Heads, as-well-as Pacific Dub all have band members that call this surfers paradise home.

Meet Pacific Dub- Comprised of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Colton Place, lead guitarist Bryce Klemer, bassist Ryan Naglich, drummer David Delaney, keyboardist Sean Rawlings, and live sound/dub controls Casey Eubanks. Pacific Dub is one of the youngest and newest bands to solidify themselves as professionals within the California Reggae Rock scene.

With over 100 performances in California and 2 albums released on iTunes within their first year of live shows… Pacific Dub shows no signs of losing momentum. Now 13months after their informal introduction into the music industry, Pacific Dub yet again has surprised their fans/piers with another unexpected 4 song album… To The Sky EP. Combining catchy alternative lyrics, heavy rock n’ roll melodies, and smooth hip-hop and reggae rhythms… To The Sky EP is an up-to-date representation of who and what Pacific Dub is all about, Reggae- Dub-Rock!

To pursue the option of starting their new album, Pacific Dub found themselves recording at a new location for this record, Castaway 7 Studios in Ventura, California. Head Engineer, JP Hesser, took immediate interest and showed strong support in working on Pacific Dub’s 3rd release. 10 days after the bands first steps into the studio, To The Sky EP was fully mixed and sent from the California’s west coast to Mike Caplan in Washington D.C. for mastering at the prestigious, Lion Fox Studios. To The Sky EP will release for worldwide digital distribution Tuesday- April 20th, 2010.

Following the release of To The Sky EP, Pacific Dub will hit the road on their first tour, supporting their friends and their mentors from Hawaii, Iration. The 2010 Time Bomb Tour w/ IRATION and Through The Roots starts off Friday- April 23rd @ House of Blues- Anaheim where Pacific Dub will perform in front of a home Orange County crowd, and provide direct support the night of the show. From there, the band will travel throughout April and May, sharing their music with 10 new western cities, venues, and states including Fox Theatre- Boulder, CO & Hard Rock Hotel & Casino- Las Vegas, NV.

Once returned from tour, Pacific Dub will continue to write new music, and pursue other opportunities to share their music live throughout the 2010 year.

From the entire Pacific Dub family, we thank you for your support and ask that you sit back, relax, and enjoy To The Sky EP!

KEEP DUB-ROCK’n!!!

Riptide
Pacific Dub Lyrics

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I′ve been lost up in my ways
And I've been walking all around up in this daze
It′s feeling like I've been missing a crucial part of me
Everywhere I go, I can't help but feeling incomplete
Because I′m caught up in this riptide
Trying to make my way back
Make my way back
And I′ve been up all night

Trying to get back on track
Get back on track

You...
Make me feel like I'm so brand
New...
I′ve been working so hard
Just to find my way back home
I've been everywhere, just on more place to go
You...
Make me feel so brand new

Caught up in this day to day
Too much confusion we can′t get on the same page
I spend my nights up on the run trying to find my way
You know I'll keep pushing on until I know we′ve got it made
And now I'm caught up in this riptide
Trying to make my way back
Make my way back
And I've been up all night
Trying to get back on track
Get back on track

You...
Make me feel like I′m so brand
New...
I′ve been working so hard
Just to find my way back home
I've been everywhere, just one more place to go
You...
Make me feel so brand new

I don′t know what day it is
And I'm still trying to figure out what fuckin′ state I'm in
All I really know is I′m two thousand miles from home
And we got fourteen shows to go, that's just the way it is
Every time I think I'm out alive
I get pulled under by that same riptide

You...
Make me feel like I′m so brand
New...
I′ve been working so hard
Just to find my way back home
I've been everywhere, just one more place to go

You...
Make me feel so brand new

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pacific Dub's song Riptide speak to the feeling of being lost and searching for a way back home. The first verse sets the scene of feeling like something crucial is missing and being caught up in a riptide, struggling to get back on track. This struggle is compounded by the pressures of day-to-day life and the confusion that comes with it. However, through it all, there is one person who makes the singer feel brand new and provides a sense of comfort and stability.

The second verse adds to the feeling of being lost and adds some concrete details to the story. The singer is on tour, far from home, and struggling to keep up with the demands of the schedule. However, despite all of this, the same riptide keeps pulling them under, a metaphor for the challenges and obstacles that are always present in life. However, the chorus once again brings in the sense of hope and renewal that comes from being with someone special.

Overall, the lyrics of Riptide are a poignant representation of the human experience of feeling lost, searching for something, and finding comfort in others. They also evoke the power of nature and the way that it can both create challenges and provide a sense of awe and wonder.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been lost up in my ways
I have been wandering aimlessly and losing track of myself.

And I've been walking all around up in this daze
I have been walking around without any direction, feeling confused and unfocused.

It's feeling like I've been missing a crucial part of me
I feel like there is a vital piece of me that is missing and it's affecting me in some way.

Everywhere I go, I can't help but feeling incomplete
No matter where I go or what I do, I can't help but feel like something is missing and I am not whole.

Because I'm caught up in this riptide
I am stuck and struggling to break free from a state of confusion or chaos.

Trying to make my way back
I am attempting to find my way back to a place of clarity and stability.

And I've been up all night
I have been awake and working hard for an extended period of time.

Trying to get back on track
I am working to regain my focus and direction in life.

You... Make me feel like I'm so brand New...
Being with you makes me feel like I am starting fresh and new, with a renewed sense of purpose and energy.

I've been working so hard
I have been putting in a lot of effort and energy towards finding my way back to a better place in life.

Just to find my way back home
I am working hard to find my way back to a place of stability, comfort or familiarity.

I've been everywhere, just one more place to go
I have been to many places and experienced many things, but I still have one final destination to reach.

Caught up in this day to day
I am trapped by the day-to-day struggles and challenges of life.

Too much confusion we can't get on the same page
There is too much going on and we can't seem to agree or connect on anything.

I spend my nights up on the run trying to find my way
At night, I am trying to escape and find my way through the challenges and confusion of life.

You know I'll keep pushing on until I know we've got it made
I will keep striving and working hard until we finally achieve our goals and reach a better place in life.

I don't know what day it is
I am so lost and confused that I have no idea what day it is.

And I'm still trying to figure out what fuckin' state I'm in
I am still struggling to determine my mental and emotional state in the midst of all the confusion.

All I really know is I'm two thousand miles from home
The only thing I am sure of is that I am far from home, geographically and mentally.

And we got fourteen shows to go, that's just the way it is
We have many more challenges and obstacles ahead, and that's just the reality of our situation.

Every time I think I'm out alive
Just when I think I am escaping or surviving my struggles, I get pulled back in.

I get pulled under by that same riptide
The same chaos and confusion that has been dragging me down before, continues to do so again and again.

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