The first RTR demos were recorded on a $10 hand recorder, and, out of curiousity to see how well the songs would do, were posted on a small, unknown MySpace music profile. Slowly, people began to take notice, and soon the profile began to fill with plays and friend requests. Inspired, Jon began to write even more songs, and soon enough found himself in the recording studio, laying down tracks for what would soon become Reboot The Robot's debut EP "Nothing, Something, Everything".
Many studio hours and a few hundred bucks later, "Nothing, Something, Everything" was released to online retailers on July 14th, 2009, to overwhelmingly positive reviews and praise. Fans reacted well to the album, and soon there was demand for another EP release. Digging through older, unfinished songs as well as new ones, the framework was laid for what would become Reboot The Robot's sophomore effort, "When All We Have".
Recorded at Blind Dog Audio in Longmont, CO, and produced by Kevin King, "When All We Have" has become a hit among fans since its release on December 1st, 2009. The EP spawned many new fan-favorite tracks, including "Deception Is What The World Calls Romance" and "Not Giving In". As an added bonus, fans that purchase "When All We Have" on RTRmusic.com will also receive 2 free Reboot The Robot Buttons, as well a free signing of the EP.
Currently, Reboot The Robot is taking off time from writing new music to focus on an untitled covers album. This new covers album has a tenative release for summer 2010. A full band debut is targeted for a late fall/winter 2010 release.
As Water Fills the Lungs
Reboot The Robot Lyrics
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I'm the one who drowns.
I always seem
To get the short stick
The one that carries all the weight
I put this all on me
The weight of it on my shoulders
I'll probably buckle under pressure
How much to you truly need?
Every single last damn piece of me?
I've run out of things to give.
There's almost nothing left
Because you've taken everything.
I'm killing myself slowly for you
Confused, you keep coming back
Ever determined
To take one more breath
Of life still
Do what you need
But leave well enbough alone.
The lyrics to Reboot The Robot's song "As Water Fills the Lungs" speak about a toxic relationship where the singer is giving everything to the other person but receives nothing but pain and sadness in return. The first lines reveal that the singer is aware that if they try to let go of the other person, they will be the one who drowns. This line can be interpreted both literally and figuratively. It could mean that the person will die without their partner, or it could mean that they will be drowning in their own sorrow and guilt.
The rest of the song speaks about the emotional weight that the singer carries in the relationship. They always seem to get the short end of the stick and carry all the weight in the relationship. They take all the blame and responsibility for their problems despite being hurt and manipulated by their partner. The singer is slowly killing themselves trying to give everything to the other person, but there is almost nothing left for them. They are confused and hurt by their partner's actions but still keep holding on to them. They realize that they need to leave the toxic relationship but are not quite ready yet.
Overall, the song speaks about the pain and suffering that comes with toxic relationships. It shows the singer's struggle to let go of someone they care for but who is hurting them. The lyrics give a vivid picture of the emotional anguish that a person can feel when trying to end a relationship that is ultimately causing them harm.
Line by Line Meaning
If I try to let you go
I cannot seem to let you go
I'm the one who drowns.
I'll be the one hurting if we part ways
I always seem
I always end up
To get the short stick
with the shorter end of the stick
The one that carries all the weight
the one that bears all the heavy load
I put this all on me
I take all the responsibility
The weight of it on my shoulders
The burden is on me
I'll probably buckle under pressure
I might give in to the stress
But maybe that's what we all need
Perhaps that's what needs to happen
How much to you truly need?
What more do you want from me?
Every single last damn piece of me?
Have I given you everything possible?
I've run out of things to give.
I don't have anything left to offer
There's almost nothing left
I'm almost completely depleted
Because you've taken everything.
You've drained me of all that I had
I'm killing myself slowly for you
I'm hurting myself for your benefit
Confused, you keep coming back
Despite my confusion, you keep returning
Ever determined
always resolute
To take one more breath
to hold on just a little bit longer
Of life still
to savor the little bit of life left
Do what you need
Do what you must do
But leave well enough alone.
But let me go and leave me be.
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Reboot The Robot
Hey Emily, With a capo I'm not sure. We do have a tutorial posted on our YouTube Channel. Hope that helps :) Thanks for listening!
ideagirlconsulting
great love songs.. lyrics.. very touching.. another movie soundtrack pick for me.. :) posted on the calamity girl wp
Reboot The Robot
@rockmick10 glad you enjoyed it :)
Emily Cimino
What are the chords for this song with using a capo?
xspart
am my the only who think this song is very good?