Rogue Wave is an alternative rock band from Oakland, California, formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Rogue Wave is an alternative rock band from Oakland, California, formed in 2002. They are headed by Zach Schwartz (aka Zach Rogue), who created the band after losing his job in the dot-com bust. Their first album was Out of the Shadow which was written, recorded and produced entirely by Zach Rogue (except the drums) - released privately in 2003 and finally re-released in 2004 on Subpop. In the autumn of 2004 they went on a national tour of the US, which lasted two years. They have been compared in the music press to The Shins. Their second album, Descended Like Vultures, was released in October of 2005. They are currently signed to Jack Johnson's label Brushfire Records having released 2 previous albums on Sub Pop).

They are also featured on the Stubbs: The Zombie Soundtrack doing a cover of Buddy Holly's "Everyday". A live version of their Out of the Shadow track, "Every Moment", appeared on the soundtrack for the movie Napoleon Dynamite. However, the song never appeared in the movie itself. In addition, the song "Eyes" was featured twice in the Ryan Reynolds movie Just Friends this fall, and the first episode of NBC's Heroes. The Fox show The O.C. has used Rogue Wave songs, "Publish My Love" (DLV) and "Interruptions" (10:1 EP) as well as included "Publish My Love" on The O.C. Mix 5, a collection of songs used in the show. Rogue Wave recently recorded an exclusive song for the new movie, "Spiderman 3".

Until very recently, the band lineup consisted of Zach Rogue (Vocals, Guitar), Pat Spurgeon (Drums, Samples, Guitar, Vocals), Gram Lebron (Keyboards, Guitar, Drums, Vocals) and Evan Farrell (Bass, Vocals). Farrell replaced original bassist Sonya Westcott in Autumn of 2004. Unfortunately, in December 2007, bassist Farrell passed away in a house fire. A link to the memorial paypal fund set up to help support the Farrell family can be found on the band's website www.roguewavemusic.com. Their new bassist is Patrick Abernethy.

Zach Rogue was previously a guitarist in the Bay Area band The Desoto Reds. Pat Spurgeon has played with bands Antenna, Stranded at the Drive In, Ramona the Pest, Brando, Steve Kowalski, and has also released solo work as The Phantom Drummer. Gram Lebron has been involved in the bands: Schrasj, Sad Like Crazy, Conundrum, Jessica Six, All Transistor and has also released solo work as Golden Gram. Evan Farrell has played with the following bands: Japonize Elephants, Mega Mousse, Amaldecor, Big Mule, Hunted Haunted Bazergahn Klezmorchestra, Grande Rouge, Kentucky Nightmare, and Mama HooHoo. Sonya Westcott was in the band Venus Bleeding prior to her time with Rogue Wave and is currently working on an album with her new project.

Most recently, Rogue Wave released Asleep At Heaven's Gate in September of 2007. They are currently wrapping up their US winter tour to start their European tour. They plan to tour the states again in April 2008.

Rogue wave is set to release a new LP in March of 2010 named Permalight.

Be Kind + Remind
Rogue Wave Lyrics

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Better learn how to run
before you walk, babe
i’ll be with you for a while
nature’s been good, oh really

follow you down the path
toward the seals, babe
the beach is broken glass

you can’t have everything

please be kind and remind

I wanted to run with wolves
and the horses
while you’re home on the range
just one is good for me

please be kind and remind

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of this song by Rogue Wave, "Better learn how to run before you walk, babe / I'll be with you for a while / Nature's been good, oh really," refer to the idea of taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone. The singer is encouraging someone to take calculated risks and not be afraid to fail. The next lines, "Follow you down the path toward the seals, babe / The beach is broken glass / You can't have everything," set a serene, surreal scene. The singer is taking the listener on a journey down a path towards seals, but there is broken glass on the beach. The last line, "You can't have everything," reminds us that sometimes beautiful things come with complications.

The chorus, "Please be kind and remind / I wanted to run with wolves and the horses / While you're home on the range / Just one is good for me," is a plea for the listener to be supportive and to help them remember their aspirations. The singer wants to run with wolves and horses, symbolizing their desire for freedom and wildness, while acknowledging that the other person in the relationship is content with simpler things. The singer is asking for validation and acceptance.

Overall, this song is about taking risks, exploring new territory, and finding a balance in a relationship where one partner desires more adventurous experiences than the other. It highlights the importance of being with someone who supports your dreams and helps you remember them.

Line by Line Meaning

Better learn how to run before you walk, babe
You should learn to handle tough situations before easy ones, my dear.

i’ll be with you for a while nature’s been good, oh really
I'll be with you for a while and it's great how nature has been kind to us.

follow you down the path toward the seals, babe
I would like to accompany you as we walk down the path towards the seals, my love.

the beach is broken glass you can’t have everything
Even though the beach is scattered with broken glass, we can't have everything we desire in life.

please be kind and remind
Please be gentle in your approach and remind me of important things.

I wanted to run with wolves and the horses
I desired to run free with the wild wolves and horses.

while you’re home on the range just one is good for me
While you're content with the comforts of home, just having one of those wild animals would be enough for me.

please be kind and remind
Again, I'm asking that you kindly remind me of important things in life.

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