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.

temporary
Rogue Wave Lyrics

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Sometimes I feel so low
I can't go on knowin
here in the island log sharin my mind
upstairs an attic

witness the bubble breakin down the spine
when we come through the rain almost by design

upstairs an attic
upstairs an attic

angel
angel

upstairs an attic

angel
angel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rogue Wave's song "Temporary" suggest a feeling of despair and hopelessness. The first line, "Sometimes I feel so low," expresses a sense of emotional depletion that is difficult to overcome. The lyricist further describes this feeling by saying, "I can't go on knowing here in the island log sharing my mind," which suggests a lack of connection with others and a feeling of isolation. The repetition of the phrase "upstairs an attic" creates an eerie sense of being trapped in a confined space, unable to escape from negative thoughts and emotions. The listener is then presented with the image of witnessing "the bubble breaking down the spine," which may represent the moment when one's optimism or spirit is shattered. Finally, the word "angel" appears repeatedly, which could signify a plea for divine intervention or simply an attempt to find comfort in something outside of oneself.

Overall, the lyrics of "Temporary" delve into the complex emotions that arise when facing a difficult situation. The feeling of being trapped in one's own mind is palpable, as is the desire to find a way out of that mental space. The song suggests that even in moments of despair, there might still be hope, whether from within or from something beyond oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel so low
Occasionally, I experience an emotional state of extreme sadness and pessimism

I can't go on knowin
I feel incapable of continuing to exist in a state of despair and uncertainty

here in the island log sharin my mind
Currently, I am on an isolated island, sharing my thoughts and emotions in a journal or diary

upstairs an attic
My physical location is on the upper level of a building, in a room typically used for storage

witness the bubble breakin down the spine
I am observing the feeling of hopelessness and vulnerability gradually taking over my senses

when we come through the rain almost by design
It seems almost as if a difficult situation was intentionally planned and we must overcome it to move forward

angel
A supernatural being of goodness, hope, and protection

upstairs an attic
My physical location is on the upper level of a building, in a room typically used for storage

angel
A supernatural being of goodness, hope, and protection

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