Seaway is a Canadian pop punk band from Oakville, Ontario, signed to Pure N… Read Full Bio ↴Seaway is a Canadian pop punk band from Oakville, Ontario, signed to Pure Noise Records and Dine Alone Records. The band has released three EPs and three studio albums, with a fourth, entitled Big Vibe, releasing October 2020. Seaway is: Ryan Locke (vocals), Andrew Eichinger (guitar), Adam Shoji (bass), and Ken Taylor (drums).

Pleasures
Seaway Lyrics

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I'm in a hot tub
cool from the suds
where is my dove?
I'm losing my breath,
breaking a sweat
I think that I'm black out

It's so beautiful

and so miserable
kind of a joke
And I'm kind of broke
I really think I just need soda

Feels just like I remember
Givin into all my pleasures
They all make me feel much better
Here's to hoping I surrender

Meet me on an island
On an island far from here
Meet me on an island
C'mon baby lets disappear

Watch the sunrise
Through my red eyes
Desensitized
bottoms up
I'm out of luck
I feel nothing

I'm floating here
And Staying weird
For One more god damn wasted year
But I'm fine with treading here forever

What's the the point of waking up when you can't if you can't fly?
What's the point of coming down when you're sky high

Overall Meaning

Seaway's song Pleasures is a beautifully written piece that discusses the struggle of trying to find joy and escapism in life. The first few lines capture a sense of longing and confusion, as the singer is in a hot tub but feels like they are losing their breath and breaking a sweat. These lines seem to suggest a feeling of suffocation and discomfort, which creates a stark contrast with the beauty of the setting. The singer then goes on to describe the situation as both beautiful and miserable, perhaps conveying a sense of ambivalence towards the pleasures that they are seeking. They are also described as "kind of broke," which could be a nod to the idea that indulgence comes at a cost.

The lyrics continue to explore the theme of escape, with the singer suggesting that they need soda to truly find peace. They describe "giving into all my pleasures" and the way that this experience makes them feel better. The idea of surrendering is also mentioned, suggesting that the singer feels a sense of resignation towards the idea of finding lasting happiness.

The second half of the song takes on a more dreamlike quality, with references to an island and watching the sunrise through "red eyes." It is unclear whether the singer is actually on an island or the island is a metaphor for a place of escape, but the imagery is powerful nevertheless. The final questions - "What's the point of waking up when you can't fly? What's the point of coming down when you're sky high?" - create a sense of longing and desperation, suggesting that the singer cannot find peace anywhere.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in a hot tub
I am currently in a hot tub

cool from the suds
I am cooled from the bubbles in the hot tub

where is my dove?
I am searching for a person or thing that is important to me

I'm losing my breath,
I am struggling to breathe

breaking a sweat
I am sweating as a result of something physical or nervous

I think that I'm black out
I believe that I am about to faint or lose consciousness

It's so beautiful
This experience is aesthetically pleasing

and so miserable
This experience is also causing me emotional pain

kind of a joke
I find this situation somewhat amusing or ironic

And I'm kind of broke
I don't have a lot of money right now

I really think I just need soda
I believe that drinking soda would improve my current predicament

Feels just like I remember
This experience is familiar and reminiscent of something I've experienced before

Givin into all my pleasures
I am indulging in activities or substances that bring me pleasure

They all make me feel much better
My aforementioned pleasures are improving my mood

Here's to hoping I surrender
I am hoping to relinquish control and let my pleasures take over

Meet me on an island
Join me on a remote location

On an island far from here
This island is located a significant distance from our current location

Watch the sunrise
Observe the moment when the sun rises over the horizon

Through my red eyes
I am seeing the sunrise through eyes that are red, perhaps from a lack of sleep or irritation

Desensitized
I am no longer sensitive to my surroundings due to my current state

bottoms up
Drink as much of this substance as you can

I'm out of luck
I am not fortunate right now

I feel nothing
I am experiencing no emotions at this moment

I'm floating here
I am unanchored and drifting

And Staying weird
I am continuing to exhibit peculiar behavior

For One more god damn wasted year
I have wasted another year without making progress

But I'm fine with treading here forever
I am content with remaining in this stagnant state indefinitely

What's the the point of waking up when you can't fly?
Why bother waking up if you are unable to experience the freedom of flight?

What's the point of coming down when you're sky high
Why return to a mundane state when you are already in an exhilarating one?

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADAM SHOJI, ANDREW EICHINGER, KEN TAYLOR, MICHAEL GREEN, PATRICK CARLETON, RYAN LOCKE

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Comments from YouTube:

Jona Herrán

5y↑5

Always in love with this band. Thank you Seaway.

Jo Ze

4y↑2

Hey Seaway, could you do a wedding song maybe? I feel like it would be brilliant move, while there are hardly any wedding songs in all Pop Punk sub-sub-genres, many people in your audience just get into marriageable age. I would love a great Pop Punk song at my wedding - one that really fits the occasion!
I think your style would suit that theme very well.