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).

Slam
Seaway Lyrics

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I caught you peeking in my mirror
Wondering when I'll look away
My night of vices has me feeling like I never
Left yesterday

So take your steps just like the rest
But you can, you can
You can find me

You can find me here

Everything is cool, man
You wouldn't get it, (No!)
You wouldn't get it, (No!)
You wouldn't get it, (No!)
But everything is cool, man

I caught you peeking in my mirror
Wondering how things got this way
Like when you dreamt that you were falling down forever
Just yesterday

So save your breath, just like the rest
But you can
You can find me
You can find me here

You say you found peace of mind, but that's a lie
I know, I know you're dying
I know you're dying here

But everything is cool, man
You wouldn't get it, (No!)
You wouldn't get it, (No!)
You wouldn't get it

Everything is cool, man
Everything is cool, man

Overall Meaning

In Seaway's song "Slam," the lyrics seem to be expressing a sense of cynicism or disillusionment with the world around the singer. The opening lines suggest that someone is trying to catch the singer off-guard or get a glimpse into their private life, but the singer is aware of this and doesn't seem to be impressed. The mention of a "night of vices" suggests that the singer has recently engaged in some kind of reckless behavior or indulgence in an attempt to escape their problems or frustrations.

Later in the song, the lyrics suggest that the rest of the world is similarly disenchanted or lacking in direction. The lines "Take your steps just like the rest...Save your breath, just like the rest" seem to suggest that people are complacent or resigned to their situation, but the singer remains defiant or resistant to this mindset. The repetition in the chorus of "Everything is cool, man" suggests a kind of ironic detachment or denial of emotions or problems.

Overall, the lyrics of "Slam" seem to convey a sense of world-weariness or apathy, but also a determination to remain independent or true to oneself in the face of societal pressures or expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

I caught you peeking in my mirror
I noticed you looking at yourself through my eyes

Wondering when I'll look away
Curious to know when I'll lose interest and stop paying attention

My night of vices has me feeling like I never
My time of indulging in unhealthy habits has me feeling like I haven't moved past yesterday

Left yesterday
The past still feels present

So take your steps just like the rest
You can follow the same path as everyone else

But you can, you can You can find me You can find me here
But if you want, you can find me in this moment

Everything is cool, man
Everything is okay

You wouldn't get it, (No!) You wouldn't get it, (No!) You wouldn't get it, (No!)
You wouldn't understand, no matter how many times I say it

I caught you peeking in my mirror
I noticed you trying to see yourself through my perspective again

Wondering how things got this way
Curious about how things ended up like this

Like when you dreamt that you were falling down forever Just yesterday
Like when you felt like you were stuck in a never-ending downfall, just recently

So save your breath, just like the rest
So you can spare your energy like others have

But you can You can find me You can find me here
But if you want, you can find me in this place

You say you found peace of mind, but that's a lie I know, I know you're dying I know you're dying here
You claim to have found inner peace, but I can sense that you're hurting and struggling inside

Everything is cool, man You wouldn't get it, (No!) You wouldn't get it, (No!) You wouldn't get it Everything is cool, man Everything is cool, man
Everything might seem fine, but you wouldn't understand the complexities beneath the surface. Or, everything might be okay, I'm just reassuring myself.

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