In 2005 guitarist Dave Miller left the band and was replaced by Heath Saraceno, formerly of Midtown. The band's second full-length album, Still Searching, was released in 2006. They joined Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos in support of the album. Mike Glita then left the band the following year and Jason Black, also a member of Hot Water Music, joined initially as a temporary replacement but ended up remaining in the band. Their third album, Life Is Not a Waiting Room, was released in 2008. Heath Saraceno then left the band after their appearance at the 2009 Warped Tour and was replaced by Zack Roach, also guitarist of post-rock band Spirit of the Stairs.
Senses Fail's fourth album The Fire was released October 25, 2010 through UK label Hassle Records and elsewhere through Vagrant the following day. In February 2011, Garrett Zablocki left the band to attend college and was replaced by Matt Smith, also guitarist for Strike Anywhere.
Lifeboats
Senses Fail Lyrics
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And love myself from the in and the outside.
'Cause every time that I start to feel whole,
I knock myself on the ground because it's all that I've known.
Just like the streets burn a hole through your shoe.
My soul has been worn out too,
I'm twenty-five and I still don't fit in,
Directionless like a blind man painting.
Mother, I'm so sorry,
I can't go on like this.
The lifeboats are leaving with or without me.
What's the point of falling in love,
If I don't love myself?
What's the point of being alive,
If all I want is out?
So I thought that it only feels right
To make decisions that danger my mind.
Late, late at night under black and blue moon,
I question the reasons that I self-abuse.
I'm so pathetic, it makes me sick.
I'm a fingerless pianist.
I see reflections, I clench my fist.
I'm a violin without the strings.
Mother, I'm so sorry,
I can't go on like this.
The lifeboats are leaving with or without me.
What's the point of falling in love,
If I don't love myself?
What's the point of being alive,
If all I want is out?
There is no love, there's only this.
Just lust and lies and selfishness.
A black hole where the sun once was.
I'm never falling back in love
Because it has never been enough.
Ever since I've been a young boy, I was alone,
Now that I've become a man, the feelings grown.
Through therapy, and through the pills, I can't let go.
But what about the fucking fact I'm still alone?
What do you do when you've got nothing left?
Give up, give up, and hope for the best.
I fell into the ocean eye, and I feel sick,
Waiting on a nameless rescue ship
What do you do when you've got nothing left?
Give up, give up, and hope for the best.
I fell into the ocean eye, and I feel sick,
Waiting on a nameless rescue ship
Mother, I'm so sorry,
I can't go on like this.
The lifeboats are leaving with or without me.
What's the point of falling in love,
If I don't love myself?
What's the point of being alive,
If all I want is out?
The lyrics to "Lifeboats" by Senses Fail are a poignant exploration of self-love, depression, and the struggle to find a sense of purpose in life. The singer expresses a desire to feel alive and love himself inside and out, but each time he starts to feel whole, he knocks himself down because it's all he's ever known. He compares his worn-out soul to the streets burning a hole through his shoe, and he feels directionless and lost, like a blind man painting. He questions the point of falling in love if he doesn't love himself, and he wonders what the point of being alive is if all he wants is out.
As the song progresses, the singer delves deeper into his self-destructive behavior. He makes dangerous decisions that jeopardize his mental health, and he questions the reasons behind his self-abuse. He feels pathetic and sick, like a fingerless pianist or a violin without strings. He sees reflections of himself and clenches his fist, and he longs for a lifeboat to rescue him from the endless cycle of pain and despair.
Despite seeking therapy and taking medication, the singer still feels alone and lost. He wonders what to do when he has nothing left, and he considers giving up and hoping for the best. He falls into the ocean eye and feels sick, waiting for a nameless rescue ship to take him away. Ultimately, the singer realizes that he needs to love himself before he can love someone else or find a sense of purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I just want to feel alive,
I desire to experience life to the fullest.
And love myself from the in and the outside.
I aim to have self-love both internally and externally.
'Cause every time that I start to feel whole,
Every time I start to feel complete,
I knock myself on the ground because it's all that I've known.
I sabotage myself as it's the only behavior I've ever known.
Just like the streets burn a hole through your shoe.
Similar to how roads damage footwear,
My soul has been worn out too,
My soul has also been deteriorated with time.
I'm twenty-five and I still don't fit in,
Even at 25, I still haven't found where I belong.
Directionless like a blind man painting.
I am aimless like a person with no vision painting a picture.
Mother, I'm so sorry,
I am apologizing to my mother.
I can't go on like this.
I can't continue to live this way.
The lifeboats are leaving with or without me.
The opportunity for escape is fleeting.
What's the point of falling in love,
What's the purpose of engaging in romance,
If I don't love myself?
If I am unable to love myself?
What's the point of being alive,
What is the purpose of existing,
If all I want is out?
If all I want is a way out?
So I thought that it only feels right
I reckoned that it was the correct thing to do
To make decisions that danger my mind.
To make choices that threaten my mental health.
Late, late at night under black and blue moon,
During early hours of the night under the dark sky,
I question the reasons that I self-abuse.
I am uncertain of why I torment myself.
I'm so pathetic, it makes me sick.
My actions are shameful to the extent of making me ill.
I'm a fingerless pianist.
I am like a pianist without fingers - useless at potential skills.
I see reflections, I clench my fist.
I notice my reflection and tighten my hand into a fist.
I'm a violin without the strings.
I am like a violin, but lacking essential components.
There is no love, there's only this.
Love doesn't exist, there's just this.
Just lust and lies and selfishness.
There is only carnal desires, dishonesty, and self-centeredness.
A black hole where the sun once was.
A void where brightness and warmth once existed.
I'm never falling back in love
I won't fall in love again.
Because it has never been enough.
As it has never met my expectations.
Ever since I've been a young boy, I was alone,
Since I was young, I have always felt lonely.
Now that I've become a man, the feelings grown.
Now that I'm an adult, the loneliness has developed.
Through therapy, and through the pills, I can't let go.
Despite therapy and medication, I can't shake off these feelings.
But what about the fucking fact I'm still alone?
But what about the undeniable fact that I'm still by myself?
What do you do when you've got nothing left?
What action do you take when you're out of options?
Give up, give up, and hope for the best.
Surrender hopelessly and pray for luck.
I fell into the ocean eye, and I feel sick,
I fell into the center of the ocean, and I feel nauseous.
Waiting on a nameless rescue ship
Waiting for a non-existent help.
Mother, I'm so sorry,
I am apologizing to my mother.
I can't go on like this.
I can't continue living this way.
The lifeboats are leaving with or without me.
The chance of salvation is fleeting and non-discriminatory.
What's the point of falling in love,
What's the purpose of engaging in romance,
If I don't love myself?
If I am unable to love myself?
What's the point of being alive,
What is the purpose of existing,
If all I want is out?
If all I seek is a way out?
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Written by: BRIAN MC TERNANT, BUDDY JAMES NIELSEN, DANIEL TRAPP, GARRETT ZABLOCKI, JASON WILLIAM BLACK
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