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.
Waves
Senses Fail Lyrics
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Left us all their bills to pay
Without a friend, without a doubt
We walked it off until we drowned
Well at least we caught some waves
We spit them back at you
Oh I'd rather be serrated
With my oily legs and long blonde hair
Elevator meets you there
Would you hold me?
Do it, I think I would
Love me?
Won't but I know I think I could
Your New York's city's up all night
Coming down from '99
(But Oh I Love the aroma)
They're city boys, my silly friends
Endless bells and whistling
(Ahhhh)
In the sticks we're barefoot friends
We chew on leaves
And quote Huck Finn
(But Oh I never have told ya)
But Oh all the lights, I know it's a riot
But I can't help the fuss, I'd trade it for quiet
Would you hold me?
To it, I think I would
Love me?
Won't but I know I think I could..Go on
Hold me down, it's over now, I suppose
Your right hand your left brain
Is dialed and fed on control
Hold me down, it's over now, I suppose
Hold me down, it's over now, I suppose
Would you hold me?
Do it, I think I would
Love me?
Won't but I know I think I could
Do it, I think I would
Won't but I know I should
Do it, I think I would
Won't but I know I think I'd
Do it, I think I would
Won't but I know I think I'd
Do it, I think I would
Won't but I know I think I'd
Do it I think I would
Won't but I know I think I should
Your California washed away
Left us all their bills to pay
New York's city's up all night
Coming down from 99
At least we made some waves
We spit them back at you!
The lyrics to Senses Fail's song Waves describe the feeling of being overwhelmed and struggling to keep up with the demands of modern day life. The first verse paints a picture of a society drowning in debt and isolation, with everyone struggling to make ends meet on their own. However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that even in difficult times, there are still moments of joy and connection, like catching a wave and spitting it back at the world.
The second verse reflects on the contrasts between city and country life, highlighting the simplicity and freedom of being barefoot in nature, but also acknowledging the excitement and energy of the city. The repetition of the lines "Would you hold me?" and "Love me?" suggests a longing for human connection and intimacy, even when it seems out of reach. The song ends with a final call for love and acceptance, even if it's uncertain whether it will ultimately be received.
Overall, Waves is a powerful statement on the struggles of modern life and the need for connection and human touch.
Line by Line Meaning
Your California washed away
The singer experienced a great loss in their life, akin to the destruction of California.
Left us all their bills to pay
Not only did the loss hurt the singer, but also left them with additional problems to solve.
Without a friend, without a doubt
The singer was left alone and uncertain in their difficult situation.
We walked it off until we drowned
Despite struggling, the artist kept moving forward until they could no longer handle the stress.
Well at least we caught some waves
Despite the hardship, the artist also found some moments of enjoyment in their life.
We spit them back at you
The singer felt some anger or defiance towards someone or something that caused them pain.
And now it feels so saturated
The singer's current emotional state or circumstances feel overwhelming.
Oh I'd rather be serrated
The artist would prefer to experience physical pain than the emotional turmoil they are currently facing.
With my oily legs and long blonde hair
The artist provides a physical description of themselves.
Elevator meets you there
The artist is referencing a specific location or situation in which they may encounter someone.
Would you hold me?
The singer is asking for affection or comfort from someone.
Do it, I think I would
The artist wants the other person to give them affection, but is uncertain if they will.
Love me?
The singer is asking for love from someone.
Won't but I know I think I could
The singer is aware that the other person may not love them back, but still has hope that they could.
Your New York's city's up all night
Another instance of the singer referencing a major city and its problems to describe their own situation.
Coming down from '99
The artist may be referencing a particular year in which something happened that affected them greatly.
They're city boys, my silly friends
The artist has friends who live in the city and may be different from them.
Endless bells and whistling
The singer is describing the noise and chaos of the city.
In the sticks we're barefoot friends
The singer also has friends who live in the countryside and have a different lifestyle from city-dwellers.
We chew on leaves
The artist is referencing the simplicity of their lives in contrast to the hectic nature of city life.
And quote Huck Finn
The artist and their countryside friends enjoy literature like Mark Twain's work.
But Oh all the lights, I know it's a riot
The artist understands the appeal of city life despite their own struggles.
But I can't help the fuss, I'd trade it for quiet
The singer still prefers the peace and calm of the countryside despite understanding the excitement of the city.
Hold me down, it's over now, I suppose
The artist is accepting defeat or the end of something in their life.
Your right hand your left brain
The singer is referencing the idea that one hemisphere of the brain is more logical and the other is more creative.
Is dialed and fed on control
The singer is saying that the other person is very controlling.
Do it, I think I would
The singer wants the other person to show them affection but isn't certain they will.
Won't but I know I think I should
The artist knows that they shouldn't expect the other person to love them but still has hope.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN MORALI, ADRIEN RODRIGUE, NICOLAS POUSSET, THIERRY MAZUREL, HERVE MAZUREL, DOMINIQUE MARTIN, ALEXANDRE IRISSOU, FABRICE FENAUX
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Hansol
I thought I knew their whole discography but clearly i was missing out on this one. since it's a 'best of' album, I assumed it was just all their older songs. i love how melodic these 4 "fresh" songs are compared to the album they released shortly after this one, "Renacer"
Nioun
I listen this song all time. Love it.
Omar A
Son, this shit is lit, on god
Lord Shmup
10 seconds in, this rules
trainreck182
It's the beginning of 2023 and here I go I'm on my own finding myself in the unknown......
aaronaeo
Fuck yeah!