Then State of Mine's fast and melodic skatepunk might be a perfect fit for you. Mostly influenced by the nineties Swedish skatepunk sound, and more established bands as Belvedere, Lagwagon and Man(d)y M(o)ore, State of Mine effectuated more than 75 shows on local and not-so-local stages in Belgium and abroad since November 2007. These shows included support slots for bands as SNFU (Can), Smoke or Fire (USA), Rentokill (Au), Mute (Can), High Five Drive (Can), Pendleton (UK), The Living Daylights (UK), Jet Market (It) and other massively talented, yet less known bands.
A first release followed after nearly a year of constant rehearsing and performing. The DIY "Geargrinder" EP sold out within the first months after it's release in October 2008. After a major change in the SoM line up (one guitar less, a replacement behind the drums and a new lead vocal), plans were made for a split CD with The Octopussy's, to be released under Kickass Records (the band’s own D.I.Y. record label) by the end of April 2009.
After a rushy 2009 filled with playing shows and promoting the split CD in Belgium, the band scheduled to start writing their debut full album “Accelerate!” around the end of the year. It quickly got clear that the only feasible option was to do the whole thing in a D.I.Y. fashion.
Slowly, but steadily, the recording sessions for “Accelerate!” started off in April 2010.
And now, at the start of 2011, the band is extremely proud to be able to present the finished album.
Next to that the need for a second guitar player became quite acute going through the recording process.
Victor Navarro (ex-Struggling for reason) happily filled the vacant spot.
As a fivepiece, State of Mine guarantees an energetic live show, spiced up with old and new skatepunk covers.
Anyone interested in booking State of Mine can contact Jeroen through jare102*at*hotmail*dot*com.
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STATE OF MINE
Undertow
State of Mine Lyrics
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From the tides we swim against
Come rescue me
And tell me my friend
Are you swimming on the shores of a golden sea
Come rescue me
Come rescue me
Are you choking once again
Was it worth it in the end
Was it worth it in the end
You are boiling down inside
For the last time
Please take my hand
Building castles in the sand
Look through my past
To a house that's bulit from glass
I'm casting stones at the feet
A foundation incomplete
Please rescue me
Come rescue me
Come rescue me
Please rescue me
Are you choking once again
Was it worth it in the end
Was it worth it in the end
You are boiling down inside
For the last time
For the last time
You fade away
You fade away
Are you choking once again
Was it worth it in the end
Was it worth it in the end
You are boiling down inside
For the last time
For the last time
You fade away
You fade away
The song Undertow by State of Mine is about struggling through the difficulties in life and desperately needing someone to rescue and save the individual from drowning in a metaphorical sea. The first line, "Come rescue me from the tides we swim against," sets the tone for the song as it represents the struggles the individual is facing, as well as highlighting the need for assistance in overcoming these struggles. The repetition of "Come rescue me" throughout the song emphasizes the desperation of the individual.
The following line, "Are you swimming on the shores of a golden sea," suggests that the individual is looking for hope and seeking guidance from someone who appears to have already overcome their struggles. The concept of a "golden sea" implies a sense of perfection or success, which the individual seeks to achieve, but it remains out of reach. The lines "Please take my hand, building castles in the sand, look through my past to a house that's built from glass," suggests that the individual is looking for someone to help them build a stronger foundation and offer guidance through their struggles.
The bridge of the song, "You are boiling down inside for the last time, you fade away," suggests that the struggles are becoming overwhelming and the individual's spirit is fading, emphasizing the need for rescue. Overall, the song is about the struggles of life and the need for someone to come to one's aid and offer hope and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Come rescue me
The singer is asking for someone to save them from their struggles.
From the tides we swim against
The singer is referring to the challenges they face in life.
Come rescue me
The singer reiterates their need for help.
And tell me my friend
The artist is addressing someone they trust.
Are you swimming on the shores of a golden sea
The artist asks if their friend is living a comfortable and peaceful life.
Come rescue me
The singer repeats their request for assistance.
Come rescue me
The singer repeats their request once more.
Come rescue me
The artist emphasizes their need for rescue.
Are you choking once again
The artist alludes to feeling suffocated or overwhelmed.
Was it worth it in the end
The artist is questioning whether their struggles and pain have been worthwhile.
Was it worth it in the end
The singer repeats their question.
You are boiling down inside
The artist feels like they are breaking down emotionally.
For the last time
The singer implies that they can't keep going like this.
Please take my hand
The singer is asking for someone to help them.
Building castles in the sand
The singer references the temporary and futile nature of their attempts to cope with their struggles.
Look through my past
The artist is asking their friend to understand their history and experiences.
To a house that's built from glass
The artist is admitting their own vulnerability and fragility.
I'm casting stones at the feet
The singer is taking their anger out on those around them.
A foundation incomplete
The singer recognizes that they haven't built a strong emotional foundation for themselves.
Please rescue me
The artist repeats their plea for help.
Come rescue me
The artist repeats their request once more.
Come rescue me
The artist emphasizes their need for assistance.
Please rescue me
The singer repeats their plea for help.
Are you choking once again
The artist references their previous line, indicating that they are still struggling.
Was it worth it in the end
The singer repeats their previous question.
Was it worth it in the end
The singer reiterates their question.
You are boiling down inside
The singer repeats their previous line.
For the last time
The artist takes their previous line as a final warning.
You fade away
The artist is losing their strength and will to fight.
You fade away
The singer repeats their previous line.
Are you choking once again
The singer repeats their earlier reference to feeling choked.
Was it worth it in the end
The artist repeats their previous question.
Was it worth it in the end
The artist reiterates their question.
You are boiling down inside
The artist repeats their previous line.
For the last time
The singer repeats their warning that their emotional state is at its limit.
You fade away
The artist repeats their earlier allusion to giving up.
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.