The project of drummer and singer Nick Rattigan and guitarist Jacob Rubeck, Surf Curse formed in Reno in 2013, issuing their first album, Buds, later that June. An EP, Sad Boys, appeared in October, after which the band relocated to L.A., where they began to establish themselves in the city's vibrant underground scene. By 2017, they'd reemerged as part of the Danger Collective and released their second album, Nothing Yet. An update on the simplistic style of their debut, Surf Curse's sound began to soften somewhat as they explored new tones and slightly more complex song structures. This trend carried over to their third LP, 2019's Heaven Surrounds You, which was inspired by Rattigan and Rubeck's favorite cult movies.
Dreamin' Wild
Surf Curse Lyrics
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Sleepless long nights thinking bout whatever
I've been trying to hang in forever
Dreamin Wild
Wishing Someone will hear all my songs
Maybe someday I'll fall in love
Dreamin Wild
The lyrics of Surf Curse's song Dreamin' Wild are emotive and deeply personal. The first verse talks about the desire to create a hit record, which is a common struggle for many musicians. The line "sleepless long nights thinking bout whatever" taps into the obsession and dedication required to create music that resonates with people. It highlights the internal struggles of artists who pour their hearts and souls into their work, often sacrificing sleep and sanity to achieve their dreams. The second line "I've been trying to hang in forever" reinforces the idea that success is not easily achieved and requires tenacity and perseverance.
The chorus of the song reinforces the longing for recognition and acceptance. The line "wishing someone will hear all my songs" speaks to musicians' desire to be heard and recognized for their talents, while the line "maybe someday I'll fall in love" highlights the yearning for a sense of belonging and connection. As artists, musicians pour their deepest emotions into their songs, and to have those emotions acknowledged by others is a powerful feeling.
Overall, the song Dreamin' Wild encapsulates the struggles and dreams of aspiring musicians, the yearning for recognition, the effort required to create something meaningful, and the longing for connection and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been trying to write a hit record
I've been struggling to create a popular song.
Sleepless long nights thinking bout whatever
I've been having trouble sleeping while my mind wanders aimlessly.
I've been trying to hang in forever
I've been attempting to persevere despite my difficulties.
Wishing someone will hear all my songs
I'm hoping that others will listen to and appreciate my music.
Maybe someday I'll fall in love
Perhaps I will find romantic love at some point in the future.
Then I'll know they have somewhere to belong
If someone loves me, they will have a place where they feel they fit in.
Dreamin Wild
I am imagining grand aspirations that may be unrealistic.
Contributed by Landon I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Guy under me, that was cringe
envisuo
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this is gonna be the song ill play before killing myself
Chiaa
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I wish I could go back to being the happy little girl I was now it’s all fucked up. Everyone left me...
Allisson-
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it isnt really a place but the person i needed to stay, left {not dead.} She left me, She made me so happy,and she helped me escape from this sick of a life, i miss her
amystery
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it has connotations to pewdiepies new video where in which he plays the game...... fnaf