Their second EP 'There is Nothing But Chemistry Here' is released on 25th October 2010 on Big Scary Monsters' and Blood and Biscuits'. Track 'Chemistry' was made available from the NME daily download blog. The band have recently toured with Minus the Bear and Tubelord and are heading out to Europe in November to support 65daysofstatic.
Tall Ships Debut EP was released on 15th February 2010. Track beanieandoger was featured on NME Daily Download. The first 250 copies of their debut EP sold out on pre-order, the second set (251-500) is also now sold out, however there is now a third batch numbered 501-750 available to purchase from www.bsmrocks.com
Their début album, Everything Touching, was released on 8th October 2012.
2) Melodic Hardcore band from Grand Rapids, USA.
Formed in 2007 and already played hundreds of shows with numerous bands from the region and from outside the state, Tall Ships is establishing themselves as one of the best current bands to come out of Michigan.
Released Voyages LP in Jan. 2009.
3) Indie band from Bennington, VT formed in 2006. Members consist of Trevor Wilson (currently pursuing solo work), Sam Clement, Maia Young, JJ Beck, and Alex Powell. Their self titled album was released in 2007. Only a certain amount of copies were available and each contained hand painted illustrations. It is now available for free download on last.fm or at trevorwilson.bandcamp.com. Many members of Tall Ships will be working with Trevor for his forthcoming album, Hard Times.
Day by Day
Tall Ships Lyrics
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The two young titans at odds with our world
Surrounded by things
Useless shit we could live without
We were an island
Getting trashed on all sides
By an ocean of sold fears and doubts
There's no escape
From all the pressures in your life
And all the pain that follows you around from day to day
Then you know it's time
To redefine why it is you live your life
'Cause you said it all
In that look you threw
Across this crowded room
And it said we need to do something
Before we get too old
'Cause when you don't believe in anything at all
It's up to you to save yourself
Find a escape, find a place where everything will be okay
Where all the pressure in our lives will fall away
And give ourselves the time
To redefine why it is we live our lives
And start living again
So place your hand in mine
And we'll walk away
We'll break all ties
Quit these jobs we hate
'Cause this time is our's
There's so little to waste
And we can't forget
We will die one day
So place your hand in mine
Yeah, we'll be okay
Live out the rest of our lives
Day by day
On this rock of ours
In this void of space
Only truly then
Can we know our place
So place your hand in mine
With a new perspective on things
We'll stop worrying about
All the shitty little things
That cloud our hearts
And dull our heads
'Cause we've with only one life
There's no room for regrets
So place your hand in mine
Let go of it all and sing
These futile little worries
Along with me
'Cause it's all we've got
We've no need to pretend
'Cause with only love can we face the end
So place your hand in mine
Yeah, we'll be okay
Live out the rest of our lives
Day by day
On this rock of ours
In this void of space
Only truly then
Can we know our place
So place your hand in mine
With a new perspective on things
We'll stop worrying about
All the shitty little things
That cloud our hearts
And dull our heads
'Cause we've with only one life
There's no room for regrets
So place your hand in mine
Let go of it all and sing
These futile little worries
Along with me
'Cause it's all we've got
We've no need to pretend
'Cause with only love can we face the end
The lyrics of Day by Day by Tall Ships encapsulate the feelings of two individuals who are disillusioned with the world, and seeking a new path towards fulfillment. The opening lines place the characters in a world where they feel disconnected from the things that surround them, and their sense of rebel-like defiance is palpable. They feel like they are surrounded by things that are unimportant and frivolous, and they long for something more meaningful.
As the lyrics progress, we get an insight into the singers' lives and the pressures that they are facing. There is a sense of despair and hopelessness that permeates the song as the characters realize that there is no escape from the pain and pressure of life. However, they choose to take control of their lives and take ownership of their actions, acknowledging that they have only one life and no room for regrets.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of living life "day by day," urging the listener to take control of their lives and embrace the present moment. The lyrics also speak to the power of love to provide a sense of hope and comfort in the face of uncertainty and the inevitability of death.
Line by Line Meaning
And there we were
At that moment in time, we were present and experiencing everything happening around us
The two young titans at odds with our world
As young, ambitious individuals, we were faced with challenges and obstacles that made us feel like we were fighting against the world
Surrounded by things
Being in that environment, we were encompassed by various, tangible elements
Useless shit we could live without
The useless things around us weren't necessary for us to survive, and we realized we could live happily without them
We were an island
We felt isolated and cut off from the rest of the world
Getting trashed on all sides
Despite feeling isolated, we were constantly bombarded from all directions, making it difficult to hold on or stay grounded
By an ocean of sold fears and doubts
We were surrounded by a vast body of manufactured anxiety and uncertainty that was being sold to us
There's no escape
We couldn't avoid or break free from the pressures and challenges of life
From all the pressures in your life
The multitude of demands and expectations placed on us by society and ourselves
And all the pain that follows you around from day to day
Constant emotional or physical discomfort that persists and weighs us down
Then you know it's time
Once we realize how inescapable these challenges are, we understand that it's necessary to make a change
To redefine why it is you live your life
We need to examine and reassess our motivations for living to find deeper meaning and purpose
'Cause you said it all
Without using any words, we communicated everything we needed to say
In that look you threw
The expression on our face conveyed our message silently and powerfully
Across this crowded room
Even in a crowded or busy environment, we were able to communicate clearly with each other
And it said we need to do something
The message conveyed through our expression was that we needed to take action to change our situation
Before we get too old
We realized that time is fleeting, and we need to take action before it's too late
'Cause when you don't believe in anything at all
When we lack a sense of purpose or belief, life becomes meaningless
It's up to you to save yourself
To overcome this feeling of emptiness, it's our responsibility to take action and make positive changes
Find a escape, find a place where everything will be okay
We need to find a way out of our current situation and create a positive environment for ourselves
Where all the pressure in our lives will fall away
This new environment should be free from the negative influence of external pressures and stressors
And give ourselves the time
We need to make time for ourselves to make this change and allow ourselves to grow
To redefine why it is we live our lives
Through introspection, we can understand our true purpose for living and make decisions accordingly
And start living again
We can begin a new chapter in our lives full of purpose and meaning
So place your hand in mine
Together, we can face and overcome any challenge
And we'll walk away
We will leave our old lives behind and embrace what's ahead
We'll break all ties
We will sever negative relationships that hold us back or bring us down
Quit these jobs we hate
We will free ourselves from jobs that only serve to make us miserable
'Cause this time is our's
We realize that our time and our lives belong to us, and we have the power to shape them
There's so little to waste
We understand that life is short and valuable, and we don't want to waste a moment of it
And we can't forget
We must remember and be aware of the fact that our lives will eventually come to an end
We will die one day
Death is an inevitable part of life, and we must make the most of the time we have
Let go of it all and sing
We must release our burdens and find joy in the simple pleasures in life
These futile little worries
Our insignificant and unimportant concerns that occupy our thoughts and distract us from what's truly important
Along with me
Together, we will let go of these worries and embrace the present moment
'Cause it's all we've got
The present moment is all we have, and we must cherish it
We've no need to pretend
We don't have to hide or pretend to be someone we're not, we can be ourselves
'Cause with only love can we face the end
When our lives come to a close, the only thing that truly matters is the love we experienced and shared
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ric Phethean, Matt Parker, Jamie Bush, James Elliot Field
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bk-nq3pz
Lyrics.
And there we were
The 2 young titans
At odds with our world
Surrounded by things
Useless shit we could live without
We were an island
Getting bashed on all sides
By an ocean
Of sold fears and doubts
And when there’s no escape
From all the pressures in your life
And all the pain
That follows you around from day to day
Then you know it’s time
To redefine
Why it is you live your life
-Cos you said it all
In that look you threw
Across this crowded room.
And it said;
"We need to do something before we get too old.
Because when you don’t believe in anything at all,
It’s up to you to save yourself."
So let’s escape
Find a place where everything will be ok
Where all the pressure in our lives will fall away
Give ourselves the time
To redefine
Why it is we live our lives
And start living again
So place your hands in mine
And we’ll walk away
We'll break all ties
Quit these jobs we hate
-Cos this time is ours.
There's so little to waste.
And we can’t forget
We all die one day
So place your hand in mine
Yeah we’ll be ok
Live out the rest of our lives
Day by day
On this rock of ours
In this void of space
And only truly then
Can we know our place
So place your hand in mine
And with a new perspective on things
We’ll stop worrying all about
All the shitty little things
That cloud our hearts
And dull our heads
Cos with only one life
There’s no room for regrets
So place your hands in mine
Let go of it all and sing
These futile little words
Along with me
-Cos it’s all we’ve got.
We’ve no need to pretend.
Cos with only love
Can we face the end.
So let’s escape
Find a place
Where everything’s ok
Where we’ll have the time
To redefine
Come alive
And to really mean something
Through it all
-Cos with you by my side,
There’s no fear at all.
@samnduati6831
I cant have enough of this song and the band in general. I just discovered them at a time my heart is so broken. Listening to this song brings tears and hope.
"So let’s escapeFind a place where everything will be okWhere all the pressure in our lives will fall awayGive ourselves the timeTo redefine"
Listening from Nairobi, Kenya.
@tinajaneoxnam.8866
Sam Nduati . Bloody good man. & they did a brilliant cover of everybody wants to rule the world. Only cut out the shitting buisness. 😆. No im only kidding .i dont care. Its good
@bk-nq3pz
Lyrics.
And there we were
The 2 young titans
At odds with our world
Surrounded by things
Useless shit we could live without
We were an island
Getting bashed on all sides
By an ocean
Of sold fears and doubts
And when there’s no escape
From all the pressures in your life
And all the pain
That follows you around from day to day
Then you know it’s time
To redefine
Why it is you live your life
-Cos you said it all
In that look you threw
Across this crowded room.
And it said;
"We need to do something before we get too old.
Because when you don’t believe in anything at all,
It’s up to you to save yourself."
So let’s escape
Find a place where everything will be ok
Where all the pressure in our lives will fall away
Give ourselves the time
To redefine
Why it is we live our lives
And start living again
So place your hands in mine
And we’ll walk away
We'll break all ties
Quit these jobs we hate
-Cos this time is ours.
There's so little to waste.
And we can’t forget
We all die one day
So place your hand in mine
Yeah we’ll be ok
Live out the rest of our lives
Day by day
On this rock of ours
In this void of space
And only truly then
Can we know our place
So place your hand in mine
And with a new perspective on things
We’ll stop worrying all about
All the shitty little things
That cloud our hearts
And dull our heads
Cos with only one life
There’s no room for regrets
So place your hands in mine
Let go of it all and sing
These futile little words
Along with me
-Cos it’s all we’ve got.
We’ve no need to pretend.
Cos with only love
Can we face the end.
So let’s escape
Find a place
Where everything’s ok
Where we’ll have the time
To redefine
Come alive
And to really mean something
Through it all
-Cos with you by my side,
There’s no fear at all.
@ReXaZz
Büşra <3
@luisp.cuellar619
hey thank you very much , this was detail and a treat. -this song , the melody , musically and the lyrics are just mind blowing , this is a perfect creation from beginning to end .
@tobiashezekiah3158
I guess it's pretty randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to stream new tv shows online?
@Viridianmet
Almost 5 years later I'm still obsessed with this song
@katty.s
This track is by far my favorite from your new releases since the Everything is Touching era!! 😊 Can't wait for the release of Impressions ❤️ Keep it up Tall Ships wooh! 😀
@richardcontreras3718
Been on repeat all day
@bradennorris951
One of the greatest songs ever written. Holy