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.
Plate Tectonics
Tall Ships Lyrics
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Pushing up the mountain range into the sky
And now in this landscape I find myself alone and lost
Dear god, dear god, dear god, dear god
And now in this landscape I find myself alone and lost
It's a barren and treacherous bridge
With nostalgia my only blanket as I escape
From the shadow it cast over my horizon
My lifestyle littered with these landmarks
And monuments of moments
Which will always be with you
Just so you know
You know, I'm tired
And there's little relief
As I walk on through
This landscape that we create
Will haunt us forever
And it's all we'll ever need
The song "Plate Tectonics" by Tall Ships is a reflection on the unpredictable and tumultuous nature of human relationships. The opening lines of the song compare the way people collide and interact with one another to the movement of tectonic plates, which are responsible for creating mountains and earthquakes. The metaphor suggests that when people come together, they can either create something beautiful and impressive or cause chaos and destruction, depending on how they interact with one another.
As the song progresses, the lyrics explore the aftermath of a relationship that has ended. The singer finds themselves "alone and lost" in a landscape that was once shared with a partner. The use of the phrase "dear god" repeated four times suggests a sense of desperation or pleading for guidance in navigating this new reality. The lyrics go on to describe the singer's attempt to move on from the past, but the memories and monuments of their time together continue to haunt them.
Ultimately, the song suggests that the landscapes that people create in their lives, both good and bad, will stay with them forever. The imagery of mountains and bridges suggests the ups and downs of life, and the idea that nostalgia can be both comforting and painful.
Line by Line Meaning
We collide into each other like tectonic plates
We clash with each other like tectonic plates, causing the mountain range to rise and making it difficult to separate.
Pushing up the mountain range into the sky
The force of the clash pushes the mountain range up towards the sky.
And now in this landscape I find myself alone and lost
The after-effects of the clash leave me standing alone, lost and confused in the surrounding environment.
Dear god, dear god, dear god, dear god
A plea for help and guidance in this moment of hopelessness.
It's a barren and treacherous bridge
The path ahead is dangerous and lacking in resources.
Down from my peak
Descending from the high point of my life and experience.
With nostalgia my only blanket as I escape
Memories of the past are the only comfort I have as I try to move on from the present situation.
From the shadow it cast over my horizon
From the impact of the past experience that continues to cast a shadow over my present and future.
My lifestyle littered with these landmarks
My life is marked by these significant experiences and moments.
And monuments of moments
Significant memories that have become monumental moments in my life.
Which will always be with you
They will stay with you forever, influencing and forming who you are.
Just so you know
I want you to be aware of this.
You know, I'm tired
I am weary, both mentally and physically.
And there's little relief
There is almost no respite from the ongoing struggles.
As I walk on through
Despite everything, I continue to move forward.
This landscape that we create
The environment around us, shaped by our experiences and actions.
Will haunt us forever
The impact of our past will continue to affect us in the future.
And it's all we'll ever need
These experiences and memories are all that we require to continue moving forward in life.
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.