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.
Sea of Blood
Tall Ships Lyrics
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Family and friends
Time to make amends
Take stock and reclaim
I'll slightly tread
With makeup run, sharing condolences
Thoughts of you are missing, why?
Absence is most defined
It's the shadow on the ground as you lie dying, your words
The time is devoured, you shake in your edges
Old memories back to soothe our head eruption
Since you are absent, friend
The ones who cast away
Know we miss you so
We really wish you'd stayed
I know you flowed through our hearts
Over and over again
In the sea of blood
That flows through our veins
It carries you within us though I'll always miss that face
When it's found a break
I wanna stay there
Fit to burst, ashes, wish we could have talked about it
We didn't know you were hurt and lived a life within the shade
Now you've lowered your anchors
I hope you find the peace that you craved
There's back from it all
A cushion to your fall
How sad it is to know you'll never grow old
Since you are absent, friend
The ones who cast away
Know we miss you so
We really wish you'd stayed
Know you flowed through our hearts
Over and over again
In the sea of blood
That flows through our veins
I still can't quite believe we'll never see each other again
And now it tears me apart
Over and over again
The lyrics to Tall Ships's song "Sea of Blood" speak of loss, grieving, and the pain of missing someone who has passed away. The song starts by acknowledging the gathering of family and friends, highlighting the importance of coming together and making amends. It then delves into the emotions experienced in the absence of a loved one, with lines such as "Thoughts of you are missing, why?" and "Absence is most defined and felt at first."
The lyrics vividly describe the impact of losing someone, comparing it to a shadow on the ground and emphasizing the weight of their dying words. The passage of time is depicted as devouring, while the person left behind is left shaking at the edges. The mention of old memories returning to soothe the pain suggests that reminiscing about the person brings a sense of comfort, even in their absence.
The chorus expresses the longing and deep connection to the departed friend, acknowledging that they will always be within the hearts of those they left behind. The metaphor of a "sea of blood" flowing through their veins symbolizes the profound impact this person had on their lives. However, there is also a bittersweet tone, as the singer expresses their sadness at never seeing their friend again and how it tears them apart repeatedly.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sea of Blood" capture the complex emotions surrounding loss, longing, and the desire for connection with someone who has passed away. It portrays the pain of grief and the enduring impact that a departed loved one leaves behind.
Line by Line Meaning
And here we are again
Once again, we find ourselves in this situation
Family and friends
The people who are closest to us
Time to make amends
A moment to reconcile and resolve any conflicts
Take stock and reclaim
To evaluate and regain control
I'll slightly tread
I will proceed with caution and care
With makeup run, sharing condolences
With tears running down our faces, expressing sympathy
Thoughts of you are missing, why?
Why are we feeling such a strong absence of your presence?
Absence is most defined
The feeling of your absence is unmistakable
And felt at first
We feel it intensely from the beginning
It's the shadow on the ground as you lie dying, your words
Your impending death casts a dark shadow, and your last words linger
The time is devoured, you shake in your edges
Time passes quickly, and you are overwhelmed by uncertainty
Old memories back to soothe our head eruption
We revisit old memories to calm our emotional outbursts
Since you are absent, friend
Because you are no longer here, my friend
The ones who cast away
Those who disregarded or abandoned you
Know we miss you so
We feel a deep sense of longing for you
We really wish you'd stayed
We truly desire that you had remained with us
I know you flowed through our hearts
I am aware that you were a significant presence in our lives
Over and over again
Repeatedly, without end
In the sea of blood
Within the depths of our shared experiences and emotions
That flows through our veins
That binds us together and courses through our beings
It carries you within us though I'll always miss that face
We carry your memory within us, but I will forever long for your physical presence
When it's found a break
When the pain and sorrow become too much to bear
I wanna stay there
I wish to remain in that moment of grief
Fit to burst, ashes, wish we could have talked about it
Overwhelmed by emotions, I yearn to have had a conversation about your struggles
We didn't know you were hurt and lived a life within the shade
We were unaware of your pain and the hidden aspects of your life
Now you've lowered your anchors
Now that you have found tranquility and stability
I hope you find the peace that you craved
I sincerely wish for you to discover the serenity you longed for
There's back from it all
There is no return from the circumstances we find ourselves in
A cushion to your fall
A softening of the impact as you face your downfall
How sad it is to know you'll never grow old
It is deeply sorrowful to realize that you will never experience the process of aging
I still can't quite believe we'll never see each other again
I am still struggling to accept that we have permanently lost the opportunity to reunite
And now it tears me apart
Now, it deeply distresses me
Over and over again
Repeating relentlessly
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ric Phethean, Matt Parker, Jamie Bush, James Elliot Field
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