1) The Breach - a rock band from Camb… Read Full Bio ↴This page refers to two bands:
1) The Breach - a rock band from Cambridge UK. Formed in 2008, they have since played across the Midlands and South of the UK.
The band received critical acclaim in June 2011 for the album "Always, Always". More information can be found at www.thebreach.eu
2) A pop/rock band from the city of Adelaide, Australia. Featured in Triple J's Unearthed series in 2009/2010.
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The Breach Lyrics
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Watching it swim away into the darkness of the tide
But i'm here, forced to fit in
Out of place, fade away
Look around, i can see from miles
You're leaving me, it's the brutal reality
Sail away, make me proud
Look around, i can see from miles
The getaway from the mind
Many faces i have seen before, many promises i have broke
Many dreamless nights of being ill as i stood there and ask for more
Some fake icons, some fake doors that lead you to a world of despair
Pull me over, breathe me in, or let me die
Change your number, leave it, take it off your mind
But i'm here, forced to fit in
Out of place, fade away
As i wait, wave goodbye
The getaway from the mind
Somewhere in the dark, we could be strangers
I could be yours and you could be from him
Somewhere in the dark, we could be strangers
I could be yours and you could be from him
The lyrics of the song present a unique perspective on the emotional struggle of moving on from a past relationship. The singer starts by mentioning memories that are slowly drowning, possibly hinting at the overwhelming feeling of struggling to forget the past. He sees the memories fading away but is stuck in the present, forced to fit in and fade away from where he would rather be. The singer is acknowledging that he needs to get away from his own mind and escape the mental torment.
In the chorus, the singer is addressing the person who left him and how hard it is for him to come into terms with their departure. He urges the person to go and make the best of their lives and, in his own way, he will take pride in them. The final verse finds the singer contemplating the possibility of starting over and being strangers with the person he longs for. He acknowledges the futility of the situation but also longs for that possibility.
The lyrics of the song are thought-provoking and deeply introspective. They deal with the complex emotions of moving on and the feelings of loneliness that can ensue after a break-up. The lyrics also touch on the possibility of second chances and the hopes that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember as a flood of memories slowly drowns
As memories overpower me, drowning my senses
Watching it swim away into the darkness of the tide
Witnessing my memories disappear into an unknown abyss
But i'm here, forced to fit in
Feeling out of place and forced to conform
Out of place, fade away
Fading into the background due to not fitting in
Look around, i can see from miles
Observing my surroundings in great detail
The getaway from the mind
A mental escape from reality
You're leaving me, it's the brutal reality
Accepting the harsh truth of a loved one leaving
Sail away, make me proud
Take off and make me proud of your accomplishments
Many faces i have seen before, many promises i have broke
I have encountered numerous individuals and failed to keep multiple commitments
Many dreamless nights of being ill as i stood there and ask for more
Endless nights of feeling sick while I beg for more
Some fake icons, some fake doors that lead you to a world of despair
False idols and pathways that simply lead one to misery
Pull me over, breathe me in, or let me die
Either take me in, accept me, or let me go
Change your number, leave it, take it off your mind
Remove yourself from a situation causing distress
As I wait, wave goodbye
Bidding farewell while waiting
Somewhere in the dark, we could be strangers
Two strangers meeting in a place of obscurity
I could be yours and you could be from him
Forming a union despite current romantic affiliations
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.