The reactivated band released a new EP, a new split with hardcore band Touché Amoré in October 2012, and a new album entitled Real Fear on the No Sleep label in November 2012.
Lost at Sea
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I got on this boat
Not knowing where
It would lead me.
But here we are,
With wounds and scars.
Still struggling to float,
And lost at sea.
So many storms have had my head,
Capsizing, shipwrecked,
And breathing air that's soaking wet.
No wonder I curse like a god-damned sailor.
I've got all the stories but no anchor.
The opening lines of the song, "Seven years ago, I got on this boat, not knowing where it would lead me," set the stage for a metaphorical journey through life. The boat represents the singer's life, and they got on it without knowing what was in store for them. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this voyage has been filled with challenges and struggles. The line "Still struggling to float, and lost at sea" paints a picture of a person who is adrift and feeling adrift, unable to find their way.
The chorus continues the maritime metaphor, describing the many storms that have battered the singer. They have been "capsizing" and "shipwrecked," continually struggling against the waves. The line "breathing air that's soaking wet" conjures up an image of someone fighting to stay afloat, taking in water with every breath.
The final lines of the song reveal the reason behind the singer's struggles. They have all the stories of their journey through life, but no anchor to hold them in place. Without an anchor, they are left adrift, at the mercy of the storms that life brings. This is a powerful reminder that we all need something to ground us, to keep us steady when everything else is in turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven years ago
Seven long years ago, something happened
I got on this boat
I embarked on a journey, without knowing the destination
Not knowing where
To be in a state of unawareness; without knowledge of what's ahead
It would lead me.
Where it would take me as I navigated through my life
But here we are,
Presently, in this moment, it's clear to see...
With wounds and scars.
There's evidence of the battles I've fought, and the things I've experienced
Still struggling to float,
Despite my best efforts, I'm barely managing to stay afloat
And lost at sea.
I'm adrift, alone and unsure of my destination
So many storms have had my head,
Numerous challenges and hardships have caused me immense emotional pain
Capsizing, shipwrecked,
I've been tossed around, and faced situations that have left me ruined
And breathing air that's soaking wet.
Living in an environment that's unbearable, and suffocating
No wonder I curse like a god-damned sailor.
It's understandable that I use profanity, given the circumstances I'm living in
I've got all the stories but no anchor.
I have many experiences to share, but nothing to hold me steady and give me direction
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Jim Tackett
Love this song and band. Thanks for posting.
Haley Jordan Art
❤️❤️❤️