The band played on the Vans Warped Tour in 2005 and had a short tour in Japan following the Japanese release of The Beginning of the End Again.
The Swellers self-released their first two EPs (Long And Hard in 2002, End of Discussion in 2003) and in 2005, The Beginning of the End Again was released on Search and Rescue Records (US) and Radtone Music (Japan). The band's debut full-length, entitled My Everest, was released June 5, 2007 on Search and Rescue Records.
Since then the band has been touring nonstop around the U.S. and Canada with bands like Less Than Jake, Streetlight Manifesto, A Wilhelm Scream, Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong, Broadway Calls, Living With Lions and Fireworks. They promoted Ups and Downsizing by opening for Paramore's Brand New Eyes tour. They later supported Motion City Soundtrack's My Dinosaur Life tour and played shows in Europe with Anti-Flag.
The Swellers completed a tour as an opening act for The Early November. During the tour they also played along with The Wonder Years and Young Statues.
Past members include Garrett Burgett, Lance Nelson, Nate lamberts, Nick Ondovcsik, and Brad Linden
They announced that they planned to split in 2015.
Since then Nick Diener has produced albums by Hot Mulligan and Much The Same. Jonathan Diener has played drums in No Trigger and leads the band Baggage.
Feet First
The Swellers Lyrics
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Blue and silver, chaotic and serene.
And I can't describe the view from up here,
Because maybe I won't be able to tell you what I see.
Don't waste your tears on me.
Don't stop, now.
Just carry on, carry on, carry on.
But maybe the fog holds answers I can't reach.
And I can't decide if I'll ever shake this,
Because maybe I wait, nevermind.
Don't tell me how to live.
It's just water under the bridge.
Don't stop, now. Just carry on, carry on, carry on.
And you'll never know how bad it feels right now.
Twenty-one years now in the making.
Mom and Dad, you didn't waste your time,
Because even the greatest architect's masterpiece can be torn to the ground.
But I'm still around.
And you would build a ship or pack my parachute in time for the fall.
Yeah, this is love by all means.
And I'll continue building with you.
Don't stop, now.
Just carry on, carry on, carry on.
And you'll know how bad it feels right now,
But at least you know that it won't end.
In the Swellers' song "Feet First," the songwriter describes the feeling of being lost and unsure of the future. The first stanza has a strong visual element, with the singer watching the waves crash beneath them and describing the view as both chaotic and serene. The lyrics convey a sense of awe, but also uncertainty, as the singer admits they cannot fully describe what they see. The second stanza turns to the theme of perseverance, urging the listener to "carry on" despite difficult circumstances. The lyrics acknowledge that things may not always get better, and that the answers may be shrouded in fog, but encourage the listener to push through regardless.
The song takes on a personal and emotional tone in the final stanza, as the singer reflects on their own journey. They acknowledge the support of their parents, who "build a ship or pack my parachute in time for the fall" and pledge to continue building with them. The lyrics express gratitude for the love and support of others, but also hint at a sense of resilience and determination - "even the greatest architect's masterpiece can be torn to the ground, but I'm still around."
Overall, "Feet First" is a song that speaks to both the uncertainty and the resilience of the human experience. It acknowledges that life can be chaotic and hard to navigate, but encourages us to push through and keep going, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching the waves crashing beneath me.
Observing the chaos and serenity of life below
Blue and silver, chaotic and serene.
Colors of life that can be both hectic and peaceful
And I can't describe the view from up here,
Experiencing life from a unique perspective that words cannot capture
Because maybe I won't be able to tell you what I see.
Feeling unable to fully communicate one's unique experience of life to others
Don't waste your tears on me.
Don't worry about my struggles
Don't stop, now.
Keep pushing forward
Just carry on, carry on, carry on.
Persist despite hardship
You always said that things were gonna get better,
Holding onto hope in difficult times
But maybe the fog holds answers I can't reach.
Uncertainty about the future and the possibility of not finding necessary solutions
And I can't decide if I'll ever shake this,
Uncertainty about overcoming challenges and hardships
Because maybe I wait, nevermind.
Feeling unsure about progress and potential setbacks
Don't tell me how to live.
Resisting pressure to conform and be controlled
It's just water under the bridge.
Letting go of past mistakes and moving forward
And you'll never know how bad it feels right now.
Feeling like others cannot fully understand one's struggles
Twenty-one years now in the making.
Reflecting on personal growth and development over time
Mom and Dad, you didn't waste your time,
Grateful for parental support and care
Because even the greatest architect's masterpiece can be torn to the ground.
Acknowledging the fragility of one's accomplishments
But I'm still around.
Surviving despite difficulties and challenges
And you would build a ship or pack my parachute in time for the fall.
Appreciating the love and support of others
Yeah, this is love by all means.
Recognizing the power and beauty of love
And I'll continue building with you.
Commitment to growth and development with loved ones
And you'll know how bad it feels right now,
The shared experience of pain and hardship
But at least you know that it won't end.
Holding onto hope for the future
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN DIENER, JONATHAN ADAM DIENER, NICHOLAS BRIAN DIENER, NICK DIENER
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