Following the release of two demo songs on MySpace, the band embarked on a month-long tour in Europe, sharing the stage with Mad Caddies, Action Men, Big D and The Kids Table, and Boysetsfire.
Their debut album, "Be Excited", was released in October 2007, followed by a Canadian tour. Their follow-up album, "Be Disappointed", was released on March 31st, 2009.
On February 7, 2012, it was announced via their facebook page that the band had decided to quit. Originally intended to be a "side project", the group found themselves performing 322 shows in over 25 countries.
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Underwater
This Is A Standoff Lyrics
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Never longing, no releasing, letting go so distant and under whelmed
I kinda like these moments when we cared for one another
But I guess those days aren't relevant I know
Just when I looked up to the sky past the horizon
You pulled me back down underwater it's that time I knew you'd never let me go
I'd scream forever but that sound's for you and I and those people underwater
Up top cause I'm outta here
But that's not envisioning the desperate invasion that we put upon ourselves
That we don't see you ask me for better ways but you don't care what I'm saying
All I see is mesmerizing, never looking past our present time
Just when I looked up to the sky past the horizon
You pulled me back down underwater
It's that time I knew you'd never let me go
I'd scream forever but that sound's for you and I
And all those people underwater just embracing that they're never letting go
The song "Underwater" by This Is A Standoff seems to be about a relationship that has lost its spark and momentum, where the couple is just "sitting and fucking stare down to each other." They are no longer longing for each other or releasing their feelings, resulting in a distance and underwhelming feeling between them. The singer reminisces about the moments when they cared for each other, but acknowledges that those days are gone and irrelevant.
However, just as he looks up to the sky past the horizon, the other person pulls him back down underwater, back to their stagnant relationship. He screams forever, but it only seems to be for the two of them and the others who are underwater, accepting that they will not let go. Despite the singer's desire to leave this situation, he recognizes that he's not immune to the desperate invasion they've put upon themselves and that the other person doesn't seem to care about his words.
The song's lyrical themes revolve around the complexities of relationships, grief, and loss. Through its gripping lyrics and powerful instrumentation, "Underwater" confronts the realities of staying in a relationship that has lost its meaning. The song urges listeners to reflect on the actions and attitudes that lead them to become trapped in unfulfilling relationships and the importance of meaningful communication to prevent them.
Line by Line Meaning
Back where we want to be back where we sit and fucking stare down to each other
We are back in that familiar place where we sit in silence and stare at each other.
Never longing, no releasing, letting go so distant and underwhelmed
There is no desire to move forward or let go, we are distant and unimpressed.
I kinda like these moments when we cared for one another
I appreciate the times when we actually cared about each other.
But I guess those days aren't relevant I know
I understand that those days are in the past and not important anymore.
Just when I looked up to the sky past the horizon
At the moment when I was hopeful for the future.
You pulled me back down underwater it's that time I knew you'd never let me go
You pulled me back into our stagnant situation and I realized that you will never let me move forward.
I'd scream forever but that sound's for you and I and those people underwater
I could scream forever, but only you and I and others stuck in our situation would hear it.
Just embracing that they're never letting go
We are all accepting that we are trapped and will never be able to move on.
Up top cause I'm outta here
I am leaving and moving on from our stagnant situation.
But that's not envisioning the desperate invasion that we put upon ourselves
However, I am aware that this new path is not without its own challenges and struggles that we created for ourselves.
That we don't see you ask me for better ways but you don't care what I'm saying
You ask me for solutions, but you are not willing to listen to my suggestions.
All I see is mesmerizing, never looking past our present time
I am captivated by our current situation and unable to see a way out or into the future.
Contributed by Dylan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.