The band signed with Rise Records and released the studio albums Empire Theory (2009) and Dreamhouse (2010), and independently went on to release their third album Young and Courageous in 2014 and their fourth album Everything Nothing in 2018.
And Again
Tides of Man Lyrics
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Covered in crimson,
Eyes completely useless to me.
Breathing complications.
And this can't be the answer,
Where have my abilities gone?
Where have they gone? [x3]
Coming to the light he reaches out his arms.
Who is this man?
This can't be happening again.
Where is my father, pacing impatiently?
Who is this doctor, smiling horribly?
And what has he done to me?
What has he done? [x2]
What has he done? Done?
Stay inside this vessel 'til it's dawn.
I know I'll be trapped inside this prison.
What have I done wrong?
Stay inside this vessel 'til it's dawn.
I know I'll be trapped inside this prison. Ohhhh.
Coming to life now. I came from death. [x2]
It all looks so strangely familiar.
You'll never remember. Never remember.
It all looks so strangely familiar.
You'll never remember. Never remember.
What have I done?
What have I done?
What have I done? Done?
What have I...
The lyrics to Tides of Man's song "And Again" describe a person who wakes up from what seems to be a deadly situation, covered in blood and unable to see. He realizes he is having trouble breathing and questions what has happened to him and his abilities. As he emerges from his confinement, he is confused about his situation and surroundings. He reaches out to touch someone, asking for his father, but instead is met with a smiling doctor who has done something to him. The song ends with the realization that he is trapped inside a prison and wonders what he has done wrong.
The lyrics offer a vivid description of a traumatic experience and its aftermath. The use of color in the first line sets the ominous tone for the rest of the song. The inability to see and breathe adds to the confusion and disorientation of the singer. The repeated questioning of "what have I done" hints at a possible guilt or responsibility for the situation, although it is not explicitly stated. The theme of being trapped and unable to escape is reinforced by the repetition of the line "stay inside this vessel 'til it's dawn."
Line by Line Meaning
Emerge from a cavern.
The singer is coming out of a dark, isolated place or period in their life.
Covered in crimson,
The singer is covered in the color of blood which may symbolize pain, struggle or a past traumatic event.
Eyes completely useless to me.
The singer is unable to see or understand what is happening around them and feels lost.
Breathing complications.
The artist is having difficulty breathing which may symbolize feeling suffocated or overwhelmed.
And this can't be the answer,
The artist is questioning their current situation and feels unsure that it is the solution to their problems.
Where have my abilities gone?
The singer is feeling helpless and unable to do things they were once able to do.
Where have they gone? [x3]
The singer is repeating their question in search for an answer because they feel lost and disconnected from their abilities.
Stay inside this vessel 'til it's dawn.
The artist wants to stay in their current state until a new day begins and bring hope for a better future.
Coming to the light he reaches out his arms.
The artist is reaching out for something that may bring clarity or understanding to their situation.
Who is this man?
The artist doesn't recognize the person in front of them and feels confused and disoriented.
This can't be happening again.
The singer may have experienced similar events or feelings in the past, and feels like they are reliving them.
Where is my father, pacing impatiently?
The artist is searching for someone they can rely on, but feels like they are alone.
Who is this doctor, smiling horribly?
The singer doesn't trust the person in front of them and feels vulnerable and afraid.
And what has he done to me?
The singer is in pain or discomfort and is questioning what has been done to them.
What has he done? [x2]
The singer is repeating their question, feeling afraid or unsure of what has been done to them.
Stay inside this vessel 'til it's dawn.
The artist wants to stay in their current state until a new day begins and brings hope for a better future.
I know I'll be trapped inside this prison.
The artist feels trapped in their situation and unable to escape it.
What have I done wrong?
The singer may be blaming themselves for their current struggles and feels guilt or remorse.
Coming to life now. I came from death. [x2]
The singer is experiencing a rebirth or renewal after a period of darkness or struggle.
It all looks so strangely familiar. You'll never remember. Never remember.
The artist is recalling similar events from their past, but realizes that they may not remember them anymore.
What have I done? What have I done? What have I done? Done?
The artist is questioning their actions that led them to their current situation, feeling regret or guilt.
Stay inside this vessel 'til it's dawn.
The artist wants to stay in their current state until a new day begins and brings hope for a better future.
I know I'll be trapped inside this prison. Ohhhh.
The singer feels like they will be stuck in their current situation for a long time and feels afraid or hopeless.
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