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.
Dreamhouse
Tides of Man Lyrics
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Built on the quickest sand,
No pictures hang from its walls,
Because I'd rather run than stand,
But you don't know the truth yet,
You'll find it all out when I'm gone, I guess.
I wanna tear you away, live in a new skin,
I haven't believed a single damn word I've said,
I've learned to tear the truth to shreds.
Let's face the facts, we've been avoiding in our tender dreamhouse,
Let's face the facts, take it all down,
Watch it sink and smile wide, for we have vanquished unreality,
We'll be better off when it's buried underground.
I wanna tear you away, live in a new skin,
Because I'm tired of being covered in this film of fiction,
I haven't believed a single damn word I've said,
I've learned to tear the truth to shreds.
The lyrics of Tides of Man's Dreamhouse explore the idea of tearing down the facade of an idealized world and facing the harsh realities of life. The singer describes the house they live in as being made of paper and built on the quickest sand, implying that it is fragile and may collapse at any moment. The lack of pictures on the walls represents a lack of substance or depth in their lives, as they are more focused on running away than building meaningful connections. The singer acknowledges that there is a truth that they are hiding, and that it will only be revealed after they are gone.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the desire to break free from this facade and start anew, living in a "new skin." The singer is tired of living in a film of fiction, where they do not truly believe the words they are saying. They have learned to tear truth to shreds, implying that they have been complicit in perpetuating this false reality. However, they now recognize that it is time to face the facts and tear down the dreamhouse they have built.
Overall, the lyrics of Dreamhouse encourage listeners to reflect on the roles they play in creating and maintaining their own idealized realities, and the importance of facing the truth and being honest with oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
This house is made of paper,
The foundation for my life and relationships is unstable and weak, like a house made of paper.
Built on the quickest sand,
My foundation is built on shaky ground that can shift and crumble quickly.
No pictures hang from its walls,
There is no real substance or meaning in my life or relationships, no memories to cherish or hold onto.
Because I'd rather run than stand,
I am afraid of facing the truth and would rather flee from it than confront it head-on.
But you don't know the truth yet,
Those around me are not aware of the reality of my situation, my true feelings and thoughts.
You'll find it all out when I'm gone, I guess.
It is likely that others will only discover the truth about me and my life when I am no longer around.
I wanna tear you away, live in a new skin,
I want to distance myself from those close to me, shed my current identity, and start fresh with a new persona.
Because I'm tired of being covered in this film of fiction,
I am exhausted from pretending to be something I am not and living a life that doesn't feel authentic or true.
I haven't believed a single damn word I've said,
Everything that has come out of my mouth has been a lie, and I am aware of it.
I've learned to tear the truth to shreds.
I have become skilled at denying and distorting the truth to fit my own narrative and protect myself from reality.
Let's face the facts, we've been avoiding in our tender dreamhouse,
It is time for us to confront the uncomfortable truths that we have been avoiding and hiding from in our comfortable, idealistic lives.
Let's face the facts, take it all down,
We need to dismantle the false reality we have constructed and start over with a new, more honest foundation.
Watch it sink and smile wide, for we have vanquished unreality,
We can find joy and satisfaction in letting go of the lies and illusions that have been weighing us down and move forward unencumbered.
We'll be better off when it's buried underground.
When we finally let go of our false reality, we will be able to build a new, more stable and authentic life for ourselves.
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Janelle Sayers
Most underrated band forreal.
Professor Shakalu
Not any more
BurntWonderWaff
They're so unique, and its so hard to stay away from their music!
DallasGamesz
These guys and Circa Survive make an incredible playlist
Timothy Doheny II
I bought this album immediately when it came out and the CD didn't leave my car for months. So God damn word
Timothy Doheny II
And yes born to fail brought me back to them lol. I was too single focused on my phases of bands I like and haven't heard this album in ages
Lhord Borces
So groovy and catchy. I love this!
ash aleph
2023 and I'm still listening to Dreamhouse on repeat.
teeth sheets
i've fallen in love with this band
Beach Bum Media
this deserves so many more views!!!!