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.
Salamanders and Worms
Tides of Man Lyrics
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You see what you see, I actually have dreams about all the ways you could die.
I plead, your foundations crumble at your feet
But you still somehow manage to keep armies of worms underneath,
To squish on a killing spree, others lives are cheap.
You would call the blue sky red with no shame, you're goddamn insane.
We're better than you in every way that counts and we still have our souls,
We plan what we do, with two feet on the ground and we're still in control.
I plead, your foundations crumble at your feet
But you still somehow manage to keep armies of worms underneath,
To squish on a killing spree, others lives are cheap.
You would call the blue sky red with no shame, you're goddamn insane.
Feeling the words echo off the walls,
They find much more meaning in their decay,
Though they were meant to mean nothing at all,
When clumsily sputtered from my drunken face.
You would call the blue sky red with no shame, you're goddamn insane.
The lyrics of Tides of Man's song "Salamanders and Worms" describe a relationship that terrifies the singer. The object of his fear has a power that can cause an echo a thousand times louder than his own. He dreams of all the ways that this person could die, possibly hoping to rid himself of this fear. The singer pleads with this person as their foundations crumble at their feet. Even though they have armies of worms underneath, they are still on a killing spree; others' lives are cheap. The person is described as insane, as they would call the blue sky red with no shame.
Despite the fear, the singer emphasizes that "we" are better than this person in every way that counts, and that they still have their souls intact. They plan what they do, standing firmly on the ground and in control of their actions. The last verse seems to suggest that, despite this control, the singer's words can have a powerful impact. Even though they were drunkenly spoken and meant to mean nothing at all, the words still echo off the walls and find more meaning in their decay.
Overall, the lyrics of "Salamanders and Worms" convey a sense of fear towards someone who is powerful and potentially dangerous. The singer contrasts this with a sense of control and planning, emphasizing the importance of having a soul and being in control of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
It terrifies me, you can cause an echo a thousand times louder than I,
The loudness of your voice terrifies me, for you have the ability to amplify your words much more than I ever could.
You see what you see, I actually have dreams about all the ways you could die.
Your perspective and mine differ, for while you see one thing, I have unsettling dreams of all the possible ways you could come to an end.
I plead, your foundations crumble at your feet
I beg of you, your very beliefs and values are falling apart at your feet.
But you still somehow manage to keep armies of worms underneath,
Despite your crumbling foundations, you are still able to maintain an army of corrupted and despicable followers beneath you.
To squish on a killing spree, others lives are cheap.
Your followers are willing to commit heinous acts, disregarding the value of human life.
You would call the blue sky red with no shame, you're goddamn insane.
Your perception of reality is so distorted that you would shamelessly call the blue sky red, proving that you are insane.
We're better than you in every way that counts and we still have our souls,
We are superior to you in every aspect that truly matters, and we have not lost our moral integrity.
We plan what we do, with two feet on the ground and we're still in control.
Our actions are methodical and grounded in reality, and we are still the ones in charge.
Feeling the words echo off the walls,
As I speak, my words reverberate across the room, bouncing off the walls.
They find much more meaning in their decay,
Even as my words fade away, they still hold greater significance than when they were first spoken.
Though they were meant to mean nothing at all,
Although I spoke them with little intention, my words hold unintended implications.
When clumsily sputtered from my drunken face.
I spoke these words in a haphazard manner, fueled by alcohol and without much thought.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrYehaha
God I miss this band in this form. forever my favorite of all time. I wanna go back to sophomore year of HS just rocking this whole album. Absolutely insane.
Zahir Newton
MrYehaha ahhh the nostalgia
SKULL
this is the most DGD of all the Tides of Man songs, I dig it
James Earwood
Yeah dude if this had Jon, it would be indistinguishable lol.
Joshalyn St.Thomas
I can't get over this song /.\ It's too good. His voice is amazing. <3
erravii
Ahhh this is one of my favorite Tides of Man songs.
you would call the blue sky red with no shame...
Olfactophobia
Sometimes in songs like these it's hard to tell what the chorus is cuz they're so melodic
Nick Brennan
still rocking this tune 2016 :)
Chris Startt
2018, wait 19 time travel still messes with me a bit...
Sexydeathspank
*2019