He also worked with Saosin on recording of three demos in 2010-2011.
Tilian often works as a guest vocalist.
In 2017 Tilian was featured on the song Unattainable by Cadence Kid. That same year he was featured on tracks by StéLouse and I The Mighty. In 2019 Tilian recorded Same Old Song with The Jon Hill Project, later that year he worked with DON BROCO on their track ACTION and with Bilmuri on his song THEMURIWITHHUMANHAIR. In 2020 Tilian covered Halsey's song Graveyard which was released on Bilmuri's album Muri and Friends
He's also worked with Foxera in 2020 for their song Memories.
He has released three solo albums and two ep's.
His fourth album Factory Reset will be released on April 23 2021, the first single Dose was released on December 11, 2020
Discography
Solo albums:
Material Me - March 13, 2013
Perfect Enemy - November 27, 2015
The Skeptic - September 28, 2018
Factory Reset - April 23, 2021
EP's:
Future Friends - December 16, 2014
Patient - September 1, 2017
Drift
Tilian Lyrics
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by on the coldest night
can't find the keys to your heart
and thats alright
remember the signs were
both struck out like crooked teeth
the light of the sun
let it just drift away
we can just watch this fade
drift away...
we can just watch this fade
you know i never really
meant to square you in my sides
don't wanna keep hanging on
for a compromise
and so many times
we doppled back to find new life
and now we're too far to find the starting line
let it just drift away
we can just watch this fade
drift away...
we can just watch this fade
can't stand on my feet too long
world on fire and i'm singing songs
about you again
you know i can't promise you anything
swimming out to the deepest end
hold on tight to the current flows
to the bitter end
know i'll tell lies to myself again
let it just drift away
we can just watch this fade
drift away...
we can just watch this fade
The lyrics of Tilian's song "Drift" explore the theme of a relationship that has run its course and the difficulty of letting go. The songwriter sings about the passing of time, unable to find the "keys to your heart," but accepting that it's okay. The use of metaphorical language like "remember the signs were both struck out like crooked teeth" and "the light of the sun can't bring your eyes back onto me" emphasizes the singer's feeling of drifting apart from their partner. The repeated refrain of "let it just drift away, we can just watch this fade" suggests a resigned acceptance of the dissolution of the relationship, despite lingering feelings.
The second verse continues the theme of reflection and acceptance, as the singer recognizes the difficulty of letting go and the impossibility of returning to the way things were. The use of "doppled back" suggests a sense of nostalgia and regret at the loss of something that was once cherished. However, the chorus repeats the message of acceptance, letting the relationship fade away with a sense of inevitability.
The final verse adds a sense of urgency to the song, with the world on fire and the singer clinging to memories of the past. The use of "swimming out to the deepest end" suggests a sense of uncertainty and risk, while "hold on tight to the current flows" suggests a desire to hold onto what's familiar. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges that they will "tell lies to myself again" and that the relationship will drift away and fade.
Line by Line Meaning
Another Four years passing by on the coldest night
Time has passed, and it's been a long time since the singer has been with this person. It's like a cold, lonely night.
can't find the keys to your heart and that's alright
The singer can't seem to win this person's heart over, and that's okay because they've come to accept it.
remember the signs were both struck out like crooked teeth
Both the singer and the person they're singing about have struggled to make things work, and it's been messy and unsuccessful.
the light of the sun can't bring your eyes back onto me
Even the warmth and brightness of the sun can't make this person look at the artist again.
let it just drift away we can just watch this fade drift away... we can just watch this fade
It's time to let go of this relationship and just let it fade away naturally. There's no need to try to prolong it or make it work.
you know I never really meant to square you in my sides
The singer didn't intend to hurt this person, but their actions or words may have caused harm.
don't wanna keep hanging on for a compromise
The singer doesn't want to keep trying to find a way to make it work if it means they have to compromise their values or beliefs.
and so many times we doppled back to find new life
The couple has tried to start over and find a new beginning together many times but without success.
and now we're too far to find the starting line
The couple has strayed too far from the beginning of their relationship, and it's too difficult to go back and start over again.
can't stand on my feet too long world on fire and I'm singing songs about you again
The artist is feeling emotionally overwhelmed and worn out by the world, but they keep turning to thoughts of this person despite the pain it causes them.
you know I can't promise you anything swimming out to the deepest end
The singer can't promise this person anything because they feel like they're drowning in their own emotions.
hold on tight to the current flows to the bitter end
The artist encourages this person to hold on tight to their own journey and ride it out until the end, no matter how hard it gets.
know I'll tell lies to myself again
The singer knows they'll keep trying to convince themselves that everything will work out when they know deep down it won't.
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.