Tilian Pearson is known as a current vocalist of Dance Gavin Dance (since 2… Read Full Bio ↴Tilian Pearson is known as a current vocalist of Dance Gavin Dance (since 2012) and a former vocalist of Tides of Man (2008-2010).
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

Stranded
Tilian Lyrics

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I've had dreams about you
Where nothing is broken
The words never spoken
No overblown reactions
Nothing to tear us apart
I know that you do
You think about it too
It's obvious

The way you run away when I step into any crowded room
You hesitate
Don't you ever wonder why?
Though we never recovered
Victims of a nervous time
Stranded on opposite sides
Now we live this pointless life
Hiding under cover while we destroy each other
Don't you think it's about time
Stranded on opposite sides
Holding onto grudges
Promises broken
Disaster in motion
We focus on each other
Even when we are at arms
I know that you do
You think about it too
It's obvious
The way you run away when I step into any crowded room
You hesitate
Don't you ever wonder why?
Though we never recovered
Victims of a nervous time
Stranded on opposite sides
Now we live this pointless life
Hiding under cover while we destroy each other
Don't you think it's about time
Stranded on opposite sides
You're a juggernaut
And I am Genghis Khan
Just imagine if we were on the same team
You're appropriate
Well I'm the sheltered wine
Can you imagine?
Imagine
Imagine
Don't you ever wonder why?
Though we never recovered
Victims of a nervous time
Stranded on opposite sides
Now we live this pointless life
Hiding under cover while we destroy each other
Don't you think it's about time
Stranded on opposite sides
Don't you ever wonder why?
Though we never recovered
Victims of a nervous time
Stranded on opposite sides
Now we live this pointless life
Hiding under cover while we destroy each other

Don't you think it's about time
Stranded on opposite sides

Overall Meaning

The song "Stranded" by Tilian is about two people who are still in love but are struggling to be together due to unresolved issues from their past. The lyrics paint a picture of two individuals who are stranded on opposite sides of an emotional divide, unable to move past their hurt and pain. The singer recalls dreams of a perfect world where they can be together without any real or imagined obstacles. However, the reality is quite different, and they struggle to find common ground as they hold on to grudges and broken promises. The chorus repeats the question, "Don't you think it's about time," expressing a desire to move forward and overcome their differences.

The second verse of the song suggests that both parties are aware of each other's feelings, but they are hesitant to act on them due to their nervousness and inability to deal with the emotional baggage which comes with it. The comparison between being on opposite sides and being on the same team metaphorically demonstrates the longing for the two people to come together, to act as one and work through their issues. Tilian's emotive vocals drive home the message of frustration and longing for a relationship that is bound by pain, but still can be reunited.

The song is an emotional tale, and the music itself simulates the sense of emptiness and distance just like the lyrics do. Tilian's alternative pop-rock music style perfectly fits the song's message and brings warmth to the tune. The song is one of the highlights of Tilian's 2018 album, "The Skeptic."

Line by Line Meaning

I've had dreams about you
The singer has had multiple dreams about the individual who the song is directed towards.

Where nothing is broken
In the dreams, everything is perfect and nothing is damaged or in need of repair.

The words never spoken
The two individuals in the song never expressed their feelings towards each other in real life, and therefore the dreams are the only place where this communication exists.

No overblown reactions
In the dreams, there are no over-the-top or exaggerated reactions to anything that happens.

Nothing to tear us apart
In the dreams, there is no conflict or issues that could damage the relationship between the two individuals.

I know that you do You think about it too It's obvious The way you run away when I step into any crowded room You hesitate
The singer believes that the person they are addressing also has feelings for them, and this is made apparent through their actions of avoiding the singer in crowded situations.

Don't you ever wonder why?
The singer is questioning whether the other individual wonders about their own feelings or actions.

Though we never recovered Victims of a nervous time Stranded on opposite sides Now we live this pointless life Hiding under cover while we destroy each other
Despite the two individuals never being able to overcome their issues and connect, they continue to be in each other's lives in a negative way, hiding their true feelings and causing each other harm.

Holding onto grudges Promises broken Disaster in motion We focus on each other Even when we are at arms
Both individuals in the song have been hurt in the past and continue to hold onto that pain, causing them to focus on each other instead of moving on and growing as individuals.

You're a juggernaut And I am Genghis Khan Just imagine if we were on the same team You're appropriate Well I'm the sheltered wine Can you imagine? Imagine Imagine
The singer is comparing themselves and the other individual to historical figures known for strength and power, then wonders what they could accomplish if they worked together instead of against each other.

Don't you ever wonder why? Though we never recovered Victims of a nervous time Stranded on opposite sides Now we live this pointless life Hiding under cover while we destroy each other Don't you think it's about time Stranded on opposite sides
The singer repeats the chorus multiple times, emphasizing the theme of the song and the need to move past their issues and come together instead of living a pointless life in bitterness.

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