Forming in 2008, the band worked up a strong following in Australia's pop-punk scene, playing shows with bands such as Fireworks, Heroes for Hire and The Wonder Years; before gaining a substantial international profile through extensive touring of North American and Europe.
In June 2010, the band released an EP, All Shapes and Disguises. In November of that year, their second EP entitled Consider This was released. The band released four singles - "Breaking and Entering," "Starlight," "Listening" and "Let It Land" - from their debut album, What Are You So Scared Of?, which was released in Australia on October 14th, 2011. The record was officially released in the UK and US on October 2012.
A new single, "Breakdown," was released at the start of 2013 and featured vocals from Good Charlotte's Benji Madden. This was a standalone single, and did not appear on the band's second studio album, The Other Side. The album was released September 6th, 2013 and featured three singles - "The Ocean," "Come Home" and "Lonely Girl," the latter of which has amassed over one million views for its music video on YouTube.
In March 2014, the band released a new single, "The Edge." It is the lead single from the soundtrack to The Amazing Spider-Man 2; and features footage from the movie in its video.
On October 30th 2015, the band announced that their third studio album, Limitless would be released on March 4th 2016. The announcement coincided with the release of the first single, "Human Interaction". Other singles from the album include "To Be Free", "Drive" and "How Does It Feel?".
The group announced they had signed to Hopeless Records and UNFD on April 3rd 2017, and released a standalone single, "World Away".
On October 16th 2017, they released a single, "Temple" and announced their fourth album, Underworld. The album was released on January 12th 2018. "Crack My Heart" and "Disappear" featuring PVRIS' Lynn Gunn were also released as singles from the album.
Disappear
Tonight Alive Lyrics
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We can disappear for a while
No one will notice
Shifting, out of focus
The silence calls on us for a moment
Sinking down
Thought I lost myself, but I didn't
Shadows dance above
Blurry vision
We could disappear for a while
We could disappear for a while
We could disappear for a while
Nameless, talking
Big dreams and nobody wants them
Weightless, walking
Why does it feel like home when I'm lonely?
I always found
On the solid ground
I was tripping
Away from space and time
I don't really mind
That I'm slipping
We could disappear for a while
We could disappear for a while
It's not running away
We were never meant to stay
In the first place
We could disappear for a while
We could disappear for a while
We could disappear for a while
Wading's not enough
It's more than just dipping your feet in
Dive in if you want
But I'll be jumping off in the deep end
Wading's not enough
It's more than just dipping your feet in
Dive in if you want
But I'll be jumping off in the deep end
We could disappear for a while
We could disappear for a while
We could disappear if we're going far away
It's not running away
We were never meant to stay
In the first place
We could disappear for a while
The lyrics to "Disappear" by Tonight Alive speak to the desire to escape from the pressures and expectations of the world. The first verse sets the stage for this escapism, depicting a feeling of being faceless and underwater, where one can go unnoticed for a while. The idea of shifting out of focus and the silence calling on them for a moment further highlights the desire to detach from reality.
The chorus repeats the line "We could disappear for a while," emphasizing the longing for a temporary break from the world. It suggests that disappearing is not necessarily a negative thing, but rather a way to find solace and freedom from the burdens of life.
The second verse introduces feelings of being nameless and having big dreams that nobody wants. The juxtaposition of feeling weightless while walking and feeling at home when lonely hints at a sense of isolation and a search for deeper connections.
In the bridge, the singer reflects on a past state of being grounded and tripping away from space and time. Despite slipping and not minding, they still long for a chance to disappear. This reinforces the idea that disappearing is a form of release and liberation from the constraints of reality.
The final verse further emphasizes the desire to disappear, acknowledging that wading in shallow waters is not enough to truly escape. The mention of jumping off in the deep end suggests a willingness to take risks and fully immerse oneself in the experience of disappearing.
Overall, "Disappear" by Tonight Alive expresses the universal yearning for temporary escape and the search for personal freedom and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Faceless, underwater
In a state of anonymity and feeling submerged
We can disappear for a while
We have the opportunity to escape from reality temporarily
No one will notice
Nobody will realize our absence
Shifting, out of focus
Feeling disconnected and blurry
The silence calls on us for a moment
The quietness beckons us to embrace solitude briefly
Sinking down
Descending into a state of introspection
Thought I lost myself, but I didn't
Believed I had lost my identity, but I was mistaken
Looking up on us
Observing our presence from above
Shadows dance above
Obscure figures move in the sky
Blurry vision
Visual perception is unclear
Nameless, talking
Engaging in conversations without recognition
Big dreams and nobody wants them
Having ambitious aspirations that go unnoticed or unappreciated
Weightless, walking
Feeling unburdened while traversing
Why does it feel like home when I'm lonely?
Questioning why loneliness can sometimes evoke a sense of familiarity
I always found
I consistently discovered
On the solid ground
In secure and stable environments
I was tripping
I was stumbling or making mistakes
Away from space and time
Detached from the constraints of the physical world
I don't really mind
I am indifferent or unaffected
That I'm slipping
Even though I am losing control
It's not running away
This is not an act of escaping or avoiding
We were never meant to stay
We were not destined to remain in one place indefinitely
In the first place
From the beginning
Wading's not enough
Dipping your feet in the water is insufficient
It's more than just dipping your feet in
The experience goes beyond mere superficial involvement
Dive in if you want
Immerse yourself if you desire
But I'll be jumping off in the deep end
I will take the plunge into something intense and profound
We could disappear if we're going far away
We have the possibility of vanishing by traveling to distant locations
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Whakaio Taahi, Jenna McDougall, Lyndsey Gunnulfsen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ASecondHelping43
First Hayley Williams is dancing around the streets of NYC, now Jenna is roaming around NYC. I need to hang in NYC more often.
@MadeForBroadway
Haha defos gotta make a trip to NYC with a backpack and just walk🤘
@Heythereitskirstyn
I wish Lynn was in the video but this song is still amazing
@TheSomeawesome
guys obviously Lynn isn't in the video, it was shot in color. make it black and white and you'll see her hiding somewhere.
@perebordera7229
hahahaha have my money
@RealBloom
YOU, my friend, ARE GENIUS.
@lemon3rd800
Right, there are too many colors for her to feel comfortable enough
@quepasajana
hahahahahahahahaha you deserve an Oscar!
@ausernameiguess7058
that's amazing
@johnnylaw3326
If you are in NYC, you can go where Jenna went in this video:
Most scenes were filmed at Tompkins Square Park (e.g. 0:16), Williamsburg Bridge Path (e.g. 0:14) and of course the subway system.
1:51: 40.716255, -73.980960 Williamsburg Bridge Path
2:20: 40.7247296,-73.9803444 East 7th Street
2:34: 40.7248309,-73.9813815 Avenue B
2:42: 40.7288991,-73.9843286 First Avenue
2:57: 40.7282297,-73.9831367 East 10th Street
3:15: 40.7246515,-73.9801586 East 10th Street