Formed in 2005, brothers Matt and Dave Nadolski came together to create an honest sound that would resonate with listeners from all walks of life. The duo teamed up with local bassist Kenn Davis, Kentucky-native Brandon Sidebottom, and Russell Lee, former Deepfield drummer from Charleston, SC. With an in-your-face high-energy live show and a relentless touring ethic, Under The Flood is making their stamp in the rock industry. Their debut record The Witness was produced by Brian Craddock (Daughtry), mixed by Skidd Mills (Saliva, Saving Abel), and released worldwide by Koch Records in May 2008.
Under the Flood has recently teamed up with Join or Die Records to release their highly-anticipated sophomore album Alive In The Fire, which was produced by Andy Waldeck (Earth To Andy) and Kevin Murphy (Tonic, Josh Gracin). The new Album showcases the group’s growth and maturity as a band. It sheds light on a darker side of Under the Flood while maintaining their trademark melodic sound and lyrical substance.
In Vain
Under The Flood Lyrics
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A momentary lapse cast me into oblivion.
Am I wasting all this time
Just trying to find the world in your eyes?
But I'm closer to the edge.
Dusk approaches, I'm standing in the city light.
Am I here in vain?
Did you not hear a word I said
When I asked you, I begged you, to just please let me through.
I have falllen now, will you pick me up again?
In the face of my failures,
I just want you to hear these words.
Forget the obvious mistakes so I can breathe
Let me offer you all that I can give
Don't shut me out again
I'll shake but I will stand
I'm slipping constantly
I'm falling off the end
Am I here in vain?
Did you not hear a word I said
When I asked you, I begged you, to just please let me through.
I have falllen now, will you pick me up again?
In the face of my failures,
I just want you to hear these words.
Am I here in vain?
Did you not hear a word I said
When I asked you, I begged you, to just please let me through.
I have falllen now, will you pick me up again?
In the face of my failures,
I just want you to hear these words.
The lyrics to In Vain by Under The Flood express the feeling of being lost and helpless in a relationship with someone who doesn't understand or acknowledge one's struggles. The singer of the song is facing a moment of despair where they feel as though they are constantly slipping and falling off the edge. They plead with their partner to listen to their words, to not shut them out again, and to remind them that they are not here in vain. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of their mistakes, but they want to be given a chance to prove themselves and to offer all that they can to the relationship.
The chorus repeats the question of whether the singer is here in vain, emphasizing the doubt and uncertainty that they feel about their place in the relationship. The use of the word "again" suggests that this may not be the first time they have fallen and asked for help. The line "let me offer you all that I can give" underscores the singer's desire to be a valuable and contributing member to the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to find their footing and communicate their needs, while also feeling a sense of hopelessness and desperation in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
The evidence was there for you to point the finger,
You had all the proof you needed to blame me.
A momentary lapse cast me into oblivion.
I made a mistake that caused everything to fall apart.
Am I wasting all this time
Is it pointless for me to keep trying?
Just trying to find the world in your eyes?
Am I searching for something that isn't there?
I've been holding back myself
I haven't been fully honest or vulnerable.
But I'm closer to the edge.
I'm about to reach my breaking point.
Dusk approaches, I'm standing in the city light.
My surroundings are becoming dark and lonely.
Am I here in vain?
Is there no point in me being here?
Did you not hear a word I said
Why didn't you listen to me?
When I asked you, I begged you, to just please let me through.
I pleaded with you to give me a chance.
I have falllen now, will you pick me up again?
I've made a mistake, will you forgive me and help me back up?
In the face of my failures,
Despite all the things I've done wrong,
I just want you to hear these words.
I need you to listen to me and understand.
Forget the obvious mistakes so I can breathe
Please overlook my faults so I can move forward.
Let me offer you all that I can give
I want to show you how much I care.
Don't shut me out again
Please don't push me away like before.
I'll shake but I will stand
I may be scared, but I won't give up.
I'm slipping constantly
I keep making mistakes and losing my grip.
I'm falling off the end
I'm reaching my breaking point and falling apart.
Am I here in vain?
Is there no point in me being here?
Did you not hear a word I said
Why didn't you listen to me?
When I asked you, I begged you, to just please let me through.
I pleaded with you to give me a chance.
I have falllen now, will you pick me up again?
I've made a mistake, will you forgive me and help me back up?
In the face of my failures,
Despite all the things I've done wrong,
I just want you to hear these words.
I need you to listen to me and understand.
Contributed by Leah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Clusterfuck420
The evidence was there for you to point the finger,
A momentary lapse casts me into oblivion.
Am I wasting all this time
Just trying to find the warmth in your eyes?
I've been holding back myself
But I'm closer to the edge.
Dusk approaches, I'm standing in the city lights.
Am I here in vain?
Did you not hear a word I said
When I asked you, I begged you, to just please let me through.
I have falllen now, will you pick me up again?
In the face of my failures,
I just want you to hear these words.
Forget the obvious mistakes so I can breathe
Let me offer you all that I can give
Don't shut me out again
I'll shake but I will stand
I'm slipping constantly
I've falling off the edge.
Am I here in vain?
Did you not hear a word I said
When I asked you, I begged you, to just please let me through.
I have falllen now, will you pick me up again?
In the face of my failures,
I just want you to hear these words
Jousef Allam
Another underrated band, people who love hard rock must listen to this band, it reminds me of evans blue and three days grace in one band, awesome
FinalEVO
+majestic tae you got that right brother
offdap
+Pipe Martinez at the time they should of got noticed because they're really good bro. It's sad that they didn't.
FinalEVO
+majestic tae why is that
offdap
+Assassin Joe I agree. It's kinda sad at the same time.
Ridge Bachmann
These guys fricken rock!! Reminds me of highschool. Good times.
FinalEVO
Ridge Bachmann really? How was high school like for you?? Was it all about rock back then??
John Zogopoulos
Discovered these guys in the beginning of 2019 and I’m grateful I have. These guys really know how to help power through the toughest times.
leandro one
Clássico muito top.
Boosted Vibes
Man, I found these guys totally randomly today! This is a fantastic song!