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.
Miracle
Under The Flood Lyrics
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Another loss, another regret
It's been so long that I've become another memory
Losing Progress
Hide come quickly she's a criminal
And she knows it all too well
I, I'm addicted I need a miracle
I'm helpless, from the way she looks at me
She's hopeless, and it pulls me underneath
I never wanted no, I never wanted it to be
Another waste, another regret
It's been so long that she's becoming all that I can see
And I'm fading.
Never thought that we'd become this lost
Hide come quickly she's a criminal
And she knows it all too well
I, I'm addicted I need a miracle
Who's watchin over me?
Tonight we'll give this life another try
This time we'll draw outside the lines
You'll be safe when it's over.
She's helpless
But I'm patient
And she's hopeless
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Under The Flood's song "Miracle" seem to be about a complicated and troubled relationship. The singer is describing the pain of loss and regret, including the fear of becoming just a memory. The other person in the relationship is described as a "criminal" who knows it all too well, and the singer is addicted to this person even though it seems to be pulling them both under. Both parties seem to be hopeless and helpless in this situation, but the singer is patient and hoping for a miracle.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is addicted and needs a miracle, but also asks who is watching over them. There is a sense of desperation and a desire for something to change, which is reflected in the hope for a miracle. The bridge suggests that the couple will try again, but this time they will "draw outside the lines" and do things differently. It ends with a sense of assurance that the other person will be safe.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle in a relationship where both parties are struggling and feeling lost. The idea of needing a miracle may be a metaphor for a breakthrough or a change in perspective that could help the relationship survive.
Line by Line Meaning
She never wanted no she never wanted it to be
She never wanted things to turn out the way they did
Another loss, another regret
A continuation of experiencing failure and remorseful feelings
It's been so long that I've become another memory
Enough time has passed that the singer has been forgotten
Losing Progress
Continuously failing and not making any advancements
Hide come quickly she's a criminal
The woman is dangerous and needs to be hidden from or protected against
And she knows it all too well
She is fully aware of her dangerous tendencies
I, I'm addicted I need a miracle
The singer is addicted to the woman and sees salvation in a miracle
I'm helpless, from the way she looks at me
The woman has a hold on the artist via her look or glance
She's hopeless, and it pulls me underneath
The woman is in despair and the artist is being dragged down with her
Another waste, another regret
More failures and regrets occurring
It's been so long that she's becoming all that I can see
The woman has become the sole focus of the singer's life
And I'm fading.
The artist is losing strength or importance in relation to the woman
Never thought that we'd become this lost
The singer is surprised at how lost they have become
Who's watchin over me?
The singer is uncertain of who or what is protecting them
Tonight we'll give this life another try
The singer is willing to make another attempt at life with the woman
This time we'll draw outside the lines
The artist is committed to breaking the rules this time around
You'll be safe when it's over.
The artist promises safety to their partner once everything is resolved
She's helpless
The woman is in a state of despair or vulnerability
But I'm patient
The singer is willing to wait and be understanding with the woman
And she's hopeless
Reiteration of the woman's state of despair
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.