King of the Beach features a complete rhythm section comprised of Stephen Pope and Billy Hayes, both formerly of the late Jay Reatard's touring band. They toured for almost a year straight until Hayes left the band for some time off. Jacob Cooper, former drummer of The Mae Shi, has since taken his place. After playing the major festival circuit, Nathan started his own record label Ghost Ramp and released the Life Sux EP on September 20th 2011.
On March 26, 2013 Wavves released their 4th studio album "Afraid of Heights" on Mom + Pop records. Jacob Cooper left the band in 2013. Brian Hill (The Soft Pack/The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower) began playing drums soon after.
Wavves' fifth album entitled "V" was released on October 2, 2015 through Ghost Ramp and Warner Bros. Records.
Hideaway
Wavves Lyrics
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But I'm not surprised 'cause that what you always do
The day you would really blow me away
Is the day you're outside looking up as you say
Today could be anything I want it to be
And that's gonna be a reflection of me
So I should be careful of everything I see
From all of the bullshit chasing me
I don't care if times erasing me
It's been torture existing this long
You say the grass is greener on the other side
But I know the truth is that everything dies
The field looks so pretty but it's covered in land mines
Today could be anything I want it to be
And that's gonna be a reflection of me
So I should be careful of everyone I meet
'Cause I don't want your dark cloud around me
I'll do my best to hideaway
From all of the bullshit chasing me
I don't care of times erasing me
It's been torture existing this long
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back
Please get me back
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back
Please get me back
Please get me back to my hideaway
The lyrics to "Hideaway" by Wavves reflect a sense of frustration and desire for escape from the negativity and pressures of life. The opening lines suggest that the singer has become accustomed to receiving bad news from a certain person, implying a lack of trust or reliability in their relationship. The singer has come to anticipate disappointment and is not surprised when it occurs.
The line "The day you would really blow me away / Is the day you're outside looking up as you say" expresses a yearning for a profound and genuine experience from the person in question. There is a sense that the singer longs for a moment of vulnerability and transparency, where the person acknowledges their own limitations and looks beyond themselves. The singer suggests that this would be a transformative moment where their perspective on life could change.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's determination to distance themselves from the negativity and "bullshit" that surrounds them. They express a willingness to separate themselves from the pressures and expectations of their environment. The line "I don't care if times erasing me" suggests a detachment from the passage of time, hinting at a desire to escape the burdensome existence they have endured for so long.
The second verse presents a contrasting view to the idea of the grass being greener on the other side, suggesting that everything eventually comes to an end. The singer recognizes the fleeting nature of beauty and the potential dangers lurking beneath the surface. They understand that appearances can be deceiving and warn against falling into the trap of false promises or illusions.
The closing lines of the song reveal the singer's plea to return to their "hideaway," a place of refuge and safety away from the chaos of the outside world. They long for a retreat from the negative influences and seek solace and peace in this personal space. The repeated plea for return underscores the urgency and desperation felt by the singer, highlighting their need for a sanctuary where they can escape the challenges of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you didn't want to call with bad news
You claim that you didn't want to deliver negative information through a phone call
But I'm not surprised 'cause that's what you always do
However, I am not shocked because this is a recurring behavior from you
The day you would really blow me away
The day you will truly astonish or impress me
Is the day you're outside looking up as you say
Will be when you find yourself outdoors, gazing upward as you speak
Today could be anything I want it to be
The present day has the potential to become whatever I desire
And that's gonna be a reflection of me
And whatever it becomes will mirror or represent my true self
So I should be careful of everything I see
Therefore, I must be cautious of every observation or perception
I'll do my best to hideaway
I will exert my utmost effort to seek shelter or seclusion
From all of the bullshit chasing me
To escape from all the nonsense or false things persistently pursuing me
I don't care if times erasing me
I am not concerned if the passage of time is gradually eradicating my existence
It's been torture existing this long
Enduring for such a prolonged period has felt like agony
You say the grass is greener on the other side
You argue that circumstances elsewhere are more favorable or advantageous
But I know the truth is that everything dies
However, I am aware that the reality is that everything eventually comes to an end
The field looks so pretty but it's covered in land mines
Although the field appears attractive, it is actually filled with hidden dangers or risks
Please get me back to my hideaway
I implore you to bring me back to my place of shelter or refuge
Please get me back
Please assist me in returning
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nathan Daniel Williams, Dave Sitek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luís2212
You say you didn't want to call with bad news
But I'm not surprised 'cause that what you always do
The day you would really blow me away
Is the day you're outside looking up as you say
Today could be anything I want it to be
And that's gonna be a reflection of me
So I should be careful of everything I see
I'll do my best to hideaway
From all of the bullshit chasing me
I don't care if times erasing me
It's been torture existing this long
You say the grass is greener on the other side
But I know the truth is that everything dies
The field looks so pretty but it's covered in land mines
Today could be anything I want it to be
And that's gonna be a reflection of me
So I should be careful of everyone I meet
'Cause I don't want your dark cloud around me
I'll do my best to hideaway
From all of the bullshit chasing me
I don't care of times erasing me
It's been torture existing this long
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back
Please get me back
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back to my hideaway
Please get me back
Please get me back
Please get me back to my hideaway
Makayla R.
My heart skips a beat every time I see a new song is released. So excited for the album 🤘🏻
Noah Hight
Great to see Stephen having a big part. Im still sad about the V bass being stolen, but its good to see him shredding it up still
Hazy Sativa
If I was roadie this never would have happened. Many many years experience. Equipt can break, amps fry.... but for ffs never lose the guitars. Always have eyes on the guitars/effects. I would always take them out of the truck and have them on the bed next to me or we would rotate someone waiting in the truck if there was a stop to me made.. FFS people are morons. If Billy Corgan can get his guitar returned to him anyone can. Stay hopeful!
Noah Hight
Notably the bass used in Million Enemies, its heavily customized with swapped pickups and whammy bridge. Keep your eyes open everyone 👀
Noah Hight
Yup Stephen posted about it on his page last year before covid. Someone got there hands on the blonde tan v bass while he was in the pit and they took off with it. Still being searched for, but i have hope it'll turn up one day and end up back in the right hands, its owner.
Urban Hippy
What do U mean stolen?
Carl Scruggs
Oh man, are you serious??
People can be such scumbags
Aurelio Puentes III
Definitely brings me back to the early days of Wavves. 🔥
Mathias Henry
Today could be anything I want it to be and thats gonna be a reflection of me.... I love wavves. I'm in early sobriety, dealing with the depression plus the stress of fuckin covid so I try to myself that everyday
Paulo Renato
wavves makes my life better. greetings from brazil, nathan!!!