In the summer of 2014, We Set Signals released their debut full-length, Polaris. The announcement for the album came with a new single and music video for the opening track, 'Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost'.
In the March of 2016, We Set Signals started teasing new music via Facebook videos, showing short 15-second clips at a time. They released their first single from their upcoming sophomore album in April 2016, titled 'That's Great, You're Great'. They dropped their second single off the upcoming album later in the year, in the Fall of 2016. The Song was titled 'Remember Me'.
On the 13th March 2017, the band released a teaser video on Facebook, showing a new logo and the quote "Abandon Ship Abandon Hope". Five days later, on the 18th March, the band released a music video for a brand new song titled 'The Disconnect'. On the 21st March 2017, the band announced the released date for the sophomore album would be March 28th 2017. The name, tracklist and artwork of the album were all revealed the same day. The sophomore album is titled "Abandon Ship / Abandon Hope".
The band singed to We Are Triumphant Records in 2017 and the album was then re-released separately in the form of two EP’s, ‘Abandon Ship’ and ‘Abandon Hope’. Both EP’s were released in 2018.
On May 1st 2020, the band released a new song titled ‘Where Were You?’, the lead single from the bands third studio album, ‘Ordo’. Ordo is set for release on September
25th.
Shadows
We Set Signals Lyrics
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As my chest begins to sink
I know this wasn't how we started
So it really makes me think
Of how we let go of our chances
Like we didn't really care
I'm starting to think that what we thought we had
was never really there
You say I failed you
I say that I still tried
I can't give up myself
To live with a lie
It comes in waves so constantly
As the floor Collapses under me
I know these weathered hands
Are keeping me alive
I feel it eat away at me
As I grasp this rope so desperately
But I know these weather hands
Still make me feel alive
You wanted this
I told you I would never give up
on the air that helps me breathe
But all I feel is your Cold hands
Around my neck
Your demons had me up against the wall
Like I could give in to them all
You say I failed you
I say that I still tried
I can't give up myself
To live with a lie
It comes in waves so constantly
As the floor Collapses under me
I know these weathered hands
Are keeping me alive
I feel it eat away at me
As I grasp this rope so desperately
But I know these weather hands
Still make me feel alive
I lost my grip on myself
I never thought as I fell
That I would ever put the blame
On you
But now thats all disappeared
I try to face what I fear
And hope that I can find a way
Through
It comes in waves so constantly
As the floor Collapses under me
I know these weathered hands
Are keeping me alive
I feel it eat away at me
As I grasp this rope so desperately
But I know these weather hands
Still make me feel alive
The song "Shadows" by We Set Signals captures the emotions of a broken relationship. The first verse implies a sense of regret, as the singer reflects on the mistakes made in the relationship. The line "I'm starting to think that what we thought we had was never really there" suggests that the singer was unaware of the flaws in their partnership but is now seeing things in a new light. The second verse shows the conflict between two people who were unable to hold on to what they had. The idea of "cold hands around my neck" and "demons up against the wall" imply that the breakdown of the relationship came at a great emotional cost. The third verse shows the singer trying to come to terms with what has happened and move forward to overcome their fears.
The chorus talks about the constant battle and the floor collapsing under the singer. The imagery of "weathered hands" suggests that the singer has been through a lot but is still holding on to life. The line "I can't give up myself to live with a lie" shows the singer's strong values and the desire to stay true to themselves, even when they are faced with adversity. The last line of the chorus "But I know these weathered hands still make me feel alive" is a hopeful reminder that despite the difficulties, the singer is still here and that their experiences have made them stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to tell myself keep breathing
I am trying to urge myself to not lose hope and to persevere through the struggles I am facing.
As my chest begins to sink
I feel a heavy weight on my chest, a sense of despair and hopelessness that is overwhelming.
I know this wasn't how we started
I am aware that things have changed and the relationship or situation I am in is not what it used to be.
So it really makes me think
This realization and change of circumstances is leading me to ponder and consider why things have turned out this way.
Of how we let go of our chances
I realize that we have missed out on opportunities and chances that could have led to a better outcome.
Like we didn't really care
It seems like we didn't value or appreciate these opportunities, possibly taking them for granted.
I'm starting to think that what we thought we had was never really there
I am beginning to question and doubt if the relationship or situation was ever truly genuine or authentic.
You say I failed you
You perceive my actions as a personal failure that has hurt and disappointed you.
I say that I still tried
I am acknowledging and defending myself by stating that even though I may have fallen short, I did make an attempt and put in effort.
I can't give up myself to live with a lie
I cannot sacrifice my own values and beliefs to maintain a false or disingenuous facade.
It comes in waves so constantly
The stress, anxiety, and emotions that I am feeling are constant, and come in waves that are overwhelming and difficult to manage.
As the floor collapses under me
I feel like I am losing my footing and everything is falling apart under me.
I know these weathered hands are keeping me alive
Although I am struggling, I am aware that my own past experiences and resilience are helping me to stay afloat and persevere.
I feel it eat away at me
The stress and negative emotions are slowly wearing me down over time.
As I grasp this rope so desperately
I am holding onto anything that can pull me out of this difficult situation and give me hope.
You wanted this
You desired a certain outcome or situation that we are currently in.
I told you I would never give up on the air that helps me breathe
I promised to fight and persevere for what I believe is essential and necessary for my own well-being and happiness.
But all I feel is your cold hands around my neck
I am experiencing pressure and negativity from you that is choking me and limiting my ability to breathe and be myself.
Your demons had me up against the wall like I could give in to them all
I feel like your own inner struggles and issues are affecting and controlling our relationship or situation, and I am unable to resist or fight back against them.
I lost my grip on myself
I have lost control or a sense of self in this situation, feeling overwhelmed and unable to handle it.
I never thought as I fell that I would ever put the blame on you
As I find myself struggling or failing, I am realizing that you might be partly responsible for the situation since we are both involved.
But now that's all disappeared
I am aware that the past is gone and I cannot change it, but I can learn from it and change how I react to the present.
I try to face what I fear
I am attempting to be brave and confront the things that scare me the most.
And hope that I can find a way through
I am optimistic that I can overcome my struggles and find a way to grow and move forward from this situation.
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.