Formed in 2012, the band has an honesty and clarity. Made up of six members, the lineup is Jackson Larsen on guitar and vocals, Kaitie Forbes on lead vocals with Megan Larsen providing backup, Cam Brannelly banging around on drums, Bassist Cole Herrmann, and Jordan Towner on Viola.
This crew can deliver their vibrant sound just as well on a front porch as in a recording studio. Lyrics you can relate to, rythms you can tap your feet to; Westward The Tide has all the energy and excitement of youth paired with a mature respect for traditional hums and natural music.
Resisting the urge to assign a genre to a band in its infancy, it’s safe to say only that they are comfortable in the warm pools of indie and folk, but aren’t afraid to dive deeper into rock and lap the shores of alternative.
Devils
Westward the Tide Lyrics
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All the mad men are in hiding man.
Got a new nine to five with your new floor plan.
All the mad men, they wont believe it.
We'll make it home alright.
Heading down this road with a fire in my soul.
I gotta feel the heat in my heart, let the madness go.
your fading...
Everybody talks when you're doing what you love.
Don't keep your enemies close they just want your blood.
We'll make it home alright.
Heading down this road with a fire in my soul.
I gotta feel the heat in my heart, let the madness go.
Dreams are rushing through my mind, as I'm chasing your fading light.
You're fading...
You don't know how happy I've been since I left you.
You don't know how happy I've been since I left you.
You don't know how happy I've been since I left you.
You don't know how happy I've been since I left you.
Cause I wanna keep heading down this road a fire in my soul.
I gotta feel the heat in my heart, let the madness go.
Dreams are rushing through my mind.
cause I'm chasing your fading light.
you're fading...
Woah woah woah...
The song "Devils" by Westward the Tide explores the theme of self-discovery and the journey towards personal satisfaction. The opening line, "Well in my heart I am an honest man, but it's honestly hard to admit I am," expresses an inner conflict felt by the singer. It's a struggle to acknowledge who they truly are, and the admission of this difficult truth can feel like an act of bravery. They are trying to come to terms with who they are, and it's not an easy process.
The line "All the mad men are in hiding man" suggests that those who are truly passionate and unafraid to be themselves are not always recognized and celebrated by society. They are marginalized and often forced to hide their true selves. The singer then acknowledges the mundanity of everyday living, "Got a new nine to five with your new floor plan." This line is criticizing the way society values a "normal" life, making a person feel like they must conform to fit in. But those who dare to be different are often judged and dismissed as crazy.
The repetition of "We'll make it home alright" is a reassurance given to oneself amid the turmoil of self-discovery. They are walking down a path that not many people choose, so there are bound to be challenges along the way. The singer is not alone and they will find their way home eventually. "Heading down this road with a fire in my soul" is a display of determination and passion. The journey they are on is not an easy one but they are driven by an inner flame that won't let them give up.
The chorus, "Dreams are rushing through my mind, as I'm chasing your fading light," talks about chasing something that is slipping away. It could be a person, a dream, or a version of oneself. The repetition of "You're fading" emphasizes the urgency of catching up to this something. The second verse talks about the pressure to conform and the danger in keeping one's enemies close. It's a warning not to let anyone bring you down or take advantage of you. The chorus then reiterates the importance of following your dreams, no matter how unattainable they may seem.
The bridge, "You don't know how happy I've been since I left you," is a powerful statement about the singer's newfound freedom. It could refer to a person or a previous version of themselves that they had outgrown. The repetition of this line emphasizes the point that leaving behind what no longer serves you can lead to a happier life. The song ends with the powerful line, "Cause I wanna keep heading down this road a fire in my soul," which reiterates the singer's unwavering determination to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles in their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Well in my heart I am an honest man, but it's honestly hard to admit I am.
Although I believe myself to be truthful, I find it difficult to admit when I am not.
All the mad men are in hiding man.
Those who are insane are usually hiding or unnoticed in society.
Got a new nine to five with your new floor plan.
You've got a new job and a new plan for your life.
All the mad men, they won't believe it.
The crazy ones won't believe the changes you're making in your life.
We'll make it home alright.
We will ultimately find our way back to where we belong.
Heading down this road with a fire in my soul.
Moving forward with a passion and desire to succeed.
I gotta feel the heat in my heart, let the madness go.
I need to embrace my emotions and let go of my insanity.
Dreams are rushing through my mind, as I'm chasing your fading light.
As I try to catch up to you, my hopes and aspirations race through my thoughts.
Everybody talks when you're doing what you love.
People tend to gossip when you're pursuing your passions.
Don't keep your enemies close they just want your blood.
It's unwise to trust your enemies, as they only want to harm you.
You don't know how happy I've been since I left you.
Leaving you has brought me immense joy, which you cannot comprehend.
Cause I wanna keep heading down this road a fire in my soul.
I want to continue on this path with a burning passion within me.
Dreams are rushing through my mind, cause I'm chasing your fading light.
I am chasing after you while my dreams and aspirations speed through my thoughts.
Woah woah woah...
An interlude in the song.
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