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.
Out Of My Head
Westward the Tide Lyrics
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OOh... OOh...
I'm out of my head but I'm following my heart.
I'm out of my head but I'm following my heart.
OOh... OOh...
So I gather my belongings. I guess it's time, time that I start walking.
So don't you wait for me.
If only I could believe.
I'm out of my head but I'm following my heart.
I'm out of my head but I'm following my heart.
I'm out of my head but I'm following my heart.
Hey
Hey
If only I...
Hey
If only I...
If... only... I...
I...
If only I could believe.
If only I could believe.
I...
The lyrics to Westward the Tide's song Out of My Head express a sentiment of feeling stuck, yet still making the decision to move forward despite the fear and uncertainty that comes with change. The first verse speaks to this feeling, as the singer retraces their steps but feels immobilized emotionally. The image of color running from their eyes implies a sense of loss or sadness, and they lament with the repeated phrase "If only I..." This could imply regret or a wish for things to have gone differently in the past.
The chorus of the song, however, shows a resolve to follow the heart even if it means being out of one's head. The repetition of the line "I'm out of my head but I'm following my heart" emphasizes this determination, and the "OOh" vocalizations add to the emotional intensity of the song. The second verse describes the singer gathering their belongings and deciding it's time to start walking, but they don't want anyone to wait for them. The song ends with a final repetition of "If only I could believe," which could be interpreted as a longing to have confidence in oneself and the choices being made.
Overall, the song Out of My Head depicts a common struggle of trying to reconcile the past with the desires of the heart, and eventually making the difficult choice to move forward despite the fears and doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
Retracing my steps but I'm immobilized.
I'm stuck in the past, trying to go back and undo what's been done, but I cannot move forward.
Holding it in as color runs from my eyes.
Keeping my emotions bottled up even though tears stream down my face.
If only I...
Expressing regret and longing for things to be different.
OOh... OOh...
Vocalization of frustration, sadness and hopelessness.
I'm out of my head but I'm following my heart.
I'm disregarding my logical thought process and allowing my intuition to guide me.
So I gather my belongings. I guess it's time, time that I start walking.
I'm leaving behind what's holding me back and taking the first step towards a new journey.
So don't you wait for me.
I'm not expecting anyone to follow me, nor do I want or need them to.
If only I could believe.
I lack faith in myself and what lies ahead.
Hey
An abrupt pause or shift in tone.
If only I...
Repeating my earlier expression of regret and longing.
Hey
Another abrupt pause or shift in tone.
If... only... I...
Emphasizing the intensity of my regret and longing.
I...
A final pause before my last expression of regret.
If only I could believe.
Reiterating my lack of faith in myself and my future.
Contributed by Parker S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.