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.
Stardust
Westward the Tide Lyrics
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Staring at my feet.
So much time to think about.
So much time to think.
When you're wishing from a well.
When you're splitting at the seams.
When your life's a living Hell.
When you fall into the deep.
My heart knows that I'll stay.
No time left for heathens.
No time left for faith.
When you're wishing from a well.
When you're splitting at the seams.
When your life's a living Hell.
When you fall into the deep.
Stardust in my eyes.
Our Lust Our Desire.
Welcome to my Heaven.
Welcome to my Hell.
Welcome to my Heaven.
Welcome to my Hell.
Give me back my life.
Give me the things that I needed the hard times... needed to liveout my dreams.
I'm in love with the life's I've strung alone.
I don't want anyone's company but my own.
The song 'Stardust' by Westward the Tide features introspective lyrics that give ample time for self-reflection on life's ups and downs. The song speaks of being in a state of mind where one can either choose to stay in despair or move forward, seeking closure from hardships. The opening line "Walking through the garden, staring at my feet" gives a feeling of introspection, as if the singer is lost in thought, pondering something deep. As they walk through the garden, they have all the time to themselves to think about the difficult times they have been through.
The verses begin with lines that speak of the tough times, such as "when you're splitting at the seams. When your life's a living Hell. When you fall into the deep." However, the song's chorus suggests a glimmer of hope, with lines like "stardust in my eyes. Our Lust Our Desire. Welcome to my Heaven. Welcome to my Hell." The chorus might indicate the end of one's struggles, coming out stronger, and being able to appreciate life's joys and despairs. The song then ends on a more positive and decisive note, with lines like "Give me back my life. Give me the things that I needed – the hard times, needed to live out my dreams. I'm in love with the life's I've strung alone. I don't want anyone's company but my own", suggesting that the singer has gained a deeper insight into themselves and realized that they alone are enough to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking through the garden.
Slowly and calmly sauntering or marching through the garden.
Staring at my feet.
Gazing intently or fixedly downwards at one's own feet.
So much time to think about.
Having ample opportunities and moments to deeply contemplate on several matters.
So much time to think.
A lot of idle and leisure time to introspect and ponder about one's life.
When you're wishing from a well.
Longing for something that is seemingly unattainable or beyond reach.
When you're splitting at the seams.
Facing a crucial or testing period of life where the person is being subject to a lot of stress and pressure.
When your life's a living Hell.
Going through an extremely difficult phase of life that is causing a lot of misery and suffering.
When you fall into the deep.
Sinking or submerging oneself into a metaphorical or emotional abyss.
My mind says "I'm leaving".
Mentally feeling detached and ready to abandon something or someplace.
My heart knows that I'll stay.
Emotionally feeling the longing, attachment, or obligation to continue staying at or with something or someplace.
No time left for heathens.
There is no more tolerance or allowance for people who do not conform to one's beliefs or standards.
No time left for faith.
Having a lack of trust, conviction, or loyalty towards something or someone.
Stardust in my eyes.
Having a sparkle, gleam, or sense of wonder and magic in one's gaze or outlook towards life.
Our Lust Our Desire.
Our intense craving, urge, or longing for something or someone.
Welcome to my Heaven.
Experiencing a state of extreme bliss, joy, or happiness where everything feels perfect.
Welcome to my Hell.
Encountering a situation or place where everything feels painful, burdensome, or unbearable.
Give me back my life.
Wanting to regain the control, happiness, or freedom that has been taken away from one's life.
Give me the things that I needed the hard times... needed to liveout my dreams.
Requiring the experiences, lessons, or hardships that were necessary to make one's aspirations or goals a reality.
I'm in love with the life's I've strung alone.
Being deeply affectionate towards the solitary journey and experiences that a person has gone through on their own.
I don't want anyone's company but my own.
Preferring to be alone and unaccompanied by any other person, rather than seeking the company of someone else.
Contributed by Mason D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.