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.
Street Lights
Westward the Tide Lyrics
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I'm young and I can't stand to fall.
All of these summer nights, can't end in the darkness I would call.
Take my name off your wall.
Oh the mount looks dark and small.
I know that you feel the fear.
She'll take your soul and lock it up for a thousand years.
Stand up and face the crowd.
Though I'm not much for apologies.
And I'm losing touch.
Oh I still believe, that the street lights glow in the town that I call home.
And this ambitious heart is moving on.
I thought that all the stories told would be untrue.
I'm guessing when your folks grow old it's hard to choose.
Keep your thoughts to yourself.
And keep your heart on the shelf.
Though I'm not much for apologies.
And I'm losing touch. Oh I still believe, that this street light's glow in the town that I call home.
But this ambitious heart is moving on.
Everybody loves someone to some degree.
Only The Moon and stars could tell you of the former me.
Everybody loves... Oh... Everybody loves... Oh...
I'm not much for apologies.
And I'm losing touch.
But I still believe that the street lights glow in the town that I call home.
But this ambitious heart is moving on.
The lyrics to Westward the Tide's song Street Lights depict a sense of youthful uncertainty and ambiguity about the future of the relationship the singer is involved in. The chorus expresses the belief in the idyllic small town setting with the street lights as a symbol of hope and comfort, but it is not enough to keep the singer from moving on. The first line "I know what we had. I'm young and I can't stand to fall" seems to imply that the singer understands that the relationship they were in is not meant to last, but they are too young to handle the emotional consequences of a break-up.
The second verse "Take my name off your wall. Oh the mount looks dark and small" suggests a sense of detachment and separation from the person the singer was involved with. They are taking steps to detach themselves from the relationship and move on. The lines "She'll take your soul and lock it up for a thousand years. Stand up and face the crowd. Oh your scene is over now" seems to indicate that the singer was with someone who was controlling and possessive. They are telling the person to stand up and face the consequences of their actions, and that the relationship is over.
Overall, the lyrics of Street Lights are expressive of a sense of loss and transition in a young person's life. It's a reflection of the trials and tribulations of early adulthood, as the singer grapples with finding their footing in the world and moving on from past relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what we had.
I understand our past and our relationship.
I'm young and I can't stand to fall.
I am young and have high hopes for myself and cannot bear failure.
All of these summer nights, can't end in the darkness I would call.
I do not want our summer nights to end with our relationship fading away.
Take my name off your wall.
Remove all traces of me from your life and memories.
Oh the mount looks dark and small.
The future looks grim and insignificant.
I know that you feel the fear.
I understand that you are afraid.
She'll take your soul and lock it up for a thousand years.
Trust the wrong person and lose yourself forever.
Stand up and face the crowd.
Be confident and confront challenges head-on.
Oh your scene is over now.
Your moment of glory has passed and it is time to move on.
Though I'm not much for apologies.
I am not one to apologize often.
And I'm losing touch.
I am losing touch with my old self and past experiences.
Oh I still believe, that the street lights glow in the town that I call home.
I still hold onto the hope that my hometown is full of life and light.
And this ambitious heart is moving on.
I am moving on to new and greater things.
I thought that all the stories told would be untrue.
I had hoped that the rumors and stories about us would not be true.
I'm guessing when your folks grow old it's hard to choose.
As your parents age it becomes difficult to make choices for your own life.
Keep your thoughts to yourself.
Do not share your true feelings or thoughts with anyone else.
And keep your heart on the shelf.
Guard your heart and do not allow others to access it.
Everybody loves someone to some degree.
Everyone has a capacity to love.
Only The Moon and stars could tell you of the former me.
Only nature itself knows who I used to be before change set in.
But this ambitious heart is moving on.
I am determined to move forward with my ambitions.
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.