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.
Until I'm Home
Westward the Tide Lyrics
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This skin these bones starving for closure let's take turns casting our stones
Where is my family?
My eyes are so red I can't see
I've lost my brother
Somewhere in my memory
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust I can't help thinking I've loved you too much
But I'm riding this train and I'm not getting of til' I'm home
Until I'm home
Until I'm home
Here in this town with my head on the ground everyone's changin' but me
Miles from you but you're still in my view tell me that ain't irony
Where is my family?
My eyes are so red I can't see
I've lost my brother
Somewhere in my memory
But mama I know these tears I've been crying are gonna make a man out of me
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust I can't help thinking I've loved you too much
But I'm riding this train and I'm not getting of til' I'm home
Until I'm home
Until I'm home
Mama I know these tears I've been crying are gonna make a man out of me
(Take me home)
The song "Until I'm Home" by Westward the Tide speaks of longing for home and family, while dealing with the pain and struggles of life. The opening lines set the scene of the singer looking out at the road and nature around them, reminiscing of times spent roaming the mountains with loved ones. However, the following lines "This skin these bones starving for closure let's take turns casting our stones" suggest that the singer is also dealing with unresolved emotional issues. The chorus repeats the phrase "Where is my family?" indicating a sense of loss and disconnection, possibly from a recent separation or tragedy. They also express a desire to toughen up and become a stronger individual, as evidenced by the line "But mama I know these tears I've been crying are gonna make a man out of me".
The verses that follow paint a picture of the singer feeling stuck in their current situation, watching others around them grow and change while they struggle with their own personal demons. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the theme of longing for home and family, with the added emphasis on finding closure and resolution to their pain. The final line "Take me home" is a plea for comfort and familiarity that can only be found in being reunited with loved ones.
Overall, the lyrics of "Until I'm Home" evoke a sense of nostalgia, longing, pain, and hope for the future. It is a relatable and emotional song that speaks to the universal desire for belonging and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching the road and all of the green pines that cover the mountains we'd roam
Reflecting on the past memories of traveling on the road and admiring the beauty of nature
Where is my family?
Feeling lost and searching for the comfort of family
My eyes are so red I can't see
Crying so much that it's affecting vision
I've lost my brother, Somewhere in my memory
Grieving the loss of a sibling and holding onto their memory
But mama I know these tears I've been crying are gonna make a man out of me
Realizing that going through tough times and experiencing grief can shape a person and make them stronger
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust
Acknowledging the inevitability of death
I can't help thinking I've loved you too much
Regretting that love may have caused pain and heartache
But I'm riding this train and I'm not getting of til' I'm home
Determined to persevere and keep going until reaching a desired destination
Until I'm home
Repeating the previously stated goal of reaching home
Here in this town with my head on the ground everyone's changin' but me
Feeling stuck and stagnant while everyone else seems to be evolving and progressing
Miles from you but you're still in my view tell me that ain't irony
Being physically distant but emotionally connected to someone is an ironic situation
Mama I know these tears I've been crying are gonna make a man out of me
Reiterating the idea that the hardships faced will lead to growth and fortitude
(Take me home)
Adding emphasis to the desire to reach home
Contributed by Aubrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.