Wyland is a question, a narrative, a journey.
This journey began in early 2013, when lead singer Ryan Sloan and pianist Pablo Techera, who had been in and out of several bands during their highschool years, decided to collaborate on something new. It wasn’t long before they realised that what they had just begun was going to become part of a much larger story. Helped by Craigslist, coincidences, and something which felt a little bit like fate, the pair set out to complete the fragments of an idea, and found along the way guitarist Mauricio Salazar, bassist Kara Delonas, and drummer Matt Pana. Despite the different members’ diverse backgrounds, they were united by a common dream: do what you love, share what you love, never let your feet touch the ground. It was this ethos which inspired both the band’s name, and its music. Wyland, a small-town band with a big-town dream, had just been born.
It’s the careful collision of influences which make Wyland’s sound what it is: a subtle blend of warm, atmospheric depth, arranged within an upbeat pop format. It’s music which both acknowledges, and builds on the past; mixing the heartfelt lyrics and stand-out vocals of the people that kickstarted their musical journey- the earlier U2 albums and The Police, with ambiental and acoustic beats inspired by artists such as M85 and Jon Hopkins. The result is an optimistic, reflective music, whose soaring vocals both address the present, and look to the future. It’s what the band themselves refer to as "transition music:" a sound which traces their own growth, and encourages others to do the same. A sound designed to inspire other young professionals to keep their head up against the swirling eddies of life.
True to its name, Wyland has no intention of touching down just yet. It’s been under two years since the band’s formation, but it has already gone from strength to strength. Not only have they been busy playing at a diverse range of events, performing to over 4,000 people at New York’s Holi Hai Festival, winning the 2014 Break Contest to take up main stage at Skate and Surf Festival 2014, but they also have had the opportunity to perform alongside acts such as Young the Giant, Capital Cities, Awolnation, and Twenty One Pilots at this year’s Center of the Universe festival.
The quintet is on the verge of releasing their second EP entitled ‘You’re In The World, Get Off Your Feet’. No one can tell what the future will hold, but Wyland are determined to keep going up.
Without You
Wyland Lyrics
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Left me with nothing but a hole inside
I saw the water come up to my knees
I've been living life in circles, drowning where I please singing
Why do i, why do i feel like it's over?
Why do i, why do i feel like the walls are closing in?
Without you
I think i've lost my head
And if you go, if you go and turn away
I will follow this love up in flames
Because this world, it means nothing without you
I saw the parts hidden from view
Of you and its beautiful, but its torture too
I saw the water come up to my knees
I've been living life in circles, drowning where I please singing
Why do i, why do i feel like it's over?
Why do i, why do i feel like the walls are closing in?
Without you
I think i've lost my head
In a sea of things unsaid
And if you go, if you go and turn away
I will follow this love up in flames
Because this world, it means nothing without you
Without you
And if you go, if you go and turn away
I'll follow you, follow this love up in flames
Because its the truth that i'm up against
I think i've lost my head
Without you
I think i've lost my head
The lyrics of Wyland's song Without You express the emotions of a person who feels lost and incomplete without their significant other. The spark that once ignited their relationship has faded away leaving a void inside the person. The line 'I saw the water come up to my knees' is a metaphor that represents the feeling of drowning in a never-ending cycle of living life in circles without any direction. The repetition of the lines 'Why do I feel like it's over?' and 'Why do I feel like the walls are closing in?' indicates the desperation of the person to hold onto the relationship and to find a way out of their despair.
The person acknowledges the unsaid things in their relationship that have created a distance between them and their partner. They admit that the truth they are up against is that they have lost their head without their loved one. The line 'Without you, I think I've lost my head' emphasizes the importance of the other person in their life and how their absence has affected them. The person is willing to follow the love they have for their partner up in flames and admits that their world means nothing without them.
Overall, the lyrics of Without You are an emotional and honest portrayal of the struggles a person faces when they feel incomplete without their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw the spark fade in the night
I witnessed the passion in our relationship dwindle away right before my eyes, leaving me feeling empty.
Left me with nothing but a hole inside
The loss of this once vibrant relationship has left me feeling incomplete and broken inside.
I saw the water come up to my knees
The struggles in my life have been overwhelming and consuming me to the point where I feel like I'm drowning.
I've been living life in circles, drowning where I please singing
I feel like I'm going through the same motions over and over again, and even though I know I'm struggling, there's a part of me that enjoys the pain.
Why do i, why do i feel like it's over?
I can't help but wonder why our relationship seems to be falling apart, and I'm filled with uncertainty about what comes next.
Why do i, why do i feel like the walls are closing in?
My world seems to be shrinking around me, and I feel trapped and suffocated by the weight of my emotions.
Without you
My life is empty and incomplete without our relationship.
I think i've lost my head
The pain and confusion I'm feeling have left me feeling like I'm losing my mind.
In a sea of things unsaid
There are so many issues between us that we haven't addressed, and it's creating a sense of tension and unease.
And if you go, if you go and turn away
The thought of losing you terrifies me, and I can't even bear to think about what my life would be like without you.
I will follow this love up in flames
I'm so devoted to our relationship that I would gladly watch it burn if it meant keeping you in my life.
Because this world, it means nothing without you
You are the most important thing in my life, and without you, everything else feels meaningless.
I saw the parts hidden from view
There are aspects of you and our relationship that I've only glimpsed briefly, but they're so beautiful that they take my breath away.
Of you and its beautiful, but its torture too
Being so in love with someone can be both wonderful and agonizing, and at times the pain feels unbearable.
And if you go, if you go and turn away
The fear of losing you is so overwhelming that I don't know how I could possibly get through it.
I'll follow you, follow this love up in flames
My love for you is so strong that I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep us together – even if it means watching everything else burn down around us.
Because its the truth that i'm up against
The reality of our situation is that we're in a difficult place, and I'm struggling to come to terms with what that means for us.
Without you
Life feels empty and pointless without your love and support.
I think i've lost my head
The overwhelming emotions I'm dealing with have left me feeling like I'm losing my grip on reality.
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.