Newman began his musical career in the 1990s as a member of the Vancouver grunge/pop group Superconductor. After a brief stay, he joined the Vancouver-based pop group Zumpano. The band released two albums with Newman in the mid-1990s, Look What the Rookie Did and Goin' Through Changes, both of which received favorable reviews. Though Zumpano never officially announced their breakup, they have not recorded any new material since the 90s.
Newman is a founding member of the successful Vancouver-based pop supergroup The New Pornographers. The band has released five full length albums since 2000, all of which received favorable reviews. In 2007, Blender ranked the group's debut album, Mass Romantic, the 24th best indie album of all time. Newman is the band's main songwriter and vocalist, and is generally regarded as the band's leader.
His debut solo album, The Slow Wonder, was released in Summer 2004, and his sophomore album, Get Guilty, was released in early 2009. He released his third album, Shut Down the Streets, in 2012.
Most Of Us Prizefighters
A.C. Newman Lyrics
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Most of us prizefighters will fall for fashion.
But who of us here wants to look back, just to realize
That most of us prizefighters will fall for fashion?
So why wouldn't we fall for you?
The curse of the crowded room, one we have all been to
Cut to, a figure alone too soon. Figure it out.
Now who, who would you like it to be?
Yeah, who would you like it to be?
Some have to fight, forced onto sides, heroes will rise,
But most of us prizefighters will fall for fashion.
Most of us prizefighters will fall for fashion. [Repeat x2]
The opening lines of A.C. Newman's "Most Of Us Prizefighters" urge listeners to sing what they are worth and open their eyes, before questioning why most people fall for fashion. The chorus emphasizes this idea with the repetition of "most of us prizefighters will fall for fashion." The lyrics suggest that individuals may prioritize appearances over substance, leading to regret and missed opportunities. The line "cut to, a figure alone too soon" illustrates the consequences of this mentality as someone is left isolated, struggling to figure things out.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing what your worth, dinner is served, open your eyes,
Express yourself, the opportunity is here, pay attention.
Most of us prizefighters will fall for fashion.
We're easily influenced by trends and appearances.
But who of us here wants to look back, just to realize
Who wants to regret their choices in hindsight?
That most of us prizefighters will fall for fashion?
We'll succumb to the allure of style and image.
So why wouldn't we fall for you?
Why not be part of the in-crowd?
The curse of the crowded room, one we have all been to
The overwhelming feeling of being lost in a sea of people.
In the course of a lifetime.
Throughout our existence.
Cut to, a figure alone too soon. Figure it out.
Picture someone isolated suddenly. Make sense of it.
Now who, who would you like it to be?
Who do you want to stand out as?
Some have to fight, forced onto sides, heroes will rise,
Certain individuals must engage in conflict, and heroes will emerge.
But most of us prizefighters will fall for fashion.
However, most of us will prioritize style over substance.
Most of us prizefighters will fall for fashion.
Again, we'll be swayed by trends and appearances.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CARL ALLAN NEWMAN
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Kreutz
Sounds remastered compared to the version in my iTunes. Very nice.