1. A punk band from the Unite… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists which use this name:
1. A punk band from the United States
2. A rap group from Nigeria
1. Bracket is a melodic punk band from Forestville, California, originally signed to Caroline Records. Their original, smooth sound led them to associate with Fat Wreck Chords, producing several albums and EPs. In 2006, they debuted Requiem through Takeover Records.
2. Bracket is a hiphop duo from Nigeria. Yori Yori is a hit from their album Yori Yori. Yori Yori means happiness, it describes a positive feeling.
Whatever Piper
Bracket Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
When I pushed you away
I'll read your mind
My eyes pointed to the ground
Ears shutting out the sound
To save all I've done
I know that I'm wrong
Admit that you're right
I don't care what you think
Cause I'm driven to drink it away
I know that I'm wrong
Please don't ask why
I should put out the fire
Oh, I'd rather be dead than
Hear anything you said yesterday
I'm ridin' my high horse
In spite of his 4 broken legs
He's had too much to drink
And, now his memory's so vague
He's havin' trouble gettin'
Out of this starting gate
I'm stuck in my stubborn ways
Miserably livin' days
With my anger
With my selfish addiction
To drug-induced fiction
I am a stranger
Now that I know that I'm wrong
I'd no sooner die than admit that you're right
I won't care what you think
Cause I'm driven to drink it away
I know that I'm wrong
Please don't ask why
I should...[REPEAT CHORUS]...
The lyrics of "Whatever Piper" by Bracket depict the struggle between destructive habits and the desire to acknowledge one's faults and right wrongs. The singer is evidently in a state of emotional turmoil, as they refuse to listen to the person they care about, who they have pushed away. The lines "I'll read your mind / My eyes pointed to the ground / Ears shutting out the sound" illustrate their inability to communicate and overcome the rift between them. However, the singer realizes they are wrong but finds it hard to admit it because their autonomy is threatened. The verse "To save all I've done / I know that I'm wrong / I'd no sooner die than / Admit that you're right" outlines this internal conflict. The singer is not ready to confront their mistakes and would rather numb their emotions by indulging in alcohol.
The chorus of the song repeats twice: "I know that I'm wrong / Please don't ask why / I should put out the fire / Oh, I'd rather be dead than hear anything you said yesterday." This shows the singer's stubborn and self-destructive nature, as they would rather avoid the truth than face it. They are stuck in their ways and find it challenging to change, a pattern that has led them to be miserable, isolated, and detached from reality.
"Whatever Piper" is a poignant and introspective song that delves into the human psyche's complex workings. It's easy to relate to the feelings of denial and the impulse to indulge in escapism when confronted with difficult emotions. Still, ultimately, the song urges listeners to acknowledge their shortcomings and strive for self-improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't hear a word you say
I am so deaf because I pushed you away
When I pushed you away
I pushed you out of my life and now I can't hear you
I'll read your mind
I'll try to guess what you're thinking instead of listening to you
My eyes pointed to the ground
I refuse to look at you because I know I'm wrong
Ears shutting out the sound
I'm ignoring your words because they prove me wrong
To save all I've done
I'm trying to protect my pride and ego
I know that I'm wrong
Deep down I know that I'm at fault
I'd no sooner die than admit that you're right
I'm too stubborn to admit that I'm wrong and that you're right
I don't care what you think
I'm so consumed by my own addiction that I don't care about your feelings
Cause I'm driven to drink it away
My addiction is controlling me and I use it to escape reality
Please don't ask why
I can't explain my irrational behavior or addiction
I should put out the fire
I need to fix my problems and find a solution
Oh, I'd rather be dead than hear anything you said yesterday
I regret what I did, but I'm too ashamed to face you
I'm ridin' my high horse
I have a sense of false superiority and pride
In spite of his 4 broken legs
Despite my many flaws and shortcomings
He's had too much to drink
My addiction is causing me to lose control
And, now his memory's so vague
I can't remember what I did or said because of my addiction
He's havin' trouble gettin'
I'm struggling to overcome my addiction and change my ways
Out of this starting gate
I'm finding it hard to make progress and leave my past behind
I'm stuck in my stubborn ways
I refuse to change or accept new perspectives
Miserably livin' days
I'm unhappy and unfulfilled with my life
With my anger
My pent-up frustration and bitterness
With my selfish addiction
My addiction is a self-centered behavior
To drug-induced fiction
My addiction clouds my judgment and perception of reality
I am a stranger
I've lost touch with myself and I don't recognize the person I've become
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.