Also, no one remembers them at all, but in their heyday they may have had dozens of fans. Maybe more! (Probably less).
We also think they may have been signed to Equal Vision at one point, I mean it does make sense. Does EV even make records anymore?
They accidentally a kidnapping!
Perfect Like Paper Knives
Endicott Lyrics
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And these wounds could swallow me whole if only 1 was ready to go. Thank god for paper knives and skin of masking tape.
The Valentines have torn themselves apart, waiting for you. And the cardboard hearts are digging there own graves dying to be with you.
This late at night whispers and gunshots sound the same. But I won't breathe down the barrel- in and out until my lungs turn black.
So much for wooden guns and the plastic bullets I saved.The Valentines have torn themselves apart, waiting for you. And the cardboard hearts are digging there own graves dying to be with you.
We're still waiting for you, We're still dying to be with you. I used to love it when you touched me in the eyes and you'd say-be mine,(Iv Always Been Yours)
The lyrics to "Perfect Like Paper Knives" by Endicott are poetic and full of hidden meaning. The lines "From far away this looks like scissors and red paint stuck in black lines that keep coming on and on until the wrists collapse" could be interpreted as a metaphor for self-harm. The singer is saying that from a distance, the scars on their wrists may look like the result of using scissors and red paint, but in reality, they are the result of something much deeper and emotionally painful. The use of the phrase "until the wrists collapse" emphasizes the severity of the situation and the toll it takes on the individual.
The next stanza continues the theme of self-harm, with the use of the line "And these wounds could swallow me whole if only 1 was ready to go." This line highlights the danger and risk associated with self-harm, and how it can escalate quickly if not addressed. However, the singer also expresses gratitude for "paper knives and skin of masking tape," which could symbolize coping mechanisms or ways of protecting oneself from further harm.
The chorus includes the lines "The Valentines have torn themselves apart, waiting for you. And the cardboard hearts are digging their own graves, dying to be with you." This could be interpreted as a commentary on the destructive nature of intense love and longing, and how it can lead to negative consequences. The use of the term "cardboard hearts" emphasizes the idea that love can be fragile and easily broken.
Overall, "Perfect Like Paper Knives" is a powerful and introspective song that touches on themes of self-harm, love, and the complicated nature of human emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
From far away this looks like scissors and red paint stuck in black lines that keep coming on and on until the wrists collapse.
The singer sees scars on their wrists that resemble scissors and paint, representing the pain they feel. The scars keep coming back, overwhelming and exhausting them.
And these wounds could swallow me whole if only 1 was ready to go. Thank god for paper knives and skin of masking tape.
The singer is struggling with suicidal thoughts and acknowledges that one cut could lead to their demise. They express gratitude for the coping mechanisms they have found to prevent this, such as paper knives and masking tape.
The Valentines have torn themselves apart, waiting for you. And the cardboard hearts are digging there own graves dying to be with you.
The singer feels as though they are competing with others for the attention and affection of someone they desire. They compare themselves and others to Valentines and cardboard hearts, symbolizing the fragility of their emotions.
This late at night whispers and gunshots sound the same. But I won't breathe down the barrel- in and out until my lungs turn black.
The artist is experiencing intense emotional pain and feels like their world is collapsing around them. They express a desire to end their pain but also acknowledge that they won't resort to destructive behavior.
So much for wooden guns and the plastic bullets I saved.The Valentines have torn themselves apart, waiting for you. And the cardboard hearts are digging there own graves dying to be with you.
The artist admits that their previous attempts to protect themselves or seek revenge were futile. They feel as though they are still trapped in the same cycle of emotional pain and competition for affection.
We're still waiting for you, We're still dying to be with you. I used to love it when you touched me in the eyes and you'd say-be mine,(Iv Always Been Yours)
The singer still longs for the person they desire and expresses a desire to belong to them completely. They recall how much they once enjoyed the person's affection and wants to feel that way again.
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