1. An indie pop / pop punk t… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Holy Pinto:
1. An indie pop / pop punk two-piece from Canterbury, England.
2. An indie pop band from Milwaukee, USA.
1. An indie pop / pop punk two-piece from Canterbury, England. Formed in late 2013 during the dusk of their time at college, the longtime school-friends decided to hole themselves up in an abandoned mill in The Smiths’ hometown of Manchester and start writing music together. Inspired by bands such as The Front Bottoms, Death Cab For Cutie and Say Anything, they penned an erratically diverse set of songs; from happy to sad, from aggressive to breezy. After releasing a couple of EPs within their first 8 months together, they took the time to establish themselves a touring act - travelling the UK many times over and very recently finding themselves in mainland Europe.
On their new EP – “Stenography” - they channel some of their chirpier influences, tending towards lyrical witticisms as opposed to some of their previous gritty and dark prose. Working on the EP with Vince Ratti (Wonder Years/Tigers Jaw), they retain their raw edge as a two-piece, but took the chance to add extra subtleties in the studio to flesh out the sound in a unique way. Animator genius Sam Cox jumped on board to create a suitably fun video for the lead single “Tooth” – a vibrant song in which a bright and twiddly riff gives cues to the vocals before the song jolts into a hella catchy chorus. On the rest of the EP, “Swim” sees them lamenting the unpredictability of life, while “Daughter” paints a bittersweet portrait of an unsettled relationship.
“Stenography” is the start of something big for these two plucky kids.
2. An indie pop band from Milwaukee, USA. It is led by Aymen Saleh.
King
Holy Pinto Lyrics
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In a building near my school
Kicked my feet up on the chair
I felt just like a king
Touched by fire, I felt the stare
I took the chance to rehydrate
How you haven't slept this week
All I could think of was the bathtub
What better fate to drown
Who said I'd let you tie me down
I've figured out
You'll be the one kicking and screaming
Because I'm right - I know I'm right
And you are wrong, this can't be my life
It's nothing like the song
So please tell me I'm right
Because your sympathy has gone
I found some joy in magazines
Cut out shapes of pretty things
Put together a collage, a life of luxury
All those things that own me
I wish my eyes were whiter
I wish myself an angel
Who said I'd let you tie me down
You'll be the one kicking and screaming
Because I'm right - I know I'm right
And you are wrong, this can't be my life
It's nothing like the song
So please tell me I'm right
You'll be the one kicking and screaming
Because I'm right - I know I'm right
And you are wrong, this can't be my life
It's nothing like the song
So please tell me I'm right
You'll be the one kicking and screaming
Because I'm right - I know I'm right
And you are wrong, this can't be my life
It's nothing like the song
So please tell me I'm right
Because your sympathy has gone
The song "King" by Holy Pinto depicts a young person's struggle with growing up and finding their place in the world. The lyrics of the song start with the singer arriving at a waiting room near their school where they kick their feet up on the chair and feel like a king. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer feeling powerful and in control of their life, even if it's just for a small moment. The singer then reflects on how they are feeling, with the line "Touched by fire, I felt the stare", suggesting that they are under scrutiny from others.
The song then moves on to describe the singer's struggle with their own identity and the pressures they feel from others. They talk about how they haven't slept in a week and how their thoughts are racing like riflemen at war. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling overwhelmed and feeling like they are under attack. The singer then expresses their desire to escape from these pressures, saying that they wish they could drown in a bathtub. However, they also assert their desire to not be tied down by others, with the lines "Who said I'd let you tie me down? I've figured out".
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "You'll be the one kicking and screaming, because I'm right - I know I'm right, and you are wrong, this can't be my life. It's nothing like the song, so please tell me I'm right, because your sympathy has gone". This could be interpreted as the singer asserting their own beliefs and desires, even if they conflict with those of others. They are asking for validation and support from others, but also acknowledging that they might not get it.
Overall, "King" by Holy Pinto is a poignant and introspective song that tackles themes of identity, pressure, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I arrived to the waiting room
I walked into a waiting room
In a building near my school
This waiting room is in a building close to my school
Kicked my feet up on the chair
I put my feet on the chair and relaxed
I felt just like a king
I felt powerful and important
Touched by fire, I felt the stare
I felt a sudden burst of energy and noticed someone looking at me
I took the chance to rehydrate
I took a break to drink some water
How you haven't slept this week
I wondered how someone else could go without sleep for so long
Each synapse began to fire like riflemen at war
My brain became highly active, like a battle happening inside
All I could think of was the bathtub
The only thing on my mind was taking a bath
What better fate to drown
I thought it would be better to drown in the bathtub than face my problems
Who said I'd let you tie me down
I refused to be held back or restricted by anyone
I've figured out
I have come to a realization or solution
You'll be the one kicking and screaming
You will be upset and resistant to the truth I am speaking
Because I'm right - I know I'm right
I am confident that I am correct
And you are wrong, this can't be my life
You are mistaken and I refuse to accept this as my reality
It's nothing like the song
My life is not what I expected it to be
So please tell me I'm right
I want validation and support
Because your sympathy has gone
I no longer feel empathy or understanding from you
I found some joy in magazines
I found pleasure in looking at magazines
Cut out shapes of pretty things
I cut out pictures of things that caught my eye
Put together a collage, a life of luxury
I created a picture of a life filled with wealth and happiness
All those things that own me
My desire for material possessions and status control me
I wish my eyes were whiter
I desire to have clearer, brighter eyes
I wish myself an angel
I want to possess the purity and innocence of an angel
Because your sympathy has gone
I no longer feel empathy or understanding from you
Writer(s): Aymen Saleh
Contributed by Grayson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
G F
Stunning work guys! Love the artwork too :)
Zachary Zingg
This song is absolutely amazing glad I was introduced to you at the Holland Haus
Joe Bradley
Big track
Joe Stewart
the best