It didn't take long for I the Mighty to start making an impression on the West Coast. The quartet landed on the music director's desk at local modern rock station Live 105 around the release of Hearts and Spades, and from there it's been one milestone after another. I the Mighty have found regular radio airplay, opening slots for Deftones, Hawthorne Heights, and There For Tomorrow, as well as packed venues up and down the West Coast. Not to mention glowing reviews and coverage in Alternative Press, AMP Magazine, and on AbsolutePunk.net
"We wanted to introduce I the Mighty and Hearts and Spades to as many people as possible, so we decided to put together a 'track hunt' and make each of the songs available on different social media sites and later on Purevolume.com," explains singer Brent Walsh. "We researched how our fans and friends discovered music online and embraced that by giving them a reason to connect with us (the EP for free) and then we tried to build a personal friendship with each one." The band's marketing strategy has been an unquestionable success, with over 3,500 full EP downloads within the first 3 months of release.
In addition to their high-energy live set, I the Mighty have paired new media intellect with traditional promotion to help build a loyal and enthusiastic group of fans.
They were signed to Equal Vision records and released three albums before breaking up in 2020 due to frontman Brent Walsh receiving sexual assault allegations.
Playing Catch With .22
I the Mighty Lyrics
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When you'd pretend your winter breath was cigarette smoke in your lungs
I'd fight the urge to give you all the worst advice about the ones you liked
(You called it chemistry, I called it earning bragging rights)
Knowing damn well if I told you how I felt, I'd crack the ice
Roll the dice
You're just a second away from being in love or alone
I've been thinking back to that night on your front step when I held you as you wept
We sat awhile in silence but I was screaming in my head
How to tell you, if I should...
What to say, if I even could...
And if that moment came, would it simply hang forever...
So I always try to live vicariously through my friends
(You call it chemistry, I call it perfect timing instead)
Watching all them fall in love, and wondering if I will again
You're playing catch with 22
For once it's out you've got to choose
But if you choose to hold it in
Then where's the chance to begin new love?
Who knows, maybe she's the one...
I bet there's so many more than just the one for all of us
Just falling asleep with you is enough to keep me hanging on
Whether or not we ever evolve
If all that we are is paint on a wall, waiting to peel off
Then poison the well and pour me a cup
The song "Playing Catch with .22" by I the Mighty is about the regret that comes with not speaking up about one's feelings towards someone they care about. The lyrics reminisce about the past when the singer and the person they're addressing used to take walks together and share drinks. The person they're addressing seemed to have chemistry with others, and the singer regretted not being more honest about their own feelings. The singer was hesitant to confess their love, and instead, they watched their friends fall in love vicariously. The chorus speaks to the idea that every second counts, and if you wait too long to make a move, it could be too late. The bridge talks about a moment when the singer held the person they care about as they wept, but they were too scared to speak their truth. The song ends with the idea that life is fleeting, and if you don't take a chance on love, you're wasting precious time.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking back to when we used to share a drink on midnight walks
Reflecting on the past times where we would share a drink during walks at midnight
When you'd pretend your winter breath was cigarette smoke in your lungs
Recalling when you would pretend your breath was smoke; an interesting act of pretending
I'd fight the urge to give you all the worst advice about the ones you liked
Resisting the urge to share bad advice about other people you were interested in
(You called it chemistry, I called it earning bragging rights)
(You referred to it as chemistry, while I saw it as a personal achievement)
Knowing damn well if I told you how I felt, I'd crack the ice
Understanding that revealing true feelings could risk the relationship
Roll the dice
Taking a chance, just as if rolling a pair of dice
You're just a second away from being in love or alone
One decision could lead to either romantic success or loneliness
What you don't know, is that each second you wait is a breath you don't take. It's a moment you wasted
Not realizing that every second you wait is a missed opportunity
I've been thinking back to that night on your front step when I held you as you wept
Recalling a moment of comforting someone who was crying
We sat awhile in silence but I was screaming in my head
Sitting quietly, but internally struggling with what to say next
How to tell you, if I should...
Wondering how to articulate something that may need to be said
What to say, if I even could...
Thinking about what to say or if saying anything is even appropriate
And if that moment came, would it simply hang forever...
Questioning if the moment could last forever or if action needs to be taken
So I always try to live vicariously through my friends
Living life through your friends' experiences rather than creating your own
(You call it chemistry, I call it perfect timing instead)
(You see it as chemistry, while I think of it as just good timing)
Watching all them fall in love, and wondering if I will again
Watching friends find love and hoping to find it for yourself
You're playing catch with 22
Stuck in a difficult situation where all options have negative consequences
For once it's out you've got to choose
Having to make a choice once something is revealed
But if you choose to hold it in, then where's the chance to begin new love?
Wondering how to begin a new relationship if feelings are held back
Who knows, maybe she's the one...
Hopeful that a certain person may be the right one for you
I bet there's so many more than just the one for all of us
Believing that there are many potential good matches for everyone
Just falling asleep with you is enough to keep me hanging on
A comforting feeling from just falling asleep with someone
Whether or not we ever evolve
Despite whatever may happen in the long run
If all that we are is paint on a wall, waiting to peel off
If life is just a temporary facade, waiting to fall apart
Then poison the well and pour me a cup
In that case, do what must be done and let the consequences fall where they may
Writer(s): Brent Timothy Walsh, Ian Edward Pedigo, Christopher Kevin Hinkley, Blake Edwin Dahlinger
Contributed by Carson Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rizky Abrianto
[Verse 1]
I've been thinking back to when we used to share a drink on midnight walks
When you'd pretend your winter breath was cigarette smoke in your lungs
I'd fight the urge to give you all the worst advice about the ones you liked
(You called it chemistry, I called it earning bragging rights)
Knowing damn well if I told you how I felt, I'd crack the ice
Roll the dice
[Chorus]
You're just a second away from being in love or alone
What you don't know
Is that each second you waste is a breath you don't take
It's a moment you wasted
[Verse 2]
I've been thinking back to that night on your front step when I held you as you wept
We sat awhile in silence, but I was screaming in my head
How to tell you, if I should
What to say, if I even could
And if that moment came, would it simply hang forever?
So I always try to live vicariously through my friends
(You call it chemistry, I call it perfect timing instead)
Watching all them fall in love, and wondering if I will again
[Chorus]
You're just a second away from being in love or alone
What you don't know
Is that each second you waste is a breath you don't take
It's a moment you wasted
[Bridge]
You're playing catch with .22
For once it's out you've got to choose
But if you choose to hold it in
Then where's the chance to begin new love?
Who knows, maybe she's the one
I bet there's so many more than just the one
[Chorus]
You're just a second away from being in love or alone
What you don't know
Is that each second you waste is a breath you don't take
It's a moment you wasted
[Outro]
Just falling asleep with you is enough to keep me hanging on
Whether or not we ever evolve
If all that we are is paint on a wall, waiting to peel off
Then poison the well and pour me a cup, drink up
Rizky Abrianto
[Verse 1]
I've been thinking back to when we used to share a drink on midnight walks
When you'd pretend your winter breath was cigarette smoke in your lungs
I'd fight the urge to give you all the worst advice about the ones you liked
(You called it chemistry, I called it earning bragging rights)
Knowing damn well if I told you how I felt, I'd crack the ice
Roll the dice
[Chorus]
You're just a second away from being in love or alone
What you don't know
Is that each second you waste is a breath you don't take
It's a moment you wasted
[Verse 2]
I've been thinking back to that night on your front step when I held you as you wept
We sat awhile in silence, but I was screaming in my head
How to tell you, if I should
What to say, if I even could
And if that moment came, would it simply hang forever?
So I always try to live vicariously through my friends
(You call it chemistry, I call it perfect timing instead)
Watching all them fall in love, and wondering if I will again
[Chorus]
You're just a second away from being in love or alone
What you don't know
Is that each second you waste is a breath you don't take
It's a moment you wasted
[Bridge]
You're playing catch with .22
For once it's out you've got to choose
But if you choose to hold it in
Then where's the chance to begin new love?
Who knows, maybe she's the one
I bet there's so many more than just the one
[Chorus]
You're just a second away from being in love or alone
What you don't know
Is that each second you waste is a breath you don't take
It's a moment you wasted
[Outro]
Just falling asleep with you is enough to keep me hanging on
Whether or not we ever evolve
If all that we are is paint on a wall, waiting to peel off
Then poison the well and pour me a cup, drink up
Majestic_menacer
this needs more views ASAP
M
I will always love this song. 😍
Majestic_menacer
infact they need more exposure ASAP
Kazuha Kaedehara
Amazingly good
SpookyBoo
Fucking love this band 😌
SIKAMI
I found you guys by chance on apple music 🥺 thank you for existing.
teriyaki chicken
10k views 7 comments?!
d e l e t e
Speechless literally
SpookyBoo
Jupiter Astronaut that’s what I thought!!