1. An emo/indie rock band… Read Full Bio ↴There are two musical acts named Knapsack.
1. An emo/indie rock band that was formed in Davis, California in 1993 by Blair Shehan (vocals/guitar) and Colby Mancasola (drums). Blair was also a member of fellow emo band The Jealous Sound and Racquet Club.
2. An electronic project of Chicago-based producer and singer-songwriter, Gabriel O'Leary, who debuted with Bend in January, 2018, followed by the seven-track album futura in September of that year, and his last album The buzz of a lifetime in October, 2020, before retiring this alias entirely.
He's also been releasing music as Sebastian6, started at July, 2020, mainly, though occasionally, releasing hyperpop-esque tracks on SoundCloud, and he's currently going under the gabby start alias, who've just released a debut single dubbed sydney, released via Atlantic Records in October 20th, 2021.
Casanova
Knapsack Lyrics
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It's dry today
Can't spell disaster
Can't spot the taste
And I don't understand
This movie of the week
Counting underhand
It happens while I sleep
[Chorus]
Casanova takes this over, pushing through
Casanova pulls one over, over you
Casanova takes this over, pushing through
Casanova pulls one over, lights the candle up for you
Can't beat the bastard
He's on the make
Forcing it faster
Can't stop to wait
And I don't understand
This movie of the week
Counting underhand
He's coming off so deep
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Knapsack's song Casanova portray a sense of confusion and unsettlement in the singer's life. The first verse begins with the line "casting me plaster," indicating a state of immobility or being stuck in a particular situation. The singer admits to not being able to identify upcoming trouble, not being able to "spell disaster," nor being able to recognize the warning signs, "can't spot the taste." In the same verse, the singer expresses their confusion and lack of understanding about something that's happening to them, referring to it as a "movie of the week" which could mean something that seems scripted or fake. The confusion seems to be so entrenched in their life that it happens even when they are asleep, "counting underhand, it happens while I sleep."
In the chorus, the word Casanova is used as a metaphor for something or someone who has the upper hand, takes control, or manipulates others. The singer uses different variations of the phrase "Casanova takes this over, pushing through" to capture the feeling of being overwhelmed and outnumbered by the manipulative person or situation. The singer seems to imply that the person in control or the situation will get their way, and they will achieve their objectives whatever the cost. The phrase "Casanova pulls one over, over you" probably means that the manipulative person has tricked or deceived someone else, causing them to become a victim or gullible.
Line by Line Meaning
Casting me plaster
I feel confined and constrained, as if I am being made into a statue.
It's dry today
The world feels dull and uninteresting right now.
Can't spell disaster
I can't see the potential problems and pitfalls in my actions.
Can't spot the taste
I cannot distinguish between good and bad choices in my life.
And I don't understand
This movie of the week
I am confused and unsure about what is happening in my life, as if I am watching a poorly written television drama.
Counting underhand
It happens while I sleep
I am being taken advantage of in sneaky and dishonest ways while I am unaware and vulnerable.
Casanova takes this over, pushing through
Casanova pulls one over, over you
Casanova takes this over, pushing through
Casanova pulls one over, lights the candle up for you
Casanova, the smooth and charming seducer, is exerting their power and control over the situation and the people involved, deceiving and manipulating their way to get what they want.
Can't beat the bastard
He's on the make
Forcing it faster
Can't stop to wait
I am unable to outsmart or overcome the cunning and selfish Casanova, who is aggressively pursuing their goals and refusing to slow down or consider others' needs and feelings.
He's coming off so deep
Casanova is appearing to be very genuine and sincere, but in reality they are hiding their true intentions and manipulating others for their own benefit.
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