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.
Simple Favor
Knapsack Lyrics
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We're not waiver
We load you on cities too much
It is too
Take this cross
Somehow I'm lost without my anchor
Cut this rope I never wash
I am sunk with out this anchor
It is too much
Now I'm numb wanna cut me with their razors
Well, they will cut you with their razors
We spoke soft we lived across I was unstable
We load you on cities too much
It is too
Now I'm struck with the beauty of this favor
It is too much
Now I'm numb wanna cut me with their razors
Well, they will cut you with their razors
The lyrics of "Simple Favor" by Knapsack seem to depict an inner struggle of the singer, who is sitting close to someone who gives them comfort and reassurance. The hush of the mother's voice tries to convince the singer that they cannot waver and that they are loaded with too much responsibility. The singer feels utterly lost without their anchor and is too submerged in their misery to let go of the rope. The singer acknowledges that the beauty of the favor is overwhelming, but they are numb and vulnerable to people who might hurt them.
The song has a sense of confusion and worry, with the singer looking for meaning and direction while trying to escape the harshness of the world. The lines "Well, they will cut you with their razors" indicate that there are people who might harm you, even when you are at your lowest. The song reminds the listener to hold on to the people who give them comfort, even if they are not the solutions to all their troubles. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges that the favor they have received is too much to bear, but they hold on to it because it's their only hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting close, under hush of mother told me
I am sitting near you, whispering something my mother had told me before.
We're not waiver
We are not faltering or hesitating.
We load you on cities too much
We put too much weight on your shoulders to handle on your own.
It is too
It is overwhelming and can't be ignored.
Take this cross
Take this burden or responsibility.
Somehow I'm lost without my anchor
I feel disoriented or confused when I don't have my source of stability.
Cut this rope I never wash
Release me from this attachment that I can't seem to wash away.
I am sunk with out this anchor
I feel down or unsuccessful when I don't have my source of stability.
Now I'm struck with the beauty of this favor
I am amazed by the grace or kindness shown to me in this situation.
It is too much
It is overwhelming and hard to bear.
Now I'm numb wanna cut me with their razors
I am emotionally detached and feel like others want to harm me.
We spoke soft we lived across I was unstable
We spoke quietly while living apart and I wasn't emotionally stable at the time.
Well, they will cut you with their razors
Others will attempt to hurt you with their words or actions.
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