A music video was released for the song "No Good" in June. It was directed by Eric Teti. In late July, it was announced the band were recording, and in early August the band finished recording its next release. Knuckle Puck supported Senses Fail on the band's Let It Enfold You 10th anniversary tour from late August till early October 2014. In early September, the band released a 7" flexi containing the songs "Oak Street" and "Home Alone", the former of which was intended for release on the group's next EP. The flexi was released by Bad Timing. On October 16, 2014, "Bedford Falls" was available for streaming. On October 23, the While I Stay Secluded EP was made available for streaming and on October 28, it was released by Bad Timing. The EP had peaked at number 5 on the Heatseekers Albums in the U.S. Guitarist Kevin Maida revealed that the band "firmly and confidently" considered the EP the group's best work so far. On October 31, the band released a music video for "Oak Street". In November and December, the band supported Modern Baseball on the group's winter tour.
In November 2014, the various artists compilation album Punk Goes Pop 6 was released, it featured Knuckle Puck covering The 1975 song "Chocolate". On December 22, 2014, Knuckle Puck signed to Rise Records. Maida said that Rise would be "a bountiful new home" for the group and would help the band evolve. Throughout January and February 2015 the band supported Neck Deep on the band's The Intercontinental Championships Tour. In late February, the band announced it had started recording its debut album and by early April, the group had finished. The group joined The Maine on The American Candy Spring 2015 Tour, as a support act, throughout April and May. On June 11, the band's debut album, Copacetic, was announced. The artwork and track list was revealed. On June 19, a music video was released for "Disdain". On June 30, "True Contrite" was made available for streaming. The band played on the 2015 edition of Warped Tour. On July 14, "Pretense" was made available for streaming. On July 23, the album was made available for streaming. Copacetic released on July 31. The band supported State Champs on the group's European tour in September and October. The band toured the U.S. in October and November, with support from Seaway, Head North and Sorority Noise. In February and March 2016, the band supported Neck Deep and State Champs on the groups' co-headlining tour of the U.S.
In March 2017, a 7-inch vinyl single was released, featuring the tracks "Calendar Days" and "Indecisive". On July 27, the band released the first single from their at the time upcoming album onto YouTube and iTunes titled "Gone". A few months later in September the second single "Double Helix" was released on YouTube with its music video. The group released their second album, Shapeshifter, on October 13.
Despite its title, the second album from Knuckle Puck isn’t a reinvention; rather, Shapeshifter is the sound of the Chicago-based pop-punk band taking their best qualities and honing them to make them even sharper. The songwriting became tighter and more deliberate, the lyrics more introspective and urgent—without losing an ounce of the sweat-soaked authenticity and passion that made their debut album, Copacetic, so captivating.
Above all, it’s an album that proves the band are unflinchingly unwilling to compromise when it comes to their art. That’s evident on first single “Gone,” perhaps the most fully realized Knuckle Puck song to date. It’s equal parts muscular and melodic, textured with keyboards, buzzsaw guitars and a buoyant chorus that will integrate seamlessly into the band’s raved-about live show.
“When you reach early adulthood and start to see your life take shape, it’s also important to shape your identity and break yourself free from anything that might be holding you down,” guitarist Nick Casasanto explains. “I hope the album instills a little bit of hope in people. I hope people realize they should consume the things that really speak to them. Through that, I feel like it’s the most satisfying way to be who you want to be.”
Stateside
Knuckle Puck Lyrics
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On your front porch that May
You begged me to go, but I think that I should stay
I wanna know how much you hate me
Before I go across the country, before I go across the country
So act like you never cared
About a spark that wasn't there
I never wanted to be the weight that you buried
I'm stuck stateside with you in my head
I couldn't even get away to New England
So next time that you're on your kitchen floor
Remember me and what we used to be
And how I couldn't care less anymore
So act like you never cared
About a spark that wasn't there
But don't forget how hard you tried to let me down, but I wouldn't break free
I never wanted to be the weight that you buried
[2x]
I'll hold on to everything you've tried to take, 'cause I'm gone, I'm the smile you couldn't fake
Maybe I'll end up back in your bed, or in a makeshift one in the back of my van
I've learned to not rule out anything when it comes to you and me, except for consistency.
So half of what mattered then won't matter anymore.
And at that time I'll be in another state on another floor.
In another state on another floor.
In Knuckle Puck's song Stateside, the singer discusses a failed relationship and the aftermath of their breakup. They start off by talking about the moment when the bonds of the relationship gave way and they had to decide whether or not to stay. The singer is conflicted and wants to know how much their partner hates them before they decide to leave the state. The lyrics imply that the relationship was already on shaky ground and that the breakup was inevitable.
The chorus of the song is about the aftermath of the breakup. The singer is "stuck stateside" with their ex still on their mind. They're struggling to move on, even though they couldn't physically leave the state to get away from the situation. The singer urges their ex-partner to "act like you never cared" but also reminds them of how hard they tried to break free. The lyrics suggest that the relationship was a burden for both parties and that the singer never wanted to be the weight that their ex had to carry.
In the last verse, the singer contemplates the possibility of getting back together with their ex, but they acknowledge that there's no consistency in their relationship. They're not ruling out anything, but they've learned that half of what mattered before won't matter anymore. The song ends on a melancholic note, with the singer imagining themselves in another state on another floor. It's a powerful depiction of post-breakup emotions and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched the bonds we made give way
I saw our relationship fall apart
On your front porch that May
It happened on a specific day
You begged me to go, but I think that I should stay
You wanted me to leave, but I wanted to stay and work things out
I wanna know how much you hate me
I want to know where we stand emotionally before I leave
Before I go across the country, before I go across the country
I don't want to leave things uncertain before I depart
So act like you never cared
Pretend that our connection was never real
About a spark that wasn't there
There was no genuine bond between us
But don't forget how hard you tried to let me down, but I wouldn't break free
You did try to end things, but I wasn't ready to move on
I never wanted to be the weight that you buried
I never wanted to be the source of your emotional burden
I'm stuck stateside with you in my head
I can't get you out of my thoughts
I couldn't even get away to New England
I didn't have the chance to escape to a different place
So next time that you're on your kitchen floor
The next time you feel emotional pain
Remember me and what we used to be
Recall our past relationship
And how I couldn't care less anymore
I don't care about us anymore
I'll hold on to everything you've tried to take, 'cause I'm gone, I'm the smile you couldn't fake
I won't let you take anything from me because I'm moving on, and I'm the genuine smile you couldn't pretend to make
Maybe I'll end up back in your bed, or in a makeshift one in the back of my van
I might come back, or I might find myself anywhere in the future
I've learned to not rule out anything when it comes to you and me, except for consistency.
Anything is possible for us in the future, except consistency
So half of what mattered then won't matter anymore.
Things that used to matter don't matter now
And at that time I'll be in another state on another floor.
I'll be in a different place emotionally and physically.
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
NozaKill44
I love the guitar tone of these guys.
Abdul
song never stops playing in my head
beckascuteomg
literally best band ever
César Adrián Flores Martínez
Next month they're coming to Mexico City along with Real Friends! This will be an epic concert! I waited for it for a very, very long time, and now it's come true. Hope they play "Stateside" and "Untitled". lml
shirley west
I love this song
Ariel Besel
Man I love this song so much ❤️🤘🏼
𝓛𝓞𝓥𝓔 ☮𝓟𝓦𝓡 🕊️
Never disappoint 👍
MadChuBBsGames_It
"i wanna know how much you hate me, before i goooo across the country" 😆
NozaKill44
Funny Man I like your Quico pic 🤣
nando kristiando
I love this song