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 isnât 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 urgentâwithout losing an ounce of the sweat-soaked authenticity and passion that made their debut album, Copacetic, so captivating.
Above all, itâs an album that proves the band are unflinchingly unwilling to compromise when it comes to their art. Thatâs evident on first single âGone,â perhaps the most fully realized Knuckle Puck song to date. Itâs equal parts muscular and melodic, textured with keyboards, buzzsaw guitars and a buoyant chorus that will integrate seamlessly into the bandâs raved-about live show.
âWhen you reach early adulthood and start to see your life take shape, itâs also important to shape your identity and break yourself free from anything that might be holding you down,â guitarist Nick Casasanto explains. âI 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 itâs the most satisfying way to be who you want to be.â
Swing
Knuckle Puck Lyrics
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I try to sleep it off but I can feel it in my dreams
I'll give them what they wanna see
A kid lost in his twenties
Oh, what a sight to see
Constant pressure weighing down on me
It gets better, they want me to believe
It gets better, they want me to believe
Not much to show for this time spent alone
I swing but I miss every time
Not much to show for this time spent alone
I swing but I miss every time
There's so much fight inside, and I've fought the good fight
But I just can't let this one go
Feel the rush of blood beneath the skin
Can't keep myself from dwelling on this like you did
Cause it's so dark here, more than it ever is
Close the shades, clear my head, slump back to bed again
I've always wanted to believe that this meant something
We've always wanted to believe that this meant something
Not much to show for this time spent alone
I swing but I miss every time
There's so much fight inside, and I've fought the good fight
But I just can't let this one go
Not much to show for this time spent alone
I swing but I miss every time
There's so much fight inside, and I've fought the good fight
But I just can't let this one go
There's so much fight left inside
"Swing" by Knuckle Puck is a song that portrays a sense of helplessness and exhaustion with one's current situation. The song begins with the singer expressing their feelings of being stagnant and broken beneath the surface. The singer tries to overcome these feelings by sleeping but is unsuccessful. The lyrics then draw attention to a society that expects the younger generation to succeed and fulfill their dreams. However, the pressure that comes with trying to meet those expectations becomes too much to bear. The lyric "I give them what they wanna see; a kid lost in his twenties. Oh, what a sight to see" portrays that the younger generation is expected to know what they want out of life, but in reality, they do not.
The chorus repeats the lines "Not much to show for this time spent alone. I swing but I miss every time," highlighting a sense of failure and frustration. The lyric "There's so much fight left inside" reveals the singer's desire to keep trying despite the constant feelings of hopelessness. The bridge delves further into the singer's desperation when it comes to handling their emotions. The lyric "Can't keep myself from dwelling on this like you did" suggests that the singer is not alone and that others have felt the same way.
Overall, "Swing" is a beautiful portrayal of what it feels like to be perpetually stuck and helpless, trying to navigate societal pressures and expectations. The song acknowledges the struggle of trying to keep fighting and staying hopeful in such situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been feeling stagnant and cracked underneath
I am stuck and feeling broken.
I try to sleep it off but I can feel it in my dreams
Even my unconscious mind is weighed down by my struggles.
I'll give them what they wanna see
I'll put on a show, even if it's not the real me.
A kid lost in his twenties
I am a young adult trying to find my way in the world.
Oh, what a sight to see
It may look interesting or even entertaining, but it's not fulfilling.
Constant pressure weighing down on me
I feel stressed and overwhelmed all the time.
It gets better, they want me to believe
People around me try to convince me that things will improve.
Not much to show for this time spent alone
I didn't accomplish much during my time by myself.
I swing but I miss every time
I try, but I always fall short.
There's so much fight inside, and I've fought the good fight
I have a lot of willpower and I have tried hard so far.
But I just can't let this one go
This particular issue is hard to overcome and forget.
Feel the rush of blood beneath the skin
I am experiencing intense emotions.
Can't keep myself from dwelling on this like you did
I can't help but obsess over this, maybe like someone else did before.
Cause it's so dark here, more than it ever is
I am in a dark place emotionally.
Close the shades, clear my head, slump back to bed again
I try to shut out the outside world and deal with my problems alone.
I've always wanted to believe that this meant something
I hoped that my struggles had some deeper purpose.
We've always wanted to believe that this meant something
Others around me wanted to believe in a greater meaning too.
There's so much fight left inside
Despite my struggles, I still have a lot of strength to keep going.
Lyrics Š BMG Rights Management
Written by: John Siorek, Joseph Taylor, Kevin Maida, Nicholas Casasanto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dustinlewis801
This album hits so much harder when you're older.
@kynansmusic9724
A kid lost in his twenties, what a sight to see...
@guady8
Knuckle Puck's lyrics are literally some of the best.
@anthonywiley2866
"Not much to show for time spent alone i swing but i miss every time" oh knuckle puck how you hit close to home every fucking time with your lyrics
@temarifanladyheart24
a song Iâd go back and listen to for the first time in a heartbeat
@brandonroach7259
731 by Belmont. That similarity!!
@yb9302
1:32 is where I get chills
@01uofmfanofficial
Knuckle Puck never dissapoints!
@chidoriyah
I was never super into them, I liked their music but not enough to listen to it regularly other than a couple of songs here and there, but wow they really stepped it up with this album.
@daviddangerfield2332
Dude made this same comment on another song off the album we're on the same page haha