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.”
Want Me Around
Knuckle Puck Lyrics
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Or is it simply understood?
There's a reason you don't want me around
Want me around
When the lake is freezing cold
And the city's underground
Will you feel me like the snow
'Til I melt back into view
A bottle of red and a case of blues
Can I fall back into you?
You're unfazed
By the time we wasted saving face
Through the postcard on the floor
'Cause I screwed up like before
They say that time heals everything
But what if time is everything?
Afraid to call and see what's good
Or is it simply understood?
There's a reason you don't want me around
You play it chay and that's okay
But I don't buy the whole charade
Like it's a secret you don't want me around
When the air is filled with smoke
On the fourth day in July
Will you watch my heart explode?
Shed a brilliant disguise
In a disappearing bloom
I caught the darker shade of you
Then you did like you always do
You're unfazed
By the time we wasted saving face
Left a postcard on the porch
'Cause I've grown up a little more
They say that time heals everything
But what if time is everything?
Afraid to call and see what's good
Or is it simply understood?
There's a reason you don't want me around
You play it chay and that's okay
But I don't buy the whole charade
Like it's a secret you don't want me around
Want me around
I've been awake since 5 a.m.
Do you even wonder where I am?
Your time is floating away
I've been awake and I'll stay awake
Your time is floating away
So, will you call and see what's good
Or is it simply understood?
That there's a reason you don't want me around
You play it chay and that's okay
But I don't buy the whole charade
Like it's a secret you don't want me around
Afraid to call and see what's good
Or is it simply understood?
There's a reason you don't want me around
You play it chay and that's okay
But I don't buy the whole charade
Like it's a secret you don't want me around
The song "Want Me Around" by Knuckle Puck deals with the feelings of someone who is afraid to reach out to a person they care about, as they sense that the other person wants some distance from them. The lyrics speak of this fear of rejection and the frustration of not knowing what’s going on in the other person’s mind. The opening lines "Afraid to call and see what's good, or is it simply understood?" encapsulate this feeling of reluctance to take action. It’s as if the singer is afraid that if they make the effort to connect with this person, they will only push them further away.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the statement "There's a reason you don't want me around," which is a stark reminder of the difference in feelings between the two people involved. The songwriter is trying to figure out why this person no longer wants them around and is questioning their intentions. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that maybe the other person is trying to hide the darker parts of their personality, but the singer has seen through the façade. The lines "I caught the darker shade of you, then you did like you always do" depict this sense of seeing the other person’s true colors, but feeling helpless in trying to be there for them.
In conclusion, "Want Me Around" by Knuckle Puck is a song about the frustration and fear of not knowing where one stands in a relationship. It's a relatable song for anyone who has had to deal with the pain of feeling unwanted by someone they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Afraid to call and see what's good
I'm hesitant to reach out and ask how you're doing
Or is it simply understood?
Maybe it's obvious that you don't want to talk to me
There's a reason you don't want me around
I can tell that you don't want me to be a part of your life
When the lake is freezing cold And the city's underground Will you feel me like the snow Building up without a sound? 'Til I melt back into view A bottle of red and a case of blues Can I fall back into you?
In the coldness and loneliness of winter, will you remember me? Can I come back to you like a warm drink on a cold night?
You're unfazed By the time we wasted saving face Through the postcard on the floor 'Cause I screwed up like before They say that time heals everything But what if time is everything?
You don't seem bothered by the time we wasted trying to maintain appearances. Even though I messed up again, maybe time can fix everything.
You play it chay and that's okay But I don't buy the whole charade Like it's a secret you don't want me around
You act like everything is fine, but I can see that you're hiding something. It feels like you're keeping me away from you intentionally.
When the air is filled with smoke On the fourth day in July Will you watch my heart explode? Shed a brilliant disguise In a disappearing bloom I caught the darker shade of you Then you did like you always do
In the chaos of fireworks on the 4th of July, will you see me falling apart? I've seen a side of you that's not as bright and happy as you make it seem, but you always pretend everything is okay.
I've been awake since 5 a.m. Do you even wonder where I am? Your time is floating away I've been awake and I'll stay awake Your time is floating away
I'm up early and can't stop thinking about you. Meanwhile, time is passing us by. I'll stay up as long as I need to for a chance to talk to you.
So, will you call and see what's good Or is it simply understood? That there's a reason you don't want me around You play it chay and that's okay But I don't buy the whole charade Like it's a secret you don't want me around
Can we talk and catch up? Or is it clear that you have no interest in keeping me in your life? You might be acting like everything is fine, but I can tell that you're hiding something and pushing me away.
Contributed by Declan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aaronhinkes1753
that first line thoooooo cmonnnn!! so dope
when the lake is freezing cold
and the city’s underground
will you feel me like the snow
building up without a sound
till i melt back into view
a bottle of red and a case of blues
can i fall back into you?
love it
@MN-et2eg
What did we do to deserve Knuckle Puck
@ricardovazquez9113
Matthew Nemec , naughty sins
@MN-et2eg
Well keep sinning
@JakeandLizBeissmann
We live in Chicago and it’s full of women who hurt and cheat
@emmanuellara5166
we chose to have great taste in music
@dayllily
what did we do to deserve joe
@andrewkitchen7090
Knucklepuck has a thing for empty rooms and pictures. I love it
@alcovers7764
i started listening to this band while i was going through a breakup.even though i'm pretty much over it,this particular song and nervous passenger bring me back to these moments and remind me how i felt/the whole situation. music is so powerful
@ShadowXMewtwo
I feel that... There's certain songs I don't feel right listening to anymore because of feelings....
@moniquecarzon
first trophy eyes, then real friends, neck deep a few minutes ago and now this BLESS ✨