1.) Forming late 2009, Mallory Knox (UK) initially formed as a creative outlet for the 5 members of the band. Collaborating their various influences, Mikey, Sam, Joe, Dave and James set about writing music that they wanted to hear themselves.
After three months of writing, the band began to play shows and establish their name in the local music scene. After quickly establishing a loyal fan base, Mallory Knox went into the studio to record their debut EP, entitled “Pilot”, with Dan Lancaster (We Are The Ocean, Lower Than Atlantis, Proceed) at Studio Glasseye. The release of Pilot a few months later built the boys fan base and reputation further and gained them substantial notice within the industry.
After signing with SGR management (Stuart Gili-ross from Gallows) MK quickly became more than a local hometown band; playing across the country on their first tour with Never Means Maybe, as well as being endorsed by Rockstar energy drink. The recent release of their first video “Oceans” which reached as high as number 2 in the most requested Scuzz chart, as well as a number of tours to be annonced for the first quarter or 2011, sets Mallory Knox up for both a productive and exciting end to their first full year as a band.
Discography:
EP Pilot
Signals (2013)
Asymmetry (2014)
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Discography:
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Giving It Up
Mallory Knox Lyrics
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That all I thought I believed, is getting harder to see
And I felt nothing but shame, I felt the ground start to change
Oh, as we fell away, oh, we've got to escape
I've done my time
This time can't tow the line
I think about this every night, oh, oh
This time can't tow the line
I think about this every night, oh, oh, oh
Oh, say what you mean, I'm a kid and I'm broken but please
I'm not one to get down on my knees in the dirt, as my throat starts to hurt
Infecting my soul but I'll preach if I'm taught it
Nineteen, I started to realize a dream
But the process you speak of is flawed in a way, we're too scared to say
You're breaking the record, the needle decays
I've done my time
This time can't tow the line
I think about this every night, oh, oh
I've done my time
This time can't tow the line
I think about this every night
As I start to believe, as I'm chasing the dream
Well, you had your way
And all the while, if we're starting to fly
Then maybe it's time, it's time
And all the while, if we're starting to fly, oh
I've done my time
This time can't tow the line
I think about this every night, oh, oh
I've done my time
This time can't tow the line
I think about this every night, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
In "Giving It Up," Mallory Knox sings about the struggle to reconcile one's beliefs and values with reality, and the shame and uncertainty that can come with that process. The opening line, "clean, I think it's time to come clean," sets the tone for the song's introspective and emotional journey. The singer admits that what they thought they believed in is becoming harder to see and understand.
As the song progresses, the singer grapples with their own vulnerability and the difficulty of expressing themselves honestly. The lines "I'm a kid and I'm broken but please / I'm not one to get down on my knees in the dirt, as my throat starts to hurt" convey a sense of defiance and pride, even in the face of feeling overwhelmed and uncertain.
The song's chorus, with its repetition of "I've done my time / This time can't tow the line / I think about this every night," emphasizes the weight of the singer's struggle to come to terms with their beliefs and how they fit in with the world around them.
Ultimately, "Giving It Up" is a song about the difficulty of growth and self-discovery, the shame and uncertainty that can come with it, and the importance of being true to oneself, even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Clean, I think it's time to come clean
I need to be honest with myself and others
That all I thought I believed, is getting harder to see
I'm starting to question my beliefs
And I felt nothing but shame, I felt the ground start to change
My actions have caused me to feel ashamed and everything around me is changing
Oh, as we fell away, oh, we've got to escape
We need to get away from this situation because it's not good for us anymore
I've done my time
I've paid my debt
This time can't tow the line
I can't keep pretending that everything is okay
I think about this every night, oh, oh
This is consuming my thoughts
Oh, say what you mean, I'm a kid and I'm broken but please
Be direct with me, I'm vulnerable and need honesty
I'm not one to get down on my knees in the dirt, as my throat starts to hurt
I won't beg for forgiveness, but my guilt is affecting me deeply
Infecting my soul but I'll preach if I'm taught it
My conscience is struggling, but I'll still try to spread positivity if I know how to
Nineteen, I started to realize a dream
I had a dream when I was nineteen
But the process you speak of is flawed in a way, we're too scared to say
The process to achieve my dream is wrong, but we're afraid to speak up
You're breaking the record, the needle decays
We're destroying ourselves in the process
As I start to believe, as I'm chasing the dream
I'm trying to have faith while pursuing my dream
Well, you had your way
You had control over me
And all the while, if we're starting to fly
If we're finally making progress
Then maybe it's time, it's time
Maybe it's time to take a risk
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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head
[Verse 1]
Clean
I think it's time to come clean
That all I thought I believed
Is getting harder to see
And I felt nothing but shame
I felt the ground start to change
Oh as we fell away
Oh we've got to escape
[Chorus]
I feel like giving it up
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving it up
I think about this every night, woah oh
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving up
I think about this every night, woah oh
[Verse 2]
Say what you mean
I'm a kid and I'm broken but please
I'm not one to get down on my knees in the dirt, as my throat starts to hurt
Infecting my soul but ill preach if I'm taught it
Nineteen, I started to realise a dream
But the process you speak of is flawed in a way, We're too scared to say
You're breaking the record the needle decays
[Chorus]
I feel like giving it up
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving it up
I think about this every night, woah oh
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving up
I think about this every night, woah oh
[Bridge]
As I start to believe, as I'm chasing my dream
Well you had your way
And all the while, if we're starting to fly
Maybe it's time,time
And all the while, if we're starting to fly
[Chorus]
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving it up
I think about this every night, woah oh
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving up
I think about this every night, woah oh
Luis Berber
Clean, I think it's time to come clean
That all I thought I believed, is getting harder to see
And I felt nothing but shame, I felt the ground start to change
Oh as we fell away, oh we've got to escape
I feel like giving it up
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving it up
I think about this every night, woah oh
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving up
I think about this every night, woah oh
Say what you mean, I'm a kid and I'm broken but please
I'm not one to get down on my knees in the dirt, as my throat starts to hurt
Infecting my soul but ill preach if I'm taught it
Nineteen, I started to realise a dream
But the process you speak of is flawed in a way, we're too scared to say
You're breaking the record the needle decays
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving it up
I think about this every night, woah oh
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving up
I think about this every night, woah oh
As I start to believe, as I'm chasing my dream
Well you had your way
And all the while, if we're starting to fly
Maybe it's time, time
And all the while, if we're starting to fly
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving it up
I think about this every night, woah oh
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving up
I think about this every night, woah oh
head
[Verse 1]
Clean
I think it's time to come clean
That all I thought I believed
Is getting harder to see
And I felt nothing but shame
I felt the ground start to change
Oh as we fell away
Oh we've got to escape
[Chorus]
I feel like giving it up
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving it up
I think about this every night, woah oh
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving up
I think about this every night, woah oh
[Verse 2]
Say what you mean
I'm a kid and I'm broken but please
I'm not one to get down on my knees in the dirt, as my throat starts to hurt
Infecting my soul but ill preach if I'm taught it
Nineteen, I started to realise a dream
But the process you speak of is flawed in a way, We're too scared to say
You're breaking the record the needle decays
[Chorus]
I feel like giving it up
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving it up
I think about this every night, woah oh
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving up
I think about this every night, woah oh
[Bridge]
As I start to believe, as I'm chasing my dream
Well you had your way
And all the while, if we're starting to fly
Maybe it's time,time
And all the while, if we're starting to fly
[Chorus]
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving it up
I think about this every night, woah oh
I've done my time
I feel like giving it up
This time can't tow the line
I feel like giving up
I think about this every night, woah oh
Luis
I first heard them 2 years ago, I honestly thought they were a lot bigger than this. They deserve it so much and this is my new high.
Valéria Przysbeczyski
This song is very good! I've heard it a thousand times.
Bárbara Melo
MDS COMO EU AMO ESSA BANDA, NÃO TEM CONDIÇÕES!
Becky Thorn
LADS THIS FUCKING SLAYS! You've stepped it up a gear and I'm so proud of you 😍
Neive Baker - Durham
ugh you guys are amazing as always! CANNOT WAIT for the album :D
Hugh Simpson
such a good song omg. can't stop playing this banger
kasborsuk
I love it even more than the older stuff. great job guys!
Lissa Mead
Mallory Knox never fails me omg. Incredible music every damn time.
KimAckerman 21
Oh god what an amazing song! Not to mention the vocalist 😍👌