Osker was a Los Angeles melodic punk rock band who formed in 1998 and split… Read Full Bio ↴Osker was a Los Angeles melodic punk rock band who formed in 1998 and split in February 2002, ultimately due to the departure of their drummer. The line up originally consisted of Devon Williams on vocals and guitar and Dave Benitez on bass. They never had a full time drummer, however Phil Drazik was the longest standing.
Osker broke away from the typical Southern California punk band with the release of their second CD "Idle Will Kill". Previous to this was their first full length album "Treatment 5. Both contained cynical and snotty lyrics about teen angst. As a consequence to their stage antics, among which was Devon's brutal sincerity, criticizing conformity in the punk scene and "fashion", as well as their crowd-taunting habit, Osker were labelled as one of the most hated and mean acts on Epitaph.
"I decided that it is about just doing what you want, while you have gallons of mohawks and leather jackets telling you that they do what they want, I don't believe them... I respect the person that says, 'I don't care for that' because there is no extreme, it's pure sincerity. Punk is doing what you want despite the infiltrators, outside of the skateboards and shoes and hair and patches and the diets and the tattoos. I am Devon and I have 5 close friends, the rest of the world is divided into the helpers and the clueless."
After the split, Williams announced they had been working on a new album (tentatively titled "Thriller"), however it was later said by Benitez to be a joke.
"The split between Dave and I is astounding to me. I always thought we were the next Simon and Garfunkel. I thought we would be our generations Hall and Oates ... Of course, I plan on killing Dave." - Devon Williams
Devon Williams recently played in folk/acoustic band Fingers-Cut, Megamachine! He currently plays music under his own name with the same essence while playing guitar in a folk rock/psychedelic band Lavender Diamond. Drummer Phil Drazik now plays in punk/hardcore band End on End and emo/punk band Life Support.

Members
Devon Williams - Vocals and guitar
Dave Benitez - Bass
Phil Drazik - Drums

Piece By Piece
Osker Lyrics

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What can you do when you feel like growing up is catching up on you?
I feel replace in a place I'm not a part of in a way I can't erase.
Piece by piece watch it break off.
This morning streets were lined with enemies
And I never wanted to leave so badly.
To you this promise I'll make, without you I'd never sleep.
I've changed as much as I can.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Osker's song "Piece By Piece" capture the feeling of being stuck in a place where one does not belong and the struggles that come with growing up. The singer's frustration is articulated with lines like "What can you do when you feel like growing up is catching up on you?" and "I feel replace in a place I'm not a part of in a way I can't erase." These words convey a sense of helplessness and desperation, as the singer longs for a way out of their situation.

The repeated phrase "Piece by piece watch it break off" adds to the feeling of things falling apart and unraveling. It's an admission of defeat, where the singer acknowledges that things are slowly coming apart at the seams. The line "This morning streets were lined with enemies" reflects a sense of paranoia and fear, as the singer feels ostracized and unwelcome in their own environment.

Despite the bleak and pessimistic nature of the lyrics, there is a glimmer of hope towards the end of the song. The singer makes a promise to someone important to them, saying "To you this promise I'll make, without you I'd never sleep." This is a declaration of love and a recognition of the importance of support and connection. The final line, "I've changed as much as I can," acknowledges the inevitability of growth and change, and suggests that the singer is ready to move forward, even if they don't know where they're going.

Overall, "Piece By Piece" is a poignant and powerful song that captures the emotional turmoil of growing up and trying to find one's place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

What can you do when you feel like growing up is catching up on you?
How can you handle the overwhelming feeling of adulthood creeping up on you?

I feel replace in a place I'm not a part of in a way I can't erase.
I'm experiencing a sense of being a stranger in my own environment that I can't seem to shake off.

Piece by piece watch it break off.
My world is slowly falling apart, piece by piece, in front of my eyes.

This morning streets were lined with enemies
Today, even the streets seem hostile and unfriendly towards me.

And I never wanted to leave so badly.
I feel so lost and hopeless that I wish I never had to face the world again.

To you this promise I'll make, without you I'd never sleep.
I vow to you that I would never find peace in my state of mind without your presence and support.

I've changed as much as I can.
I've tried to change myself as much as possible, but it seems like it's not enough to fix my problems.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEVON WILLIAMS

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