The Fitch brothers formed the band Palomar and released the album World without horses in 1998. Paw still played together during this period, and released a compilation of B-sides and rarities Keep The Last Bullet For Yourself on their own label, Outlaw Records.
In 2000 founding members Mark Hennessy and Grant Fitch signed with Koch Records. The mini-album Home Is A Strange Place was released in the same year with Jesse Larson on drums and Jason Magierowski on bass. The group was disbanded soon afterwards.
Members:
* Grant Fitch - Guitar
* Mark Hennessy - Vocals
* Jason Magierowski - Bass guitar
* Jesse Larson - Drums
Previous members:
* Peter Fitch - Drums
* Dan Hines - Bass guitar
* Charles Bryan - Bass guitar
Discography:
* Lolita (Vinyl Single) 1992
* Sleeping Bag (Vinyl Single) 1992
* Dragline 1993
* Sleeping Bag (CD Single) 1993
* Jessie (CD Single) 1993
* Couldn't Know (CD Single) 1993
* Surrender (CD Promo) 1994
* Death to Traitors 1995
* Hope I Die Tonight (CD Single, UK and US versions) 1995
* Traitors and Covers (Promo 5 track EP) 1995
* Seasoned Glove (Tour Promo CD) 1995
* Max the Silent (CD Promo) 1995
* Keep the Last Bullet for Yourself 1998 (bsides collection distributed at shows)
* Cross the Tracks 1999 (fan bootleg of Home is a Strange Place demos)
* Home is a Strange Place 2000
Last One
Paw Lyrics
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She said that only when there sleeping
She'll slip away
There's just one more
And I'm fairly sure
That she would wait up all night for me
It's good to know
There's someone who cares
I won't bring you down
I won't bring you down
And only when I'm sure she's sleeping will I look
She's said that only when there sleeping
She'll slip away
We saw the clouds
And all of the kids who knew my name
There's just one more
And I'm fairly sure
She would wait up all night for me
I won't bring you down
I won't bring you down
I won't bring you down
I won't bring you
Won't bring you down
I'm not gonna hurt you
And I'll try real hard not to push you
And I promise that I will
And I'll try real hard
And I'll try real hard
I won't bring you down
The lyrics to Paw's song "Last One" showcases a speaker who is in a relationship with someone who cares about them deeply. However, the singer seems to be internally struggling with issues of trust and fear of letting their partner down. The line "Only when I'm sure she's sleeping will I look" implies that the singer is checking up on their partner to make sure they are still there and haven't left them. This fear of abandonment could potentially stem from past experiences of being let down by others, which has left the singer with a fear of being a burden to others.
The singer asks for reassurance from their partner when they say, "She said that only when they're sleeping she'll slip away," which implies that their significant other won't leave them. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that there is one more issue that they need to work on within themselves. They fear that their partner will stay up all night waiting for them to come home. This could indicate codependency and the singer's need to prioritize and work on their own issues.
The chorus of "I won't bring you down" is a repeated reassurance to their partner that they will try their best not to be a burden and hurt them. It's a plea for trust and understanding from their significant other, despite the singer's fear of letting them down. Overall, the song delves into themes of insecurity, fear of abandonment, and the importance of communication and honesty in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Only when I'm sure she's sleeping will I look
I'm hesitant to look at her, but I'll only do it when I know she's completely unaware, so I won't upset her.
She said that only when there sleeping she'll slip away
She told me that she sneaks out only when she knows others are asleep so that she won't be noticed.
There's just one more and I'm fairly sure
There is just one more thing that I need to do, and I'm pretty certain about what it is.
That she would wait up all night for me
I think she would stay up all night just to make sure that I'm okay, which is comforting to me.
It's good to know there's someone who cares
It's nice to have someone in my life who genuinely cares for me and wants to take care of me.
And maybe someday take care of me
I hope that maybe one day she will be able to take care of me, as I have a lot of trust in her.
I won't bring you down
I won't do anything to bring you sadness or emotional pain.
We saw the clouds and all of the kids who knew my name
We went out together and saw the clouds, and there were many young people who recognized me and knew who I was.
I'm not gonna hurt you
I promise to always be gentle with you and not physically or emotionally harm you in any way.
And I'll try real hard not to push you
I'll make a concerted effort in our relationship not to pressure you into doing anything you are uncomfortable with.
And I promise that I will
I pledge to be there for you and support you in any way that I can.
Won't bring you down
I'll always do my best to keep a positive outlook and not bring you down with any negativity.
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.