Upon turning 18 and moving out to Syracuse, NY to pursue his academics, Cook was met with a vibrant local music scene the likes of which he had never felt in Brussels. A home found in basement shows and the will to not only make music, but be part of a new and exciting culture of ‘do it yourself’ diligence.
After two years, and two bedroom-recorded albums under the name Spark Alaska, it was time to break out of the quiet and comfortable shell Cook had made for himself.
Equipped with an old Peavey guitar, a microphone that had never been yelled into before, and a handful of musician friends to take over for Lorenzo’s inept rhythmic abilities, Petite League was born. It was the snotty, noisey music that Cook had always wanted to make.
Shin Bruise
Petite League Lyrics
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It's not going great, my feet are strangely shaped
But maybe one day
All the things I do, I do to keep my mind off of you, it's not going great
You were pretty great
I've never known where I come from
You were home when I never had one
You were all I had but I never had you
Spending most of my days learning how to sing right
It's not going great, my voice is squeaky
But it's getting better
I wrote about you and me and them and us and why it ended I don't have the answers to the questions but they always linger
I don't know if you feel better
I don't know if I'll feel better
I've never known where I come from
You were home when I never had one
It's all I can do, forget about you
You were all I had but I never had you
The song "Shin Bruise" by Petite League delves into the singer's struggles with getting over someone they cared about deeply. The first verse highlights the singer's attempts to distract themselves by learning how to kickflip and sing, but both endeavors are not going well - perhaps mirroring the singer's own internal turmoil and inability to move on from the past relationship. The phrase "All the things I do, I do to keep my mind off of you" shows how the singer feels trapped by their thoughts and memories of the person they are trying to forget.
The second verse reveals that the person being referred to was someone who the singer considered to be a home, someone they could rely on and find comfort with. The phrase "You were all I had but I never had you" shows how the relationship may have been one-sided or unrequited, leading to a sense of emptiness and longing on the singer's part. The final lines of the song convey a sense of uncertainty and ambiguity - the singer doesn't know if they or the other person will ever feel better, suggesting that the pain and longing may be ongoing.
Overall, "Shin Bruise" is a poignant and relatable take on the struggle to move past a failed relationship. The imagery of learning how to kickflip and sing may seem random, but it effectively conveys how difficult it is to find healthy outlets for unresolved emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Spending most of my days learning how to kickflip
I am occupying my time with a difficult activity to distract myself from missing you.
It's not going great, my feet are strangely shaped
I am struggling with this activity because I have a physical limitation.
But maybe one day
Perhaps I will conquer this challenge someday.
All the things I do, I do to keep my mind off of you, it's not going great
I am using various hobbies to cope with my feelings, but it's not working well.
You were pretty great
I miss you and am reminded of your good qualities.
I've never known where I come from
I lack a sense of identity and background.
You were home when I never had one
When I was with you, I felt like I belonged somewhere.
It's all I can do, forget about you
I must move on from you.
You were all I had but I never had you
Though I had feelings for you, I was never able to fully have and keep your love.
Spending most of my days learning how to sing right
I am devoting my time to improving my singing skills.
It's not going great, my voice is squeaky
I am struggling to improve my voice, it's not where I want it to be.
But it's getting better
Despite the challenges, I am making progress in my singing.
I wrote about you and me and them and us and why it ended I don't have the answers to the questions but they always linger
I have written about our relationship and its end, but I still don't understand why it happened.
I don't know if you feel better
I am unsure if our separation has also affected you negatively.
I don't know if I'll feel better
I am uncertain if I will ever fully recover from this experience.
Contributed by Connor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics/letras :
Spending most of my days learning how to kickflip
It's not going great, my feet are strangely shaped
but maybe one day
All the things I like to do, I do to keep my mind off of you, it's not going great
you were pretty great
I've never known where I come from
You were home when I never had one
It's all I can do, forget about you
You were all I had but I never had you
Spending most of my days learning how to sing right
It's not going great, my voice is squeaky
but it's getting better
I wrote about you and me and them and us and why it ended I don't have the answers to the questions but they always linger
I don't know if you feel better
I don't know if I'll feel better
I've never known where I come from
You were home when I never had one
It's all I can do, forget about you
You were all I had but I never had you
f0k u
Arii ari xD Spending most of my days learning how to kickflip
It's not going great, my feet are strangely shaped
but maybe one day
All the things I like to do, I do to keep my mind off of you, it's not going great
you were pretty great
I've never known where I come from
You were home when I never had one
It's all I can do, forget about you
You were all I had but I never had you
Spending most of my days learning how to sing right
It's not going great, my voice is squeaky
but it's getting better
I wrote about you and me and them and us and why it ended I don't have the answers to the questions but they always linger
I don't know if you feel better
I don't know if I'll feel better
I've never known where I come from
You were home when I never had one
It's all I can do, forget about you
You were all I had but I never had you
f0k u
Lyrics/letras :
Spending most of my days learning how to kickflip
It's not going great, my feet are strangely shaped
but maybe one day
All the things I like to do, I do to keep my mind off of you, it's not going great
you were pretty great
I've never known where I come from
You were home when I never had one
It's all I can do, forget about you
You were all I had but I never had you
Spending most of my days learning how to sing right
It's not going great, my voice is squeaky
but it's getting better
I wrote about you and me and them and us and why it ended I don't have the answers to the questions but they always linger
I don't know if you feel better
I don't know if I'll feel better
I've never known where I come from
You were home when I never had one
It's all I can do, forget about you
You were all I had but I never had you
mai
wHY IS THIS SO UNDERRATED
andrewsully
this band is really great
kylivz
such a lovely song
ray
this song is so underrated and amazing
Reaper
you guys are soooooo goood im so happy you guys make music and I was able to discover it! keep doing ya thing
Iyo
This feels weirdly nostalgic
The Pie Romancers
Love the guitar work
Giulia Chiumento
love this
yung frdi
IO AMO TE