In November 2007, Pierce the Veil performed one date on the Vans Warped Tour 2007, and were on the entire tour in 2008. Their first headlining tour, The Delicious Tour, took place in October–November 2008 and featured Breathe Carolina, Four Letter Lie and Emarosa. They ended their record cycle with the Taste of Chaos 2009 tour.
The band's next album, 'Selfish Machines' was released on June 21, 2010 under Equal Vision Records and made it to No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. In support of the release, the band played a number of festivals including Bamboozle Left, South by Southwest, Never Say Never Festival, and the Vans Warped Tour. The band also contributed a cover of Blue Öyster Cult's classic song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" to 'Punk Goes Classic Rock,'released on April 27, 2010. They later again contributed to 'Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 4, covering the song "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars, which was released on November 21, 2011.
On August 23, 2011, Pierce the Veil signed with Fearless Records. On April 20, 2012, it was announced that the new album would be titled 'Collide with the Sky' and would be released through Fearless Records on July 17, 2012. On May 17, 2012, the album cover and the track list of the new album were revealed along with the announcement of the band's first ever UK headlining tour in September 2012. The first single from the new album, "King for a Day", features Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens and was released on June 5, 2012. The second single, "Bulls in the Bronx", was released three weeks later on June 26, 2012.
In order to promote the album, the band appeared on the Vans Warped Tour from June 16, 2012 to August 5, 2012, playing the event's main stage for the first time. They were regularly joined on stage by Kellin Quinn to perform the song "King for a Day." After Warped, Pierce the Veil embarked on their first headlining tour in the UK, selling out almost all of the dates. Their following headlining tour in the US, The Collide with the Sky tour, saw a similar success. They ended the year appearing at No. 33 in Rock Sound magazine's best albums of 2012 list as well as winning nine categories in the best of 2012 reader's poll conducted by Alternative Press, including Best Live Band of the Year, Album of the Year and Artist of the Year.
After delays with their next album, the band released 'The Divine Zero,' the first single from their upcoming fourth studio album, on June 18, 2015. On March 18, 2016, it was announced the band's eagerly anticipated fourth studio album, 'Misadventures,' would finally be released on May 13 through Fearless Records. The album was produced by Dan Korneff. The band released the second single from the album, "Texas Is Forever" on March 24, 2016.
The band's most recent album 'The Jaws of Life,' was released on February 10, 2023, making it their fifth studio album. This album includes the tracks 'Pass The Nirvana,', released on September 1, 2022 and 'Emergency Contact,', released on November 11, 2022.
Gold Medal Ribbon
Pierce The Veil Lyrics
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Just give me a signal I'm reaching you now
'Cause I remember the sound of your voice
But I don't remember what we talked about
It doesn't matter, that's a waste of time
So take off your rings and lipstick for me
You're singing to me and you're
Dancing in the halls outside again
I'm always listening
Send me off into space on this rocket invention
We'll look at the lights over the atmosphere
Eat gold medal ribbon 'til we die
Up here it's self-sabotage, suffocation, and stale taste of blood
I swear that I can hear you in the wind
You're singing to me and you're
Dancing in the halls outside again
And I'm always listening
I'll teach you to love, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I'll teach you to love, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Again
I swear that I can hear you in the wind
You're singing to me and you're
Dancing in the halls outside again
I'm always listening
I'm always listening
(I swear, I swear, I swear, oh)
The opening lines of Pierce The Veil's "Gold Medal Ribbon" show a yearning for a connection with someone who has passed away. The singer pleads for a sign, any sign that he is being heard by the person he is trying to connect with. The line "I remember the sound of your voice, but I don't remember what we talked about" shows a longing for the comfort and familiarity of the past, but also hints at the singer's inability to truly let go of what's gone. He then tells the person to take off their rings and lipstick - a symbolic gesture of letting go of their past selves, their former life.
The chorus of the song centers around the idea of hearing the person in the wind, and seeing their ghostly presence in the halls. They are always listening for the person, looking for any sign that they are still there. The rest of the lyrics, including the reference to "gold medal ribbon", are somewhat abstract, but perhaps imply a desire to let go of pain and live life to the fullest, even if it means indulging in something that may not be good for you.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you up there?
The singer is addressing a higher power, seeking a sign that they are listening.
Just give me a signal I'm reaching you now
The singer wants confirmation that they are being heard and acknowledged.
'Cause I remember the sound of your voice
The singer has heard this higher power before and recognizes them by their voice.
But I don't remember what we talked about
The artist doesn't remember the specific things that were discussed, but the connection is still strong.
It doesn't matter, that's a waste of time
The artist realizes that focusing on the past is pointless when there is a meaningful connection in the present.
So take off your rings and lipstick for me
The singer is asking the higher power to shed any disguises or barriers between them.
I swear that I can hear you in the wind
The singer feels that this higher power's presence is all around them.
You're singing to me and you're
The artist perceives the wind as a message from the higher power, and interprets it as a song.
Dancing in the halls outside again
The artist imagines the higher power is free to move around and express themselves.
I'm always listening
The artist is attuned to this higher power's presence and wants it to know they are always receptive.
Send me off into space on this rocket invention
The singer is seeking an escape from reality and wants to leave it all behind.
We'll look at the lights over the atmosphere
The artist imagines a freeing space adventure with the higher power, away from earthly concerns.
Eat gold medal ribbon 'til we die
The singer wants to indulge in something sweet and enjoyable, even if it leads to their demise.
Up here it's self-sabotage, suffocation, and stale taste of blood
The singer acknowledges the risks of chasing escapism and knows it can lead to self-destructive behavior.
I'll teach you to love, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
The singer wants to impart wisdom and guidance to the higher power, as they feel they have a mutually beneficial relationship.
Again
The artist wants to reinforce the idea that this connection is meaningful and will continue on.
I'm always listening
The artist repeats this final line to emphasize their attentiveness and willingness to engage with the higher power.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL FUENTES
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@alyssabrown.__1412
Are you up there?
Just give me a signal I'm reaching you now
'Cause I remember the sound of your voice
But I don't remember what we talked about
It doesn't matter, that's a waste of time
So take off your rings and lipstick for me
I swear that I can hear you in the wind
You're singing to me and you're
Dancing in the halls outside again
I'm always listening
Send me off into space on this rocket invention
We'll look at the lights over the atmosphere
Eat gold medal ribbon 'til we die
Up here it's self-sabotage, suffocation, and stale taste of blood
I swear that I can hear you in the wind
You're singing to me and you're
Dancing in the halls outside again
And I'm always listening
I'll teach you to love, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I'll teach you to love, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Again
I swear that I can hear you in the wind
You're singing to me and you're
Dancing in the halls outside again
I'm always listening
I'm always listening
(I swear, I swear, I swear, oh)
@Asongwrittenforyou
why are we crying?
because the album is finally out
because the album is very beautiful
because the lyrics hit hard
because of vics voice
because of Mikes drumming
because of tonys guitar
because of Jamie's bass
because of this great album
because we've been waiting since 2012
because we've held till may
@lilyyycx
Lyrics: Are you up there?
Just give me a signal I'm reaching for you now
Because I remember the sound of your voice
But I don't remember what we talked about
It doesn't matter, that's a waste of time
So take off your rings and lipstick for me
I swear that I can hear you in the wind
You're singing to me and dancing in the halls outside again
I'm always listening
Send me off into space on this rocket invention
We'll look at the lights over the atmosphere
Eat gold medal ribbon till we die
Up here it's self-sabotage, suffocation, and stale taste of blood
I'll teach you to love, oh
I'll teach you to love, oh
Again
(I swear, I swear, I swear, oh)
I swear that I can hear you in the wind
You're singing to me and dancing in the halls outside again
I'm always listening
@urmaiden
“It was about a friend that passed away. She was my first girlfriend. She passed during the making of this record. It was hard because she was the first person I ever fell in love with and said those words to. It’s a song for her, letting her know I still think about her. ‘Gold Medal Ribbon’ was her favorite ice cream flavor. We used to go get ice cream together all of the time in high school.”
~Vic
@anotherdayanotherslay2006
<3
@larissasantana6452
holy shit, thats sad
@urmaiden
@lari skrrt I wrote that three years ago and now it’s getting noticed 😅
@larissasantana6452
@vic i was around 9 when u wrote that comment and i was too busy being a vsco girl to listen to ptv smh
@ratcat2302
Now Vic is getting married
@trentonhutchinson4355
The most underrated song on the album. Anyone else agree?
@sarinakaiser1058
Despondency
Oh yes
@yasszone8694
Every pierce the veil song is underrated... People should really start appreciating their music cause it's rare to get a band that makes such beautiful, meaningful and energetic songs so consistently.
@Zessionn
For real tho don’t even talk about how mushrooms can fly