Zach Smith is noted for his unique style of bass-playing, as he combines strumming (the most prevalent of his techniques), popping, and slapping. He uses an Alembic Stanley Clarke bass and is currently working on a solo project entitled Systems Officer. Smith tends to write most of the instrumental parts of Pinback's songs while Rob Crow's forte is lyric-writing. At their concerts, they are known for giving away limited edition tour EPs. Both feel strongly about keeping their music in the independent scene, free from excessive media attention and corporate pressures that could affect the band's original sound.
Crutch
Pinback Lyrics
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Skull collides.
Such a long way down.
Such a big big bad.
Such a bright white light.
Rubber crutch lands so hard.
I got to know the way, today
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a book of old pictures locked away without a name.
Some sit down.
Let the rest decide.
Over what divided you.
Besides, it's a long time now.
Yea, so far away.
No one cares too much over what happened to you.
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
(I got to know the way, today)
('Cause you fly with me again, away)
It kicks in like an ugly sound and I'm split divides me.
Skull collides.
Such a long way down.
Such a big big bad.
Such a bright white light.
Rubber crutch lands so hard.
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a book of old pictures locked away without a name.
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a stack of oldΓ’?? pictures locked away, Dahlia.
The lyrics to Pinback's song Crutch are enigmatic and open to interpretation. However, common themes include vulnerability, the impact of memory, and the desire to find a way to reconnect with a lost loved one. The song begins with a harsh sound that feels almost like an assault, splitting the listener in two, while the image of two skulls colliding emphasizes the impact of this sudden intrusion. The "bright white light" that follows feels overwhelming, and the "rubber crutch" that lands hard suggests the desire for protection or support in the midst of this chaotic and disorienting experience.
The refrain of "I got to know the way, today / 'Cause you fly with me again, away" suggests that the singer is trying to reconnect with a lost loved one, perhaps through memories or through some kind of transcendent experience. The repetition of this refrain is also somewhat hypnotic and gives the impression that it's a mantra, a repeated phrase that can bring the singer closer to this person who is no longer there.
The second half of the song shifts focus to the memory of the loved one. The singer suggests that this memory is more than just a photograph or a stack of pictures; it's an intensely personal and emotional experience that has been locked away. The final line, "locked away, Dahlia," feels particularly poignant, as it suggests that the memory is something that the singer has been carrying around for a long time. The repetition of the lines from the first half of the song reinforces the sense that the singer is still trying to find a way to connect with this lost loved one, even if it's only through the memory that they hold.
Line by Line Meaning
It kicks in like an ugly sound and I'm split divides me.
The feeling I get when I think of you is so unpleasant that it tears me apart.
Skull collides.
The emotional turmoil is so intense it feels like my head is crashing into itself.
Such a long way down.
The depths of despair I'm feeling are bottomless.
Such a big big bad.
The pain of losing you is not just significant, it's monstrous.
Such a bright white light.
The vivid memories of us together are blinding in their intensity.
Rubber crutch lands so hard.
The realization that I relied on you as a crutch for my happiness hits me like a ton of bricks.
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
I need to find a way to let go of you so I can move on and not be haunted by your memory.
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a book of old pictures locked away without a name.
My memories of you are too complex and multifaceted to be captured in a simple image or label.
Some sit down.
Let the rest decide.
Over what divided you.
People who weren't involved in our relationship are trying to judge it without understanding the complexities that led to our separation.
Besides, it's a long time now.
Yea, so far away.
No one cares too much over what happened to you.
Time has passed and nobody is as invested in the details of our breakup as I am. I need to let go and move on.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DARION T. CRAWFORD, SHAWN T. JOHNSON, EMANUEL ANDERSON, AMIN ANWAR MILLER, SIDNEY DE WAYNE JOHNSON
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@sisyphuswasnthappy5237
It kicks in like an ugly sound and I'm split divides me.
Skull collides.
Such a long way down.
Such a big big bad.
Such a bright white light.
Rubber crutch lands so hard.
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a book of old pictures locked away without a name.
Some sit down.
Let the rest decide.
Over what divided you.
Besides, it's a long time now.
Yea, so far away.
No one cares too much over what happened to you.
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
It kicks in like an ugly sound and I'm split divides me.
Skull collides.
Such a long way down.
Such a big big bad.
Such a bright white light.
Rubber crutch lands so hard.
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a book of old pictures locked away without a name.
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a stack of oldΓ’?? pictures locked away, Dahlia.
@jknight1968
One of the greatest bands ever. So underrated and unknown.
@kellymaybwright
J Slumlord My son was playing them on his iPod in 2010, as I was driving him to where I do not know. I practically screamed to him, to get a post it out of my glove compartment, and write down who the HELL this was! I have loved the Beatles my whole life - met them when I was 9 - but I am smack dab down on these brilliant musicians, and have entire playlists of only PIN!
@AnabellFereira
I just discovered it
@frederickdelius1106
Your mom
@4wur_i_wus
I AGREE TIMES INFINITY βΎ ARCTURIAN ANGES πΌ
@EddwardScissorhands
@@kellymaybwright U MET THE BEATLES WHATTTT! Can we be best friends ππ₯
@ej3k667
The transition at 1:54 is literally one of the most amazing things I've ever heard
@masterxeon1001
cash money. So true.
@GEN3R4TOR
One of the best bands ever. Saddens me that not many appreciate these guys
@BlindLemonLipschitz
First Pinback song I ever heard. I've been in love ever since.