Rewrite
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Thankful for the power of erasers and backspace. Words written at a weak time, they are now meaningless. Those spoken can’t be taken back. Hope to plug the holes in the colander that lets everything wash away.Desperate to hold onto this hope. This rewrite. This second chance.




Overall Meaning

In Punch's song "Rewrite", the artist expresses gratitude for the power of erasers and backspace, which allow the writer to correct mistakes and improve the quality of one's work. The lyrics suggest that there are times when we write or speak things that we later regret, and that the ability to edit and revise our words is a valuable tool for self-reflection and growth. The song also touches on the idea that some things, such as spoken words, cannot be taken back, and that we must therefore strive to be careful and deliberate in our communication with others.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of hope and optimism that comes from the idea of being able to "rewrite" one's life story. The artist uses the metaphor of plugging holes in a colander to describe the process of holding onto hope and trying to prevent everything from washing away. This image serves as a powerful reminder that while we may not be able to undo our past mistakes, we can always work to improve our current situation and create a better future for ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Thankful for the power of erasers and backspace.
Grateful for the ability to easily edit or delete what we've written using modern digital technology.


Words written at a weak time, they are now meaningless.
Realizing that the words written during vulnerable moments no longer hold the same weight or importance now that the moment has passed.


Those spoken can’t be taken back.
Acknowledging the irrevocable nature of words spoken, whether in anger, haste, or any other emotion.


Hope to plug the holes in the colander that lets everything wash away.
Expressing a desire to prevent or repair the leaks in our lives that let valuable moments or opportunities slip away like water through a sieve.


Desperate to hold onto this hope.
Feeling a sense of urgency or desperation to cling to the optimism and potential for change that comes with the idea of a 'rewrite.'


This rewrite. This second chance.
Viewing the chance to make changes or refine our past work as a precious opportunity for growth and improvement, imbued with great potential and possibility.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Max Cheng

This is a gem, Shane.

Absolutely love the advice in the beginning. Being a martial artist should be honest (to himself and others), respectful, passionate and calm at the same time. It surely ain't an easy feat but it's why we work hard to be like that.

For the punch mechanic, interestingly, I learned the spiral of the arm as you shared here, in a martial art that a lot of people would immediately think of the word "McDojo". Shaolin Kempo Karate. My instructor told me the concept behind it, which is pretty close to what you explained: protecting the scapula, the arm and the wrist, and efficient for power-punching. I spent quite sometime to perfect it and some of the pain I had was just gone.

Even though I don't punch like that anymore (use vertical fist exclusively now, as in Wing Chun and JKD), the way you shared in the video really worth practicing IMO. It's safe and powerful, what's no to like? :P

Thanks for the video, bro!



Antiheroes

Doing martial arts since 2011 about nine years for me and the last time I evaluate in my punch technique was probably 2015-16(was training more boxing).
This video got me excited so I ran downstairs to try these critiques out, only to realize that is how I punch minus the open hands.

On the open hands point. Agree, but I'd avoid making contact without contracting the hand(fist=punch, open Palm curled fingers= Palm strike, stiff flat hand= knife/rigde hand)
Pro:
Great for speed
Likely reduce the strain/injury

Con:
Reduce the stability in the wrist/ may sprain wrist.



All comments from YouTube:

Mist

The finger pointing technique to increase accuracy was something I actually learned from sawamura in hajime no ippo

Blacky Chan

YOU TOO? I also learned the leaping left hook from Makinouchi Ippo and also the relaxed jab

Icarus

Man, Ippo is such an underrated series. It's the only series I can read/watch over and over without getting bored.

Mist

Espada kurosaki I thinkit was ep11 of season 3, not sure tho

tinagona clan

But my fave technique was the "Look away" by Aoki😁

Anthony Nguyen

wow I like that lol

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razeenrajaful

I like how he didn't name the video something like "YOU HAVE BEEN PUNCHING THE WRONG WAY!!!" and instead just told us how he personally changed his punching style and that we can try it out and see if it works for us

Jake Hamburdoodle

I learned the cocked wrist thing from my grandpa when he used to box in the Navy. It’s cool to see some of the techniques my grandpa taught me being used by some big time coaches. Love your videos Shane

Brandon Benson

If you’ve never thrown a punch, if you’ve never been in a fight, watch this video. He shares wisdom in ways anyone can understand to prevent injury and maximize power. A true expert of Kinaesthetics.

Thanks coach!

C D

I wasn’t prepared for the first few minutes and it’s something I learned since training full contact karate here in Japan. Thank you for shining a light on those points. Good stuff man

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