This became more apparent when his wife filed for divorce and his music became harder than it had been and his lyrics became more personal and harsh. He played keys on one New Found Glory song and often joined them on stage during their Back to Basics tour in the spring of 2005. More recently, Dewees has announced playing keyboard on some of My Chemical Romance's new cd. When asked about "Reggie" he said that once the new MCR cd comes out, I will be touring with them and become a full blown member of MCR.
The fifth studio album titled Last Stop: Crappy Town was released June 17, 2008.
Caving
Reggie and the Full Effect Lyrics
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One more thing you can replace
Shut my mouth because I'm spilling all your dirty secrets
Slap the wrist of this embrace
You're the one who's losing face
Search the quiet corners
Lock the door I can hear you screaming
Don't wake up you're not really dreaming
When your world starts caving in
I'd still take you in
Pour the salt straight in my veins
I won't need them anymore
Make the cut much deeper
Lying on your bedroom floor
I'm giving up, I'm giving up
When your world starts caving in
I'd still take you in
And if your world filled you with fear
I'm already here
And I've been everything you ever needed
Ever wanted, everything you wished for
And this is how you repay me
And I've always been right here
You'll play your part and I'll play mine
Even if I don't want to
Wish I understood this game
But it cost me just the same
Whatever I owe you
Never sacrifice the pain
But it always ends, it always end the same
When your world starts caving in
I'd still take you in
And if your world filled you with fear
I'm already here
And I don't need you anymore!
The song "Caving In" by Reggie and the Full Effect is a heart-wrenching anthem about betrayal and forgiveness. The first verse talks about biting the hand that feeds your face - this is a metaphor for hurting the one who is looking out for you, whether it's a friend or a lover. The persona in the song is calling out the person who has betrayed them and telling them to "shut my mouth because I'm spilling all your dirty secrets." This can be seen as a form of retaliation - the persona is threatening to reveal the secrets of the one who has wronged them. The persona is saddened by the situation, as can be seen in the line "Search the quiet corners, lock the door I can hear you screaming, don't wake up you're not really dreaming." This can be seen as an expression of the persona's helplessness and their inability to do anything about the situation.
The second verse talks about pouring salt straight into the persona's veins - this can be interpreted as a metaphor for wanting to be hurt, to feel something instead of the numbness that betrayal can bring. The lines "Make the cut much deeper, lying on your bedroom floor, I'm giving up, I'm giving up" reinforce this interpretation. However, despite being hurt and giving up, the persona is still willing to take in the one who has hurt them. This can be seen in the repeated refrain "When your world starts caving in, I'd still take you in."
The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the added line "And if your world filled you with fear, I'm already here." This can be interpreted as the persona reaching out to the one who has hurt them, telling them that they don't need to be afraid because the persona is there for them. Despite everything that has happened, the persona still cares for the one who has betrayed them.
Line by Line Meaning
Bite the hand that feeds your face
You are betraying the person who takes care of you
One more thing you can replace
You are not grateful for what you have and can easily replace it
Shut my mouth because I'm spilling all your dirty secrets
I know all your secrets and if I talk, it will ruin your image
Slap the wrist of this embrace
This relationship is not good for either of us and needs to end
You're the one who's losing face
You are the one who will suffer the consequences of this relationship
Search the quiet corners
Look for something hidden or secret
Lock the door I can hear you screaming
You are hiding something and don't want anyone to know
Don't wake up you're not really dreaming
Reality is worse than your dreams, so continue sleeping
When your world starts caving in
I'd still take you in
Even if you are going through tough times, I am still here for you
Pour the salt straight in my veins
I won't need them anymore
I am willing to suffer for you and don't need my own well-being
Make the cut much deeper
Lying on your bedroom floor
I am in pain and you are the cause of it
I'm giving up, I'm giving up
I am losing hope and don't want to fight anymore
And if your world filled you with fear
I'm already here
If you are scared, I am already by your side
And I've been everything you ever needed
Ever wanted, everything you wished for
And this is how you repay me
And I've always been right here
You'll play your part and I'll play mine
Even if I don't want to
I have done everything for you, but you have not reciprocated. Despite that, I will still be here for you and fulfill my role in this relationship
Wish I understood this game
But it cost me just the same
I don't understand what's going on in this relationship, but it's hurting me just as much as you
Whatever I owe you
Never sacrifice the pain
But it always ends, it always end the same
I owe you something, but I shouldn't have to sacrifice my own well-being. However, this relationship always ends badly
And I don't need you anymore!
I have had enough of this toxic relationship and am done with it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: James Dewees
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