On July 16, 2013, 3 days after the band's first show, Smallpools released their eponymous debut EP. The record included Dreaming and 3 new songs, "Mason Jar", "Over & Over" and "No Story Time". Smallpools spent the summer supporting Australian indie popsters, San Cisco, on their first U.S. Headline tour. Later that year, Smallpools toured in support of Cincinnati, Ohio indie popsters and label mates Walk the Moon, and also in support of another Cincinnati indie pop group, twenty one pilots.
The group's debut album, Lovetap!, was released on March 20, 2015.
Street Fight
Smallpools Lyrics
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You need a lifeline
Go on, and use me
I'll be your Bruce Lee
Beaten down
From high to low
But that don't make sense to me (sense to me)
But that don't make sense to me (sense to me)
You've been driving through the desert
Talking to yourself
I'm supposed to make it right
So don't leave this way
You've been running with the devil
Swinging at your friends
Your friends
Your friends
Yeah, yeah, if you say you're
Caught in a street fight
You need a lifeline
Go on, and use me
I'll be your Bruce Lee
Under the street lights
I'll wait a lifetime
Just like the movies
I'll be your Bruce Lee
(I'll be your Bruce Lee)
Hit the ground
Nobody to hold
I'll lift you up again (up again)
Lost and found
On the side of the road
I'll bring you back again (back again)
You've been driving through the desert
Talking to yourself
I'm supposed to make it right
So don't leave this way
You've been running with the devil
Swinging at your friends
Your friends
Your friends
Yeah, yeah, if you say you're
Caught in a street fight
You need a lifeline
Go on, and use me
I'll be your Bruce Lee
Under the street lights
I'll wait a lifetime
Just like the movies
I'll be your Bruce Lee
(I'll be your Bruce Lee)
(I'll be your Bruce Lee)
(I'll be your Bruce Lee)
Caught in a street fight
You need a lifeline
Go on, and use me (use me)
Caught in a street fight
You need a lifeline
Go on, and use me
I'll be your Bruce Lee
Under the street lights
I'll wait a lifetime
Just like the movies
I'll be your Bruce Lee
(I'll be your Bruce Lee)
The song "Street Fight" by Smallpools appears to be a tale of two friends caught up in difficult times, one of whom is looking for a "lifeline" to help him through his struggles. The lyrics describe this friend as being "beaten down" and feeling abandoned by his hometown, but the singer reassures him that he will be his "Bruce Lee," implying that he will protect him and help him fight back against his troubles.
Throughout the song, there are repeated references to the idea of being lost and found, or of falling down and needing to be lifted back up again. This continues to reinforce the idea that the singer is there for his friend no matter what, and that he is committed to helping him through his difficulties. The repeated chorus of "Caught in a street fight / You need a lifeline / Go on, and use me / I'll be your Bruce Lee" serves as a reminder that the singer is always there for his friend, no matter what happens.
Overall, the song seems to be a message of hope and encouragement for anyone going through difficult times. It encourages listeners to reach out for help when they need it, and serves as a reminder that there are always people willing to stand by their side and be their "Bruce Lee."
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in a street fight
Feeling stuck in a difficult situation
You need a lifeline
You need help getting out of this situation
Go on, and use me
I am willing to help you
I'll be your Bruce Lee
I'll be your defender
Beaten down
Feeling defeated
From high to low
From a good place to a bad one
But that don't make sense to me (sense to me)
I don't understand why this happened
You say this town has broke your bones
You feel broken by the town
You've been driving through the desert
You have been feeling lost
Talking to yourself
Trying to figure things out on your own
So don't leave this way
Don't give up and leave
You've been running with the devil
You have been engaging in bad behavior
Swinging at your friends
You are hurting those close to you
Yeah, yeah, if you say you're
If that is how you truly feel
Under the street lights
In this urban setting at night
I'll wait a lifetime
I will always be there for you
Just like the movies
Like a hero on the silver screen
Hit the ground
Fell down
Nobody to hold
No one there to comfort you
I'll lift you up again (up again)
I will pick you back up
Lost and found
Feeling lost and then found again
On the side of the road
Broken down and stranded
I'll bring you back again (back again)
I will help you get back on your feet
Go on, and use me (use me)
Don't be afraid to ask for help
Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL KAMERMAN, BEAU KUTHER, SEAN SCANLON, JOSEPH INTILE, BENJAMIN TIM BERGER, RYAN MCMAHON
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