State Champs is a pop-punk/pop rock band from Albany, New York. The band is… Read Full Bio ↴State Champs is a pop-punk/pop rock band from Albany, New York. The band is signed to Pure Noise Records and is led by vocalist Derek Discanio. Their debut EP "Overslept" was recorded in Haverhill, MA with Jay Maas of Defeater and was released on 9/11/12. They released their debut album called "The Finer Things" on Pure Noise Records on October 8, 2013.

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The State Champs is also the name of a rock band from Duluth, Minnesota comprised of many veterans of the Duluth music scene. They broke up shortly after releasing their debut self titled album in 2006. https://zacbentz.bandcamp.com/album/the-state-champs

Stitches
State Champs Lyrics

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You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
I'm shaking falling onto my knees
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
I'm tripping over myself
I'm aching begging you to come help
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
Just like a moth drawn to a flame
Oh you lured me in I couldn't sense the pain
Your bitter heart cold to the touch
Now I'm gonna reap what I sew
I'm left seeing red on my own
Got a feeling that I'm going under
But I know that I'll make it out alive
If I quit calling you my lover
Move on
You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
I'm shaking falling onto my knees
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
I'm tripping over myself
I'm aching begging you to come help
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
Needle and the thread
Gotta get you out of my head
Needle and the thread
Gonna wind up dead
Needle and the thread
Gotta get you out of my head
Needle and the thread
Gonna wind up dead
Needle and the thread
Gotta get you out of my head
Needle and the thread
Gonna wind up dead
Needle and the thread
Gotta get you out of my head get you out of my head
You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
I'm shaking falling onto my knees
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
I'm tripping over myself
I'm aching begging you to come help

And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches

Overall Meaning

The chorus of State Champs's song "Stitches" is about the pain and hurt caused by a toxic relationship. The singer has been hurt before, but this particular breakup has left them feeling more vulnerable than ever. The hurtful words from their partner have cut deep, leaving them in need of someone to help them recover. The singer feels like they are emotionally drowning, but they are determined to survive and move on from the relationship. The chorus repeats the idea that without the physical and emotional affection of their partner, they will be left with a painful and open wound, in need of "stitches."

Aside from the chorus, the second verse describes the manipulation and pain caused by the singer's ex-partner. They were lured in by the flame of the relationship, not realizing the bitter and cold heart at its center. Now the singer is left dealing with the emotional consequences, feeling anger and betrayal. The bridge of the song introduces the metaphor of the needle and thread, evoking the idea of stitching up a wound. The needle and thread symbolize the singer's efforts to move on and heal themselves, removing their ex-partner from their mind and heart.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought that I've been hurt before
I have experienced pain in the past.

But no one's ever left me quite this sore
This pain is deeper than any I've felt before.

Your words cut deeper than a knife
Your words have hurt me deeply.

Now I need someone to breathe me back to life
I need help to recover from this pain.

Got a feeling that I'm going under
I am struggling and feel like I'm drowning.

But I know that I'll make it out alive
Despite my struggles, I have hope for the future.

If I quit calling you my lover
I need to let go of you to move on.

You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
Your actions have hurt me to the point of physical and emotional pain.

I'm shaking falling onto my knees
I am overwhelmed and unable to stand on my own.

And now that I'm without your kisses
I miss the affection and attention you once gave me.

I'll be needing stitches
I will need help and support to heal from this pain.

Just like a moth drawn to a flame
I was attracted to you despite the potential danger of getting hurt.

Oh you lured me in I couldn't sense the pain
You deceived me, and I was too blind to see the truth.

Your bitter heart cold to the touch
You are emotionally distant and unfeeling.

Now I'm gonna reap what I sew
I will face the consequences of my actions.

I'm left seeing red on my own
I am angry and hurt, and have to deal with it alone.

Needle and the thread
Symbols of the process of healing and moving on.

Gotta get you out of my head
I need to stop dwelling on you to move forward.

Gonna wind up dead
If I don't let go of you, the pain will consume me.