The band released their debut EP A Bomb on a Laramie communal label, One Legged Pup, in 2002 and soon after on October 31st 2003 the band released their first album, Another Way, on vinyl only through that same label.
After touring through 2004, they set to work on their next release, Total, which was released in April 2005 through Red Scare. After more touring in support of Total, and a spot on the warped tour, they recorded their next LP for Red Scare, Warning Device, which was released on January 8, 2008. A video was released for the song "In the Basement" on December 28, 2007.
On February 10th 2009, Teenage Bottlerocket signed with punk label Fat Wreck Chords, later releasing They Came From The Shadows, their fourth album, on the 15th of September.
The band's most recent album, Tales From Wyoming was released in the spring of 2015 through Rise Records.
On November 7th, 2015 drummer Brandon Carlisle passed away after being hospitalized and comatose for a few days prior. Following the news of his passing, the band was initially ambiguous as to whether or not they would continue on but announced shortly thereafter that, with the addition of Darren Chewka formerly of Old Wives, Teenage Bottlerocket would indeed continue as a band.
Pacemaker
Teenage Bottlerocket Lyrics
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And all the shit that you put me through
I'd cut those days in half somehow
If I knew then what I know now
Weeks turned into months alone
I'm better off now that you're gone
When I finally got my head in shape
Realized that my biggest mistake
Was taking to long to let go
It took some time getting rid of you
Breaking up was way past due
One more minute with you around
Would have made my payment down
You whine, you moan, you always bitch
The best thing I did for myself was ditch
When I finally got my head in shape
It took forever to do so oh oh
Realized that my biggest mistake
Was taking to long to let go
Days went by
Thank god I didn't hold my breath
I felt it in my chest
When you were stepping on me
Now you're begging me to take you back
I need that like a heart attack
Like a hole in my brain
Took my time getting used to me
Single life's far from boring
Its never to late to come home
Not checking in, no telephone
So sick of all your attitude
Have no regrets for leaving you
When I finally got my head in shape
It took forever to do so oh oh
Realized that my biggest mistake
Was taking to long to let go
Days went by
Thank god I didn't hold my breath
I felt it in my chest
When you were stepping on me
Now you're begging me to take you back
I need that like a heart attack
Like a hole in my brain
In the song "Pacemaker" by Teenage Bottlerocket, the lyrics depict the experience of the singer after going through a breakup with someone who treated them poorly. The song details the process of healing and learning to let go, and ultimately realizing that being single is far better than being in a toxic relationship. The lyrics express the frustration and annoyance of dealing with someone who constantly whines and complains, and the relief that comes with finally ending things.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of moving on and not holding onto toxic relationships. The lyrics say, "Days went by, thank god I didn't hold my breath. I felt it in my chest when you were stepping on me. Now you're begging me to take you back, I need that like a heart attack, like a hole in my brain." This line highlights the importance of self-respect and not allowing someone to walk all over you.
Overall, "Pacemaker" is a song that emphasizes the importance of letting go of toxic relationships and finding happiness within oneself. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has gone through a similar experience and serve as a reminder that it's never too late to come home to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Spent some time getting over you
I devoted a significant amount of time to recovering from our breakup
And all the shit that you put me through
All the negative things you did to me made it harder to move on
I'd cut those days in half somehow
If I had known then what I know now, I could have reduced the time it took me to heal
If I knew then what I know now
If I had greater insight before, I could have avoided unnecessary pain
Weeks turned into months alone
I spent many weeks and months feeling isolated after our breakup
I'm better off now that you're gone
Being apart from you has improved the quality of my life
When I finally got my head in shape
After a long period of time, I was finally able to think clearly
It took forever to do so oh oh
The process of getting my thoughts in order was lengthy and difficult
Realized that my biggest mistake
I finally understood the primary error in my previous behavior
Was taking to long to let go
I regret not moving on from our relationship more quickly
It took some time getting rid of you
Eliminating my emotional attachment to you was a lengthy process
Breaking up was way past due
Ending our relationship was the right choice, and it should have happened sooner
One more minute with you around
Being in your presence for any longer would have been detrimental to my progress
Would have made my payment down
Continuing to stay with you would have negatively impacted my wellbeing in the long run
You whine, you moan, you always bitch
Your constant complaining and negativity was a source of great frustration
The best thing I did for myself was ditch
Leaving you behind was the most beneficial decision I could have made for myself
Thank god I didn't hold my breath
I'm grateful that I didn't wait around for you and kept moving forward
I felt it in my chest
I had a visceral reaction to the way you treated me
When you were stepping on me
Your actions were causing me emotional harm
Now you're begging me to take you back
You're trying to rekindle our relationship, even though it's not in my best interest
I need that like a heart attack
I don't want to give in to your desires, as it would be like having a medical emergency
Like a hole in my brain
Taking you back would create further problems for me
Took my time getting used to me
I needed to adjust to being single and focusing on myself
Single life's far from boring
Being on my own has been more exciting and fulfilling than I expected
Its never to late to come home
I'm open to reconciling, but only if the circumstances are right
Not checking in, no telephone
I don't feel obligated to maintain contact with you
So sick of all your attitude
Your negative demeanor was a recurring issue in our relationship
Have no regrets for leaving you
I don't feel guilty for ending our relationship, as it was the best decision for me
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
hockeyrocks5757
I love this song. Amazing bass line
Ryunar
Dude finally someones got it right
jaime domenech
Pure love
Peter Tan
Favorite song, I have the album on my xbox. Listening to this song and cod= :)
Kayla ek
i think a lot of people have their own name for this album...mine is "cody" (you know what i'm sayin)
Tommy V
If the ads in between the tracks were people. I'd probably scream obscenities at them until they left.....GTFO of here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David Pavlik
2019
Louis Hanlon
@ContraCommando If you listen to Teenage bottletrocket on youtube then your going to be hearing alot about Sum41 and Bowling for soup in the comments due to all three bands sounding very much alike and all three being pop punk. Just thought id let you know so you dont make jackass comments to other TBR fans.