In 2016, the band released their first EP My Thoughts on You which features the popular 2 / 14 and The Black and White. Their second EP, Heaven was released in 2017, featuring popular single titled My Thoughts on You.
On May 7, 2019, they got signed by Elektra and released their third EP named tryhard in August 2019. Ahead of the EP's release, four of its songs were released: Daphne Blue, See Through, Honest and What I Want. To promote the release, the group embarked on a headlining tour of North America from September through October, plus two dates in the United Kingdom.
Their debut album, The Band CAMINO was released on September 10, 2021. The album was preceded by singles Roses, 1 Last Cigarette, Sorry Mom, and Know It All. The week of the album’s release, promotional singles I Think I Like You and Who Do You Think You Are? were dropped. In an interview with Alt Press after the record’s release, member Jeffery Jordan called the album the “pinnacle of their existence.”
In 2022, to promote the album, the band embarked on a headlining tour of North America from March through June. Later in the year, they embarked on a North American campus tour.
On February 21, 2023, the band released Told You So. On April 21, 2023, they released their next single, What Am I Missing?. On April 27, 2023, the band confirmed through an Instagram post that their second album is done. In May 2023, the band toured Europe with the support of Boy Bleach and Grayscale. The third single from the upcoming album, Last Man In The World, was released on May 26, 2023. On June 26, 2023, the band released their fourth single See You Later and announced their second album, The Dark, to be released on August 11, 2023. They also announced their headlining North American tour Screaming In The Dark Tour, with support from Bad Suns, Charlotte Sands, and The Wldlfe.
Novocaine
The Band CAMINO Lyrics
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Last night, I talked about my past
Somehow, you make me stay stuff
That I never have
I'm in new territory
Somehow, it kinda feels like home
I stayed until the mornin'
Usually, I go
Tell me, what did you do?
I was kinda getting used to
Feelin' down bad, uptight
Stickin' to my hardline
Tell me that I'm alright
Lighten up and live a little
Ice cold, blood type
Talkin', but I'm tongue tied
Lookin' to my left, right
Now you got me in the middle
I'm in and outta my mind
Had every part of me try
Tellin' you "no way"
Thinkin' maybe my veins
Need a little Novocaine
I'm feelin' for the first time
I'm feelin' for the first time
Got good at being apathetic
Thinking with a one-track mind
I've said the word but never meant it
Now I'm thinking twice
When you touch my body
It's an out-of-body experience
Don't know how you manage
I thought all my damage was permanent
Feelin' down bad, uptight
Stickin' to my hardline
Tell me that I'm alright
Lighten up and live a little
Ice cold, blood type
Talkin', but I'm tongue tied
Lookin' to my left, right
Now you got me in the middle
I'm in and outta my mind
Had every part of me try
Tellin' you "no way"
Thinkin' maybe my veins
Need a little Novocaine
I'm feelin' for the first time
I'm feelin' for the first time
Tell me, what did you do?
I was kinda getting used to
Feelin' down bad, uptight
Stickin' to my hardline
Tell me that I'm alright
Lighten up and live a little
Ice cold, blood type
Talkin', but I'm tongue tied
Lookin' to my left, right
Now you got me in the middle
I'm in and outta my mind
Had every part of me try
Tellin' you "no way"
Thinkin' maybe my veins
Need a little Novocaine
I'm feelin' for the first time
The lyrics to The Band CAMINO's song "Novocaine" express the singer's realization that they have been living with emotional barriers and a hardened attitude towards love and vulnerability. They confess that they might have messed up by opening up about their past to someone, implying that it is not something they usually do. The person they are speaking to has somehow made them feel comfortable enough to say things they have never said before. This newfound emotional territory feels strangely familiar and comforting, unlike their usual detached and apathetic state.
They reflect on the internal struggle they experience. They are conflicted between their old ways of being closed off and their growing desire to let go, to lighten up and live a little. The reference to "Novocaine" suggests that they might need something to numb the pain and sensitivity that comes with opening up emotionally. It could be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of their longing for emotional protection.
The singer admits that they have become skilled at being apathetic and thinking in a one-track mind manner. They have used words without truly meaning them in the past, but now they find themselves thinking twice about their actions. The touch of the person they are addressing brings about a transformative experience, causing them to question how this person can manage to break down their walls when they thought their emotional damage was permanent.
Overall, the lyrics of "Novocaine" explore the journey from emotional guardedness and apathy to finding someone who challenges those barriers and allows them to feel and experience things for the first time.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I might've messed up
I believe that I made a mistake
Last night, I talked about my past
Yesterday evening, I discussed my history
Somehow, you make me say stuff
In some way, you encourage me to express things
That I never have
That I have never spoken before
I'm in new territory
I find myself in unfamiliar territory
Somehow, it kinda feels like home
Strangely, it somewhat feels comfortable
I stayed until the mornin'
I remained until the morning
Usually, I go
Normally, I depart
Tell me, what did you do?
Please, explain what you did
I was kinda getting used to
I was starting to become accustomed to
Feelin' down bad, uptight
Feeling low, anxious
Stickin' to my hardline
Staying firm in my beliefs
Tell me that I'm alright
Assure me that everything is fine
Lighten up and live a little
Relax and enjoy life a bit
Ice cold, blood type
Emotionless and detached
Talkin', but I'm tongue tied
Speaking, but struggling to find the right words
Lookin' to my left, right
Searching in different directions
Now you got me in the middle
Now you have placed me in a difficult situation
I'm in and outta my mind
I am alternating between rationality and confusion
Had every part of me try
Each aspect of myself attempted
Tellin' you 'no way'
Declaring to you 'absolutely not'
Thinkin' maybe my veins
Considering that perhaps my veins
Need a little Novocaine
Require some numbing relief
I'm feelin' for the first time
I am experiencing emotions for the first time
Got good at being apathetic
Became skilled at indifference
Thinking with a one-track mind
Thought with a narrow focus
I've said the word but never meant it
I have spoken the word without sincerity
Now I'm thinking twice
Now I am reconsidering
When you touch my body
When you make physical contact with me
It's an out-of-body experience
It feels like a transcendental moment
Don't know how you manage
I don't understand how you do it
I thought all my damage was permanent
I assumed that all the harm I endured was irreversible
I'm feelin' for the first time
I am experiencing emotions for the first time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Robinson, Seth Ennis, Spencer Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Carpe Diem
I love how this song has elements of See Through while incorporating the new chapter of The Band Camino. Absolute masterpiece.
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i was thinking that this sounded familiar..
Logan Altman
That's also how I feel about afraid of the dark and haunted
Evan
I don't think it's possible for this band to make a bad song
Kiara Smyth
Literally everything about this song is perfection. Lyrics, vocals, drums, guitar, Pop elements, Rock elements. The chill verse build up to the chorus drop… just everything 💯
Matt Vodak
Whelp, can't wait to hear this be performed live. No reason this song shouldn't be #1 on the radio
Autumn Monroe
This band gives me lifeeeee. Every song moves me and I just love their unique sound. I cannot wait to see them live 🤩
YaBoyJonesy
Such a good album! I say this every time they release a song, but they deserve so much more attention!
Michellee
SUCH A BANGER LOVE IT
Karen Sanuco
WHAT A BANGER 😭💗💗💗💗 Y'ALL NEVER FAIL TO IMPRESS US EVERY ALBUM DROP