The Get Up Kids were viewed throughout their existence as a prototypical emo band, having been major players in the Midwest emo movement of the mid-1990s.[4] However, like many early emo bands, The Get Up Kids sought to dissociate themselves with the term, as it was considered dismissive to be seen as an "emo band."Years later, guitarist Jim Suptic even apologized for having the influence they did on many of the modern third-wave emo bands, commenting that "the punk scene we came out of and the punk scene now are completely different. It’s like glam rock now . . . If this is the world we helped create, then I apologize.”
Influential Kansas City five piece, The Get Up Kids, return in January 2011 with a new studio album,There Are Rules – the band’s fifth full-length collection, and the first on their own Quality Hill Records imprint.
Seven years after what looked to be their final album Guilt Show, with the group disbanding a year later in 2005 after 10 years of constant touring, The Get Up Kids returned to the studio in 2009, sparked by a spur-of-the-moment decision to start writing songs together again, made while they were rehearsing to promote the tenth anniversary edition of their breakout album ‘Something to Write Home About’.
The first fruits of these new recordings was ‘Simple Science’, released in April 2010 - an EP that burst, unannounced, into the Billboard Top 200. But that was just a taste – a precursor to the full-length album, which Alternative Press magazine, upon hearing a whisper of its existence, placed on their “most anticipated…” list.
The band re-convened at their Black Lodge studio in Eudora, KS at various times in 2010 to complete the recordings, and so ‘There Are Rules’ came to be - twelve new songs that will prove to be both surprising, and familiar. The result is a collection of songs that are fresh and inspired, created by a band that has been given new life and isn’t looking back. In some fashion, the new tracks mark a return to the early days of The Get Up Kids, when they formed fifteen years ago above a drum store in downtown Kansas City. The recording involved lots of analog 2” tape – live takes and a feel for the unexpected. Long time producer Ed Rose was once again seated behind the mixing desk, and the band even turned to Chicago luminary Bob Weston, who recorded their debut, Four Minute Mile, to master the album. “This record came together really organically. We'd throw out an idea and if it didn't work after 30 minutes we'd scrap it and move on to another one. We all wrote together really spontaneously and then fleshed it out with Ed in the studio," says Matt Pryor.
At the same time, ‘There Are Rules’ marks a new chapter for The Get Up Kids, as they return to their independent roots, forming their own label – Quality Hill Records – and reigniting the DIY spirit that originally launched the band onto the worldwide stage. Says Pryor, “"We had a really great relationship with Vagrant but we felt that with the proverbial rebirth of the band we wanted to start our own label. Do everything ourselves like we did in the beginning." And as to naming the imprint? "Quality Hill is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City. It's not far from where we first formed the band. It seems like an appropriate name for the label." And of course, echoing their formative years, there is a 7” single involved. That 45 would be ‘Automatic’ – a limited edition release due in January 2011.
And so, after touring across four continents to sold out crowds too many times to count, after becoming a crucial part of what has been called the “second wave of emo” in the 90’s along with bands like Braid and The Promise Ring and influencing a list of bands as long as your arm, after 15 years, 4 acclaimed studio albums, a collection of rarities, a live record, numerous 7"s and EPs the Kansas City five piece – Matthew Pryor on vocals and guitar, Rob Pope on bass, Jim Suptic on guitars and vocals, James Dewees on keyboards and Ryan Pope on drums - are excited to unveil ‘There Are Rules’ in 2011, proving that the final chapter for The Get Up Kids has yet to be written.
The One You Want
The Get Up Kids Lyrics
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One at a time
Unspoken balance here
Unabridged for so many years
That I should stare at receivers
To receive her
Isn't fair
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
Your arms in mine
Any time
Wouldn't trade anything
You're still my everything
To my surprise
Before my eyes
You arrive
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
Still breaking old habits, habits
You pulled the wool over me
I can see everything, everything
Remembering jinx removing
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
No need for reminding
You're still all that matters to me
The Get Up Kids's song "I'll Catch You" seems to talk about deep and meaningful love, as the lyrics evoke the feeling of someone who is deeply committed to their partner and is willing to be with them through thick and thin. This is evident in the opening line "Can you sleep as the sound hits your ears?," which sets the tone for the song's dreamy and introspective atmosphere.
The second line "One at a time" is somewhat ambiguous but can be interpreted as the suggestion that the singer is trying to focus on the present moment with their partner, rather than anxiously worrying about the future or dwelling on the past.
The third line "Unspoken balance here" suggests that the relationship has a natural equilibrium that doesn't need to be articulated or explained. The fourth line "Unabridged for so many years" refers to how the relationship has been ongoing for a significant amount of time, but isn't yet complete or finished.
The following lines "That I should stare at receivers / To receive her / Isn't fair" evoke the feeling of someone who is desperately trying to connect with their partner, but is struggling to do so because of external factors. The singer seems to be suggesting that their partner is out of reach, perhaps due to distance or other barriers.
The chorus "Don't worry, I'll catch you / Your arms in mine / Any time / Wouldn't trade anything / You're still my everything" is a reassuring message to the singer's partner that they are committed to being with them, no matter what happens. The line "Wouldn't trade anything / You're still my everything" suggests that the singer sees their partner as their world and wouldn't trade them for anything or anyone else.
The line "To my surprise / Before my eyes / You arrive" evokes the feeling of the singer stumbling upon their partner unexpectedly, and being pleasantly surprised by their presence.
The second verse "Still breaking old habits, habits / You pulled the wool over me / I can see everything, everything / Remembering jinx removing" is somewhat cryptic, but can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could refer to the personal growth and development that both partners have experienced over the course of their relationship, or it could be a reference to how the singer has been fooled or misled in the past but can now see things more clearly. The line "Remembering jinx removing" suggests that both partners have a shared history, and have been through challenges and obstacles together.
Overall, "I'll Catch You" is a song about true love, commitment, and the deep connection that can exist between two people who are truly meant to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you sleep as the sound hits your ears?
Are you able to fall asleep while being aware of your surroundings?
One at a time
Dealing with things in a sequential manner.
Unspoken balance here
An unspoken agreement or equilibrium exists in this situation.
Unabridged for so many years
This balance has remained uninterrupted for a long time.
That I should stare at receivers
I feel like I need to constantly monitor my communication devices in hopes of receiving a message from you.
To receive her
To receive a message or communication from the person of interest.
Isn't fair
It's not fair that I constantly have to put in effort to hear from you.
Don't worry, I'll catch you
You don't have to worry about falling, I will be there to catch you.
Your arms in mine
The comforting embrace of you and me.
Any time
Whenever, wherever you need me.
Wouldn't trade anything
I wouldn't exchange anything in my life for you and this feeling of comfort.
You're still my everything
You continue to hold an incredible amount of value in my life.
To my surprise
Unexpectedly, to be surprised.
Before my eyes
Right in front of me.
You arrive
You've come to me.
Still breaking old habits, habits
I'm struggling to undo old behaviors.
You pulled the wool over me
You deceived me.
I can see everything, everything
Now I'm able to see through the lies and deception.
Remembering jinx removing
Trying to undo a curse or bad luck associated with past events.
No need for reminding
I don't need to be reminded of the importance of you in my life.
You're still all that matters to me
You continue to be the most important thing in my life.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: JAMES DEWEES, JAMES SUPTIC, MATTHEW PRYOR, ROBERT POPE, RYAN POPE
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xxhardforcorexx
I love how while listening to this band I'm getting my recommended daily dosage of James Dewees.
Corrin Melendez
music was so good back in day
Penguinz13989
sickest bridge of all time
Nelson3300
Aaaaah college
Jeremy Koh
WOO HOO HOO!
D. Pires
listening in 2020
BC
uh no