Shortly thereafter they were signed by Go-Kart Records and re-recorded the songs from "A Lesson" and re-released their album with the addition of some new tracks.
At the Fest VII in Gainesville, FL they were approached by Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms and subsequently signed to Red Scare Industries.
They released their Red Scare debut EP "Hold On, Dodge" in 2009.
In April 2010, Chamberlain Waits was released, through Red Scare Records. In March and April they also toured in support of Against Me!.
On May 17, 2011 they announced that they had signed to Epitaph Records. Brett Gurewitz, founder of Epitaph Records and guitarist of Bad Religion said this about the signing of the band:
"These guys play the kind of pure punk rock that I grew up with. They are seriously talented songwriters and I'm happy to welcome them to the Epitaph family. I think the band is a great fit here."
They released their third full length album, On The Impossible Past, on February 21, 2012 via Epitaph Records.
The band currently lives in South Philadelphia, PA.
Band Members:
Tom May
Joe Godino
Greg Barnett
Eric Keen
Last To Know
The Menzingers Lyrics
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I held the dagger in my hand
I killed another man
Pictures carved in stone
See your reflection in your phone
And know we're not alone
Cemetery walls
Tonight I won't start a fight
You barely made a sound
We put your mother in the ground
Some words are never found
Promises were made on an alter in blood
Sacrificial children's voices echo on and on
We're the last to know, we're the last to know
They told us who we are
In spiral ladders to the stars
Collect our memories
We'll be back again
Each time a little different
It ends, where it begins
Promises were made on an alter in blood
Sacrificial children's voices echo on and on
We're the last to know, we're the last to know
We're the last to know
The Menzingers' song "Last To Know" is a haunting piece that contains themes of death, loss, and the struggle to make sense of it all. The opening lines of "Jesus Christ be damned, I held the dagger in my hand, I killed another man" immediately set the tone for the song's dark and ominous atmosphere. The song's narrator appears to be grappling with the aftermath of a violent act, and the guilt and trauma that comes with it.
The lyrics "pictures carved in stone, see your reflection in your phone, and know we're not alone" provide a haunting reminder of the mortality we all face. The reference to "pictures carved in stone" brings to mind gravestones and burial sites, while "see your reflection in your phone" speaks to our constant need to capture every moment and document every memory. Despite our desire to hold onto these moments, the truth is that we all must face our mortality eventually.
The song's chorus, "promises were made on an altar in blood, sacrificial children's voices echo on and on, we're the last to know" further illustrates the dark themes of the song. The reference to "sacrificial children's voices" adds an even more chilling element to the song, alluding to an unknown but sinister backstory that leaves the listener with a sense of unease.
Overall, "Last To Know" is a haunting and thought-provoking song that showcases The Menzingers' ability to delve deep into heavy themes and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus Christ be damned
An expression of frustration or anger
I held the dagger in my hand
Confession of committing a violent act
I killed another man
Factual statement about the violent act committed
Pictures carved in stone
Reference to memories preserved forever
See your reflection in your phone
Reflection on the loneliness and disconnection of the digital age
And know we're not alone
Even though we may feel isolated, we are not truly alone
Cemetery walls
Physical place where the dead are laid to rest
Klonopin and alcohol
Reference to drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism
Tonight I won't start a fight
Decision to avoid conflict or aggression
You barely made a sound
Observation of the lack of response from someone else
We put your mother in the ground
Statement of performing the solemn duty of burying someone's mother
Some words are never found
Acknowledgment of the difficulty in finding the right words to express ourselves
Promises were made on an alter in blood
Reference to making a solemn promise or commitment
Sacrificial children's voices echo on and on
Metaphor for the weight of past actions and memories that continue to haunt us
We're the last to know, we're the last to know
Repetition of the song's title as a reminder that sometimes we are the last to understand or find out something
They told us who we are
Acknowledgment of societal pressure to conform to certain expectations or identities
In spiral ladders to the stars
Metaphor for the journey towards success or fulfillment
Collect our memories
Urge to hold onto our past experiences and memories
We'll be back again
Hope or certainty that we will return to a familiar place or state
Each time a little different
Recognition that although we may return to the same place, we are not the same person we were before
It ends, where it begins
Cyclical nature of life and the journey towards fulfillment or success
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eric Joseph Keen, Greg Barnett, Joseph Godino, Thomas F. May
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oryan katzav
[Verse 1]
Jesus Christ be damned
I held the dagger in my hand
I killed another man
Pictures carved in stone
See your reflection in your phone
And know we're not alone
[Verse 2]
Cemetery walls
Klonopin and alcohol
Tonight I won't start a fight
You barely made a sound
We put your mother in the ground
Some words are never found
[Chorus]
Promises were made on and alter in blood
Sacrificial children's voices echo on and on
We're the last to know, we're the last to know
They told us who we are
In spiral ladders to the stars
Collect our memories
We'll be back again
Each time a little different
It ends where it begins
[Chorus]
Promises were made on and alter in blood
Sacrificial children's voices echo on and on
We're the last to know, we're the last to know
The last to know
blackVelvet
I love it, has such a nostalgic vibe to it, like the song is coming to me from a great distance. I can't describe it, but it makes me feel homesick and at the same time like I am exactly in the right place.
Lex Aviles
it's a bitter sweet embrace
AmeliaBuns
huh. me too :P it feels nostalgic even tho it's new
Skul
Did your balls break out in goosebumps? Mine did.
oryan katzav
[Verse 1]
Jesus Christ be damned
I held the dagger in my hand
I killed another man
Pictures carved in stone
See your reflection in your phone
And know we're not alone
[Verse 2]
Cemetery walls
Klonopin and alcohol
Tonight I won't start a fight
You barely made a sound
We put your mother in the ground
Some words are never found
[Chorus]
Promises were made on and alter in blood
Sacrificial children's voices echo on and on
We're the last to know, we're the last to know
They told us who we are
In spiral ladders to the stars
Collect our memories
We'll be back again
Each time a little different
It ends where it begins
[Chorus]
Promises were made on and alter in blood
Sacrificial children's voices echo on and on
We're the last to know, we're the last to know
The last to know
Simon Pál
thanks a lot
DP13 #78
Haha good on ya buddy 😎
Skul
The tone of the Guitar and Keys
they use for The Last To Know is incredibly remarkable. Reminds me of Big Sugar. The sound makes me nutsack break out in a rash of goosebumps......
dirty head
Probably my favorite track off of the new album. ❤️
Draculoid
This is probably my favorite Tom song, and I never thought they'd top Ava House. This is so good