Former ballerinas turned songstresses, they released their self-titled debut in 2000 with Epic. The album was met with lukewarm reception, but the girls were undeterred. After moving to New York, they released Light Of The Moon with Universal in 2005, with similar luck. After leaving the label and their manager to make some serious changes, they recorded their third album with producer Roger Greenawalt and after having opened a week's worth of shows for Albert Hammond Jr. [Catherine Pierce's fiancee] in November 2006, the girls were greeted with much more enthusiastic reception and excellent press.
Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge was released in April 2007.
The Pierces recently gained even more press when they were featured on the December 5th episode of the hit TV show, "Gossip Girl".
However, despite Catherine's high-profile celebrity romance with the Strokes guitarist, Albert Hammond Jr., the increased publicity didn't translate into sales.
According to the You'll Be Mine Songfacts, the siblings were on the verge of calling it a day when a friend of theirs, Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman, offered to produce them. The result was The Pierces fourth album, You & I, their first release after signing to Polydor.
Sticks And Stones
The Pierces Lyrics
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I am stopping you from falling
One, two, three
Don't you dare go down
Hey, waterfall
Oh, can you hear me calling?
Three, two, one
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
Sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave you lying in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But it just might blow your top
And you start to run just as I'm having fun
And it's awfully hard to stop
It's awfully hard to stop
Sun in the sky
I am stopping you from burning
All we need
Is stars and moon
Clock on the wall
I will keep your hands from turning
Or this night
Will end too soon
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
Sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave you lying in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But it just might blow your top
And you start to run just as I'm having fun
And it's awfully hard to stop
It's awfully hard to stop
It's just too hard to stop
I call thee, beloved one
To love me more than anyone
Seven times I pierce my heart
And now you feel the magic start
Bind thy heart and soul to me
As I do will
So let it be, oh
Hey, loverboy
Oh, now do you believe me?
That's not all
That I can do
Sit back down
I'm afraid we won't be leaving
Can't undo
My spell on you
I'm the one you want (I'm the one you want)
I'm the one you want (I'm the one you want)
I'm the one you want (I'm the one you want)
I'm the one you want (I'm the one you want)
I'm the one you want (I'm the one you want)
I'm the one you want (I'm the one you want)
I'm the one you want (I'm the one you want)
I'm the one you want
Sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave you lying in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But you just might blow your top
And you start to run just as I'm having fun
And it's awfully hard to stop
Well, sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave you lying in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But you just might blow your top
And you start to run just as I'm having fun
And it's awfully hard to stop
It's awfully hard to stop
It's just too hard to stop
I don't think I can stop
The Pierces's song Sticks and Stones is an interesting exploration of power dynamics in relationships. The lyrics suggest that one person is in control, trying to prevent the other person from falling or getting hurt. The first verse begins with the singer addressing "domino," saying they are stopping them from falling and counting down from three. Similarly, the second verse addresses a "waterfall" and "sun in the sky," indicating that the singer has power over natural elements. The chorus then suggests that the other person is scared of the singer, using the metaphor of sucking their blood. The second half of the song leans more into witchcraft, with the singer implying they could cast a spell to make the other person love them, and ultimately declaring that they are the one the other person wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, domino
I am stopping you from falling
One, two, three
Don't you dare go down
I'm here to support you, to keep you from falling. Don't worry, I won't let you go down.
Hey, waterfall
Oh, can you hear me calling?
Three, two, one
Don't you dare touch the ground
I'm trying to communicate with you, to keep you from hitting rock bottom. Don't let yourself go down.
Sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave you lying in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your blood
Physical harm can hurt you, but you also fear vulnerability and intimacy. You're afraid I might take advantage of you.
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But it just might blow your top
And you start to run just as I'm having fun
And it's awfully hard to stop
It's awfully hard to stop
I have secrets that could excite you, but also potentially overwhelm you. You tend to run away once things get exciting, and it's hard for me to reel you back in once that happens.
Sun in the sky
I am stopping you from burning
All we need
Is stars and moon
I'm here to protect you, to keep you from getting burnt out by the intensity of life. We don't need anything more than the simple beauty of the night sky.
Clock on the wall
I will keep your hands from turning
Or this night
Will end too soon
I'm trying to keep time from taking us away from each other. I want this moment to last and not end too soon.
I call thee, beloved one
To love me more than anyone
Seven times I pierce my heart
And now you feel the magic start
I'm using my love magic to enchant you, to make you love me more than anyone else. I'm willing to sacrifice everything for this love.
Bind thy heart and soul to me
As I do will
So let it be, oh
I want to be deeply connected to you, to have your heart and soul bound to mine. Let it be so.
Hey, loverboy
Oh, now do you believe me?
That's not all
That I can do
I'm enticing you with my magic, and asking if you're starting to believe in it. There's more that I can do to convince you.
Sit back down
I'm afraid we won't be leaving
Can't undo
My spell on you
I've got you under my spell and you can't escape. We have to stay here, and you have to keep loving me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROGER GREENAWALT, ALLISON PIERCE, CATHERINE PIERCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Just A Girl
**🌔 Lyrics 🌔**
•Be silly, turn on Billie
She's singin' us to sleep
So we can dream our li- •
•To believe that it's kill, kill•
•Better lock it in your pocket
Takin' this one to the grave•
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Hey domino
I am stoppin' you from fallin'
One, two, three
Don't you dare go down
Hey waterfall
Oh, can ya hear me callin'?
Three, two, one
Don't you dare touch the ground
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
Sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave ya lyin' in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your - blood
Well I could tell you a witch's spell
But it just might blow your top
And you start to run, just as I'm havin' fun
But its awfully hard to - stop
It's awfully hard to - stop
Sun in the sky
I am stoppin' you from burnin'
All we need is stars and moon
Clock on the wall
I will keep your hands from turnin'
Or this night will end too soon
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
Sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave ya lyin' in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your - blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But it just might blow your top
And you start to run, just as I'm havin' fun
But it's awfully hard to - stop
It's awfully hard to - stop
It's just too hard to - Stop
I call on thee, beloved one
To love me more than anyone
Seven times I've pierced my heart
And now you feel the magic start
Bind my heart and soul to thee
As thy do will
So let it be
(Oh)
Hey lover boy
Oh, now do you believe me?
That's not all that I can do
Sit back down
I'm afraid we won't be leavin'
Can't undo my spell on you
Im the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
Sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave ya lyin' in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your - blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But you just might blow your top
And you start to run, just as I'm havin' fun
But it's awfully hard to - stop
Well, sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave ya lyin' in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your - blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But you just might blow your top
And you start to run, just as I'm havin' fun
But it's awfully hard to - stop
It's awfully hard to - stop
It's just too hard to - stop
I don't think I can
Stop
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Kitty Grimm
I love how deceiving The Pierces can be. On the surface, they look like just any other pop duo, but when you actually listen to their music and watch their videos they are morbid fuck!
FutureXXD
Kitty Grimm lmao!! deadddd
caphalor08
Kitty Grimm which makes them so much more interesting
Alexandru
+Kitty Grimm Thats because when you and most people who listen to songs without watching the video only listen to the rhythm and not the actual lyrics
Jeremiah Almanza
i have a strong feeling they could be wiccan maybe
Roman Lucero
+Jeremiah Almanza At 2:16 they're actually reciting a legit love spell
Louise
Almost 11 years old and I still love It! They are so underrated
spookzy
15 now
Ghostly Shark
The pierces deserved more recognition tbh🧡 they were always unique from the start
unacopadete
I LOVE this! How are they not more famous? -_-