The Prize Fight formed in August of 2002, marked by the coming of the band’… Read Full Bio ↴The Prize Fight formed in August of 2002, marked by the coming of the band’s official line up. Trying their best to gain a local following, the band worked extremely hard in order to promote the 5 song demo that they recorded before they had officially become The Prize Fight. Because of their extremely devoted work ethic, the band managed to play out nearly every weekend in both the Pennsylvania and the New Jersey scene. In December of the same year, the band caught the attention of up and coming label ECA Records. The timing could not have been more perfect for both groups. ECA shared the exact same work ethic The Prize Fight had, so another recording was immediately put into motion. By February of 2003, the band put out the “Words Don’t Mean Anything” ep. Though only 5 songs, the ep seemed to be very well liked, not only by kids in the PA/NJ scene, but by people all over the US. With the help of ECA Records and utterpunk.com, The Prize Fight booked their first two US tours in the summer of 2003. Despite some serious van troubles, things had never been better. Touring and dealing with adversity brought the guys closer together than ever before. After the summer, the band returned to Pennsylvania so drummer-Ryan Zimmaro and bassist-Mike Coonan could finish up their senior year of high school. Because of money issues, as well as some other personal reasons, singer-Johnny Hunter, horn player-Dave Hagenbuch, and guitarists-Nick Margiotta and Bob Jones decided not to return to college in order to take care of their respective situations. The band continued to play out every weekend. Except, this time around, they had moved beyond the PA/NJ scene, and began frequenting other New England states. They received great responses in New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and also began headlining a lot of the local shows in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Throughout this entire time, The Prize Fight had been turning heads overseas. E Records, in Australia, bought the licensing rights for the EP, and set up an Australian release. At the same time people from all over the world were mailing the band to show their support. In fact, they received so much support in the UK that a small promotion company overseas called Big Monster Hits Little Tokyo set up a 3 week tour in the UK. The tour took place in February of 2004, even though that meant that Ryan and Mike would have to take a month off from school, and most of the other guys would have to quit their jobs. Since that time, The Prize Fight has been through some very significant changes. Very recently, horn player-Dave Hagenbuch decided to leave the band in order to attend college, putting an end to the whole “pop-punk with horns” idea. Recently, the band has been writing and recording a bunch of new material in hopes to put out a full length by the end of the year. Ryan and Mike have both graduated high school. With things not working out between some members of the band, The Prize Fight, continue to strive for what they believe in and love to do.

In September of 2005, the band sent in a demo recording of "This Apartment" to be on a compilation put out by TDR Records. After being contacted by the label, talking back and forth, signed a record deal! Look for The Prize Fight CDEP to be released mid-winter 2006 on TDR Records.

Someone Else
The Prize Fight Lyrics

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Why do you give me that look
Then hide your face away
I know just what you're thinking
What you want me to say
If I could just get a hold on you

These games we play
Are too much to handle everyday

I won't let them get to me
But when will this end
The pins and needles
Are starting to prick just a little too deep

I'm not the best for you but
Since when is this a test
I'll prove myself to you
So put your judgments on the shelf
Tear your defenses down and let me through

I'm waiting longer
By idly, so patiently
I'm growing stronger
Into what you don't want me to be

You're starting to prick just a little too deep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Prize Fight's song Someone Else suggest a complicated romantic relationship where the singer is trying to reach out to their partner. The first verse talks about the partner's behavior - giving a look and then hiding their face away, making it difficult for the singer to understand what they want to say. The second verse highlights the 'games' they play that are becoming too much to handle. However, the singer resolves not to let them get to them. Interestingly, in the chorus, the singer admits that they are not the best for their partner, but they want to prove themselves and show their commitment. They ask their partner to let their defenses down and give them a chance.

The bridge of the song reveals a sense of uncertainty, with the singer waiting idly, patiently, growing stronger into something their partner may not want them to be. The final line, 'You're starting to prick just a little too deep,' implies that it is hurting the singer's feelings that their partner is not communicating with them openly and honestly, despite their efforts.

Overall, the song portrays a story of a complicated romantic relationship where one partner is trying to break through but is met with resistance by the other. The lyrics reveal a longing for emotional connection and honesty, despite the challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Why do you give me that look
I can see the doubt in your eyes

Then hide your face away
You're afraid of what I might say

I know just what you're thinking
I can see the thoughts in your head

What you want me to say
You need something from me, but won't voice it outright

If I could just get a hold on you
If we could just connect

These games we play
The way we interact is like a game

Are too much to handle everyday
It's hard to keep up with these games all the time

I won't let them get to me
I won't let the games affect me emotionally

But when will this end
I'm starting to wonder if this will ever change

The pins and needles
The sharp, uncomfortable feelings

Are starting to prick just a little too deep
It's becoming too much to bear

I'm not the best for you but
I know I'm not perfect for you

Since when is this a test
Why are you suddenly scrutinizing me?

I'll prove myself to you
I'm willing to show you that I'm worthy

So put your judgments on the shelf
Stop being so critical

Tear your defenses down and let me through
Open up to me and let me in

I'm waiting longer
I'm being patient

By idly, so patiently
Enduring the wait

I'm growing stronger
I'm learning to be more resilient

Into what you don't want me to be
I'm becoming my own person, which may not be what you envisioned

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICH HANSEN, JOSEPH BELMAATI, - REMEE, WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR

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