2. The Story So Far were a Chicago punk rock band that formed in 1999 and split up in the mid-2000s. Made up of former members of 88 Fingers Louie, King for a Day and Tomorrow's Gone, the band released their debut EP in 2000 on Hopeless Records.
Swords and Pens
The Story So Far Lyrics
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Still doesn't mean that I'm not in your head
I'm falling in and out again
Slipped up and cared too much again
I must wake up, move on and mend
Instead of wasting so much time here
Cause I've grown up only to hate my own bed
I figure I'll just sleep when I'm dead
I understand it was harsh but guess what?
I'm falling in and out again
Put yourself in my place for just one day
Watch all the colors in your spectrum fade grey
More aware than ever that I might never be calm again
And it shakes every fucking bone
Trying to do the right thing on my own
So I let the ink tell you how
I come to grips with all of this
I'm getting too old for this
What do you know, my shoes are my own
Tread the granite till you find
Some kind of place to call home
Put yourself in my place for just one day
Watch all the colors in your spectrum fade grey
More aware than ever that I might never be calm again
And it shakes every fucking bone
Trying to do the right thing on my own
So I let the ink tell you how
I come to grips with all of this
We're never gonna be the same again
Bury me I'm not your friend
You have your sword, I've got my pen
Measuring might is a means to an end
We're never gonna be the same again
Bury me I'm not your friend
Not broke, just bent
The Story So Far's song "Swords and Pens" is a depiction of a society where individuals become pawns in a power struggle. The lyrics seem to be directed towards someone who is trying to manipulate the singer's words and actions for their own benefit. The opening lines of the song, "Shovel the coal in this fire, ignite and conspire; Still doesn't mean that I'm not in your head," describe the way the other person is trying to control the singer. The singer recognizes that they are falling into the other person's trap but continues to fight against it.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more frustrated with the situation, realizing that they might never escape it. The lyrics, "More aware than ever that I might never be calm again, And it shakes every fucking bone, Trying to do the right thing on my own" reflect this struggle. The singer is trying to find a way out of the situation but is having trouble standing up for themselves.
In the chorus, the lyrics "We're never gonna be the same again, Bury me I'm not your friend, You have your sword, I've got my pen, Measuring might is a means to an end" is the singer's resolve to fight back against the other person. They know that they are not going to give in to the other person's demands and they will use their words and actions to fight against them.
Line by Line Meaning
Shovel the coal in this fire, ignite and conspire
Let's work hard and work together to achieve something great
Still doesn't mean that I'm not in your head
Just because I'm busy doesn't mean I'm not thinking about you
I'm falling in and out again
I'm struggling with my emotions and can't seem to find stability
Slipped up and cared too much again
I made a mistake by investing too much of my heart into something
I must wake up, move on and mend
I need to learn from my mistakes, move forward, and heal
Instead of wasting so much time here
I need to stop dwelling on the past and focus on the present
Cause I've grown up only to hate my own bed
I've matured but still struggle to find peace within myself
I figure I'll just sleep when I'm dead
I'll rest when I'm no longer alive, I have too much to do now
Despite what you heard I know what I said
Don't question my intentions, I know what I meant when I said it
I understand it was harsh but guess what?
I know I was harsh, but I had my reasons
Put yourself in my place for just one day
Try to see things from my perspective
Watch all the colors in your spectrum fade grey
Realize how bleak and hopeless things can seem
More aware than ever that I might never be calm again
I'm realizing how difficult it is to find inner peace
And it shakes every fucking bone
This realization affects me to my core
Trying to do the right thing on my own
I'm struggling to make the right decisions without help
So I let the ink tell you how
I express myself through writing
I come to grips with all of this
I'm learning to accept and cope with my struggles
We're never gonna be the same again
Things have changed and there's no going back
Bury me I'm not your friend
I'm not someone you can rely on or confide in
You have your sword, I've got my pen
You may have power, but I have the power of words
Measuring might is a means to an end
Focusing on power and strength is not important in the long run
Not broke, just bent
I'm not completely broken, just a little damaged
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kelen Capener, Kevin Geyer, Parker Cannon, Ryan Torf, William Levy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Slayer of Oryx
Under the soil and dirt will always be a masterpiece
Christopher Funez
I love songs like this, not just for the sound but for the lyrics. It really speaks to me. "Put yourself in my place for just one day Watch all the colors in your spectrum fade grey More aware than ever that I might never be calm again And it shakes every fucking bone Trying to do the right thing on my own So I let the ink tell you how I come to grips with all of this"
Zachery Santa
damn this song still resonates, I listened to this band a lot when I was 16, I'm 24 now and some things in the world never change.
weddingelatto
one of the best bands i could have heard in my whole life
Tilla Munster
i can and never will EVER get tired of this song.
Liquid Mind
I always feel a sense if relief every time he says, "bury me, I'm not your friend."
Jas
I scream the fuck out of those words
Kevin Argenziano
I get the fucking chills every time he says that!
Brittaney Marino
I’m
RonaldReaganRocks1
2019, and this is the greatest album of the two thousand teens. Still rocking it, no question.