Keep It Going (2009) and It's Not The End Of The World (2011), available as the compilation Farewell (2013). They signed to Doghouse Records in August 2011 and released their only full length, Seams & Stitches, in July 2012. They went on hiatus in 2013 but occasionally play reunion shows. The band reunited and released an EP, Discontent in 2022.
Members:
Jesse Vadala
Dustin Wallace
Shane Maziekien
Joe Cagnini
Vinny Guzzardi
Mike Corvasce
Keep It Going
With the Punches Lyrics
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Think you're shipwrecked in suburbia
But is there concrete in your shoes?
No!
When I heard Jay say "ya can't knock the hustle"
It's just the victory within the struggle
So quit standing with your hand out now
Clearly I'm uncomfortable in this mold they call routine
Don't forget all dreams are portable
And on instincts you should lean
So if this city really makes you feel the way you swear it does
Show just a little more faith in the legs your standing on
Can't take for granted
The privilege you've been handed
You're hearts still beating, hearts still beating
Just keep it going. Never stop.
You should up and go
Leave this all behind you
There's nothing here you haven't seen
At least three hundred times before
Clearly I'm uncomfortable in this mold they call routine
Don't forget all dreams are portable
And on instincts you should lean
So if this city really makes you feel the way you swear it does
Show just a little more faith in the legs your standing on
Can't take for granted
The privilege you've been handed
You're hearts still beating, hearts still beating
Just keep it going. Never stop.
WITH EVERY WORD WE SAY
WE'RE MAKING ENEMIES
OF ALL THE ENVIOUS AND UNMOTIVATED
If this city really makes you feel the way you swear it does
Show just a little more faith in the legs your standing on
Can't take for granted
The privilege you've been handed
You're hearts still beating, hearts still beating
Just keep it going. Never stop.
The song "Keep It Going" by With the Punches is about defying the norm and challenging routine to pursue what you truly desire. The lyrics suggest that it's important to have faith in yourself and your ability to make things happen, even in what can feel like a suffocating or unremarkable environment.
The first verse begins with the question "So tell me what is your favorite new excuse?" This implies that there are people who make excuses for not pursuing their dreams or pushing themselves beyond their comfort zones. The following line "Think you're shipwrecked in suburbia / But is there concrete in your shoes?" suggests that even though someone feels stuck in a mundane place, it doesn't mean they're unable to move and break out of that mold. The line "When I heard Jay say 'ya can't knock the hustle' / It's just the victory within the struggle" mentions Jay-Z and his lyrics, referencing the idea that struggle and hard work can lead to success.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity or uncertainty. The line "Don't forget all dreams are portable / And on instincts you should lean" implies that our dreams and desires are always with us and should guide our decisions. The repeated line "Just keep it going. Never stop" reinforces the message of staying motivated and pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
So tell me what is your favorite new excuse?
What excuse are you going to use this time?
Think you're shipwrecked in suburbia
You feel trapped in your mundane life
But is there concrete in your shoes? No!
You have the power to change your situation
When I heard Jay say 'ya can't knock the hustle'
Jay-Z inspired me with his words
It's just the victory within the struggle
Success comes from overcoming obstacles
So quit standing with your hand out now
Stop waiting for handouts and take charge
Clearly I'm uncomfortable in this mold they call routine
I'm unhappy with the monotony of my life
Don't forget all dreams are portable
Remember that your dreams can accompany you anywhere
And on instincts you should lean
Trust your instincts to guide you
So if this city really makes you feel the way you swear it does
If you truly feel dissatisfied with where you are
Show just a little more faith in the legs you're standing on
Believe in yourself and your abilities
Can't take for granted the privilege you've been handed
Acknowledge the advantages you've been given
You're hearts still beating, hearts still beating
You're alive and capable of making changes
Just keep it going. Never stop.
Don't give up, keep pushing forward
You should up and go
You should leave this place
Leave this all behind you
Leave your old life behind
There's nothing here you haven't seen
You've exhausted all the possibilities in this place
At least three hundred times before
You've gone through this routine so many times
WITH EVERY WORD WE SAY
Each statement we make
WE'RE MAKING ENEMIES
Alienating those who envy or lack motivation
OF ALL THE ENVIOUS AND UNMOTIVATED
Of those lacking the drive to succeed
Contributed by Ruby D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.