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Hero Insomniac
03:17
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So what’s this supposed to be?
I’m tired of trying to make you happy
Is this life all we could achieve?
Or are we a reflection of all that we both need?
And I’m so sick of playing dumb
Hands down the dumbest shit I’ve ever done
Is this a joke without a punch line?
Cause I don’t get it
I’m all out of rope
But I could hang myself on my all my hope
So just let me know
Seems you’re keeping all your secrets
So it seems that I’ll keep mine
Tell me if you find somebody better
Cause I can’t stand another night alone
Hands down the dumbest shit I’ve ever done
And I don’t think you’ll ever get it
I’m all out of rope
But I could hang myself on my all my hope
So just let me know
I’m all out of rope so baby hold me close,
Hold me tighter as I choke
Hold me tighter as I choke
I could’ve saved the world
I could’ve saved myself
I’m all out of rope
But I could hang myself on my all my hope
I’m all out of rope
But I could hang myself on all my...
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2. |
If They Want A Fight
03:40
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You see them everyday
They don’t even know you
They don’t even know your name
But you know what they’re gonna say
And what they’re gonna do
Cause every single day
Their targets trained on you
So just remember that a scars just where you’ve been
Not where you’re going
Just remember, never let them see you cry
Never give them anything but fire from your eyes
And if they want a fight well they got one
The fire burns like hell
We’ll see who’s crying now
We’ll see who’s crying now
I’m sick of being used
As a way for you to compensate for being what you hate
Fuck you
You’re weaker than you think
And as the world’s coming down on you
I’ll be there to watch you sink
Cause I remember that a scars just where I’ve been
Not where I’m going
Just remember, never let them see you cry
Never give them anything but fire from your eyes
And if they want a fight well they got one
The fire burns like hell
We’ll see who’s crying now
We’ll see who’s crying now
Motherfucker bring it on
Hey I know we all bleed the same
But I don’t wanna feel a thing
Nothing ever comes for free
But I’ll be here if you need me
And don’t you dare forget that these scars make us who we are
Just remember never let them see you cry
Never give them anything but fire from your eyes
And if they want a fight well they got one
The fire burns like hell
We’ll see who’s crying now
We’ll see who’s crying now
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3. |
No Son of Yours
03:10
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And then suddenly nobody was there
I must’ve fallen asleep because you wouldn’t leave me here
At least I tell myself
Watching the months turn into years
I’ve been weighing out my options
Just like you said I should
You knew I never would
You said you’d never disappear
Why do some things never heal?
And everyone keeps asking how to help
Just keep me in your prayers
To make sure that no one’s listening
And no one hears (no one hears)
I’m right where I’m supposed to be
The waves so far below
I wish that I had somewhere else to go
I wish I could keep this in my head
But I’ll let it out and use the bullets for the lead
I’m sorry for the mess I am
Before I go maybe you should know
I wanted you to know I never loved you
You’re a fucking crutch
Just keep me in your prayers
To make sure that no one’s listening
And no one hears (no one hears)
I’m right where I’m supposed to be
The waves so far below
I wish that I had somewhere else to go
Dear god, I ain’t no son of yours
I ain’t no son of yours
Just keep me in your prayers
To make sure that no one’s listening
And no one hears (no one hears)
I’m right where I’m supposed to be
The waves so far below
I wish that I had somewhere else to go
Dear god, I ain’t no son of yours
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4. |
Operation Counterfeit
03:48
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I need answers
Will someone please tell me why the trend is just to bitch and whine
I get it you’re upset but in half the time
I could think of better metaphors than high school poetry lines
Your parents must be proud that you can read and write
But I won’t pretend I’m down to sacrifice quality for mimicry
You’re carbon copies of everything I don’t wanna be
I don’t wanna scene that’s run by dollar signs
Down on your knees in admiration
You swallow every line and throw it up in imitation
Operation counterfeit
Convince the kids that you came up with unhappiness
But you’re a joke and everybody knows
I need substance
But you’re in short supply
So at the very least yeah a shot or a line
I need to guard my head from the noise crime
Someone tell me why this has been done but you just got signed
Your parents must be proud and they’re the only ones
But I won’t pretend I’m down to sacrifice quality for mimicry
You’re carbon copies of everything I don’t wanna be
In fifteen minutes you’ll be a stain on history
And while I wait hit me with another whiskey
Down on your knees in admiration
You swallow every line and throw it up in imitation
Operation counterfeit
Convince the kids that you came up with unhappiness
But you’re a joke
You’re a fucking joke
I know that you know that I know
You’re a joke and everybody knows
I know that you know that I know
You’re a joke and everybody knows
Down in the shallows where I’m wading
I may be hard to find but I’m in honest company
Operation counterfeit
Convince the kids that you came up with unhappiness
But you’re a joke and everybody knows
Down on your knees in admiration
You swallow every line and throw it up in imitation
Operation counterfeit
Convince the kids that you came up with unhappiness
But you’re a joke and everybody knows
I know that you know that I know
You’re a joke and everybody knows
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She Talks
03:15
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I never thought this place was real
But here we are, yeah here we are
I tried to see, I tried to feel
I pretended that this place was real
But it was you I was looking for
So if I’m dreaming, don’t wake me up
You weren’t supposed to end up with me
I’m tired and broken and ripped at the seams
And you’re perfect in every way
The girl I’ve been seeing in my dreams
So if I’m dreaming, don’t wake me up
Cause I don’t believe in, believe in luck
And every time she talks I fall in love
If this was all I ever had it would always be enough
If you’ll always be my guide
I promise to never leave your side
I’ll keep safe your heart if you keep mine
Cause if you’re safe then so am I
Yeah you will always be enough
So if I’m dreaming, don’t wake me up
Cause I don’t believe in, believe in luck
And every time she talks I fall in love
If this was all I ever had it would always be enough
I never thought this place was real
But here we are, yeah here we are
I tried to see, I tried to feel
I pretended that this place was real
But it was you I was looking for
So if I’m dreaming, don’t wake me up
Cause I don’t believe in, believe in luck
And every time she talks I fall in love
If this was all I ever had it would always be enough
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6. |
Sentimental Disorder
03:09
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Passion is a story of the past
But I’m okay with choosing to forget
The fact that I’m not yours
Oh when it rains it pours
And I don’t even know me anymore
I’ve got a loaded gun against my head
Cause it’s the only freedom I’ve got left
And I haven’t done it yet
Cause it’s just not safe inside my head
I’ve got my finger on the trigger
And I wish you all the best
You won’t miss me (can we forget)
It’s just not safe inside my head
I think somebody wants me dead
You’re a piece of who I was before these chemicals
When things were pure
The sun shines brightly down on apathy
Who I’m supposed to be
But I don’t care
I’ve got a loaded gun against my head
Cause it’s the only freedom I’ve got left
And I haven’t done it yet
Cause it’s just not safe inside my head
I’ve got my finger on the trigger
And I wish you all the best
You won’t miss me (can we forget)
It’s just not safe inside my head
Won’t you sing me to sleep?
One last time
Won’t you sing me to sleep?
So I’m not the last thing on my mind
I fear leaving you and everyone that mean the most to me
But I will never be the one you needed me to be
So won’t you sing me to sleep
One last time so we can finally be happy
Loaded gun against my head
The only freedom I have left
And I haven’t done it yet
Cause it’s just not safe inside my head
Got my finger on the trigger
And I wish you all the best
You won’t miss me (can we forget)
It’s just not safe inside my head
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Dear God
00:57
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If there’s a heaven I know I won’t get in
But girl you know I’m trying to get better everyday
I’ve got some growing up to do and people left to lose
Kiss me cause I’m trying to be brave
I tried to fake a smile
But everyone has dealt with me a hundred times
If anybody asked I’d say there’s no one here to save
But the paramedics got here just in time for me
And I’ll never go away
If I feel too weak to fight it you’re not safe here if you stay
If there’s a heaven I know I won’t get in
But girl you know I’m trying to get better everyday
I’ve got some growing up to do and people left to lose
Kiss me cause I’m trying to be brave
I swear that I’ll be back
Either a hero or just an insomniac
I’ll leave your cul-de-sac
But when I come home I hope you take me back
I hope you take me back
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