Focus Ring // Shaky Hands

emo boy has feelings after a day at work

[@haiiksdbkslnflk2529]

focus ring is probably my favorite project erik works on. you can literally see the emotion put into these songs. all of his music is honest but the raw acoustics really push these specific songs over the edge

[@brockholder902]

it’s so awesome. now though, he’s said in interviews he’s not into the emo kind of genre or style anymore after the first remo drive album went out, explaining the big shift in style since that

[@brockholder902]

Trvp visuals yeah that’s fair. honestly though i still enjoyed it for the most part, including the EP that came out after it.

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

It's this sort of unpolished but talented work that gives me hope to become a successful musician like him.

[@CameronMcElhaney]

Your voice is so honest and it makes me melt

[@jellybeanoppa]

You're facial expressions are priceless. Love the song! I hope to see you perform live someday:)

[@nickd935]

Late 2019? I still call it a bop Edit: this hits different in 2024 nostalgic

[@gilly7038]

i agree

[@skye1678]

2020 update: still very much so a bop :)

[@youuglyyouyodaddysonaye432]

2020 still a bop :)

[@never-5539]

@@youuglyyouyodaddysonaye432 remo drive's over?

[@shotgunner634]

@@never-5539 nope!

[@brandongore711]

This song really gave me the strength I needed today to say what I needed to say. Thank you for writing this.

[@shilohhollow9568]

My hands are cramping just watching this

[@robotcann1bal]

the faded gig x on his hand ..i love him

[@swordfish896]

Focus Ring - Shaky Hands I sit in my room with my left hand holding your photograph. My right hand is holding the scissors I intend to use when I cut it in half. ‘Cuz I don’t need you anymore, yeah, I don’t need you anymore I’ll bury the box filled with half sheets of paper. Turn myself back in, into the earth x2 I sit in my room with my left hand holding your photograph. My right hand is shaking, I lack the courage to cut it in half. What if I was wrong, and I needed you all along? I’ll bury the box filled with half sheets of paper. Turn myself back in, into the earth x2 I sit in my room with my left hand holding your photograph. My right hand is holding the scissor that’s currently cutting it in half I was right all along. I didn't need you, not at all I’ll bury the box filled with half sheets of paper. Turn myself back in, into the earth x2 Lemme know if anything is wrong. I couldn't find the lyrics anywhere so I thought I'd post them here.

[@BlackToastee]

isnt it "Cut in in half" instead of "cut it out" XD

[@swordfish896]

Dead Dark Knights You're right :o Thanks!

[@sleepless2621]

swordfish896 one still days cut it out

[@jessegrant3349]

God bless your soul for this

[@nickd935]

@@BlackToastee no he says "cut it in half"

[@chrisgartung1708]

Matt Watson from Super Mega

[@tuckereskridge780]

I wasn't emotionally prepared to read this comment

[@MaxTrash01]

I listen to this nightly, while being in a relationship I don’t know if I even want anymore. Definitely relatable ❤️

[@JennVOGUE]

jesus how bad was work.

[@gatorman5231]

What?

[@papayapoop]

Merleh read the description lmao

[@camdenadler235]

Hahaha

[@dathanl1644]

best comment

[@keyboardkushington4065]

sounds like it was pretty painful

[@maribethbaker6820]

I still watch this all the time, even though this came out years ago

[@Isaac-zh3re]

This is so good what the hell.

[@cannella2494]

he SCREAM

[@cannella2494]

also, u and ur song are both BEAUTIFUL

[@autismpowers8490]

Cannella you should listen to breath in by remo drive

[@GriefsOP]

I'm happy I keep finding stuff like this

[@garrett6437]

I miss raw everything associated with Erik used to be. You could hear it and see it in every ounce of music he recorded and performed. It’s unfortunate to see the direction they’ve taken in my opinion, which seems to be shared by a lot of folks. Just wish the issues never came up, and that, selfishly, they had never strewn so far away from what made their fans love them in the first place. This was my pissed off rant after hearing the music they just put out and thinking back on the last few projects. Used to love them and now they fade into obscurity for me and I’m sure many others.

[@briannakratz8953]

im still waiting for this to be on apple music or spotify or something:(

[@vinnytuber558]

Glad to see that he made it in life. ❤️

[@Officalmattandmathew]

Such an Amazing artist man for real

[@MizuYoki]

I've watched this video too many times...

[@scuzbucketttt]

i miss the version where erik sang in the woods it was my favorite and i was devastated to learn its no longer on here :(((((

[@poorboy1225]

Matt from SuperMega?

[@kerrieahrens6094]

I fucking love your work. This is beautiful and I listen to it on repeat.

[@FlippyFloopster]

So fucking good God the emotion, fuck this is gold

[@danielgonzalez7153]

hey you should make tabs for this song!! I really want to learn it!!

[@AllegraG66]

Tune :DGDGBE

[@CthuluSpecialK]

I needed this. Thanks.

[@piercedobrzanski7441]

daily listen

[@tristencathcart]

this is unreal

[@theiosif3632]

That was awesome haws, may all you ex's remain that way.

[@taylorwalker2284]

I'm in love

[@i_declare_war__gaming9382]

a great artist

[@mr.spookms]

erik please dont delete these

[@schizophrenicdolphinz9822]

matter of time honestly

[@blakes4790]

I love u

[@reece1arakaki]

Merry Christmas

[@bencritterson640]

Isn’t this just that boy from Remo Drive?

[@jonascolina5793]

eres tan malditamente talentoso...

[@danielgonzalez7153]

Still waiting for those damn tabs!

[@summerofsteroids]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y33Tf4aZpKd1d9U

[@shotgunner634]

perhaps i cried

[@shotgunner634]

yeah i definitely did

[@fabybaby]

nice

[@autismpowers8490]

Pussy

[@shotgunner634]

Autism Powers thanks Autism Powers

[@faberz_1906]

2020 anyone???

[@rudeness47]

2022

[@geassmanleon]

Great song

[@somethingcooler1795]

Hey, does anyone know the chords for the song? Greatly appreciated

[@summerofsteroids]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y33Tf4aZpKd1d9U

[@maldimare7620]

Hi, what guitar is?

[@heylolita5587]

Шаткие Руки Я сижу в своей комнате в левой рукой держу твою фотографию. Моя правая рука держит ножницы, которые я собираюсь использовать, когда я разрежу её пополам. Потому что ты мне больше не нужна, да, ты мне больше не нужна Я закопаю коробку, наполненную половиной листов бумаги. Вернись обратно, в землю x2 Я сижу в своей комнате с левой руке держу твою фотографию. Моя правая рука дрожит, мне не хватает смелости разрезать ее пополам. Что, если бы я ошибался, и я нуждался в тебе все время? Я закопаю коробку, наполненную половиной листов бумаги. Вернись обратно, в землю x2 Я сижу в своей комнате с левой руке держу твою фотографию. Моя правая рука держит ножницы, которые в настоящее время разрезают его пополам Я всегда был прав. Ты мне совсем не нужна, совсем нет Я закопаю коробку, наполненную половиной листов бумаги. Вернись обратно, в землю x2 Дай знать, если что-то не так. Я нигде не мог найти слова , поэтому подумал, что отправлю их сюда.

[@moku4340]

Hey Lolita спасибо тебе💜

[@tarnishedhunter222]

this fucking slaps

[@no1lieksu]

is erik... straight edge??? there's a faded sharpie X on his hand that I never noticed.

[@no1lieksu]

or rather was.

[@sum41him]

Was under 21 and went to a show that marked him so bartenders won’t serve them I’m assuming

[@sydneymorton1285]

Blake Doyle yeah he would’ve been like 17 or 18 here

[@masonmount2670]

We’re so back

[@dontbesohumble]

Are you still here?

[@Cruz.z34]

Where can I find a studio version of this

[@MuertoEnPie]

Yung Martyr SoundCloud soundcloud.com/trevor-drake/sets/focus-ring-introduction

[@gardentsp7632]

Anyone know the chords? I got the strum pattern down but i cant quite get it to sound the same cause i dont know what fret specifically hes on :(

[@Psyc0tic]

Hes in remo tuning. Low E and A tuned down to D and G

[@kaui5237]

W

[@kaita1k119]

What genre is this??

[@ellalueders3508]

It's called Midwest Emo. Very local. Very rad.

[@Mrnumber1ontop]

Did this full length ever come out? I want to purchase it.

[@briansagarsee3732]

Blake Nass yea, it's on bandcamp. Search for focus ring, it's nyp

[@Mrnumber1ontop]

thanks, dude

[@darkmasterchief227]

What kind of acoustic is that?

[@aidanradcliffe6991]

Tab?

[@RADNESSGAL]

yeah but those brugers bagels are so yummy

[@kodyratliff5893]

Bro I need to know these chords hahahaha

[@danielgonzalez7153]

please send the the cords to this song:D

[@tristanzimmer5076]

Daniel Gonzales please

[@zakp5839]

Daniel Gonzales The tuning is like sleepless DGDGBE It's not accurate but it works :p (I strum just the top four strings) D-9 9 9 2 G-8 8 8 4 D-9 11 8 6 G-8 8 8 X B-X X X X E-X X X X 2nd part of verse I think D-9 8 6 4 2 G-8 8 8 6 4 D-9 9 9 8 6 G-8 8 X X X B-X X X X X E-X X X X X

[@zakp5839]

Daniel Gonzales Chorus? (Sorta just muted most of it) D-2 1 6 5 2 2 G-4 4 8 8 4 4 D-X X 9 9 6 5 G-X X X X X X B-X X X X X X E-X X X X X X And that should be it I mean I just watched and mimicked what Erik is doing but it's not accurate but sounds nice could be wrong so correct me if there are any flaws

[@oberonsmith6114]

just seeing those chord shapes makes you want to cringe guitarists worst nightmare

[@RiseOfAnarchism]

Oberon Smith explain

[@NoFunInVegas]

Oberon Smith the chords or near impossible, super tough shapes

[@brandongore711]

Just keep practicing them until you get it down. Get a guitar with a shorter scale length if you don't have long fingers. I'm not gonna lie, they're difficult to play and transition between, but if you practice enough they're not at all impossible. You're just not used to playing them, the muscle memory isn't there. Only for other chord shapes you're already familiar with.

[@ryanlaurence569]

@@NoFunInVegas i know this is old, but "near impossible"? That's a stretch. It's not that hard of a song once you know the chords. (They've been posted in these comments and they're on ultimate guitar)

[@321ajb1]

Ryan Laurence yo could u maybe link me the ultimate guitar page? I can’t find it :/

[@yuh3352]

is that erik?

[@sleepless2621]

LEMON LEMON yes

[@dorkusmaximus5765]

Holy shit

[@Spzatak]

dude what happened to the video of you playing accoustic on someones litteral fucking roof?

[@zotthedestroyer5190]

WHERE CAN I BUY THIS!!!!!!!

[@sleepless2621]

Zot the destroyer on bandcamp. Tilde records, Focus ring. Snatch it up on vinyl!

[@Mothdood111]

how do i like harder

[@jinks6476]

y u mad?

[@henko-wv8rv]

Зайцев +1

[@lydiaslocum8443]

u perform a lot better not high👍🏻

[@erikpaulson1718]

never once performed high 👍🏻 I've had plenty of bad performances though

[@lydiaslocum8443]

Focus Ring srry to accuse u my bad, i saw u perform live and my friends said u were high and u seemed different but it was still a good performance u just weren't as into it also there was a lot of weed smell from somewhere lol glad to know it wasnt u

[@sdfasdfsadf8503]

Focus Ring never had*