Knuckle Puck - Pretense

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I’ll take it inward so no one sees, while you find slumber on tops of trees. And after all of this I still find it hard to breathe. I taught myself things you never did. You need a spine like I need new skin, but neither will ever happen. How dare you guilt me for not sticking around as if you ever did for me? I’ll leave you in the dark with a broken flashlight. You left me with a choice and a pretense. I will not follow in your footsteps. I’ll find a face to call my own, because the mask you wear is all I’ve ever known. Consider this a repercussion of the actions which you were never properly punished for due to an overbearing demeanor brought on by your own self-awareness. Your credibility is a half-empty glass of salt water that I watched you spill over and over and over again. Go ahead, make me the bad guy. So I’ll take what strength I have left, if you could call it that, and I’ll give you time to reflect. Then you can call me back.

[@nandapratama2527]

10 years from now we're gonna look back to 2015 when this album came out and praise the hell out of it cause this one here is fucking evergreen

[@VincentGilmore]

That's the thing I love thinking about the most. Looking back on albums you listened to when you were younger. 😀✌️

[@SuperNils666]

3 years left

[@gildedwingsgroup8705]

@@SuperNils666 only one now....

[@SuperNils666]

@@gildedwingsgroup8705 Bro make it stop

[@ajcristillo6363]

Knuckle Puck is just on another level right now. Blown away.

[@fjofrez]

...Replay and replay and replay again. Go ahead, make me the replay guy.

[@musicimpact7120]

Felipe Jofré reply

[@AllHailZeppelin]

HOW DARE YOUUU REPLAAAAAAY

[@CHIMPWRECKER12]

It hits hard!

[@betes51]

Not only is this song killer, but it also seems like every person commenting here is simply stoked on the music, saying nothing but positive stuff to everyone, and being super cool. Well done my friends, you made my day.

[@puremusicfragments2619]

May the Love find you Brother.

[@CMPuLs3]

time to put this on repeat till my ears bleed

[@hunter112000]

Nah you good

[@jaymingles]

CMPuLs3 hmu

[@aaroncantmosh]

CMPuLs3 glad to see you here hahaha

[@gideoncannon4591]

Pulse same

[@CharlieViking95]

3/3 on all singles. Band is rock solid. Dat brief blast beat was pure fire.

[@lucascollier8728]

I had to rewind the song just to make sure I wasn't imagining the blast beat.

[@yuh253]

What do you mean by blast beat? Which part is it?

[@Hartfordlax95]

Jake Andrew 0:55 to 0:59 would be considered a "blast beat"

[@zachwilliams5731]

+Charlie's Drum Corner tru

[@OmegaDJH]

+Lucas Collier I did the exact same thing lol

[@Rizz3n]

I thought The Story So Far's new album would be my favorite pop punk album of the year. Guess I was wrong.

[@CharlieViking95]

Rizz3n I see you on literally every video which leads me to believe your taste in music is hella dope.

[@Rizz3n]

Charlie's Drum Corner Well, I guess this applies to you as well, haha.

[@Rizz3n]

I didn't like the new album as well when I heard the first few songs, but it really grew on me. Not as amazing as Under Soil and Dirt, but still pretty solid.

[@SadSadToaster]

Charlie's Drum Corner I was gunna say the same thing lol

[@SadSadToaster]

Rizz3n Agreed. Under Soil And Dirt is their best album imo.

[@0live666]

"Consider this a repercussion of the actions which you were never properly punished for due to an overbearing demeanor brought on by your own self-awareness. Your credibility is a half-empty glass of salt water that I watched you spill over and over and over again. Go ahead, make me the bad guy" genius

[@daviddangerfield2332]

Don't get me wrong I have always loved this band but so far this album has blown me the fuck away honestly did not think they had this in them but they have more than delivered and have matured musically more than I ever would have dreamed of thank you for these songs!

[@syko.uk.]

Best song so far, Knuckle Puck have come very far even from their last EP

[@cpizzi95]

pop punk is literally BLOWING UP

[@puremusicfragments2619]

Pop Punk & Easycore are the most creative and powerfull genre of our time era.

[@quinamague_n]

KNUCKLE PUCK IS HERE TO MELT FACES

[@EpicRedWolf]

Knuckle Puck is really going somewhere! I love them so much.

[@yafomonster]

Probably my favorite single so far. This song really reminds me of Story of the Year.

[@drhodes143]

Wait, what?

[@yafomonster]

Dean Rot This song sounds a lot like Story of the Year in my opinion.

[@aeternusmalum3767]

yafomonster 100%, I was thinking the same damn thing.

[@cojo65691]

It reminds me more of neck deep

[@ivanortiv98]

Knuckle Puck Is Love, Knuckle Puck Is Life man

[@morgandavie4076]

If this band doesn't have genuinely after sort success within the next 10 years, the musical world will seriously needs to reconsider itself.

[@AwkwardN3rd]

so much love for Pop Punk...my goodness, TSSF and KP new albums are sex to my ears.

[@Naultyy]

Yea same also really digging what I've heard of neck deep and state champs' new albums

[@kyleyoung6918]

This is seriously gold. The chorus is the best part . " How dare you guilt me for not sticking around as if you ever did for me."

[@cojo65691]

They really can't make a bad song!!!!

[@Aceiia]

HOW DARE YOU GUILT ME FOR NOT STICKING AROUND AS IF YOU EVER DID FOR ME

[@KnockOutExclusive]

I’ll leave you in the dark with a broken flashlight!

[@GrizzlyGriff]

I'm calling it now- this'll be the best jam on the record.

[@kynansmusic9724]

1:08 i don't think you can listen to that part without getting chills!

[@13samiboi]

This song has everything! A haunting melody in the chorus, soft parts, heavy parts, fuckin blast beats, a solid message, thank you knuckle puck for introducing me to my favorite song of 2015

[@bigblacksal367]

Where the fuck have these dudes been my entire life? This is insane, the harmonics in the intro make me want to throw hands with the nearest MMA champion.

[@riseagainstfan10]

Probably my favorite of the three released! This band kills!

[@tokki1999]

this is my fave on the album, absolutely love it!!!

[@blacktaxi2d]

First pinch harmonics, now blast beats, what's next, the AOTY?

[@dylansmarr3254]

Henry Maple First fret breakdowns.

[@dreday800_4]

Dylan Smarr I like the way you think, my friend

[@dvrkstrvnd]

Henry Maple Where is the blast beat in the song? I can't seem to find it. Maybe I'm not listening well enough idk.

[@BrettSidney]

Johnathan Wright 0:56

[@xDis4sterology]

EZ REVIVAL

[@fizzyjay909]

HOLLY SHIT I LOVE THE VIBE IN THIS OMG

[@jackalessi1144]

This is so well written, the harmonies, blast beats, harmonics and harsh vocals are too perfect

[@brettturner4466]

yassss knuckle puck like: what do you want and i'm like: just fuck me up

[@brendanmyles6585]

Literally the best song on the album so far.

[@jren32]

The wait for this album was so brutal after hearing no good. But so far this is so fucking worth it.

[@PelicanHammer]

Fav song on the album. And what an album! Raising the bar for sure.

[@texasbreakdown56]

Loving those triplet fills. This band is gonna blow up after this album is released. Super excited for these dudes' futures!

[@erikaelimei]

they're coming to my college this coming weekend for our "farewell fest" and i'm so pumped!

[@natalie91696]

Please update knuckle puck's spotify

[@SamC_182]

Natalie Portugal I'm saying I need this song!

[@TheCatFather45]

Apple Music has Disdain and True Contrite right now

[@SamC_182]

so does spotify

[@bradlaplante]

Pretense wasn't a "single," just a song they decided to stream early. Disdain and True Contrite are the singles.

[@theTylerMorale]

The album officially released yesterday July 29th. You can listen on spotify when it becomes available but I say buy the album! Support these guys.

[@susieescobar1345]

Oh Knuckle Puck you've come so far from Gold Rush. So proud of these guys!

[@Danny-ze1bb]

Knuckle puck is just wonderful si glad I found them

[@w328x]

definitely my fav song from this album so far, i thought TSSF self title was good but this just destroys it

[@ManTheWombat]

Best song off this album that I've heard so far. Keep it up lads!

[@ToastyPillowsack]

I think it's about the aftermath of a relationship. The girl was overbearing, self-aware of her beauty. She was also spineless and wore a mask (figuratively speaking). So he leaves her "in the dark with a broken flashlight" and then she plays the blame game, saying he was the one who never stuck around. He tells her, "Consider this a repercussion of the actions which you were never properly punished for due to an overbearing demeanor brought on by your own self-awareness. Your credibility is a half-empty glass of salt water that I watched you spill over and over and over again. Go ahead, make me the bad guy." That explains why he left, and that he knows she's full of shit (no credibility), and the last sentence is sarcastic. He then says he's giving her time to reflect, and she can call him back- or not. This song means a lot to me, I've been in that very situation where my ex said a lot of things about me behind my back that weren't true. I'd been left with a "choice and a pretense" and my choice was to leave her. She was always making me chase and I tried to be there for her, but go ahead, make me the bad guy. P.S. This song can also be about a father and son relationship. Just depends on your perspective. Hope this helped.

[@TheAudibleGasp]

ToastyPillowsack no shit

[@ToastyPillowsack]

TheAudibleGasp +1 Hey, some people were having trouble deciphering the lyrics. :)

[@T3hJam]

I personally thought it was about a kid talking about his dad/father figure

[@ToastyPillowsack]

James S Truuu.

[@screamingonMUTEx]

The new music video confirms that this is about a father and son relationship.

[@reaperm666]

Every song they've made is pure gold, and these new ones are even better, great job, can't wait to hear the full album :)

[@brandonstevens9284]

Lots of people saying these guys are better than State Champs. Listened to their new album and a few old songs and this is the only one that got stuck in my head. So, I gotta give it to the reigning and current State Champs.

[@AchromaticChameleon]

I really love the whole album, but this is my favorite song from all of it!

[@peterluzon3698]

Knuckle Puck is hitting hard with these songs. They are on another level right now! Can't wait till the 31st!

[@Nicky392WB]

I swear to God, this music is so therapeutic.

[@jacobriggs5718]

Anyone get like a Set Your Goals vibe from that second verse?

[@igotthecold]

Unrelated but I got a major league feel on the vocals at the beginning of the song before that one dude left major league

[@chazyb9127]

i do haha very set your goals Jacob Riggs

[@giovannisdesigns]

+Jacob Riggs That explains why I like this song so much.

[@zacharydick8502]

+Jacob Riggs I've always gotten sort of a brand new/tbs from their first few EP's...just the way the music makes me feel. but now that u mention it that verse hits me like mutiny.

[@badams.mp3]

One of the best choruses I've ever heard. Same goes for the shouted lyric verse.

[@faithcrane3424]

They deserve more recognition this is such an understand band

[@ninjalemurdude]

This is quite possibly their best song yet!

[@whileistaysecluded]

Love how KP and Belmont just throw in blast beats sometimes lol

[@lolmasn69]

Damn Why did I not give this band a chance until now I might have to preorder...

[@jakeyboy69]

Calling this as album of the year. They're on another level right now

[@abrahamais2998]

0:56 blasting

[@arzufbkz6099]

eargasm

[@skaterpanny]

Unreal, they get better every song. The lyrics are also pretty relatable, can't wait for the record

[@calmestlad]

This and But Why Would You Care give me so much energy, elite band

[@mick12316]

Can't wait for this album, every release has been great so far

[@saephon3988]

It's funny how pumped I get just from hearing those harmonics at the start

[@silverstein3254]

This is amazing, im going through an awful heartbreak and this really helps.

[@xDis4sterology]

Words can't express how much I fucking love this band

[@xbrookeharleyx]

Always knew the band name and heard one off songs by them but this sold it for me. Keen for the album now.

[@mbag1238]

Sick new song! Catchy with a shit load of angst. Like a middle finger in the face of your enemies. Love it!

[@guady8]

this is my favorite song of the album 👏🏽

[@ciaranrulz10]

SO GOOD THIS BAND IS AMAZING

[@summaaaa15]

the bangers never quit coming

[@Bomatteini]

The vocals on the second verse have a strong Set Your Goals vibe ✊🏼

[@greghurley6469]

The harmonics they use are sick during the transitions

[@Ericmanifesto]

2015 is a great fucking year.

[@alexsanchez2077]

this honestly the best song ive heard on the album (so far) Disdain was pretty good but this one really has a great sound too it.. cant wait to buy the full length album on the 31st :D

[@A9entAssassin]

And I thought The Story So Far's new album was golden. Knuckle Puck's is fucking platinum so far; that's some unexpected shit right there like my ears are totally mind blown.

[@chloebenson6044]

So I'll take, what strength I have left, If you can call it that; And I'll give, you time to reflect, Then you can call me back. How dare you guilt me for not sticking around, as if you ever did for me?

[@TheTwilliams97]

Best song knuckle puck have ever made 😊

[@benpolicicchio5026]

ugh it makes me sad that theyre on rise records. Knuckle Puck is way too good to be on rise records.

[@connorlawrence3945]

ahh this is frigging awesome! cant wait to see these guys on the uk state champs tour.

[@austinhovey9151]

Everyone can relate to this song in some way. Much love 🤘❤️

[@kaceyrodriguez6756]

They played this at Warped and it was awesome also cause Tyler Posey played

[@mymymelody12]

Probably one of my favorites of the album but the album is still a solid 10/10

[@NuckenFoob]

Favourite song off Copacetic!

[@benphillips2751]

best song on the album by far

[@B3ARAUCE]

How is this not on Spotify yet? I'm using way too much data for this.

[@HybriiDxClan]

Didn't even realize Kanookla Pook was dropping another album. And God damn does this song sound fucking amazing!

[@justsometrees5617]

THIS ALBUM IS GOING TO BE A BANGER!

[@bagasasfriansyahpratama5015]

UNBELIEVABLY MIND-FUCKING-BLOWING GODDAMMIT DAT BLASTBEAT AND SCREAMS WAS FUCKING GREATTTTTT

[@timothyskateboards]

honestly surprised rise has this good of a band

[@danielkijiya9]

best lyrics for pop punk this year

[@Frost-dq9bq]

This is bliss.

[@Gson123456]

Always fucks me up

[@Sara-us7bg]

Amazing!! I'm getting a neck deep vibe from this. Loving it

[@RebThePlebb]

I'm feeling this

[@Kaktusalax]

YOU LEFT ME WITH A CHOICE AND A PRETENSE

[@fokkeboorsma9249]

So glad they didn't leave out d-beats like most pop punk bands do after their first couple ep's/album.

[@ahwizza]

I love it

[@xZOMBIETAGx]

there's nothing i don't like about this song

[@bryantmeadowsofficial2834]

Actually I found an easy one, it's that it ends.

[@Ashravenn]

Bryant Meadows facts

[@amandadelnodal3278]

Awesome song!

[@TheVault666]

Still listening in 2021

[@Bruhcel]

Bro💙

[@Karaoke_em_HD]

Karaoke version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ2rdoull5p9qtU have fun !!

[@thepb295]

Kp > tssf

[@ninjalemurdude]

Yes.

[@bagasasfriansyahpratama5015]

ninjalemurdude can't agree more

[@FloDrum2107]

+Paolo Bondoc EleGiggle

[@thepb295]

+javier flores kappa

[@THRASH3RZz]

yet to disappoint even in the slightest.

[@itsyaboidale]

I have no words, this is truly fucking perfection...

[@user-ku9tx4ex7d]

かっこいいなー😊

[@Bruhcel]

💙💙💙

[@xXcloudlowellXx]

Yo! That little monologue was very Say Anything of you, Knuckle Puck! 🤘