Set It Off - "Punching Bag"

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LYRICS
Verse 1:
This empty feeling sets in my chest,
And I start to worry,
Try to push it down,
Cast it out,
But I can’t control it…
Hangin on by the strings that you’re pulling,
So you cut me down, just to push me around..
Pre:
Like I'm your punching bag,
Just another pot callin' the kettle black,
Take it out on someone who won't hit you back,
Till we're all as broken as you.
Chorus:
So say goodbye to your Mr. Nice Guy,
You got your wish he's rotting in hell,
I'm up all night, when you think I'm sleeping,
People pleasing's never good for your health.
So go fuck yourself.
Verse 2:
On this episode of friend or foe,
You’re throwin’ stones and hope I,
Tie a rope, ‘round my throat, till I start to choke.
You’re a sick, persistent virus under my skin.
Rather set myself on fire, than let you win.
I could give you the world but you’d poison the seas.
I could let down my guard but then all that I’d be is just your…
Pre:
Like I'm your punching bag,
Just another pot callin' the kettle black,
Take it out on someone who won't hit you back,
Till we're all as broken as you.
Chorus:
So say goodbye to your Mr. Nice Guy,
You got your wish he's rotting in hell,
I'm up all night, when you think I'm sleeping,
People pleasing's never good for your health.
So go fuck yourself.
Chorus:
So say goodbye to your Mr. Nice Guy,
You got your wish he's rotting in hell,
I'm up all night, when you think I'm sleeping,
People pleasing's never good for your health.
So go fuck yourself.
Produced by: Jon Lundin
Mixed by: Tyler Smyth
Mastered by: Tyler Smyth
Written by: Cody Carson & Jon Lundin
#SetItOff #punchingbag

[@angeltheweirdo]

this is gonna be one of those songs that you replay over and over again. It’s a good thing I was up until 12 am to see this be released

[@misshulabuloothe1st953]

Haha same! I didn’t realize they were releasing it right at twelve a.m. What a nice surprise!!

[@LooDoesStuff]

Same lol!

[@LooDoesStuff]

Didn’t they release Why Do I at like 12 am too?

[@TheRealFrozenFire]

It's only eleven for me lol

[@CorynthianLeather]

I just finished listening to the new fall out boy album that was just uploaded, and now I found this. Picked a good night not to sleep lol

[@TheRealFrozenFire]

THIS GOES HARD!!!! It's like if Hypnotized was released as a Cinematics song, with a dash of Midnight melody in there. Love this band!!

[@ronan-outoftime]

that's actually the perfect description

[@dxrkwitch]

@@Link_724 SEVEN YEARS??? okay maybe I've been listening for six or seven years but I got shocked because I instantly remembered I was five seven years ago-

[@kinggeorgeiii4977]

​@@dxrkwitch haha foetus/j it's so weird to think I started listening to them like 8 years ago now

[@d4rln_snstr534]

YOU DESCRIBED THE SONG SO PERFECTLY!!

[@harry-hp1je]

I was at a show of theirs on Tuesday night (the last Elsewhere era show) and Cody mentioned this new song and how it’s like a mix of all their music, so you’re not wrong! So good I love it!!

[@underthependulum3484]

They weren't kidding when they said this was a huge departure from the previous two albums, this is easiest the darkest song you've had since the Cinematics days. And I'm absolutely here to see all of it.

[@afellowpotato]

I'm just replying so you can see how much likes you got

[@forher919]

see?)

[@Malvalamer]

This and the current latest, ESPECIALLY parasite have been such an amazing return to form for these guys, I love it

[@ianfine1459]

I love Cody’s voice and their music. Literally my favorite band ever!

[@theundeniablegoat]

SAME

[@anaingridramirezrobledo3263]

X3 >w

[@larkint1596]

Totally agree. Just wish they played down south

[@icyicy1940]

I got to meet Cody at a concert I showed him my set it off tattoo and he showed me his he Is literally the nicest guy ever

[@theundeniablegoat]

i wish i could meet him one day

[@pomegranate_vi9444]

Top tier, this is a throwback to the old times with elements of the new sound of the band.

[@HannahS65]

Definitely. I liked when they did songs like The Haunting, Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, Distance Disturbs Me, and stuff like that when the instrumental goes hard. I'm so happy that I woke up this morning to a new SIO song. 😍

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

Yes, I've waiting for @reply vibes.. this is close.

[@taylorward2617]

They’ve even brought back the classic diamond but with an edgier twist.

[@taylorward2617]

@@HannahS65 I think all those songs came from duality

[@HannahS65]

@@taylorward2617 Most of them come from the Duality album, yes. Distance Disturbs Me is from Cinematics.

[@abookwing]

the only band to exist ever actually

[@TheRealFrozenFire]

True.

[@ohnaliirony8997]

You're so right!

[@d4rln_snstr534]

Set it off created music don't even try and change my mind💜

[@teevee1782]

literally the band of all time

[@cameronjadewallace]

Someone has never heard of Ninja Sex Party or Starbomb... Or TWRP... SAD

[@NycoVT]

Lyrics: This empty feeling sets in my chest, And I start to worry, Try to push it down, Cast it out, But I can’t control it… Hangin on by the strings that you’re pulling, So you cut me down, just to push me around.. Like I'm your punching bag, Just another pot callin' the kettle black, Take it out on someone who won't hit you back, Till we're all as broken as you. (Oh yeah) So say goodbye to your Mr. Nice Guy, You got your wish he's rotting in hell, I'm up all night, when you think I'm sleeping, People pleasing's never good for your health. So go fuck yourself. On this episode of friend or foe, You’re throwin’ stones and hope I, Tie a rope, ‘round my throat, till I start to choke. You’re a sick, persistent virus under my skin. Rather set myself on fire, than let you win. I could give you the world but you’d poison the seas. I could let down my guard but then all that I’d be is just your… Punching bag, Just another pot callin' the kettle black, Take it out on someone who won't hit you back, Till we're all as broken as you. (Oh yeah) So say goodbye to your Mr. Nice Guy, You got your wish he's rotting in hell, I'm up all night, when you think I'm sleeping, People pleasing's never good for your health. So go fuck yourself. So say goodbye to your Mr. Nice Guy, You got your wish he's rotting in hell, I'm up all night, when you think I'm sleeping, People pleasing's never good for your health. So say goodbye to your Mr. Nice Guy, You got your wish he's rotting in hell, I'm up all night, when you think I'm sleeping, People pleasing's never good for your health. So go fuck yourself.

[@set9055]

(It's in, not win)

[@AlexTheSlayBoss]

@@set9055 it is win, the lyrics are in the description

[@set9055]

@@AlexTheSlayBoss Weird, I read multiple different sources online for the lyrics they all had "in", thought they were right. My bad!

[@NycoVT]

​@@set9055 I just copied and pasted this from the description, so any wrong lyrics/typos is weird

[@set9055]

@@NycoVT No no you're good!

[@LordJokester]

"I could give you the world but you'd poison the seas" is a line that goes so hard on a song that's already an absolute banger.

[@shiromatsunoki]

I can't lie, this song hits pretty close to home for me. This is already rising up the list as one of my all-time favorite songs by my all-time favorite band! Fantastic work!!

[@saulguardado9007]

Dude. You guys never disappoint. Every single song makes me want to scream it out loud and dance around my room. You guys are amazing!

[@HannahS65]

Same here. Listening to SIO really gets you in the mood lol

[@vixencrenshaw3014]

Omg same as soon as the rock music started I screamed and my dad heard cause he came home

[@StickmanAnimations12345]

thats what i actually do

[@skatefallen91]

Reminds me of the older stuff. If this is the direction the genre is moving back towards, I'm 100% for it. This is amazing. Keep it up guys!

[@feloniusdude1698]

Whole next album is gonna be like this. They are actually revisiting the sound!

[@haydenmomtracy5039]

@@feloniusdude1698 LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I found them when I listened to their darker stuff, but most of their newer stuff I thought was not as good as this darker material. Love that they are coming back to my personal favorite era of their music.

[@omalga]

Yes I’m soooo obsessed I love this song and will listen to it all day and even longer! Thank u for this amazing piece! It sounds like a part of the story with: “wolf in sheep’s clothing”, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”, “Nightmare”, “Midnight thoughts”, “who’s in control”, and “cut off”, and now “Punching bag”. These and other songs I didn’t count tell so much of a mindset of a victim of abuse/bullying/broken heart etc. and how they finally break up the chains of their problems!

[@Melody-re2qt]

THE VISUAL THE VIBE THE GUITARS EVERYTHING IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!

[@lupitahernandez2108]

STOP THIS IS LITERALLY GIVING DUALITY AND CINEMATIC’S LOVE CHILD!!!

[@ratty4949]

Ngl i feel like a LARGE amount of their songs can sumned up as "Abuse Survivor Anthem" and I kinda dig it. Makes me feel seen lolol

[@testsubject747]

I so so so hope that their next music keeps the same vibes as this. I want SIO to make more "angry" songs like this again

[@littlesammcyt]

I haven’t even finished listening but I already love this song!

[@misshulabuloothe1st953]

:00 I didn’t expect it right on the dot at twelve!! Woohoo!!🎉 “I could give you the world but you’d poison the seas” I *really* like that line👀 _Aww yeah._ This is going right into a few playlists-

[@camilaandrearamosramos5886]

That line goes hard

[@jennsjoy11]

I read that exactly as that lined played 😂 😂

[@misshulabuloothe1st953]

@@camilaandrearamosramos5886 It does doesn’t it??

[@simon_says_lots_of_things]

As someone who's had multiple bad relationships, all of which ended because I was tired of being taken advantage of, this is definitely making it to my playlist of therapeutic angry songs.

[@vapi1742]

LETS GOOOO, VAMO NUEVA ERA !!!! ESTE NUEVO ALBUM SI O SI DEBE PRESENTARSE EN MÉXICO EN UN GRAN CINCIERTO!! VAMOOO

[@kevinsaid1217]

no vendrán ni de broma jajaj

[@kimberlycampos6270]

ESTO

[@mono35]

Vemos

[@linequeen1341]

Ojalá :'

[@claraandreaalvaalarcon2706]

SIIIIIIIIIIIIII

[@josephineverive1546]

The reference to Why Worry with the tune and lyrics in the beginning gets me every time. I love it when SIO does that (ex. Unopened Windows ("walk through the halls, trace the walls...) and The Haunting (Love so alive, but it died...."). It's such a fun little wink-wink/nudge-nudge moment.

[@joanderson6880]

It's giving original Set It Off, it's giving Elsewhere, it's giving Cinematics, it's got all of Set It Off's signatures and I am loving it!

[@Mewko_DaScrunkly]

This is the reason why they are my favorite band, ABSOLUTE BANGER 🎉🎉🎉 Felicidades por la canción, ya quiero ver qué más vendrá en la nueva era

[@Koolaidsucks]

Been aching for this era of Set It Off to come back for awhile.

[@AnimeLover-yz5uo]

I have been listening to them since middle school and I feel that they have grown a lot alongside their older audience while pulling in a new one as well, absolutely love you guys!❤🎉

[@melissaprivette7452]

This song literally encompasses my attitude when I’m at school or work perfectly and I’m in love with it!!! ❤❤❤

[@mjstepper6095]

i’m gonna have this song on repeat all day i’m so excited

[@chicharo5551]

Es que es imposible que hagan una mala canción. Dioooos, qué buena que está.

[@flowerleelee]

this sounds like the old set it off style, it’s so good i definitely didn’t expect it, such a pleasant surprise for us older fans

[@SweetzTheOne]

Yall, I feel like I missed out big time cuz im only just now becoming obsessed with this band. Yall genuinely inspire to learn how to sing and produce music, I love you guys so much

[@SweetzTheOne]

HOLY SHIT THIS SLAPS

[@HannahS65]

@@SweetzTheOne I know right!!!

[@marianagomezborrero2961]

i love you so much guys, im crying... son lo mejor q le paso a mi vida y su música es puro arte AAAAAAAAAAA

[@chijeuedal]

FINALMENTE, AHH. GRACIAS POR TANTO ARTE, YA EXTRAÑABA NUEVOS LANZAMIENTOS🎉🎉🎉

[@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I]

This hits hard when you realize you're just like the person who used you as a punching bag because you idolized him for your entire childhood.

[@Loki-5663]

This is basically Crutch 2.0 and I'm here for it. Only hearing it once was enough to make it stick in my head. Also we know what a new single means, a full album is sure to follow at some point and I can't wait!

[@Loki-5663]

Actually now that I think about it, Crutch was about a one sided relationship and Punching Bag seems to be about an abusive relationship. ... So it could be either Crutch 2.0 or Crutch part 2, or the songs have nothing to do with each other. Whatever the case may be Cody deserves a hug. 🫂

[@haybail027]

My sister absolutely hates crutch but loves this song 😅

[@mase_void]

This gives me middle school flash backs to listening to cinematics and duality. I love it so much

[@king_of_ducking]

They always drop songs or albums when I need em. God I love this band

[@p4intergeist]

Los amo no puede ser que todas sus canciones sean increíbles se me puso la piel de gallina

[@JohnDoe-nl5mf]

I had fully given up on this band which sucked because they were like the soundtrack to my angsty adolescent years and I cherish the CInematics/Duality era. Midnight had some bangers but its been 4 years since then and almost a decade since Duality. I thought losing Dan was surely their death knell and until this song came out it looked like that. But of course this dropped on the week that I lost 3 family members and was looking back on the songs that have helped me cope for a decade. HOLY FUCK this is the most welcome surprise of the year. THIS is the set if off that i fell in love with. I am beyond excited to see where these boys go from here. Welcome home.

[@Kirusdagon]

Elsewhere was not a bad album. Neither was upside down

[@Foxy-Mask_Menace]

@@Kirusdagon Facts. Those two albums were great. And Midnight was my all-time favorite from them.

[@HollowRick]

​@@Kirusdagon they were awful 😂

[@Kirusdagon]

@@HollowRick just your opinion bud.

[@theinsertnameherechannel2432]

​@@HollowRick midnight was alright, different sound then I was used to but thought it sounded good with Cory's voice, last album was kinda meh to me, felt like a little bit too big a departure from their usual sound

[@MilseyMusic2]

I can’t believe I’m living in basically cinematics 2 era!!! I am beyond excited for a new project like this!

[@AltRockJunkie-ls2nk]

0:07 This hits hards and give me the greatest of chills.

[@TheoPhilpot]

not my usual cup of tea but i love this song

[@TheoPhilpot]

I can’t be believe this was just yesterday I thought I rediscovered this again

[@GlitchecalKatt]

This is a banger

[@Bubble_Lilia]

THE WAY MY JAW DROPPED TO THE FUCKING FLOOR!!! ITS EVERYTHING I WANTED 😭❤

[@dotthecoww]

STOPPED EVERYTHING TO LISTEN TO THIS- I’M IN LOVE!

[@Erin-jp4lc]

AN ABSOLUTE BANGER this totally could become my new favorite set it off song.

[@lilithramirez7719]

This has honestly become one of my favorite songs from these guys. It ranks up there for me with nightmare, why worry, no control and i'll sleep when i'm dead, which are my four favorites. A year later and punching bag is by far my favorite sio song.

[@irvincrystalline5758]

I just love set it off, it's my favorite band ever

[@ele8928]

Cada canción que sacan es una obra maestra

[@RealFruitDragon]

THIS is the Set It Off I know and love! Awesome stuff, guys.

[@just1bandfan104]

YESSSSSS I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS KIND OF MUSIC FROM SIO AGAIN

[@Fer-df5jz]

NO PUEDE SER! ESPERABA ESTO DESDE HACE UNA SEMANA 😭😭😭✨

[@cripticdarkside8137]

As always, Set It Off being on TOP. ❤

[@michellearaneda1898]

UNA VERDADERA OBRA DE ARTE

[@m-the-best]

I wish more bands did things like this. Absolutely what I needed today! I am so addicted already😂🔥🔥

[@nataly_1553]

They're my favorite group for a reason, and this is the reason

[@jackofnotraits9669]

Set it off, everyone! The band that presumably went through a really really bad break up about a decade ago and has been making amazing music about rhe experience ever sinse.

[@tsukagari]

Omg I love it, me encanta la vibra de la canción y Dios ya extrañaba nuevas canciones, la nueva era empezó con todo and that excites me 💗

[@Silverx721]

Aww hell yeah! This song is amazing! I am SO excited for this new era!

[@Googlybooglyboo]

FOREVER MY FAVOURITE BAND

[@sofiawhyte2730]

NEVER A BAD SONG!!!

[@vo1dn]

Loving that this sounds like old SIO!!

[@wolfzanderiina]

I fell in love with this song immediately !! So incredible work again that I can't find words to describe how great it is

[@cute-cookie1810]

OMG I woke up and ran to my headphones to listen to this song. (cause Cody once said that u HAVE to have the best possible quality for ur first impression. And damn. I'm happy that I took the extra couple of minutes xD) uhff I love it so much. cant stop smiling x3

[@ronandrawz39]

As someone who's been cheated on a only really used to take anger out on, this song hits HARD. Thank you Set It Off for releasing this absolute banger!!

[@binGoooo8]

Already in love!! Awesome job SIO!!

[@gabeyonie]

Congrats on your new independent single guys!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nick9838]

Best fucking blend of there old sound and new energy and feel! Absolutely in love

[@SkeleBoi_]

This song is actually so good that my jaw literally dropped when all the instrumentals kicked in! Y'all are legit my favorite band

[@Danidoodle]

I'm blown away the way this absolutely SLAPPED... really glad to see you guys exploring songs you want to write without tying yourself to record labels... you obviously know exactly what to be aiming for!

[@crumbs3679]

ITS ON SPOTIFY NOW HOLY SHIT

[@misshulabuloothe1st953]

Whaaaatt?? Sweet!

[@Kara-dani]

I ran so fast…the notification definitely got me

[@khoidauminh]

Nothing as exciting as Set it Off releasing on your birthday And they're back with their old rock style as well goddamn

[@taznuki413]

I've had this song on repeat for the last 3 days, I can almost guarantee this is going to be one of the songs on my top spotify played at the end of the year. I love this song!

[@knownas2017]

I just wanted to say, Thank You! Thank you for giving us this incredible gift of a song.

[@nightshadow6878]

Literally every song is perfection.

[@emmuffindoodles]

I'M BLASTING THIS AND SCREAMING ALONG!! IT'S SO GOOD!!!

[@MsOddityGaming]

LOVE THE NEW ERA ❤

[@ianfairchild8734]

CHILLS!! This is SO GOOOOOD!!! My new favorite song :) So glad I got to be here the DAY IT CAME OUT!!!

[@Brisingrize]

Oh this is a song I needed. I have been a people pleasing idiot for years, it literally broke my leg, and now I am so angry, and it’s just gotten to the point where I am like, “You wanted to see the monster? Well you got it,” and you are spot on, people pleasing is terrible for your health. I should know, 9 hours of surgery, two scars and learning to walk again, constant reminder. Absolutely brilliant song ❤. This is a villain era song.

[@shar0vaqu335]

La nueva era arranco con todo!! Que emoción !

[@fubukishi8118]

When I saw the post saying about this being an independent song, I knew from there that this would be great. And it indeed is. I missed these head banging songs from you guys. And I hope that this amazing song brings a fresh air to you!

[@NFowerli]

You guys never fail to impress me! I don’t think you have ever created a bad song! 💚💖💛

[@QueenFreak13]

OMG IT'S SO GOOD!! I'm definitely gonna be replaying this a LOT

[@aceroo215]

YES ANOTHER ABSOLUTE BANGER ‼️

[@penguanzo]

I LOVED IT THE MOMENT I HEARD IT ON OCTANE RADIO

[@brookiessio]

i was listening to this song live and i was dancing all around my room, i was in such a strong mood of thrill, excitement, and filled with energy. this song was so powerful and awesome! i love set it off so much 🖤🖤🖤 my gosh this song is so therapeutic

[@space-goat2312]

I woke up and both FOB and Set it Off dropped absolute bangers. This is a good day

[@---cs6wt]

FR

[@theodorehanchett4201]

i swear set it off are the only band from my tween phase that have stayed so consistent putting out hit after hit LIKE GODDAMN MAN. i wanna see them in concert so fucking bad sjehwhehebf

[@rasuko1]

Después de todo el estilo pop de las canciones de elsewhere que fue divertido, esta canción retorna al estilo principal de la banda, lo cual nunca dejara de gustar! sigan así y experimenten con otros estilos sin perder la esencia :D

[@delta_assault4444]

No diría que es su estilo principal perse. Faltan elementos más orquestales acompañando al rock, aunque no es nada ajeno al estilo de Set it off esta canción. Por alguna razón me recuerda a la agresividad que tenía This Christmas en terminos de letra y en terminos de instrumental me recuerda a Hush hush, pero siendo más hard rock o hasta metal en esta ocasión. Pero no soy un científico de música, ojala no llegue un mam4d0r a papearme por no haber estudiado música.

[@MyChemicalBoyAtTheDiscoOff]

para mi tiene un poco de Cinematics,Duality y Midnight en mi opinion

[@yukistork7388]

A mí me da vibes del álbum de horrible kids, muy de sus roots más punkys. Sí es cierto que faltan elementos orquestales que los hacían más rollo alternativo en algunas canciones, pero creo que justo por eso lo noto más punk rock crudo. Es un temazo 🔥 Elswhere estaba bien, pero este SIO me gusta muchísimo más, no sé, como que hits muuuuch harder lol

[@yukistork7388]

​@@delta_assault4444 hard metal no porque le falta, npi de qué exactamente pero le falta. Hard rock medio alternativo en los puentes sí 100% segura, tirando a punk diría. Experta en música no soy, pero bueno, opinones doy que estudios no vendo o algo así era el dicho asdgbhhjv lolol

[@Crzcr1z]

​​​@@yukistork7388esto que están haciendo ahora es metalcore con elementos de pop, y de hecho son mucho más pesados que en sus primeras releases, habiendo escuchado poco de las primeras, pero antes hacían pop punk en el espectro pesado, esto que hacen es directamente Metalcore moderno, no muy pesado, pero definitivamente Metalcore del bueno y más duro que sus primeros álbumes (y me encanta, ojalá está banda siga por está línea). Si buscas más bandas con ese sonido pues está bad omens que es la que recomendaría ya que no son tan pesados, otra es falling in reverse

[@charliebgoode4729]

Man this song goes so hard!! It reminds me of Horrible kids and Cinematics with some Duality. Either way it’s super good!

[@hal_LaCa]

THIS is totally unbelievable. Never disappointed band ever!

[@localrivertrash8138]

The Greatest Showman is one of my favorite movies and after finding this out I'm never going to look at it the same way ever again.

[@nancygutierrez5706]

MY BOYS NEVER LET ME DOWN, LET'S GO NEW ERA!!

[@sibel6509]

Getting ready to pĺay this on repeat for the rest of my live- I LOVE IT!!!! 💖💚💛

[@sibel6509]

Life*

[@oliviathompson3271]

This is so good!!!! Set it off always releases bops!

[@twocityfoodies8476]

YES!!! Going back to that Cinematics and Horrible Kids sound!!! Thank you!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LockheartCrow]

God DAMN, y’all weren’t lying on Tuesday’s gig eh? Absolutely phenomenal work, best song since Duality.

[@tldsm]

Это просто невероятно, спасибо вам❤

[@areucrazy.191]

Русские? Неожиданно.

[@Kayyybenson]

I stayed up all night for this

[@kippiiii]

i love that this is super reminiscent of horrible kids and cinematics, with the essence of midnight and elsewhere!! its like duality's mix of sounds all over again and im so so excited!!!!