I never thought Pat Methey's "Have You Heard" would meet its match in number of time signature changes, but this song actually comes pretty close. It is really subtle too, I always thought the meter jumped around at times but I finally got around to looking at the sheet music. Damn!
the pens and penknives are included in the song as she used to jab them into her neck to try and ease or distract from the pain in her vertebrae. now she does yoga to deal with that.
however, all songs are open to interpretation as long as people can relate to them in some way and derive enjoyment from the lyrics.
i don't really see how it refers to that to be honest. fair enough that was the intent but..i can't really see where "pens and pen-knives take the blame...scratch my name" like..huh?
It doesn't matter if your gnawing your fingers to the bone or slicing your arm to the vein. It's the same feeling, and likely to have the same causes. Amanda wrote it about her finger biting, but people can think about their own form of self-harm when they listen to this song.
I don't think it feels the same way, I've been picking my cuticles until bloody red since I was 2-3 years old. I loved when I realised this song was about finger picking since I never would thought a song would be made about my problem. I even told her myself to try to use oil lotion in her concert since it hides the whiteness of dry skin. It's a bad habit, says in the song title!
im officialy half a year clean today :)
xXDISCOHONEYXx 8 months ago
I never thought Pat Methey's "Have You Heard" would meet its match in number of time signature changes, but this song actually comes pretty close. It is really subtle too, I always thought the meter jumped around at times but I finally got around to looking at the sheet music. Damn!
Nireves33 1 year ago
the pens and penknives are included in the song as she used to jab them into her neck to try and ease or distract from the pain in her vertebrae. now she does yoga to deal with that.
however, all songs are open to interpretation as long as people can relate to them in some way and derive enjoyment from the lyrics.
Trotskylovesicepicks 1 year ago
haha how simple the content of the song.. but its great anyway :)
cottonmouth0oren 2 years ago
i don't really see how it refers to that to be honest. fair enough that was the intent but..i can't really see where "pens and pen-knives take the blame...scratch my name" like..huh?
MaryanaS01 2 years ago
Come to Portugaaal!! :D
I love their lyrics, they have a very unusual style but they're awesome <3
InesAidos 2 years ago 5
wait wait wait... did 2 people of differing opinions just come to an amicable agreement on youtube?
Shit I better head to Walmart and stock up on water and ammo.
baileyjr312 2 years ago 62
THIS COMMENT MADE MY DAY XD
BlossomingProcess 2 years ago
It doesn't matter if your gnawing your fingers to the bone or slicing your arm to the vein. It's the same feeling, and likely to have the same causes. Amanda wrote it about her finger biting, but people can think about their own form of self-harm when they listen to this song.
whackowitch 3 years ago 47
I don't think it feels the same way, I've been picking my cuticles until bloody red since I was 2-3 years old. I loved when I realised this song was about finger picking since I never would thought a song would be made about my problem. I even told her myself to try to use oil lotion in her concert since it hides the whiteness of dry skin. It's a bad habit, says in the song title!
tomgirl1488 2 years ago 2
amo demais...(l)
coldinpsycholover 3 years ago 5
We the cult of the Dolls. Those whose eyes have been opened to the truths of our world and know to love in spite of it all.
mackinm00se 3 years ago 6
That was surprisingly poetic. That's a good quote for anyone crazy about these guys.
Shukoku 3 years ago
thanks.
mackinm00se 3 years ago
aye
GuilfordGuy 3 years ago
When are they coming to Italy?
Niko1917 3 years ago
good song. i think i was here. if this was the show that was free when u bought yes, virginia then i was. good show.
MyPainYourGain 4 years ago
one question what is song is saying
puppyprincess505 4 years ago
Its about self harm
xmenbabe 4 years ago 3
In an interview she says that she wrote it about nail bitting, but it is up to the listener to make it what they want.
realcofur 4 years ago 4
i lovee this song!! by far one of my favorite songs by them.
l0v3ispain44 5 years ago 3
this is my favourite dresden dolls song
oldkentroad88 5 years ago 2
ooh you made my day.
love it. <3
madamemiez 5 years ago
I saw them last night
and they didnt play this song.. i was disappointed
missworld00 5 years ago
You are very true
Her voice in the period between both of their records has evolved and become in my opinion the greatest in the history of the world!
runningforamsterdam 5 years ago 2
i saw them live 3 weeks ago. they were quite good
collalilly 5 years ago
Dressies are amazing. a very touching song really. Amandas voice has developed so much. She is amazing. So is Brian. I love them!!!
cera1190 5 years ago
nice sound quality. one of their best:)
Cabria 5 years ago