I took the train back to see the South. I can't pretend I'm not concerned with the way words fall out my mouth. I'm just waiting on a verse. Things seem so damn far from reach. When you're living out a dream. We try to live beyond our means. While we're tearing at the seams. They say I'm down to nothing. I tell them come what here may. To me, it feels like something, My hearts' been on display. I've been running blind. Am I everything I'm supposed to be? I've spent so much time taking advantage of what's in front of me. I feel so broken and jaded, I miss the life that I traded. So belligerent, swelling up with indifference. Skimming the pages, I never followed in their footsteps. Glued to this ladder, I can't fucking climb up. And I know I'm hard on myself, but I feel like I deserve it. And I know it's bad for my health, I just thought that it might be worth it. They say I'm down to nothing. I tell them come what here may. To me, it feels like something. My hearts been on display. I've been running blind. Am I everything I'm supposed to be? I've spent so much time taking advantage of what's in front of me. I feel so broken and jaded, I miss the life that I traded. This path that I tread upon is my own paragon. The struggles that I stumble on, are full blown. I'll carry on. I've been running blind. Am I everything I'm supposed to be? I've spent so much time taking advantage of what's in front of me. I feel so broken and jaded. I miss the life that I traded.
I'm coming out of a decade long musical hiatus. The last punk band to really move me was from the Bay (American Steel), so it's no surprise that I returned there for inspiration. Can't Swim is absolutely worth a listen for fans of Lawrence Arms or Taking Back Sunday. I'm sure there are much better comparisons - if that's you thing - but as I said, I've been out of the game for a long time. Thank you to Can't Swim for inspiring me to play again. Dave Wreckoning
The style of singing and lyrics fit this song so beautifully. It get's out all the pain of losing someone you care about while wishing them well. The whole album is solid however and I'm super happy to own this. RMP
Taking cues from Midwestern emo and early ’10 pop punk, this Leeds, UK outfit are full of heart— not to mention hooks. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 21, 2022
A new track from Pretty Matty finds the band in top form, delivering clean yet crunchy hook-laden power pop with trademark high energy. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 25, 2020
Really great upcoming pop punk band. Wish he wouldn't strain his voice so much though, or it might be gone in a few years.
Hope to see a bright future for them! Pierce Da'esigil