(Fork and Knife)
Brand New
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We're uneasy, two tigers in a cage, We're pacing on our pads, in waiting, For the time to come in reverie. Our lazy bones ache for our dowry. You can't hold on to the thrill. So I hope you find your will to follow through. What we invented, I am now ending. Hold on to who you love. We are dry and blown like dust since we were young. What we invented, I am now ending. The closest thing we had to royalty, A chance to break our parents' patterns. We chose to keep our teenage tragedy, In lieu of a romantic palace. Play tender like a new born baby would. Play tender 'til the night is over. I'm leaving you to nurture cherished wounds, And care for it just like your lover, yeah. You can't hold on to the thrill. So I hope you find your will to follow through. What we invented, I am now ending. Hold on to who you love. We are dry and blown like dust since we were young. What we invented, I am now ending. Can't hold on to the thrill. So I hope you find your will to follow through. What we invented, I am now ending. Hold on to who you love. We are dry and blown like dust since we were young. The morning's over, the day is in full swing. I know you're busy, But please won't you come visit me? You are an aimless ghost, You haunt you bag of bones. The wolf messed with your vision. He is sitting in your kitchen, While you sleep tonight. You will eat your young, And you will act surprised. You can't hold on to the thrill. So I hope you find your will to follow through. What we invented, I am now ending. Hold on to who you love. We are dry and blown like dust since we were young. What we invented, I am now ending. Can't hold on to the thrill. So I hope you find your will to follow through. What we invented, I am now ending. Hold on to who you love. We are dry and blown like dust since we were young. The morning's over, the day is in full swing.
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Written by: JESSE LACEY, VINCENT ACCARDI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"(Fork and Knife)" by Brand New was initially part of the unfinished tracks for the band's third studio album, "The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me".
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Release DetailsAlthough not initially included in any album, the song was released as a standalone single in 2007.
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Different VersionsThe song exists in multiple versions. A demo version of the song was leaked in 2006, prior to the official release. It was then ultimately released as an entirely different version.
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Unique SoundIt differentiates from many Brand New's songs in style with its use of piano as the central instrument instead of the guitar, giving it a unique feel.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "(Fork and Knife)" landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 68 on the chart, which was quite a notable feat for the band.
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Song InspirationWhile Brand New rarely explains or dissects their songs' meanings, fans speculate that "(Fork and Knife)" might represent life's confusion and muddling through complex emotions.
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Album AppearanceInterestingly, though initially left out of any album, the song found a home on Brand New's 2018 compilation album, "Leaked Demos 2006", which included the initial, raw versions before the studio alterations and transformations.
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Stream CountsDespite not being one of the band's massive hits, "(Fork and Knife)" is a fan favorite and enjoys over 3 million streams on Spotify.
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Lyrical IntricaciesThe use of metaphoric lyrics in the song intrigues many fans. The fork and knife are speculated to represent society's expectations, and the resistance to 'eat what you've been given' suggests a defiance to conform.
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Live PerformancesAlthough initially not a part of any album or tour setlist, due to fan demand, the band often performs the song at live shows.
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