Ranking on Guitarasaurus's list: #22
When I saw this song at number 22 on the last list, I literally had to pick up my jaw from the floor and attach it to my face. For a while, I did not listen to any song besides this one. It was on repeat for a good 3 months. Can you blame me? I have never heard Jesse Lacey's voice sound so clear and perfectly pitched. It's like he is putting on a different tone for this one particular song. It all just flows perfectly.
Woah woah woah. Since when does Brand New have such a fabulous drummer? The drum intro to Archers is genius. Props to Brian Lane for that one. I'm no expert, but I'd say that's pretty fast drumming. The guitar that kicks in is pretty catchy, then Jesse Lacey's voice comes in full force. Who do you carry the torch for, my young man? Do you believe in anything? Do you carry it around just to burn things down? Carrying the torch symbolizes representation. This young man must not be doing a very good job representing his family or whoever is doubting him. Meet me tonight on the turnpike, my darling, cause we believe in anything. If we sweat all these debts then we're sure to drown. He is ready to start believing in his own beliefs and stop listening to everyone else. This young man has clearly made some mistakes, but he is too young to have to make up for them. He's in it for the fun, not for the apologies. So let's strap ourselves up to this engine now with a God that we found laying under the backseat. Typical TDAGARIM. This makes me think that young man and darling are going out on a fast-paced and potentially dangerous date. What wacky adventures could they possibly have this weekend?
The chorus is slightly softer and more compassionate. It also repeats throughout the whole song three times. Not too typical when it comes to Brand New. What did you learn tonight? You're shouting so loud you barely joyous broken thing. Lacey really puts emphasis on the word "joyous". It makes the song all the more beautiful. You're a voice that never sings, that's what I say. As if the person Lacey is singing to doesn't already know he is singing to them, he needs to remind them that this is him talking. And that's what must really hurt. You were freezing over hell. You were bringing on the end you do so well. You can only blame yourself, that's what I say. The whole "freezing over hell" thing just gives chills down my spine. Lacey again puts emphasis on the word "end". It makes the chorus a lot less dull and more Brand New like.
The second verse makes me think of You Won't Know. He talks to a father about his daughters going wrong. Oh, order your daughters to ignore me, think that will sort me? And sweep me under the rug? While you're beating with a book, everyone the book tells you to love. Lacey is clearly calling this father a hypocrite. He is telling his daughters to hate Lacey, but he teaches the Bible, which tells you to love everyone. Lacey goes on to explain that he is deeply in love with this girl and the God that he knows would not tell anyone who to love and who to not love. He does not need to compete with anyone else because He knows who loves Him and who doesn't.
After the second chorus, something beautiful happens. A small instrumental solo takes over. It almost sounds like beautifully broken instruments, and then comes Brian Lane with his fast drumming from the beginning. Lacey's voice then comes in louder and better than ever. Who do you carry the torch for, my young man? Do you believe in anything? Do you carry it around just to burn things to the ground? It's the same words from the first line of the song, yet slightly different. Jesse shows a little more aggression this time around. He's getting serious. After another chorus, the song ends on a wonderful note with back round lyrics to the last chorus. Feels like we could escape, I don't mind throwing away the filthy silver song. If you try running the maze of your lies, it's too hard to save, if you've thrown out everyone. I think this is one last stab at the father before running off with the daughter. Bravo.
So, ahem. Why number two? This song is perfect. It is just as perfect as my number two and one. The next two songs just have more of a sentimental value to me. As perfect as this song is, (though it was number 22 on the last list) I couldn't put it any higher. Instrumentally speaking, and not only talking lyrics (which I usually do) this song takes the cake. It really shows Brian Lane's best drumming and some of Jesse Lacey's best lyrics.
Best quote(s): There is an ember in the heart of the kiln and it's burning hot with love. Burning out my center till there's nothing but dust. Then rolling me with care into your cigarette cause the God I believe in never worked on a campaign trail. Wow. What does this even mean exactly? Let's break it down. Embers are the coals that when get super hot, turn a bright red color. A kiln is an oven like thing. The ember symbolizes this girl and the kiln symbolizes his heart. The fire in their relationship is so hot that it's burning him until theres nothing left but ashes. The God part is taking a punch at the father who preaches God, but the God Lacey learned about never competed with anyone else for a person's love. Oh my gosh, how does Lacey do it? He's pure genius.
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