Speaking with Songfacts in a 2011 interview, drummer Darren King explained the song symbolizes the pressures he felt under while growing up as a strict Christian. He said: "I put a lot of self-imposed pressure to become Christ-like, literally. And not just ask myself what Jesus would do when I get in a sticky situation, but wonder when I was finally going to raise the dead or cast the demons out of a person, or do something greater than the guy that did those things. And that's a lot of pressure for a 14-year-old guy to deal with. A 14-year-old should just be worrying abou… read more
Speaking with Songfacts in a 2011 interview, drummer Darren King explained the song symbolizes the pressures he felt under while growing up as a stri… read more
Speaking with Songfacts in a 2011 interview, drummer Darren King explained the song symbolizes the pressures he felt under while growing up as a strict Christian. He said: "I put a … read more
Mutemath is an alternative rock band which formed in New Orleans, LA, United States in 2003. They consist of Paul Meany (vocals, Rhodes, keytar, keyboards, samples), Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas (bass, percussion), Darren King (drums, samples), and Todd Gummerman (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). Since Mutemath released its first EP in late 2004 and hit the road in 2005, their musical style has transformed over the years. By the time of their 2006 self-titled debut, their blending of adverse genres earned them a reputation as one of modern music’s most daring young groups. By 2007, th… read more
Mutemath is an alternative rock band which formed in New Orleans, LA, United States in 2003. They consist of Paul Meany (vocals, Rhodes, keytar, keyboards, samples), Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas (… read more
Mutemath is an alternative rock band which formed in New Orleans, LA, United States in 2003. They consist of Paul Meany (vocals, Rhodes, keytar, keyboards, samples), Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas (bass, percussion), Darren King (drums, samples… read more