The Hold Steady

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Barely breathing


You should have seem 'em just after midnight
When they were down on their luck and still high from a street fight

Told it like it wasn't really much of a big thing
To be out on the tiles and barely breathing, we were barely breathing
Showing up at shows like you care about the scene still
But where were you when the blood spilled and they almost killed me?

It got pretty sketchy
We tried to push forward
Now we're pointing at the scoreboard and it feels so amazing
And the crowd's going crazy

Summer '88 was all heat and intensity, saw The Youth Of Today at 7th street Entry
There were skins in the pit and some of them tried to kill me
Same club next summer and now they're called Shelter, and after the show I spoke with the singer
And he tried to hand me a pamphlet about Hare Krishna

I said you gotta be kidding
Who the hell is the blue guy?
But then he said something special
Using only his eyes, using only his eyes
The kids are all distracted
No one wins at violent shows
The kids are a distraction
No one wins at violent shows

The kids are all distracted
No one wins at violent shows
The kids are a distraction
No one wins at violent shows

The kids are all distracted
No one wins at violent shows
The kids are a distraction
No one wins at violent shows

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The lyrics BARELY BREATHING of THE HOLD STEADY is also present in the album Heaven is whenever (2010)

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Biografia

The Hold Steady are an American rock band formed in Brooklyn in 2004. Their sound is characterized by a powerful blend of power pop, punk rock, and folk rock, with lyrics often telling stories that explore themes such as nightlife, alcoholism, religion, and human relationships. The band consists of Craig Finn (vocals), Tad Kubler (guitar), Galen Polivka (bass), and Bobby Drake (drums). Among their most important albums are "Separation Sunday" (2005), "Boys and Girls in America" (2006), and "Heaven Is Whenever" (2008). The Hold Steady are considered one of the most influential rock bands of recent years, appreciated for their live energy and Finn's theatrical performances. Some representative tracks include 'Positive Vibes', 'Your Little Hoodrat Friend' and 'The Weekenders'.

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