Millstone

Brand New

I used to be such a burning example
I used to be so original
I used to care, I was being cared for
Made sure I showed it to those that I love
I used to sleep without a single stir
'Cause I was about my father's work

Well, take me out tonight
This ship of fools I'm on will sink
I'm my own stone around my neck
Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give

I used to pray like God was listening
I used to make my parents proud
I was the glue that kept my friends together
Now they don't talk and we don't go out
I used to know the name of every person I'd kissed
Now I've made this bed and I can't fall asleep in it

Well, take me out tonight
This ship of fools I'm on will sink
I'm my own stone around my neck
Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give

Well, throw me that lifeline
This ship of fools I'm on will sink
I'm my own stone around my neck
Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give

Never hit their brakes
There was no time to see
He just ran out in the street
Anybody know his name?
I think I recognize him
He sure as hell paid for that mistake

Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa

(I used to be such a burning example) well, take me out tonight
(I used to be so original) this ship of fools I'm on will sink
(I used to care, I was being cared for) I'm my own stone around my neck
(Made sure I showed it to) be my breath
(Those that I love) there's nothing I wouldn't give

(I used to pray like God was listening) well, save my life tonight
(I used to make my parents proud) this ship of fools I'm on will sink
(I was the glue that kept my friends together) I'm my own stone around my neck
(Now they don't talk) be my breath
(And we don't go out) there's nothing I wouldn't give


Lyrics submitted by prayingmantis84, edited by mstepanian, ForgingClarity, zach100004, contraddiction

Millstone Lyrics as written by Jesse Lacey

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    Ok so he's definitely saying "I'm my own stone around my neck". Jesse is referring to HIMSELF as the millstone, as in he is weighing himself down. Just because the song's name is Millstone doesn't mean the word is in the song.

    Any true Brand New fan that has been with the guys from the beginning and have not just jumped on the band wagon and caught up with the albums knows that Jesse will always refer to HIMSELF as his own worst enemy and his hardest obstacle.

    People are getting a little too far into scripture and referring it back to this song. Yes, Jesse talks about God but he also mocks Christians as well. No songs are singly praising/bashing Jesus, it's a mixture of both (obviously).

    Point of the song is that he's changed, things have made him into a different person whether it be fame, losing religion, or whatever.

    p.s. the suicidal posts are insane. If anyone needs to explain to you as to why this song was never about suicide or any of their other songs then you need to do yourself a big favor and never listen to Brand New again. Jesse loves himself a little too much for that ;)

    barbie_glitterson August 23, 2009   Link

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