about
May 22 is the second single we released from our EP 'You Alright?'.
If you have not heard of us before we are We Know John; a six-piece band that originates from the vibrant music scene of Southampton. Our music is a fusion of pop punk and punchy brass; blending the nostalgia of classic pop punk with the energy of the modern era and blasting horns. We try to write infectious horn lines, catchy melodies, and harmonious vocals that come together to create an upbeat, party-like atmosphere that you hopefully won't want to miss.
If you are not in a good head space then make sure you have a special loved one in your life that will get you through the tough times and out the other side. May 22 is about having a child and they are that very special person and your reason. Never be alone and always reach out.
lyrics
Welcome to a world, full of misery and self loathing
Is this pain even for real, cos I don’t know where I’m going
Now there’s nothing wrong with this provincial life
But I can hardly breathe stuck in this 9 to 5
I can’t get by barely getting by, there’s gotta be more to everything
I know that I won’t be alone, cos every time
I take a step in the wrong direction, you’ll be giving me the love I need to
Break these chains that shackle me to these thoughts
This anxiety ain’t killing me, cos you're giving my heart a reason to beat.
It isn't all plain sailing, no the panic doesn't pass
The doctor is my dealer and the lithium works fast
This ain't how I'd thought it'd be, but it makes more sense now that you're with me
My worries are there I can cope with that, but now that you're my everything
I know that I won’t be alone, cos every time
I take a step in the wrong direction, you’ll be giving me the love I need to
Break these chains that shackle me to these thoughts
This anxiety ain’t killing me, cos you're giving my heart a reason to beat.
Never thought I'd be here, but I am and I've tried
And it's hard to be clear, now it's time to realise
I'm not alone
So with you by my side, I can get through the night
Once I've opened my eyes, and finally realised
I'm not alone
I know that I won’t be alone, cos every time
I take a step in the wrong direction, you’ll be giving me the love I need to
Break these chains that shackle me to these thoughts
This anxiety ain’t killing me, cos you're giving my heart a reason to beat.
(I'm not alone, I'm not alone, I'm not alone, I'm not alone)
Never thought I'd be here, but I am and I've tried
And it's hard to be clear, now it's time to realise
I'm not alone
So with you by my side, I can get through the night
Once I've opened my eyes, and finally realised
I'm not alone
credits
from
You Alright?,
released January 1, 2021
Recorded in 2021 at The Ranch Production House with Daly George.
Band members featured on this recording:
Sam Weller - Main & Backing Vocals
Toby Brimson - Trumpet & Backing Vocals
Ben Peckham - Guitar & Backing Vocals
Ben Harker - Guitar
Sam Rees - Bass
John Townend - Drums
+ Guests: Martin Humphries (Trombone) & Katherine Humphries (Sax)
Credit also goes to other members of the band over the years that have contributed to making the song what it is.
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