This is a song of regret, acceptance and resignation.
Jesse, when he was young, never envisioned Brand New as something he would do his whole life : it just happened, and overrode all his plans, bringing with it a tide of grief and suffering.
Jesse yearns for the better lives he will never have, fo...
[Verse 1]
In the valley of your slowly-fading memory
Are there pastures bathed in some uncertain light where you won’t graze?
Paths you won't take?
Spin around now
Can you hear me?
Am I still buzzing in my sleep?
What does it feel like to shine between everything?
[Chorus 1]
It's never going to stop
Batter up
Give me your best shot
Batter up
[Verse 2]
I saw something in the night sky over Camden
Turned around and drove the opposite direction 'cause I fear them
Now when will they come?
You were all I see
You were everything
Cast about you, turning up your gravity and pull me in
Or under
[Chorus 2]
It's never going to stop
Batter up
Give me your best shot
Batter up
[Bridge]
And even though the roar died in your throat
The lines get blurred
Lose whoever you once were
Died and returned to the earth
Found ourselves back
In love
[Chorus 3]
It's never going to stop
Batter up
Give me your best shot
Batter up
Never gets forgot
Batter up
Don't get what you want
Batter up
Batter up
Batter up
[Finale: A severe thunderstorm, maniacal laughter and UFO-like noises are heard]
("That was the one right there... This is what we were waiting for...")
[All noise fades]
Batter Up was written by Brian Lane & Garrett Tierney & Vincent Accardi & Jesse Lacey.
Batter Up was produced by Mike Sapone.