“Can’t Get It Out” works on a number of different levels, talking about Jesse’s struggles with depression, his writer’s block putting out new material, and his feelings about getting older.
A lot of these themes have showed up in previous songs, but here they are all discussed in one place.
[Verse 1]
As we glide over whatever
We know to be over forever
I really hope the shame is less
For what we feel in times of stress
[Pre-Chorus]
But, I guess that's just depression
No sense in fighting it now
You had me caught in your headlights
You were running me down
[Verse 2]
We speak in tongues and start to teethe
Lift your voice and scrape your knees
Kids in love will plant a seed
Resurrect and start to breathe
[Pre-Chorus]
I thought I was a creator
I'm here just hanging around
Got my messiah impression
I think I got it nailed down
[Chorus]
I want to tell you we're alright
Want to erase all your doubt
I've got this thorn dug in deeply
Sometimes I can't get it out
Sometimes I can't get it out
Sometimes I can't get it out
Sometimes I can't get it out
[Verse 3]
I'm strumming with a heavy wrist
Were you one of the cured kids?
My shins burn for the replica youth
I hope that we can eject soon
[Pre-Chorus]
Because I don't want to surrender
Or lose your face in the crowd
I finally found all my courage
It was buried under the house
[Chorus]
Not just a manic depressive
Toting around my own cloud
I've got a positive message
Sometimes I can't get it out
Sometimes I can't get it out
Sometimes I can't get it out
Sometimes I can't get it out
Can’t Get It Out was written by Brian Lane & Garrett Tierney & Vincent Accardi & Jesse Lacey.
Can’t Get It Out was produced by Mike Sapone.
Brand New released Can’t Get It Out on Thu Aug 17 2017.