Brand New - Millstone

Artist: Brand New
Song: Millstone [Track #2]
Album: The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me [2006]

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 nothin’ I wouldn’t give

I used to pray like god was listenin’
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 nothin’ I wouldn’t give

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 nothin’ I wouldn’t give

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

Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah

So 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 nothin’ I wouldn’t give

Well, save my life tonight
This ship of fools I’m on will sink
I’m my own stone around my neck
Be my breath
There’s nothin’ I wouldn’t give

Duration : 0:4:15


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25 Responses to “Brand New - Millstone”

  1. poweredbyvlad on June 27th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    (2) tap: Target …
    (2) tap: Target player puts the top two cards of his or her library into their graveyard.

  2. theblackspots on June 27th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    hell yeah
    yeah

  3. 6NewHorizons9 on June 27th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    2:45 - 3:01 is …
    2:45 - 3:01 is awesome :)

  4. where can i find …
    where can i find this leak..?

  5. Millstone* not …
    Millstone* not milestone

  6. This is one of …
    This is one of those songs that totally applies to my life. Love Brand New!

  7. Actually I guess no …
    Actually I guess no one knew… There were demos “leaked” of some songs that made it to the cd… some didn’t… and MOST of the songs that were “leaked” were changed either lyrically or musically and this song on the demo said… “i’m my own stone around my neck” However this is not the demo so yes it says a milestone around my neck… just thought I’d share the other lyric. :)

  8. “a MILESTONE around …
    “a MILESTONE around my neck”

    Your right the user Lyrics are wrong he put

    “I’m my own stone around my neck”

  9. i love this …
    i love this band.this songs really hard hitting.

  10. laurenjoannadear on June 27th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    thanks that makes a …
    thanks that makes a lot of sense =)

  11. “I’m my own stone …
    “I’m my own stone around my neck”

  12. nathanrussell on June 27th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    your not alone …
    your not alone silented1

  13. as ive said before. …
    as ive said before… these songs make me look up at the sky and wonder…

  14. XsincerlyXoXemileyX on June 27th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    brand new is amazing
    brand new is amazing

  15. hahah…FAIL.

    it’s …
    hahah…FAIL.

    it’s Millstone, not Milestone.

    thanks for the “meaning”, but make sure you know the title of the song you’re pretending to know first.

  16. It is Milestone, …
    It is Milestone, its a turn of phrase taken from Millstone, the song points out how he has changed a Milestone is a turning point, so it represents how much he has changed and how it has become his own burden, hence the millstone refrence

  17. sorry dude, it …
    sorry dude, it really is millstone, and p.s.s it really says millstone on the album

  18. its milestone… …
    its milestone…theres two ways you can look at it. 1) the person he’s asking to save him is a milestone or bright point in his life and that person can save him 2) the milestone is meaning the amount of fame he has reached and how successful his career is and that success has made him into something he never was before

    ps. it kinda says milestone on the album which would make more sense

  19. I am pretty sure …
    I am pretty sure it’s “I’m my own stone aroud my neck”, makes more sense than milestone lol. He’s his own burden.

  20. millâ‹…stone
    any …

    millâ‹…stone
    any heavy mental or emotional burden (often used in the phrase a millstone around one’s neck).

    you can tell that its millstone because it would just make sense with the song

  21. laurenjoannadear on June 27th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    It clearly says …
    It clearly says millstone on the album.
    in the song i always thought he was saying “a milestone around my neck”
    the lyrics given here say “i’m my own stone” so i dont know which is right.

  22. used to pray like …
    used to pray like God was listening.
    I used to make my parents proud
    yaaa thats how i feel this is a great song!

  23. no it is definitely …
    no it is definitely millstone lol

  24. this is a amazing …
    this is a amazing album and an amazing concept. so rare to find a album like this

  25. Shut the up, …
    Shut the up, you ignorant .

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