Pen & Paper

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

About Pen & Paper

"Pen & Paper", otherwise known as "Pen & Paper (Something Typical)", is the second single released from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' second album, Lonely Road. The song charted at #75 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the music video of the song Ronnie Winter describes the song as "Taking someone in your life that's fake and removing them".


Year:
2009
3:24
134 
#4

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This whole routine is getting old
So am I
And so are you
My reputation lets me know
I can do whatever I want to
Though it seems that you believe
You can do whatever it is you please,
Not before, not before you wind up on your knees

[Chorus]
Don't cry to me no more
You like the way the people stare at you
And now you look so fake
Just thought that you should know
Your all the same
And when the curtain drops down
You'll be replaced by something typical

You set yourself up to be sold
And that's OK cause that's your role
Manipulation takes its toll
Will you do, no body wants you
Though it seems that you believe
You can do whatever it is you please,
Not before, not before you wind up on your knees

[Chorus]

I know I stood so long beside you
And I know I should have left you right where I had found you
I know I stood so long beside you
And I know I should have left you right where I had found you

[Chorus: x2]

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is an American rock band that formed in Middleburg, Florida, in 2003. more »

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Written by: RONNIE WINTER

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Pen & Paper" is a song by the American rock band, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. It was released as part of their second studio album "Lonely Road" in February 2009.
Band Members
The composition and recording of "Pen & Paper" involved the band members Ronnie Winter (Lead vocals), Duke Kitchens (rhythm guitar, piano, backing vocals), Elias Reidy (lead guitar, backing vocals), Joey Westwood (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Jon Wilkes (drums, percussion).
Song Style
Like other songs on the album, "Pen & Paper" is characterized by the melodic post-hardcore sound, which The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus initially became known for. The song includes powerful vocals, catchy hooks, and emotive lyrics.
Lyrics Theme
"Pen & Paper" lyrics seem to convey a message of motivation and determination, possibly about finding one's path and persisting amid life's various challenges.
Music Video
The music video of "Pen & Paper" shows the band performing the song, demonstrating their dynamic stage presence and personifying the song's energetic spirit.
Album Reception
The album "Lonely Road", which includes "Pen & Paper", received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised the band's evolution in songwriting while others thought the album deviated too far from the band's original sound. This, however, did not discourage fans who rallied behind the album and song.
Live Performances
"Pen & Paper" is often performed in The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus's live shows, showcasing the band's remarkable talent and connection with their audience.
Chart Performance
Although "Pen & Paper" did not achieve significant chart success, the album "Lonely Road" managed to reach number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and number 10 on the Australian ARIA albums chart.
Song Duration
The length of "Pen & Paper" is 3:23. It’s a mid-tempo track that adheres to the standard verse-chorus structure.
Songwriters
The song was penned down by the band's lead vocalist Ronnie Winter and guitarist Duke Kitchens.

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