For Your Lungs Only
Alkaline Trio
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
A right turn gone wrong Nothing but the dust left to fill your lungs up Have to choke and choke and choke Repercussion, what got us this form? Facilitation for feeling listless Repercussion, what got us this form? Facilitation for feeling listless The son sits out in the sun And that's when he calls 'father' He realized a long time ago He's never coming home, no Repercussion, what got us this form? Facilitation for feeling listless
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
0 fans
Written by: DANIEL MICHAEL ANDRIANO, DEREK R. GRANT, MATTHEW THOMAS SKIBA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Song Origin"For Your Lungs Only" is a song by American punk-rock band Alkaline Trio, released in 1998.
|
Album ReleaseIt is the title track from their second EP, which was the band's first release under Asian Man Records.
|
Members of the BandDuring the song's release, the band consisted of Matt Skiba (guitar/vocals), Dan Andriano (bass guitar/vocals), and Glenn Porter (drums).
|
Label Importance"For Your Lungs Only" marked the start of Alkaline Trio's relationship with Asian Man Records, which released most of their early material.
|
Track List"For Your Lungs Only" is a four-track EP with the title track being the first song.
|
Release FormatThe EP was initially released on 7" vinyl format and later reissued on CD.
|
Style and ThemesLike most Alkaline Trio songs, "For Your Lungs Only" features dark lyrics and powerful punk rock melodies. The band is known for their dark humour and lyricism that often explores themes of love, loss and alcoholism.
|
PopularityWhile it wasn't a chart hit, "For Your Lungs Only" helped further establish Alkaline Trio's solid fanbase in the punk rock community, propelling them to the mainstream success they would achieve in the following years.
|
Critical ReceptionThis EP, including its title track, has been praised for its raw energy, distinctive emo-punk sound and deeply personal lyrics.
|
Legacy"For Your Lungs Only" is notable for being part of the band's early work that would influence the future of emo/punk music. Today, Alkaline Trio is often credited as one of the pioneering groups in the genre.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"For Your Lungs Only Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/1989723/Alkaline+Trio/For+Your+Lungs+Only>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the For Your Lungs Only Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In