Caraphernelia
Pierce The Veil · Selfish Machines [2010]
There aint a thing that you can do that's gonna ruin my night.
(But there's just something about you.)
This dizzy dreamer and her bleeding little blue boy,
Licking your fingers like you're done and,
You decided there is so much more than me.
And baby honestly it's harder breathing next to you,
I shake,
I brought a gun in as the preacher tried to stop me,
Hold my heart it's beating for you anyway.
What if I can't forget you?
I'll burn your name into my throat,
I'll be the fire that will catch you.
What's so good about picking up the pieces?
None of the colors ever light up anymore in this hole.
Nobody prays for the heartless.
Nobody gives another penny for the selfish,
You're learning how to taste what you kill now.
Don't mind me, I'm just reaching for your necklace.
Talkin to my mama bout this little girl from Texas.
What if I can't forget you?
I'll burn your name into my throat,
I'll be the fire that will catch you.
What's so good about picking up the pieces?
None of the colors ever light up anymore in this hole.
Just give her back to me,
You know I can't afford the medicine that feeds what I need.
So baby what if I can't forget you?
(What if I can't forget you?)
Am I invisible ink,
Like a shadow on the wall,
Just go, oh no.
You can't just throw me away.
So what if I can't forget you?
I'll burn your name into my throat.
I'll be the fire that'll catch you.
And what's so good about picking up the pieces?
What if I don't even want to?
Oh, oh. Oh, oh. Oh. Oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh. Oh, oh. Oh.
What if I can't forget you?
I'll burn your name into my throat,
I'll be the fire that'll catch you.
What's so good about picking up the pieces?
None of the colors ever light up anymore in this hole.
Just give her back to me,
You know I can't afford the medicine that feeds what I need.
So baby what if I can't forget you?
(What if I can't forget you?)
What's so good about picking up the pieces?
What's so good about?
What's so good about?
What's so good about picking up the pieces?
Caraphernelia
Caraphernelia is a standout track from Pierce The Veil's 2010 album Selfish Machines, marking a pivotal moment in the band's evolution toward a darker, more experimental sound. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities with heavy, distorted metalcore riffs, a style that would define their subsequent discography. Featuring the band's characteristic high-pitched vocal harmonies layered over aggressive guitar work, the recording captures the emotional intensity and theatricality that became hallmarks of Pierce The Veil's identity in the late 2000s. Released during a period of significant creative growth for the group, the track stands as a testament to their ability to merge diverse musical influences into a cohesive and impactful recording that resonated deeply with fans of the post-hardcore genre.