Between Knuckles

by Low Tide

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Written by Low Tide singer Beau Johnston, after an evening where she was followed home, "Between Knuckles" is a sardonic fuzz punk song about the "sheer apathy which female harassment is approached despite their being a news article on it daily - and the anger I, and many others, feel as a young woman at how normalized this has made the issue". The band are choosing to announce themselves with the song that drew them together.

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LYRICS

Boys stare and old men glare, eyes on the prize thats all you are to them.
An object, not a human.
Keys between knuckles my legs are buckled, running home before I end up in trouble.

What's a girl to do?

21st Century girls, quaking in their boots, desperate not to be the next dead girl on the news. Cover up and then maybe you won't get abuse. No remorse, no sympathy, just a shit excuse.

Wear make-up! Be pretty! - but don't be attention seeking , that outfits cute but too revealing,
Curl your hair and dye it dark, maybe then you'll look more smart.
You must appear perfect in order to deserve the part.

21st Century girls, quaking in their boots, desperate not to be the next dead girl on the news.
Cover up and then maybe you won't get abuse. No remorse, no sympathy, just a shit excuse.

BRIDGE

21st Century girls, quaking in their boots, desperate not to be the next dead girl on the news.
Cover up and then maybe you won't get abuse. No remorse, no sympathy, just a shit excuse.

credits

released August 4, 2023
Written and Performed by Low Tide, who are:

Beau Johnston: Vocals
Danny Gilbert: Drums
Isaac Farrier: Guitars
Oscar Ferguson: Bass

Lyrics by Beau Johnston
Recorded, Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Mark Morrow @ The Depot Studios, Edinburgh.

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Low Tide Edinburgh, UK

Low Tide are a rock band who formed in high school and have been writing together since June 2023. Their debut single "Between Knuckles" - saw them sell out their debut headline show at Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's. New single "Faces and Names" out 10th May - showcases the bands growing lyrical introspection, as well as their ability to write an unashamedly massive chorus. ... more

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