Yep, that album is one of those albums, as perfect from start to finish as Loveless, The Soft Bulletin, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, or any other album that is the sound of the creative stars aligning. That’s an inspirational story, for sure, but Fallon has to be naïve or in denial to overlook one huge fact: the Gaslight Anthem already made that “one album” back in 2008: The ’59 Sound. Once the band wrote album opener “45”, Fallon explains, the doubt was banished and the Gaslight Anthem rekindled their creative hunger. That insatiable desire to make that perfect piece of popular culture that will endure for decades is what fueled Fallon and his bandmates during the writing and recording of Handwritten, particularly when he wasn’t sure if there were any more songs within him - let alone a masterpiece. It confronts the fear of judgment, misunderstanding, and loss that can arise from sharing one's authentic experiences and emotions with others.In a promo video for the Gaslight Anthem’s new album, Handwritten, lead singer/songwriter Brian Fallon discusses the concept behind and genesis of the LP before offhandedly remarking that every band dreams of making that “one album”. Overall, "Too Much Blood" explores the delicate balance between vulnerability and self-preservation. The refrains, "If I put too much blood on the page, if I put too much blood on the page again," serve as a reminder of the narrator's lingering concerns and uncertainties about expressing their true self. The repetition of the pre-chorus and chorus further emphasizes the apprehension and fear of sharing too much. The line "Now I am no devil, but I've got things on my mind" reveals the narrator's thoughts and emotions that they feel compelled to share, regardless of the potential consequences. They express concern about saying too much and the potential consequences of their openness. In the second verse, the narrator addresses their eternal witness, possibly referring to a trusted confidant or close friend. It raises doubts about whether true love and understanding can be achieved if the narrator reveals their innermost thoughts and emotions. The narrator questions whether, by being completely honest, the listener will only perceive lies and deceit. The chorus explores the fear of exposing too much, symbolized by the metaphor of putting "too much blood on the page." This suggests an overwhelming amount of personal information being shared through writing or self-expression. The repeated line "What's left for only you to take?" emphasizes the vulnerability of exposing one's true self. It raises concerns about the consequences of such openness and what impact it would have on the narrator's relationships and sense of identity. The pre-chorus poses questions about what would be left if the narrator were to share the depths of their experiences and emotions.
The question "Can you say the same thing for yourself tonight?" challenges the listener to reflect on their own willingness to reveal their true selves.
The line "Now I am no angel, but I got nothing to hide" implies a desire for honesty and transparency. The first verse acknowledges a fear of familiarity, suggesting that the subject is concerned about others discovering the trials and temptations they have experienced. The lyrics express a certain level of apprehension and contemplation about sharing personal experiences and emotions. "Too Much Blood" by The Gaslight Anthem delves into the themes of vulnerability, self-expression, and the fear of exposing one's true self.
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