The Woods – “Massachusetts”  Haunting and deeply evocative, Massachusetts is a raw and unfiltered exploration of loss, grief, and the lingering presence of those who’ve passed. With striking lyrics and emotionally charged instrumentals, The Woods craft a song that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.  From the opening lines, “Massachusetts is surely where you’re from / You left a trail of blood behind you, son,” the song sets a somber yet gripping tone, painting a picture of tragedy and the inescapable weight of mourning. The imagery of flashing red and blue lights, the final breath of a loved one, and the struggle to move forward all weave together into a narrative that hits hard.  As the song unfolds, it captures the push and pull of grief—the inability to let go, the feeling of someone’s presence long after they’re gone. “Like an angel, I just got too close / Got to know you, now you’re just a ghost,” sings the band, reflecting on how love and loss are often inseparable. The chorus swells with emotion, backed by The Woods’ signature dirty rock sound—a mix of aching melodies, powerful instrumentation, and an energy that keeps the song driving forward even as it mourns.  With lines like “Death is so real, abandons you with wounds that never heal,” Massachusetts doesn’t shy away from the permanence of loss, but it also finds beauty in remembrance. It’s a song that aches, that lingers, that speaks to the soul—one that fans of The Woods will feel in their bones.


Massachusetts is surely where your from.
You left a trail of blood behind  you son.
We can see it, coming through the air, we can feel it, oh how much we care.
What's life but memories, now hes on the ground, while he struggling to breathe.
We care so much.
Red and blue lights dancing in the trees
To the song of death.
Oh man, you’re really teaching me
How to let go
Like an angel I just got too close
Got to know you now your just a ghost,
And we can feel you.
Feel you in our bones.
We can feel you but we just don't know,
What's life but memories,
Now he's on the ground while hes struggling to breathe. 

We care so much.
Red and blue lights dancing in the trees
To the song of death
Oh man you’re really teaching me
How to let go.
When the gravity of the weight we lost
It takes its toll
And the tragedy invades our hearts
Takes control
Control
Control
Control
Death is so real, abandons you with wounds that never heal.
Electrify my soul.
From Mars to home, I don't think they’ll make it on their own
Where off to find their soul
Death is so real, abandons you with wounds that never heal.
Electrify my soul
From Mars to home, I don't think theyll make it on their own.
Where off to find their soul.
Death is so real
Abandons you with wounds that never heal
Electrify my soul
From Mars to home
I don’t think they’ll make it on their own
We’re off to find their soul
Control
Control
When the gravity of the weight we lost takes its toll.
When tragedies invade our hearts take Control
Control
Control

Massachusetts (Going Home)

She says she's trying, 
feels like she's dying, 
and she cant breathe without pain, 
and she's got demons, oh lord her demons, they’ve come to take her away. She catches waves, 
waves of a future, 
the deep end is never the same, 
but if you don't care, I’ll pretend I don't care my dear, 
the wave that takes you away, 
do you know where it goes? 
Do you know what its for, 
you think your feeling something, but she's feeling nothing at all. 
She said, I'm falling to pieces! 
I pick them up as we walk down the corridor. 
She said, I'm sorry to leave here, 
but this present life, can’t be my future. 
She said I'm searching for Jesus! 
If I can’t find him down here, then I’ll go up there and kick down the door! 
She said, I'm dying of breathing, 
cause this present life, can’t be my future! 
And it got quiet, too fucking quiet! 
She needs a noise to silence her brain. 
She lays in bed, counts the fan blades that spin, while the shadows separate her face. 
She catches waves, waves of a future, that is leading us all in despair. 
But if you don’t care, I guess I don’t care, my dear 
the way it takes you away! 
Do you know what it’s for? 
Do you know what it’s for? 
Maybe it means some thing, but to her you are nothing at all. 
She said she’s falling to pieces, 
I picked them up as we walked down the corridor. 
She said I’m sorry to leave here, 
but this present life can’t be my future. 
She said I’m searching for Jesus! 
If I can’t find him down here then I’ll go up there and kick down the door! 
She said, I’m dying of breathing! 
This present life can’t be my future no more. 
Do you know what it’s for? 
Do you know what it’s for? 
Maybe it means something, 
but to her you’re nothing at all. 
At all! 
At all! 
At all! 
What is it for? 
What's it for? 
What is it for? 
What's it for! 
What is it for? 
What is it for? 
What is it for? 
What's it for?

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Learning to Swim

Sorry Eyes THE WOODS – Sorry Eyes (Official Audio) Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Dirty Rock, Emotional, Storytelling, Heartbreak, Underground “Indiscernible Creatures (Deluxe Edition) — Sorry Eyes by THE WOODS. A regret anthem, heartbreak and memory. 🔗 Listen & stream full album: thewoods.band 🎧 More by THE WOODS: https://thewoods.band/album/3194490/indiscernible-creatures #TheWoods #SorryEyes #AlternativeRock #IndieRock #DirtyRock #EmotionalMusic”





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"Sorry Eyes" is a popular song that has resonated fans for over ten years, addressing the theme of being in a deceptive and toxic relationship. The song is inspired by the artist's personal experiences and speaks to anyone who has felt trapped in a similar situation. The lyrics are praised for their depth and the way they capture the dynamics of a relationship where one partner is manipulative and dishonest. The phrase "You're embarrassing yourself" is a key line in the song, highlighting both the partner's inability to maintain their facade of lies and the singer's own regret for being duped. Musically, the song starts off with a somber tone, reflecting the emotional turmoil of the breakup and the realization that the ex-partner will remain a part of the singer's life. As the song progresses, it delves into the singer's coping mechanisms, such as drinking, to deal with the aftermath of the relationship. The bridge to the instrumental solo also speaks to getting lost in his music helps.



Sorry Eyes

Lyrics and Music by Kevin Joseph Keene 

So she said to me
Someday we could 
Talk again
When your heads on Straight
When you're ready
But baby
I'm not ready

So he walked away Alone
Two months later
Picked up his phone
Asked his girl if he Could come home
And she said
No way

Think you need some time to think
(Yeah)
Maybe if you could do One day without a
Drink
Never had I thought it Would come down to
Those bridges we Built together
Would fall through

Can I talk to you
(Yeah)
I can't talk to you
Can I talk to you
Anymore
Anymore

And she said
Don't go
Outside

Yeah honey
I'm telling you
You're
You're embarrassing 
Yourself
Besides man
You're in 
No condition 
For driving

My friend says
Hey bitch
Who are you 
To control his life
He's a good guy
And besides
He's going to the store 
To pick up his
Better side

And I wish 
I could tell you 
That this is beautiful

So there they stood 
At the edge 
Of the lawn 
And life 
Thinking the grass 
Never seemed 
So tall before
And the darkness 
Never depicted 
The night 
So right
Oh well
This is just a little 
Sign of this kid's
Heaven coming 
Right out of his hell

Before you know it

You're opening doors
That man
You wish 
You could just
Close again
But this life is yours

And I wish
I could tell you
That this ends 
Beautiful

And I wish 
I could tell you 
That this is beautiful

Sorry eyes
And their 
Bullshit stories
Sorry eyes

Remember every Story
Sorry eyes
(Sorry eyes)
And their 
Bullshit stories
Sorry eyes

Remember every (Every)
Story (story)
Story
Oh Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Every story
Sorry
Yeah
(Sorry Eyes)
Yeah
Yeah

Oh yeah

Indicernible Creatures

Sorry Eyes

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This upbeat song by the
pop-punk trio THE WOODS combines raw
energy with defiant lyrics
that speaks to a sense of
disillusionment and
rebellion. "Milk Carton Girl"
paints a dark and chaotic
picture, blending themes of
alienation, violence, and
societal corruption. The
rapid-fire delivery of phrases
like "They come from meat,
blood, and bones" and "They
even come for teeth like
some kind of fuckin
machine" emphasizes the
the intensity of the struggle, the
lyrics describe. There's a
sense of urgency and
frustration, as the singer
questions authority figures
and the elite ("Indignant rich
sick psychos") while warning
that appearances are
deceiving ("And if you think
they care, they don't").
The chorus, with its repeated
shout of "HAS ANYBODY
SEEN HER FACE!?" creates a
sense of haunting mystery
around the "Milk Carton Girl."
and perhaps a larger societal
crisis. The theme of violence
and danger, as expressed
with "The murderers are
everywhere, suggesting a
a world filled with chaos and
threats, yet the song's
upbeat tempo and punk
influence drives an anthemic,
almost defiant energy. The
the tone is aggressive,
rebellious, and
uncompromising, while the
chaotic nature of the lyrics
gives the impression of a
disintegrating world, leaving
listeners with a feeling of
both empowerment and
tension

Milk Carton Girl

The song effectively portrays a complex emotional journey, intricately aligning with its dynamic musical structure to blend nostalgia with raw catharsis. It begins with a melancholic tone as the narrator reflects on a deep connection (“Yeah we go way way back”) but quickly shifts to disillusionment regarding changes in the other individual (“Now you are so materialistic, what transpired?”). This introduction establishes a thoughtful, slow tempo.

As the composition progresses, the tempo accelerates into an energetic pop-punk segment. The incisive lyrics and lively instrumentation convey emotions of betrayal and confusion (“We made your body bend, so many pretty ways”). The use of gang vocals enhances the shared experience of frustration and heartbreak.

Mid-tempo sections provide spaces for introspection, allowing the narrator to address feelings of guilt and loss (“When I see your face, I am filled with guilt; I observe this world consuming my friends”). These shifts deepen the exploration of conflicting feelings—both admiration and resentment for their "contortionist of love."

The swift transitions back to rapid beats illustrate the relationship's volatility. The closing segments develop into a powerful rock-and-roll ballad, where the narrator confronts their inner struggles (“It was always me; I am demon made”). The mixture of soaring harmonics, distorted guitars, and emphatic drums underscores a bittersweet resolution—a fusion of sorrow, anger, and reluctant acceptance.

Ultimately, this song serves as an emotional journey, with its shifts in tempo and tone highlighting complex themes of transformation, identity, and longing, leaving listeners with a profound sense of vulnerability and catharsis.1

The Contortionist

The song "The Contortionist" by The Woods powerfully captures an emotional journey through its dynamic structure, seamlessly blending nostalgia with catharsis. It opens with the vocals confidently recalling a connection: "Yeah, we go way back," before shifting into a compelling critique of disillusionment: "Now you're so materialistic; what the hell happened to you?"

As the tempo accelerates, the energetic pop-punk section conveys intense feelings of betrayal and confusion, particularly emphasized in the line, "We made your body bend in so many pretty ways." The gang vocals amplify the collective frustration and heartbreak, delivering a profound emotional impact. As well as bonding and support with others.

Crucial moments of introspection assert themselves, such as, "When I see your face, I'm filled with guilt; I watch this world devour my friends," which enhance the narrative's depth. The urgency builds toward a climax as the singer boldly declares, "It was always me; I am demon-made," leading to a gripping resolution of sorrow and acceptance.

In summary, this song not only amplifies themes of transformation and identity but also stands as a personal anthem that resonates deeply with listeners. It commands attention and inspires powerful feelings of raw vulnerability and authenticity.

"Loveless Bones" by The Woods, an indie pop-punk trio from South Shore, Massachusetts, is a classic beloved by fans. Recently remastered for their deluxe album, "Indiscernible Creatures," this track combines heartfelt emotion with vibrant energy.

Starting as a poignant ballad, it captures the vulnerability of someone grappling with change in a meaningful relationship. Lines like, "What happened to the girl I knew?" evoke deep nostalgia and a yearning to hold on to what’s fading.

As it unfolds, the song transforms into an exhilarating pop-punk anthem. The powerful chorus—"My heart can't beat without you / My bones feel weak without you"—declares a strong commitment to love. Vivid imagery, such as "sitting in a car at the edge of a cliff," enriches the themes of adventure and the complexities of love.

The remastered production heightens its dynamic shifts from intimate balladry to a high-energy sound. With powerful lyrics and catchy melodies, "Loveless Bones" captures the essence of youthful love and resilience, making it a standout track on "Indiscernible Creatures (Deluxe Edition)"—a must-listen that you won’t want to miss!

Loveless Bones

"Unseen" by The Woods is a hauntingly infectious track that blends dark imagery with an upbeat, sing-along energy that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish. The driving instrumentals and catchy melodies create a dynamic contrast with the eerie storytelling, making it impossible to ignore.


With lyrics that paint a chilling picture of unseen forces lurking between cemetery trees, Unseen captures a sense of mystery and unease, all while remaining irresistibly fun to chant along to. The recurring warnings about deceptive sweetness and hidden intentions add a sharp edge to the song’s anthemic feel.

Whether you’re drawn to the hypnotic rhythm, the unforgettable hooks, or the ominous tale of Allison witnessing something she can’t unsee, Unseen delivers the kind of experience that sticks with you—both in your head and under your skin.

Unseen

“Every chord is an emotion. Every lyric a fleeting feeling. The drum beat hits you hard with bittersweet memory. When the band comes together, the lyrics get louder, you feel the harmonies right at that sweet spot. The climax. You can't help then but move to the music, just as you've moved on throughout so much in life that you forgot about. Pain washes over you and becomes strength. You fall in love getting lost in The Woods. I think music saved my life. A slice of paradise. A hidden gem. Classic and timeless, what a fitting name for this band. The Woods. Meant for many generations to experience. Dirty rock and roll, special and timeless."

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