The Story

The Gum came out in a flash and we let it jump the waiting line of our upcoming releases. We like that it has a dance-rock style similar to Like an Animal, mixed with very urgent lyrics. We wanted to put our guitars in everyone’s face and dance on all conference tables high up. For us The Gum is a rebellious and straightforward song, already set to be a fun moment in our live shows.

Another possible song title was “The Pass”, because we usually happen to feel like we’re part of business where only some kind of élite have exclusive access to certain doors, that can only be entered with a so-called “pass”. Not even the ones who require it know exactly what that is. On the other hand, we know who we are: too hard to be chewed.

Recording: PJs Studio / DDR Studio
Mix: Clint Murphy
Mastering: Sterling Sound
Art: Wello Factory
BMG Italy

Lyrics

The Gum

Preachers
At every corner of the street
Teachers
For the flock but not the sheep

All I see is a caste, like a private mass
Everybody wanna be in the upper class
You need a pass to climb the ranks
“Do you have it? Let me see it, go ahead”
“Do you have it? I don’t see it, too bad”

CHORUS
I’m not the wax you can melt like dew
I’m not the gum you chew and chew
I’m not the pencil you can undo
I’m not the clay that you can shape

Witness
Who can watch and cannot speak
Sinner
‘Cause you’re not part of the elite

All I see is a caste, like a private mass
Everybody wanna be in the upper class
You need a pass to climb the ranks
“Do you have it? Let me see it, go ahead”
“Do you have it? I don’t see it, too bad”

CHORUS

All I see is a caste, like a private mass
Everybody wanna be in the upper class
You need a pass to climb the ranks
“Do you have it? Let me see it, go ahead”
“Do you have it? I don’t see it, too bad”

CHORUS

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The Gum

Release Date : 24 Novembre 2023
Artist : Piqued Jacks