Justin Courtney Pierre - Shoulder The Weight Lyrics






I used to feel things
Then I got older
Peeled off some layers

Now I must shoulder the weight of it all
Cut to the quick when my narrative changed in the fall
Hemorrhaging out over pictures that hang on her wall
Biding my time wading deeper into it all

Clearly a no show
Yeah, distance will do that
I bet on a long shot

So now I must holster my half of the haul
Sobering out over notions I can't quite recall
Buried the years but the feelings are starting to crawl
Biting my tongue

Just a little bit longer as I drown
Yeah, you really shook me down
While you're waiting for the war
I'll come knocking at your door

Yeah, you really shook me down
And I'm reeling from the sound
While you're waiting for the war
I'll come knocking at your door
And you'll see
We're the same
You and me

Yeah, I used to feel things
Then I got older





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  1. R.... M....

    This feels like a drinking or just thunking song

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    Ruben Munoz Thanks, I guess?

  2. B.... M....

    This is incredibly good. I’ve been a fan since the beginning of MCS and you’ve yet to disappoint. Highly underrated stuff.

  3. G.... D....

    When they had the part where they smashed the liquor bottles... was that a reference to Justin's problems with alcohol in the early 2000's

  4. C.... S....

    I got my ticket for the Portland show in Dec I'm so excited! 😁

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    Chris Stanford Hope you had a good time!

  5. f.... ....

    Whos the chick in all the videos!?

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    Melissa Paakh. She's the coolest.

  6. x.... ....

    Omg dat bass is so jelly !

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    xxDrAiNxx Thank you!

  7. L.... D....

    Pretty damn tasty.

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    Lazed Donut YOU’RE tasty. Thanks Fam!

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    Justin Courtney Pierre You're welcome! :3

  8. j.... c....

    I love u style

  9. d.... d....

    My boyfriend loves u and all ur work so much

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    daniel dragonsbane Thanks so much! Tell him I say hey!

  10. Z.... ....

    So uh, when are the Justin wigs going up on the shop?

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    Z-Zack Ha!

  11. R.... J....

    I must know what happened to farewell continental

  12. D.... N....

    You are quite literally the king of your genre, nobody could ever take away what you've done for the industry you're so goddamn respected, I love the shit out of this, I can't wait to hear the whole album. This should blow up any moment now.

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    Douglas Newbury You are too kind! I hope you’re right about the blowing up. Regardless, I shall continue to make music at whatever level it is.

  13. R.... ....

    nice ending!!! : )

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    Ronan Thanks!

  14. E.... R....

    This is so good. I'm dealing with homesickness right now and this really lifts me up for some weird reason... I love your songwriting Justin!

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    Sebastian Bungert Always Glad to lend a helping hand to those in need. Take care and feel better!

  15. K.... K....

    ooo that bass

    K.... K....

    King Kool Kattz I slappa the bass!

  16. K.... D....

    The albums isn’t even out yet but this my album of the year for me

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    Elih Delgado Don’t jinx it, baby! 😉

  17. I.... ....

    That video is absolutely wild. I love it.

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    Ischaey Thanks so much!

  18. K.... M....

    What a great songwriter, I´m so happy he decided to go back to making music!

  19. J.... P....

    You know, this reminds me of when I used to get super drunk in my garage. I would be up till 6 A.M. breaking bottles against my garage door. I found breaking things is super therapeutic as long as it’s your stuff! Thanks for another great song.

  20. J.... L....

    "I used to feel things, then I got older" describes me perfectly. I've become a lot colder as I've gained a little bit of age.

    J.... L....

    Justin Courtney Pierre Thanks so much! I've always found a personal meaning in all the songs you've put out over the years. Keep doing what you do.

    J.... L....

    cry baby..

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    Jerry Lantz Thank you kindly!

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    Peter Lustig Oooh, I love John Waters!

    J.... L....

    Just wait, Jerry. You look to be mid 20s, early 30s. It gets a lot worse. By the time you're 40 you can relate to the main character from Falling Down. Which is basically just a movie about a guy going around violently snapping at everyone in totally normal everyday situations.

  21. K.... H....

    I can't help getting mad bout people disbanding and doing the same (or sorta) kind of music they used to while in a band...
    By the way, how I love you, JCP! Come to Brazil!

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    Kiki de Áries Thanks? Not disbanding, just not touring. Like The Beatles only WAY SHITTIER. 😘

  22. I.... R....

    Cool to see the MCS singer making music still. Good song too

  23. a.... m....

    to booze or not to booze

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    aaron mumbles That IS the question.

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    @Justin Courtney Pierre thats a tough battle. Songs dope. Cant wait for that album 💛

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    aaron mumbles Hope you dig it!

  24. H.... M....

    Man it's really hard to be patient when you're waiting on something this amazing to release, but these videos keep coming up at the perfect moments for that! Excellent everything all-around, just as always!

    H.... M....

    Harrison Merrell Thank you so much! Glad you are digging them!

  25. J.... B....

    So happy to see Justin back at it and writing more killer music! I'm beyond excited for the album! :D

    J.... B....

    Joseph Blumenberg I very much appreciate the positive words of encouragement. Thank you, kindly!

  26. D.... H....

    It's just MCS, but with only one of the members. NEXT!

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    David Holmes I appreciate your honesty.

  27. H.... M....

    I post it on every new song but man Justin this is shaping up as AOTY! So good

  28. R.... E....

    This may seem strange, and maybe you've answered this before Justin, but I wonder: What did the MCS song "Feel Like Rain" mean to you?

  29. C.... L....

    Loving all the new music Justin! Thank you for sharing! Can't wait to see you on tour!

  30. S.... B....

    Huge MDL vibes on this one, if it was some years earlier I'd give it some gold stars!

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    Samy Bn Many thanks and praises!

  31. �.... ....

    Justin is so amazing. Please let him stay on Epitaph. He got me into this label with MCS

  32. 2.... ....

    Hmm, maybe I should buy a baseball bat.

  33. T.... A....

    Garbage as usual from this quack

  34. C.... V....

    Please tell me that MCS Will be back, PLEASE!!!!

    PS: Hola from México city !!!!

  35. 7.... S....

    this sounds pretty cool

  36. I.... G....

    do you ever just hear a song and instantly fall in love, that’s this song for me

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    Ivanna G YES. I love this kinda music

  37. A.... N....

    Le défouloir! 😃
    Tout cassé. 🏏

    A.... N....

    Ano Nyme! It’s therapeutic!

    A.... N....

    Justin Courtney Pierre , oh yes I already did it. It's too good.

    A.... N....

    Ano Nyme! 😘

  38. S.... L....

    Dude. This is so good. Cannot freaking wait for the album. So glad you’re doing your own thing!

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    Stacie Lee Thanks so much! I hope you dig the rest of it!

  39. T.... P....

    That was one goddamn fucking nippletwistingly fabulous work of art. What a cool ass fucking video man fuck yeah music is fucking rad

  40. d.... l....

    that hair!!

  41. C.... S....

    That was fun to watch, I can only imagine how fun it was to shoot! Beautiful work!

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    Casey Scott Super fun AND stressful. Thanks!

  42. H.... F....

    This is fantastic

  43. E.... B....

    Total banger and video to match👌

  44. H.... R....

    Ahh. More more I'm loving it all.

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    Halo Rose You shall have more before you know it!

  45. t.... ....

    this kind of reminds me of the salty eyes video by the matches

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    tristanstewart I love that video and that band!

  46. J.... D....

    Omg! Can't wait for the new album

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    @Justin Courtney Pierre
    Woohoo!!How would you describe the new album? Which song are you most excited to play live?

  47. �.... �....

    Эээ... Ни о чемъ. Ни послушать, ни посмотреть.

  48. H.... ....

    It's not my birthday but can you reply with anything because I love you

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    Hellsing Yes, I can.

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    Justin Courtney Pierre ayyyyy I have been blessed

  49. J.... F....

    Man I bet this video was a lot of fun to make.

  50. R.... r....

    love it! 💓💓💓💓💓💓

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    R 98 Thank you!

  51. N.... S....

    Ya'll are having too much fun! haha I'm so happy about these new tracks. Much love!

    N.... S....

    It's true. Glad you dig 'em.

  52. L.... 3....

    We wanna more Justin :3

    L.... 3....

    Awesome man

  53. C.... ....

    still waiting in the dark to this album

    C.... ....

    Sounds no better or worse with the lights on or off. But do your thing, baby.

    C.... ....

    hi justin, I just wanna say that panic stations was a 10/10 and still listening to it!

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    Camilo Perna So Happy to hear that!

  54. L.... D....

    Yay yay yay! ^w^

    L.... D....

    You said it! 🤘

  55. M.... R....

    this has been the most excited I been for a albulm in years every thing put out so far has exceeded expectations and I can relate to everything said thank you for putting out music a 27 year old with crippling anxiety can relate to and give me the boost I need to get over the slump

  56. d.... ....

    Every thing i have heard from this album is amazing. I cant wait to hear the whole thing?

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    Hope you still feel that way after you hear the rest. But for now, thank you!

  57. G.... S....

    I have to think about some way that to get this record in Japan.

    G.... S....

    Don't worry, it is coming out there too.

  58. R.... G....

    I NEED THE LYRICS!!!

    R.... G....

    They're in the album art. 😉

  59. J.... M....

    I used to feel things then I got older. Brillant

  60. J.... D....

    Love it! 🤘

    J.... D....

    Thank you, kindly!

  61. r.... ....

    Remember kids, after you destroy everything in the room, always eat...you don't want to clean with an empty belly

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    Yeah, food is IMPORTANT.

  62. S.... B....

    This is pure gold

    S.... B....

    Thank you!

  63. T.... t....

    What happened to motion City soundtrack

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    Tim the otaku Happy to hear our music was used for the power of good versus that of evil. Way to go!

    T.... t....

    @Justin Courtney Pierre when is the album?

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    Tim the otaku Friday

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    Justin Courtney Pierre will you continue making music for as long as you live? And will the band possibly go on as you are in your career?

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    Kid Styx I hope to continue making music as long as I can!

  64. A.... R....

    Wow❤️

    A.... R....

    That's what I thought when I saw the playback for the first time.

  65. K.... G....

    Melissa and Justin, please join my slow pitch softball team. We can call it Motion Hitty Soundtrack.

    K.... G....

    Boo! Hiss! J/K I'M IN! Where do I go and when does it start?

  66. x.... ....

    Maybe i am overthinking this but maybe the video is about moving forward and each thing represent a conflict Justin or any of us have to smash to keep on growing. At the end we realized that we felt a lot but understood now that it didn't matter as much as we thought.So like fuck it, lets just get a burger. Great song Justin and the whole team. Glad everyone survived the video.

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    No, it's about backpacking across Europe in the '90s.

    x.... ....

    At the end, it's always about food with this guy. I dig the interpretation. The director knows me well and came up with most of it (other than the burger - that was me). Glad you dig it!

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    Tru dat.

  67. A.... K....

    Smashing

    A.... K....

    Much obliged.

  68. K.... B....

    On October 12th, Justin Courtney Pierre will introduce In The Drink.
    And you will see why 1984 won't be like "1984."

    K.... B....

    Let's fucking hope not. Fight the power!

  69. C.... G....

    I am so excited for this album. Everything I've heard just keeps getting better. This is my favourite so far. The winter is coming fast in Scotland and dark nights and dark mornings call for powerful music to get you through.

    C.... G....

    I hope this eases the pain of daily living. Sounds like my favorite place on earth, the way you describe it. I'll have to visit on holiday, if ever I get the chance. I've only been in and out for shows. Thanks for digging the tunes!

  70. K.... S....

    This new album is gonna rock

    K.... S....

    I certainly hope so!

  71. M.... C....

    woah. extremely good.

    M.... C....

    Woah. Pleasantly surprised. Thank you!

  72. M.... S....

    Phenomenal. I'm so stoked about everything that you are putting out lately.

  73. M.... ....

    What did all that outdated technology ever do to you?

    M.... ....

    Nothing. I give zero fucks.

  74. W.... ....

    I'm so ready for this album!!

    W.... ....

    I wouldn't have it any other way, baby.

  75. B.... F....

    I wish I was in America to see you tour COME TO ENGLAND JUSTIN

    B.... F....

    I wish so too, or that I could afford to perform in your lovely neck of the woods. One day, fingers crossed.

  76. S.... M....

    Justin, I love this video and song so much! What you've been putting out is so amazing. It's always so great to see your art

    S.... M....

    Thank you! I appreciate that. Hope you dig what is yet to come.

    S.... M....

    Justin Courtney Pierre oh I know I do man. You're great.

    S.... M....

    Hellsing Thanks!

  77. R.... B....

    Were those a bunch of discount Justins? Or just discount sideburns? I'm confused..

    Great song though. And video. :D

    R.... B....

    They're all discounts compared to the real thing. 😉👍

    R.... B....

    Robert Backen Yes.

  78. B.... S....

    How many takes were needed to get that perfect burger chomp?

  79. M.... T....

    Need me one of those iconic JCP wigs 👏👏

    M.... T....

    Give me their number, I need a good Halloween costume this year. 😂😂

    M.... T....

    Give me their number, I need a good Halloween costume this year. 😂😂

  80. E.... L....

    another great classic

    E.... L....

    You are far too kind. Thanks for digging it!

  81. A.... S....

    MY BODY IS READY JUSTIN

    A.... S....

    Glad to hear it.

    A.... S....

    Asha Smith Glad to heat it.