The music video depicts a scenario similar to Andy's years in school, where he was bullied for the way he dressed, looked and the music he listened to.Ī boy walks to his school locker and sees papers taped to it that have hurtful messages written on them, such as 'emo', 'fag', and 'kill yourself'. The official video has reached over 126 million views on YouTube as of December 16, 2020.

It was a very low-budget project, but despite this, the video launched the band into international fame. The video stars actor David Sasik, who is playing the role of the kid resembling Andy. The official music video for the song was released on YouTube on June 17, 2009, directed by Patrick Fogarty, who later directed the ' Perfect Weapon,' ' The Legacy,' ' Rebel Love Song,' and ' Coffin' music videos. Sometimes they will tattoo themselves.' Music video Witness - 'I have personally observed people wearing black fingernails, having their hair painted black, wearing black t-shirts. Prosecutor - 'In looking at young people involved in the occult, do you see any particular type of dress?' The transcription of the clip is as follows: It was taken from a recording of one of the West Memphis Three trials. The clip at the beginning of the original version of the song is from the documentary Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills. Black Veil Brides is saying in this song that if you make good choices in life, you can rise above and conquer whatever troubles you may come across.

The lyrics were written by Black Veil Brides vocalist Andy around the title 'Knives and Pens' which, according to him describes a choice: Knives - destruction (as in harming yourself), and Pens - creation (as in the choice he decided to make to begin writing music and make something of their life).

Song information and background Meaning behind 'Knives and Pens' The limited-copy acoustic version was re-released by StandBy Records to the general public for download on March 19, 2013. The song was re-recorded and re-released as two new versions-a version with a few vocal and guitar changes, and a limited edition Hot Topic acoustic version-alongside the songs 'We Stitch These Wounds' and 'The Mortician's Daughter' on their debut studio album, We Stitch These Wounds.

Other versions 'Knives and Pens (Acoustic)'

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