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The Pierces — Sticks and Stones
Album: Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge
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5.9

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Released: 2007
Length: 3:09
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Hey, domino
I am stopping you from falling
1-2-3, don't you dare go down
Hey, waterfall
Oh, can you hear me calling?
3-2-1, don't you dare touch the ground

I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want

Well, sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave you lying in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your blood
Well, I could tell you a witch's spell
But it just might blow your top
Then you start to run just as I'm having fun
And it's awfully hard to stop
It's awfully hard to stop

Sun in the sky
I am stopping you from burning
All we need is stars and moon
Clock on the wall
I will keep your hands from turning
Or this night will end too soon

I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want

Well, sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave you lying in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But it just might blow your top
Then you start to run just as I'm having fun
And it's awfully hard to stop
It's awfully hard to stop
It's just too hard to stop

Oh
Hey, lover boy
Oh, now do you believe me?
That's not all that I can do
Sit back down
I'm afraid we won't be leaving
Cant undo my spell on you

I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want
I'm the one you want

Well, sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave you lying in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But you just might blow your top
Then you start to run just as I'm having fun
And it's awfully hard to stop

Well, sticks and stones will break your bones
And leave you lying in the mud
But you get scared when we're alone
Like I might suck your blood
And I could tell you a witch's spell
But you just might blow your top
Then you start to run just as I'm having fun
And it's awfully hard to stop
It's awfully hard to stop
It's just too hard to stop
I don't think I can stop
Comments (133)add comment
 shellbella wrote:

Really sucks...



blood that is.
Posted 3 months ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Watch the video. 
Posted 3 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
How this was never used on True Blood is beyond my imagination
Posted 10 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
No thank you....
Posted 10 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Somewhat like the Shook Twins but a bit more forced. Some great harmonies though!
Posted 10 years ago by ncollingridge    [ Reply ]
Bunchawetblankets here. I like it. It moves things along. Dig it.
Posted 10 years ago by sherf    [ Reply ]
Really sucks...
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Hate this.....
Posted 10 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Meh
Posted 11 years ago by CanuckMakem    [ Reply ]
Here they are on Letterman.
If you're male, and you have a pulse, I think you'll like it . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf4WYn0M_5U
Posted 11 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Fairly weak. Very poor in fact.
Posted 11 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
stop the moaning
Posted 11 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Hey man, it's your station, you can play what you want.  Obviously.  I owe you large so spin on, man, spin on.


Posted 11 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
{#Cheers}
Posted 11 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Can't really go higher than a 5 for this.
Posted 11 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
I like this; liked it when I first heard it here on RP years ago, and a couple weeks ago these amazing and stunning ladies did their new stuff on Letterman and WOW it was as good as or better than this...
Way to go, Pierces! and way to go, RP!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I'm with Bill.
This is awesome! 
Posted 11 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
 daveinnj wrote:
Okay, this song is too good, I gave it a good rating so I could move the middle, and I really like it. 
Bill, thanks for this point out... just another artist I've discovered via RP.. :)
 
 
Check out the vid for this if you think the song is good!
Posted 11 years ago by eroz    [ Reply ]
Okay, this song is too good, I gave it a good rating so I could move the middle, and I really like it. 
Bill, thanks for this point out... just another artist I've discovered via RP.. :)
 
Posted 11 years ago by daveinnj    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like Turin Brakes-ish.
Posted 12 years ago by grocerygetter    [ Reply ]
I wish that RP would add The Pierces' "You'll Be Mine" to their collection — easily the best song of theirs I've ever heard.
Posted 12 years ago by rpfan101    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:

Happiness is a warm gun

 

Happiness is a cold gin.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 AndyJ wrote:
Too much over-thinking...Just ride the radio...and enjoy the ride... Nice set...
 

Exactly.  Sensible people out there in Oregon.

As for the song: I'm amused.
Posted 12 years ago by ansugon    [ Reply ]
Too much over-thinking...Just ride the radio...and enjoy the ride... Nice set...
Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
doesn't suck...
per se
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls.
 {#Arrowu}{#Angel}


Posted 12 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
7 = this  
Posted 12 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 papaman wrote:

Who's Gwen Stefani?
 
Lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls.

Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I'm genuinely surprised at the low ratings for this tune. It's a peppy, clever song.
Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
Not in the mood for this, but wow - some serious fun going on! I know I'd like this song more if I wasn't feeling so introspective...

Giving it a six, based on my very limited perceptive state.
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
The Pierces are pretty entertaining. They don't seem to take themselves too seriously.
Posted 13 years ago by eroz    [ Reply ]
Hmm, wonder if this will ever show up on True Blood?  Probably not, wrong style of music for that show, but if there were a time warp of some kind, I could see this showing up on Buffy.

 
Posted 13 years ago by Nerubo    [ Reply ]
 conglif wrote:

Absurd? How so?

 
Because the original comment lumps gun control supporters with spousal/domestic abusers.

I'm not against responsible gun ownership, but I can clearly see the inflammatory nature of the original remark. 

Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Droidac wrote:


Are you F-ing serious? That has to be the most absurd comment I've ever read here! Get real.
 
Absurd? How so?

What is it you would want to do to her that with her having a gun she might prevent?

...And what harm would her gun do to you if you just behaved yourself?

(Or, does your taste in women just tend to run toward violent psychopaths?)

{#Ask}
.
Armed women make for VERY polite men (and Samuel Colt should be inducted into the Feminist Hall of Fame!)


Posted 14 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Sounds like RP is shooting for the 12-14 y/o crowd with this one...
 

SOUNDS LIKE UR iDEA OF MUSIC IS OLDER SHIT.....GROW UP AND "LISTEN" TO THE MUSIC  I'M 61  GOIN' ON 12 OR 14.....
BTW    WHEN UR DEAD 12-14 WILL STILL BE AROUND


Posted 14 years ago by cattail321    [ Reply ]
Sounds like RP is shooting for the 12-14 y/o crowd with this one...
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 conglif wrote:

Dangerous ONLY to aggressors.

Show me a man who doesn't want his woman to have a gun, and I'll show you a potential abuser!

 
Happiness is a warm gun

Posted 14 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 conglif wrote:

Dangerous ONLY to aggressors.

Show me a man who doesn't want his woman to have a gun, and I'll show you a potential abuser!
 
That's lightweight, go here....Actiongirls.com - a Scotty JX Website! with Exclusive Movies & Pictures
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This is O.K., not great, I gave it a 4 but I usually rate low overall anyways.  I think is the Dittly Bops who do it much better.
Posted 14 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
I don't see where this fits into the playlist. It's like being on meth...
Posted 14 years ago by Delawhere    [ Reply ]
Fun and poppy, but also repetitive and lacking substance.
Posted 14 years ago by The_Shrike    [ Reply ]
 conglif wrote:

Show me a man who doesn't want his woman to have a gun, and I'll show you a potential abuser!

 

Are you F-ing serious? That has to be the most absurd comment I've ever read here! Get real.
Posted 14 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:

Coming out of Andrew Bird this is a relative 10.

By itself no more than a 4.

 


Zing!
Posted 14 years ago by thejake    [ Reply ]

Coming out of Andrew Bird this is a relative 10.

By itself no more than a 4.

Posted 14 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Teenybopper music for the under 14 crowd
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
They are hot, but this track is painful.
Posted 14 years ago by filmgeek65    [ Reply ]
Terrific album. Good lessons for SAG guys...{#Propeller}
Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Fun with great harmonies. Why the hatin'?
Posted 14 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
Gorgeous harmony vocals from two gorgeous, and apparently dangerous, sisters:

The Pierces 
 
Dangerous ONLY to aggressors.

Show me a man who doesn't want his woman to have a gun, and I'll show you a potential abuser!

Posted 14 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
I like this. It's catchy, cute and poppy but not typical. I always turn it up. {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by wilcogirl11    [ Reply ]
Ugh!
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous harmony vocals from two gorgeous, and apparently dangerous, sisters:

The Pierces 
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Is this song also on the soundtrack of "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken"?

Posted 15 years ago by OLDTIREDJEFFRO    [ Reply ]
 papaman wrote:

Who's Gwen Stefani?
 
I thought it might be some sort of SPpice Girls revival. {#Tongue-out}

Knda fun little ditty anyway. Ok every now and then
Posted 15 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
the pierces...give it up.
Posted 15 years ago by fluffybum    [ Reply ]
 KSTrillian wrote:
Everytime this comes on, it makes me think of the newer Gwen Stefani stuff. Am I the only one?
 
Who's Gwen Stefani?


Posted 15 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
ears bleeding....

nerves frazzled....

must....
reach....
volume knob...
Posted 15 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
nooooo~!{#Naughty}
Posted 15 years ago by spiritual76    [ Reply ]
 KSTrillian wrote:
Everytime this comes on, it makes me think of the newer Gwen Stefani stuff. Am I the only one?
 
That's who I thought it was.

Posted 15 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
An enjoyable little ditty, but nothing memorable or remarkable about it. 
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I don't know what you want... I liked it. :)
Posted 15 years ago by nu-GFX    [ Reply ]
 Inamorato wrote:

Weary of the whiners?  Well then, how about another picture?  On their previous album, The Pierces wrote a lovely ballad called "Louisa."  In the photo below, The Pierces' sister Louisa is between them.


 
Great, they're cute. The song still sucks. Employing volume knob powers. Ya'll enjoy it. I'll be back in a few minutes.
Posted 15 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]

Weary of the whiners?  Well then, how about another picture?  On their previous album, The Pierces wrote a lovely ballad called "Louisa."  In the photo below, The Pierces' sister Louisa is between them.



Posted 15 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Got to bump this up a rating just for the video.
Posted 15 years ago by marzipanic    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this I hate it even more and the rating sinks one. Down to 2 now. Can't get much lower!!
Posted 15 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
 cattail321 wrote:
.lol I don't see your Album anywhere Sharkey....hmmmmmm

 

You seem to hold the ludicrous position that the only one qualified to voice an opinion about a song is a musician.
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
This music makes me feel nervous, like driving down a curvy road with your headlights off.{#Eyes}
Posted 15 years ago by appy_monkey    [ Reply ]
KSTrillian wrote:
Everytime this comes on, it makes me think of the newer Gwen Stefani stuff. Am I the only one?


The chorus reminds me of the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland.

Posted 15 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
Gets worse with each listen. Which, sadly, happens far too often. 3->2

 
Yup. stuck at a 3 for me though.
Posted 15 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Gets worse with each listen. Which, sadly, happens far too often. 3->2
Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
KSTrillian wrote:
Everytime this comes on, it makes me think of the newer Gwen Stefani stuff. Am I the only one?
No. I have to look every time.
Posted 15 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
justin_thyme wrote:
I disagree; I enjoy this quite a lot. To each his own . . .
.lol I don't see your Album anywhere Sharkey....hmmmmmm
Posted 15 years ago by cattail321    [ Reply ]
Lots of fun sexual innuendos in this one. I think it deserves a 7 for its "spunkiness."
Posted 15 years ago by alph    [ Reply ]
sharkey wrote:
can we get rid of this dreck
I disagree; I enjoy this quite a lot. To each his own . . .
Posted 15 years ago by justin_thyme    [ Reply ]
Everytime this comes on, it makes me think of the newer Gwen Stefani stuff. Am I the only one?
Posted 15 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
Despite the Haters being the Oral Majority here it seems that the people actually pushing buttons rate The Pierces pretty Ok. Or is it just that the whiners keep repeating their postings in a misguided attempt at swaying the polls? ;)
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Rotterdam wrote:
Dear Sharky, please can you tell us why you think this is dreck-ish? I don't mind this song, and am interested in why you don't rate it. I find it frustrating when people make comments and don't let us into their reasoning. thanks...
He's probably exhausted from making successive song comments and is saving his first "10" rating for "Sticks and Stones."
Posted 15 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
sharkey wrote:
can we get rid of this dreck
Dear Sharky, please can you tell us why you think this is dreck-ish? I don't mind this song, and am interested in why you don't rate it. I find it frustrating when people make comments and don't let us into their reasoning. thanks...
Posted 15 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
WTF. Sad sad sad
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
redtex wrote:
Yes, it is, again.
can we get rid of this dreck
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
redtex wrote:
I gotta join the mute group.
mute & mute again
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
archipunk wrote:
The Pierces are definitely growing on me, I like the catchy toe tapping beat. Though I think that I prefer secret over sticks and stones...
Ditto on all of that.
Posted 15 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
Sticks and stones may break my bones but whips and chains excite me. I'm the one you want!
Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
I gotta join the mute group.
Posted 15 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
The Pierces are definitely growing on me, I like the catchy toe tapping beat. Though I think that I prefer secret over sticks and stones...
Posted 15 years ago by archipunk    [ Reply ]
redtex wrote:
Yes, it is, again.
It's rare for me to mute RP, but geez, BillG....you LIKE this, dontcha?
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Kind of sucks, kind of catchy. Weird conundrum.
Posted 15 years ago by felam    [ Reply ]
manzanitafire wrote:
This song is overplayed on RP
Yes, it is, again.
Posted 15 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
rtrudeau wrote:
They're beautiful ... sooooo ..... what? The music still sucks.
If you read my comment again you'll understand that we have the same opinion...
Posted 15 years ago by letsdance    [ Reply ]
letsdance wrote:
Eh what..? There's SO many attractive girls in bands out there, and that could actually be a reason for me to like the band MORE than if they wouldn't be attractive (yeah, you can call me shallow..). But the Pierces look has NOTHIN to do with the fact that I think they are making mainstream crap but are trying to sound original. Like plastic..
They're beautiful ... sooooo ..... what? The music still sucks.
Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
This song is overplayed on RP
Posted 15 years ago by manzanitafire    [ Reply ]
it rock's
Posted 15 years ago by jmpnbob    [ Reply ]
Seriously tired of this one. It isn't that great to begin with. Good to have volume control.
Posted 15 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Drawing by Catherine Pierce (the blond)
Posted 15 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
dynamaniak wrote:
I gave the whole album a listen and concluded that the subject material definitely gets repetitive, but I do quite like the tune and beat of this particular track. I think whomever is lead vocals on this track has a wonderful voice. I think many people are just jealous because these 2 girls are attractive - somehow you are not allowed to have good looks and talent. I am sure these ladies knew they would become fodder when they decided to try out the music biz...
Eh what..? There's SO many attractive girls in bands out there, and that could actually be a reason for me to like the band MORE than if they wouldn't be attractive (yeah, you can call me shallow..). But the Pierces look has NOTHIN to do with the fact that I think they are making mainstream crap but are trying to sound original. Like plastic..
Posted 16 years ago by letsdance    [ Reply ]
I gave the whole album a listen and concluded that the subject material definitely gets repetitive, but I do quite like the tune and beat of this particular track. I think whomever is lead vocals on this track has a wonderful voice. I think many people are just jealous because these 2 girls are attractive - somehow you are not allowed to have good looks and talent. I am sure these ladies knew they would become fodder when they decided to try out the music biz...
Posted 16 years ago by dynamaniak    [ Reply ]
wow, this is terrible.
Posted 16 years ago by sonofpick    [ Reply ]
RadioDoc wrote:
Actually I still like it on whatever number of hearings this is for me.
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
schrodingersdog wrote:
Better than some of their others....still not good.
agreed. this is not as bad as "keep a secret" or whatever that high quality song is called.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
and yet, Bill continues to play this dreck. I guess HE likes it. 4==>3
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Gonna pile on the hate. This song drives me nuts too. Can't stand it. Sorry. No good.
Watch the video, you'll hate it even more.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Better than some of their others....still not good.
Posted 16 years ago by schrodingersdog    [ Reply ]
Gonna pile on the hate. This song drives me nuts too. Can't stand it. Sorry. No good.
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
I really like the upbeat tempo. I bought it on iTunes and still love it. The video is, un, a little creepy.
Posted 16 years ago by jfrautni    [ Reply ]
Absolute crap. This is awful!
Posted 16 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
I really dislike The Pierces..
Posted 16 years ago by letsdance    [ Reply ]
Really?
Posted 16 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
cafortier wrote:
I can't stand this. Crappy crap crap.
well i woundn't have used those words. i would describe it as crap crappy crap.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
Marr wrote:
Pretty good on the first listen.
Pretty bad on the 10th. No staying power and now is just tiring and trite.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
This don't belong on RP.
Posted 16 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
I can't stand this. Crappy crap crap.
Posted 16 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
Boston_Ed wrote:
You've made my morning! CHECK OUT THIER VID for this track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAU2Pf78fXE
LOL Thanks for that, Ed. I loved it! The song is even better to me now.
Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Boston_Ed wrote:
You've made my morning! CHECK OUT THIER VID for this track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAU2Pf78fXE
Just the right mix of creepy and playful.
Posted 16 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Inamorato wrote:
The Pierces were ballerinas before switching to music. I'm glad they switched.
Grrrrrrrrrrr
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Yesss! Check out the video =)
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Tired of this one...
I agree, this gets old fast. 50% too "cutesy" sounding for me.
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
You've made my morning! CHECK OUT THIER VID for this track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAU2Pf78fXE
Posted 16 years ago by Boston_Ed    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Tired of this one...
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of the now defunct Edmonton Alberta, Canada band who called themselves "The George Bushes" I think their site is still up if you google them
Posted 16 years ago by grusso    [ Reply ]