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The State Champs is also the name of a rock band from Duluth, Minnesota comprised of many veterans of the Duluth music scene. They broke up shortly after releasing their debut self titled album in 2006. https://zacbentz.bandcamp.com/album/the-state-champs
Slow Burn
State Champs Lyrics
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Just another night wasted
Spilling yourself all over me like you don′t care, don't care
Anyway
Guess I′m safe for another day
Telling myself I can block out the distance like I don't care, don't care
Cue reality
I hope it all comes back again
I want to get stuck in your head like ′Everlong′ playing on the late night radio (radio)
Because you lit a match with your nails on my back
And something tells me I'll never learn
Just another slow burn
Now you got my attention
Did I forget to mention I′ll be gone by tomorrow, on a plane to Chicago
I say it's not fair, not fair anyway
(But you don′t care either way)
I hope it all comes back again
I want to get stuck in your head like 'Everlong′ playing on the late night radio (radio)
Because you lit a match with your nails on my back
And something tells me I'll never learn
Just another slow burn
We set a fire at both ends with our best lines
And best intentions
Let go of what we know and make tonight our reinvention
We set a fire at both ends with our best lines
And best intentions
Let go of what we know and make tonight our reinvention
I hope it all comes back again
I want to get stuck in your head like 'Everlong′ playing on the late night radio (radio)
Because you lit a match with your nails on my back
And something tells me I′ll never learn
Because you lit a match with your nails on my back
And something tells me I'll never learn
Just another slow burn (just another slow burn)
"Slow Burn" by State Champs is a song about rekindling a past relationship gone wrong. The opening lines of the song show that the singer is trying to reminisce about their past relationship yet struggling to remember how it felt because it’s been so long since they last saw each other. They reference a 'night wasted' - this could either refer to the time they spent together or the time spent yearning for their significant other with no reciprocity. The phrase "Spilling yourself all over me like you don't care" indicates that there is less intimacy and passion, suggesting comparable feelings to how one would feel if they were not present in the moment. The phrase ''Cue reality" emphasizes the bitter reality of their current situation, suggesting that though they want to rekindle their relationship, they know it's not possible.
In the chorus, the singer expresses a desire to be with their ex-lover again and have the permanence of their experience imprinted in their minds forever. The reference to "Everlong" playing on the late-night radio suggests that the singer wants to create a significant memory connected to their previous relationship that will last a lifetime. The lyrics "You lit a match with your nails on my back, and something tells me I'll never learn" portrays the singer is acknowledging that the relationship is probably going to crash and burn again eventually.
The final verse suggests that both the singer and their former lover are ready for a new beginning, emphasizing that this moment may be their chance to reset their relationship as something more than what it was before. The repetition of the phrase “We set a fire at both ends with our best lines and best intentions" reinforces the message of a second chance. Ultimately though, the singer is not sure if this time their relationship would be any different as the song fades into the chorus one last time indicating doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
I forgot how you tasted
The singer has lost touch with the memory of their past intimacy with their partner.
Just another night wasted
The singer feels like they have spent another fruitless night with their partner, despite their residual feelings for them.
Spilling yourself all over me like you don't care, don't care
The singer feels like their partner is acting like they do not value their relationship.
Anyway
The artist is resigned to the current state of their relationship.
Guess I'm safe for another day
The artist is relieved that they have avoided confronting the reality of their relationship for another day.
Telling myself I can block out the distance like I don't care, don't care
The singer is lying to themselves about their ability to ignore the physical distance between them and their partner.
Cue reality
The singer acknowledges that they cannot avoid the truth about their relationship forever.
I hope it all comes back again
The artist longs to rekindle the passion they once shared with their partner.
I want to get stuck in your head like 'Everlong' playing on the late night radio (radio)
The artist desires to make a lasting impression on their partner, like a popular song that stays with you long after it has ended.
Because you lit a match with your nails on my back
The artist's partner has a powerful effect on them, both physically and emotionally.
And something tells me I'll never learn
Despite the negative impact their partner has on them, the singer feels compelled to continue pursuing them.
Just another slow burn
The slow unraveling of their relationship continues to cause the artist pain and frustration.
Now you got my attention
The singer's partner has finally captured their focus and interest.
Did I forget to mention I'll be gone by tomorrow, on a plane to Chicago
The singer is planning to leave their partner soon but has not yet disclosed this information to them.
I say it's not fair, not fair anyway
The singer resents the fact that they are being forced to leave their partner, even though they know it is for the best.
(But you don't care either way)
The artist suspects that their partner will not be affected by their departure.
We set a fire at both ends with our best lines
The artist and their partner have engaged in passionate and intense conversations or arguments.
And best intentions
Despite the heat of their interactions, both the singer and their partner have each other's best interests in mind.
Let go of what we know and make tonight our reinvention
The singer wants to discard their previous patterns of behavior and create a new, more positive experience with their partner.
Writer(s): State Champs
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.