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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Show Me the Skyline Lyrics


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You look at me with your eyes on the floor
I know the truth baby, you just can't hide anymore.
I'll count to ten.
And this time, I won't start over again.

She said, let's play our cards and hope for the best
I sigh and step back, but I really just have nothin' left.
Caught in the rapture,
My heart's still yours to capture.




Feels like we're runnin' in circles...

We were starvin' for something more
And landed face down on your floor.
Put your money where your mouth is,
Money where your mouth is, girl.

Come around baby, just sing along
Cause you're the whole story behind this song.
You better stop breathin'
Before you stop believin', girl.

I feel the time slippin' right through my hands
Remember the night we left our footprints in the sand?
Forever after,

Let's start a brand new chapter.

Dim the lights, darlin', step into my shoes
I'll meet you halfway, but we've really got nothing to lose.
Baby it's your call,
Who's it gonna be to take the fall?

Sorry won't always get you by
Dreams are just that until you try.
With every step forward we take two steps back
But hand in hand, we'll get back on track.

We were starvin' for something more
And landed face down on your floor.
Put your money where your mouth is,
Money where your mouth is, girl.

Come around baby, just sing along
Cause you're the whole story behind this song.
You better stop breathin'
Before you stop believin', girl.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Show Me the Skyline's song Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is depict the complex emotions and challenges of a failing relationship. The songstress describes looking at her partner who avoids eye contact by gazing at the floor, but she can see the truth that they are not able to hide anymore. She gives them a fair warning and counts to ten, knowing that she won't start over again. The mood of the song is melancholic, and the singer expresses her doubts about their love.


The couple feels trapped in an endless cycle, but they are not ready to give up yet. They want to try their luck and see whether they can fix their problems. The theme of resilience becomes evident in this part of the song as they want to give their relationship another chance. Unfortunately, their attempts lead them to disappointment, and they realize that they are still far away from the things they had wanted. Despite their shattered dreams and confusion, they choose to stand by each other and try to move on by starting a new chapter.


The chorus of the song is catchy and melodious, making it easy for the audience to sing along. The lyrics Put your money where your mouth is is a popular common phrase that originated in the early 1800s, it means that someone should back up their words with actions, which ties up with the theme of the song. Overall, the lyrical depth and somber tone of the song leave a lasting impression on the listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

You look at me with your eyes on the floor
I can see that you're not being truthful with me, and you're avoiding eye contact.


I know the truth baby, you just can't hide anymore.
I can see through your facade, and I know you can't keep lying to me.


I'll count to ten.
I'm giving you a chance to come clean before things get worse.


And this time, I won't start over again.
I won't forgive you if you continue to deceive me.


She said, let's play our cards and hope for the best
She wants to take a chance and see where things go.


I sigh and step back, but I really just have nothin' left.
I'm hesitant to take a risk, but I'm willing to try despite my doubts.


Caught in the rapture,
We're both swept up in the moment and can't resist.


My heart's still yours to capture.
I'm still willing to give my heart to you if you're honest with me.


Feels like we're runnin' in circles...
Our relationship feels stagnant, and we're not making any progress.


We were starvin' for something more
We wanted more out of our relationship.


And landed face down on your floor.
But things didn't go as planned, and we were left with nothing.


Put your money where your mouth is,
If you want to prove your love, you need to back up your words with actions.


Money where your mouth is, girl.
It's time to show me that you're committed to making this work.


Come around baby, just sing along
Join me in this journey and let's work towards a better future.


Cause you're the whole story behind this song.
Our relationship, struggles and all, is the inspiration for this song.


You better stop breathin'
If you give up now, there's no hope for us.


Before you stop believin', girl.
Don't lose faith in us, because we can still make this work.


I feel the time slippin' right through my hands
Our relationship is slipping away from me, and I'm running out of time to fix it.


Remember the night we left our footprints in the sand?
There was a time when things were good between us and we were happy.


Forever after,
Let's work towards a future where we can be happy together forever.


Let's start a brand new chapter.
It's time to put the past behind us and focus on starting anew.


Dim the lights, darlin', step into my shoes
Let's see things from each other's perspective and understand each other better.


I'll meet you halfway, but we've really got nothing to lose.
I'm willing to compromise, because we're at risk of losing everything.


Baby it's your call,
You have to decide whether you want to work towards our future together.


Who's it gonna be to take the fall?
Who's going to be the one to make sacrifices for our relationship?


Sorry won't always get you by
Apologies aren't enough to fix everything that's gone wrong between us.


Dreams are just that until you try.
We can't just hope for a better future, we have to work towards it.


With every step forward we take two steps back
We're struggling to make progress in our relationship, and it feels like we're moving backwards.


But hand in hand, we'll get back on track.
If we work together, we can overcome our issues and move forward.




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