Ender Will Save Us All
Dashboard Confessional Lyrics
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Wear it like a label on your breast
Don't you see what this takes of me?
A certain callousness complies
With your charm and in your pride
A hopeful look draped in despise
I want to give you
Whatever you need
What is it you need?
Is it what I need?
I want to give you
Whatever you need
What is it you need?
Is it within me?
It's hard to explain
How I am getting by on so little from you
It's hard to believe
That I would let myself get so wrapped into you
There's gotta be something
That would be worthwhile for me to give to you
We need a connection
But you seem to push me far away from you
From you, from you
The harder I push
The further I fall
Well, you don't mind me being headstrong
But you don't want to sing along
Maybe it's trite but I can always
Always, always be wrong
I want to give you
Whatever you need
What is it you need?
Is it what I need?
I want to give you
Whatever you need
What is it you need?
Is it within me?
It's hard to explain
How I am getting by on so little from you
It's hard to believe
That I would let myself get so wrapped into you
There's gotta be something
That would be worthwhile for me to give to you
We need a connection
But you seem to push me far away from you
From you, from you
The harder I push
The further I fall
Well, you don't mind me being headstrong
But you don't want to sing along
Maybe it's trite but I can always
Always, always be wrong
Try not to be wrong
in your interpretation of Ender Will Save Us All by Dashboard Confessional. The song speaks to the difficult dynamics of a one-sided relationship, where the singer is desperately trying to find a connection with the other person while feeling constantly rejected. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer describing how the other person always seems to be in opposition or contesting them, wearing their opposition like a badge of honor. However, the singer still keeps trying to bridge the gap, even though they feel drained and consumed by the effort.
The next stanza of the song speaks to the contrast between the other person's charm and pride, which is wrapped in a cynical or despising outlook on life - a combination of emotions that leaves the singer feeling frustrated and unsure how to make progress. The chorus of the song becomes almost a plea from the singer to understand what the other person needs from them, and whether they are capable of providing it. The singer seems to be aware of how much they are giving to the other person, yet uncertain if it is reciprocated. The second verse doubles down on this idea, with the singer expressing disbelief about how much they have allowed themselves to become wrapped up in this other person while also searching for some connection or understanding that will help them find a way to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just like you to contest
You tend to challenge and argue as per your nature
Wear it like a label on your breast
You display your argumentative attitude boldly and proudly
Don't you see what this takes of me?
You don't realize the effort it takes me to deal with your confrontations
A certain callousness complies
I have become indifferent to your behavior due to its frequency
With your charm and in your pride
Your persuasive personality and self-righteousness
A hopeful look draped in despise
You pretend to be optimistic while holding contempt for me
I want to give you
I desire to provide for you
Whatever you need
Anything that you may require
What is it you need?
I am unsure of what you require
Is it what I need?
I question if your needs align with mine
It's hard to explain
It is difficult to express
How I am getting by on so little from you
I am struggling to manage with very little support from you
It's hard to believe
It is unbelievable
That I would let myself get so wrapped into you
That I allowed myself to be so entangled in you
There's gotta be something
There must be something
That would be worthwhile for me to give to you
Something that would be valuable for me to provide to you
We need a connection
We require a bond
But you seem to push me far away from you
You appear to be pushing me away
The harder I push
The more I try
The further I fall
The more I fail
Well, you don't mind me being headstrong
You don't object to my stubbornness
But you don't want to sing along
You don't want to cooperate or participate
Maybe it's trite but I can always
It might be cliché, but I have the potential to
Always, always be wrong
Always be incorrect or mistaken
Try not to be wrong
Attempt to be correct
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANDREW CARRABBA
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