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Default
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You thought you'd set the bar
I never tried to work it out
We just lit the fire and now you want to put it out
You gave it all you got
And all you got is not enough
Why don't you hand it over
Time is up, you've had your shot
Together once again
Disasters in the end
It's like a default

You thought you'd make the grade
Oh, you may not start to fade
We threw it in the fire
It's better that it not remain
You just brought together
Didn't seem to have the heart
Wheels are like coming off now
Knew that it would fall apart
Take one for the team, you're a cog in the machine
It's like a default
Take one for the team, you're a cog in the machine
It's like a default

You've missed the starting gun
For everything you've ever done
You took part in the race
But disappeared without a trace
You thought you'd set the bar
I never tried to work it out
We just lit the fire and now you want to put it out
Forget about the cause
Press rewind then stop and pause
It's like a default
Forget about the cause
Press rewind then stop and pause
It's like a default

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Default" talk about somebody who thought they did everything right and set the standards, but when it came to the test, they failed. The song is written in the second person, as if the singer is speaking directly to the subject. The singer refers to different instances where the subject is trying to be something they are not. The song has a trance-like rhythm that adds to the hypnotic effect of the lyrics. The opening line suggests that the person had set an unattainable goal or standard that they could not meet, and now they want to put out the fire. The second and third lines suggest a lack of communication and an unwillingness to communicate, leading to a problematic relationship.


The following lines talk about how the person didn't have the heart to make the relationship work or take the necessary steps despite trying. They also suggest that the person may have been a "cog in the machine" or just another person in the grand scheme of things, unable to stand out. The last lines suggest a sense of failure and inadequacy that the subject is experiencing, and they are now struggling to find their place in the world, like a "default" option.


Line by Line Meaning

You thought you'd set the bar
You had high expectations for yourself and your abilities.


I never tried to work it out
I never tried to understand what you were trying to achieve.


We just lit the fire and now you want to put it out
We started something new and exciting, but now you want to end it.


You gave it all you got
You put in a lot of effort and hard work.


And all you got is not enough
But unfortunately, your efforts weren't enough to achieve your goals.


Why don't you hand it over
So, why not let someone else take over now?


Time is up, you've had your shot
Your time is up, you've had your chance to prove yourself.


Together once again
We have reunited once more.


Disasters in the end
But in the end, things fell apart and ended in disaster.


It's like a default
It's like a predictable outcome or a natural consequence.


You thought you'd make the grade
You believed you were capable of achieving a high standard or proficiency.


Oh, you may not start to fade
And you may not decline or lose your abilities over time.


We threw it in the fire
We took a risk and tried something new.


It's better that it not remain
However, it's better to move on from it and not let it linger.


You just brought together
You just united or connected people or things.


Didn't seem to have the heart
But you didn't seem to have the passion or drive to keep it going.


Wheels are like coming off now
Things are falling apart and becoming chaotic.


Knew that it would fall apart
You had a feeling that it wouldn't last or succeed from the beginning.


Take one for the team, you're a cog in the machine
You may have to sacrifice for the greater good and accept being a small part of a big operation.


Forget about the cause
Stop focusing on the reason behind your actions.


Press rewind then stop and pause
Take a step back and reflect on what went wrong.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: David MacLean, Vincent Neff

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@gilangfirdaus6009

Nostalgic PES 2013 ♥️

@matous2542

2013 👴 we getting old

@KenpanchiSouya

😢

@LunarMoogle

This song is horrendously catchy due to that bassline, holy shit

@jerryorder9084

Kayleigh - @Kaytality I saw it by the google ad as well. Like the song quite a lot

@fleetjacob

Kayleigh - @Kaytality its a guitar line lol

@Clarence.Boddicker

Three years has gone by, but take a listen to this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjuUD4b4jFQ =)

@nick260682

Guitar

@wesxmm3120

Woah was just recommended this song by Spotify and immediately loved it

Crazy to think it’s 10 years old

@Dab913

This song was my childhood, I don’t know if that made me a bad person…

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