Sticks And Stones
Aly & AJ/78violet Lyrics
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I can't feel worse, but what else?
I wonder what I could say
To stop the voices taunting, laughing
The way they're acting, I wish they'd just disappear
The joke is always on me (it's always on me)
Why don't they understand that we are all the same?
Why don't they understand?
That someone else pain, is not for gain?
Sticks and stones won't break my soul
Get out of the way, I'm invincible
Throw them down, cause the one you hurts not around
It's not your place, honestly
In the end, you'll be the victim
You're the one that has to live with yourself
And when you're reaching for help
There'll be no one, there's no one
Why don't you understand that we are all the same?
And we all feel lost at times?
Why don't you understand?
That someone elses pain, is not for gain
Sticks and stones won't break my soul
Get out of the way, I'm invincible
Throw them down, cause the one you hurts not around
It's not your place, honestly
I won't live in chains, I've got something to give
I won't play these games
Yeah I'd rather live
You know I've come too far to be like you are
Why don't you understand that we are all the same?
Sticks and stones won't break my soul
Get out of the way, I'm invincible
Throw them down
La la la , la la la, la la la, la la la
Throw them down cause the one you hurts not around anymore
It's not your place, honestly
The lyrics of Aly & AJ/78violet's song, Sticks and Stones, discuss a familiar theme of overcoming bullies and the power of words. The writer expresses feeling sorry for themselves sitting alone in their room, wondering how to stop the voices taunting and laughing. They wish those voices would disappear as the joke is always on them. However, they highlight that everyone feels lost at times and that someone else's pain is not for gain. The message is that being mean and hurtful to others only leads to one becoming the victim in the end, and that everyone is the same, deserving of respect and kindness.
The chorus emphasizes the strength that one can have against words and actions that may try to break them down. The writer declares that 'sticks and stones won't break my soul' and that they are invincible. They encourage those who have been hurt to throw them down and recognize that the person who was hurt is no longer around, emphasizing that it's not the bully's place to continue being hurtful. In the final verse, the writer chooses not to live in chains and to live a life that is free from the pain caused by others' words. They express that they have come too far to be like the bullies and that they won't play their games.
The song overall highlights the importance of kindness and respect, the struggle of feeling lost and alone, and the empowering realization that one has the strength to overcome hurtful words and actions. The lyrics are relatable and serve as a reminder to stand up for oneself and to treat others with empathy and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in my room feeling sorry for myself.
I am alone and feeling bad for myself.
I can't feel worse, but what else?
I am at the bottom, but what more can happen?
I wonder what I could say
To stop the voices taunting, laughing.
I am wondering what I can say to make them stop teasing me.
The way they're acting, I wish they'd just disappear.
I wish they would just go away with the way they are acting.
The joke is always on me (it's always on me)
I am always the object of ridicule and laughter.
Why don't they understand that we are all the same?
And we all feel lost at times?
Why don't they understand that we all have similarities and we all feel lost sometimes?
That someone else pain, is not for gain?
What is there to gain from causing someone else pain?
Sticks and stones won't break my soul.
Physical objects can't harm my inner being.
Get out of the way, I'm invincible.
Stand aside because I am strong and unbreakable.
Throw them down, cause the one you hurts not around.
What you throw won't affect who it was intended for.
It's not your place, honestly.
It is not your position to cause harm.
In the end, you'll be the victim.
Ultimately, causing harm will lead to you being the one harmed.
You're the one that has to live with yourself,
You alone have to deal with the consequences of your actions.
And when you're reaching for help,
There'll be no one, there's no one.
When you need help, there may not be anyone there to help you.
I won't live in chains, I've got something to give.
I refuse to be held down and know I have something to offer.
I won't play these games,
Yeah I'd rather live.
I refuse to participate in the hurtful games and choose to live in a better way.
You know I've come too far to be like you are.
I have progressed too much to go back to being like you.
La la la , la la la, la la la, la la la.
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Throw them down cause the one you hurts not around anymore.
Throwing things won't affect the intended target who is no longer present.
It's not your place, honestly.
It is not your position to cause harm.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Antonina Armato, Amanda Michalka, Carrie Michalka, Alyson Michalka, Timothy James Price
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