Third Eye Blind
Anthony B Lyrics


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I wish you would step back
From that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies
That you've been living in
And if you do not want to see me again
I would understand,
I would understand
The angry boy a bit too insane Icing over a secret pain
You know you don't belong You're the first to fight
You're way too loud You're the flash of light on a burial shroud
I know something's wrong Well everyone I know has got a reason
To say put the past away I wish you would step back
From that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies That you've been living in
And if you do not want to see me again I would understand,
I would understand Well he's on the table and he's gone to code
And I do not think anyone knows What they're doing here
And your friends have left you
You've been dismissed I never thought it would come to this And I,
I want you to know Everyone's got to face down the demons
Maybe today You could put the past away
I wish you would step back from
That ledge my friend You could cut ties with all the lies
That you've been living in And if you do not want to see me again
I would understand, I would understand I would understand,




I would understand I would understand, I would understand
Can you put the past away

Overall Meaning

The song "Third Eye Blind" by Anthony B is about someone who is on the verge of committing suicide and the singer is pleading with them to step back from the ledge and not go through with it. The lyrics "I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend, you could cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in" shows that the singer believes that the person has been living a life filled with deception and that it's time to cut ties with it. The lyrics "the angry boy a bit too insane icing over a secret pain" portrays that the person is troubled and may be suppressing a lot of emotional pain.


The lyrics go on to show that the singer understands that the person may not want to see them again if they take a step back from the ledge, but that it would be better for them to live and face their demons. The lyrics "everyone's got to face down the demons, maybe today you could put the past away" shows that the singer believes that it's never too late to turn things around and that the person can start afresh if they decide to live.


In conclusion, the song "Third Eye Blind" by Anthony B is a plea for someone on the verge of suicide to step back from the ledge and live. The lyrics portray a sense of empathy and understanding towards the person's troubles while also showing that there is hope for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish you would step back
I hope you will take a moment to reconsider your actions


From that ledge my friend
Before you take drastic measures, let's talk about it


You could cut ties with all the lies
You have the power to break free from the dishonesty in your life


That you've been living in
Instead of continuing to live a lie, face the truth and deal with it


And if you do not want to see me again
If you need space from me, I will respect that


I would understand,
I empathize with your struggle and will support you


The angry boy a bit too insane Icing over a secret pain
Your outward behavior is covering up deep-seated issues that are causing you emotional pain


You know you don't belong You're the first to fight
You feel like an outcast and are quick to become defensive


You're way too loud You're the flash of light on a burial shroud
Your behavior is drawing unwanted attention and may have negative consequences


I know something's wrong
I can sense that something is not right with you


Well everyone I know has got a reason
We all have our own struggles and reasons for our actions


To say put the past away
Let go of what has hurt you in the past and focus on the present


Well he's on the table and he's gone to code
Someone is in a dire medical emergency and their condition is worsening


And I do not think anyone knows What they're doing here
People are feeling lost and unsure of how to handle the situation


And your friends have left you
Others may not be able to handle your struggles and have backed away


You've been dismissed I never thought it would come to this
You may feel rejected and hurt by those who have given up on you


I want you to know Everyone's got to face down the demons
We all have our own battles to face and must confront them at some point


Maybe today You could put the past away
Perhaps now is the time to start moving forward and let go of the past


Can you put the past away
Are you willing and able to let go of the things that weigh you down?




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Comments from YouTube:

Sean Dickson

This song is fire. Blessed love mr b.

Zack Foley

one of my favorite record !

Tony Johnson

Babylon is going down, Third eye Blind. One of the favorites.

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