Level
Black Pistol Fire Lyrics


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Take what you can get or just settle for the rest
Worn out your welcome, babe, don't take this the wrong way
Working awful hard to keep you right where you want
Soft and sweet, it cuts you like a whisper in the dark, singing

You know you got a secret
You know I couldn't keep it
You know you got the best of me
And you know all that's left of me

It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level

Singing oh, no, here we go again
Don't act like you couldn't give a good goddamn
So long you let it go to waste
Out of my hands, but I won't forget the taste

You know you got a secret
You know I couldn't keep it
You know you got the best of me
And you know all that's left of me

It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level

Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, no, here we go again
Don't act like you couldn't give a good goddamn
So long you let it go to waste
Out of my hands, but I won't forget the taste

It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
Working awful hard, ya keep me right where you want
Soft and sweet and cuddly like a whisper in the dark
Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level

Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh




Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

Black Pistol Fire’s “Level” is a song about a failed relationship where one party wears the other out, yet still holds onto them. The lyrics suggest that the subject is going through a rough patch and the timing of their breakup couldn’t have been more inconvenient. Despite this, the other person continues to try and bring them down to their level. The chorus repeats the phrase, “Down on your level, baby, down on your level,” which emphasizes the belief that the other person is trying to take the subject down with them.


The second verse suggests that the subject already knows about their partner’s “secret” but has chosen not to say anything. Even though they have been taken advantage of and are now left with nothing, they still can’t get rid of the taste that person has left in their mouth. The song is filled with intense emotions and the instrumentation is filled with energy and angst which helps to convey a sense of discomfort and unease.


Line by Line Meaning

Take what you can get or just settle for the rest
You have limited options, either aspire for more or accept less than what you want.


Worn out your welcome, babe, don't take this the wrong way
You have become a burden, but I don't want to offend you with this statement.


Working awful hard to keep you right where you want
I am trying hard to make you happy by fulfilling your desires.


Soft and sweet, it cuts you like a whisper in the dark, singing
You may appear gentle, but your actions can hurt someone's feelings just like a haunting whisper.


You know you got a secret
You are hiding something from me.


You know I couldn't keep it
I can't keep your secret if you share it with me.


You know you got the best of me
You have all my love and attention.


And you know all that's left of me
You have exhausted me and taken all that I have.


It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
You have taken everything from me when I have nothing left to give.


Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
It may seem impossible to achieve anything, but I am willing to give it a try.


Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
I am in a hopeless situation, yet I need a final chance to fix things.


Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?
I am aware of your tactics to hurt me emotionally or physically.


Keep on trying to bring me down
You are continuing your efforts to make me feel low and disheartened.


Down on your level, baby, down on your level
You are bringing me down to your level of thoughts and actions, which is not suitable for me.


Singing oh, no, here we go again
I am tired of facing the same problematic situation repeatedly.


Don't act like you couldn't give a good goddamn
You seem indifferent, but I know that you care deep down.


So long you let it go to waste
You lost your chance to do something productive by delaying it for too long.


Out of my hands, but I won't forget the taste
I can't control the situation anymore, but I will always remember how it felt.


Working awful hard, ya keep me right where you want
You are manipulating me to keep me in a certain position for your benefit.


Soft and sweet and cuddly like a whisper in the dark
You may seem affectionate, but your actions can cause pain and chaos.


Woah, oh, oh, oh
A vocal expression to display emotions.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kevin Micheal McKeown, Eric Christopher Owen

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@alexberridge8182

Take what you can get or just settle for the rest
Worn out your welcome, babe
Don't take this the wrong way
Working awful hard to keep you right where you want
Soft and sweet, it cuts you like a whisper in the dark

No, You know you got a secret
No, You know I couldn't keep it
No, You know you got the best of me
No, And you know all that's left of me

It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?

Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level

Singing oh, no, here we go again
Don't act like you couldn't give a good goddamn
So long you let it go to waste
Out of my hands, but I won't forget the taste

You know you got a secret
You know I couldn't keep it
You know you got the best of me
You know all that's left of me

It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?

Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level

Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, no, here we go again
Don't act like you could give a good goddamn
So long you let it go to waste
Out of my hands, but I won't forget the taste

It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
Working awful hard ya, keep me right where you want
Soft and sweet and cuddly like a whisper in the dark
Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?

Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level

Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh



All comments from YouTube:

@Laya2000

I definitely know that popularity doesn't make good music, but why the hell aren't they more popular? It's too damn good for people sleeping on this

@islambale9674

Lets have a moment of silence for all those who are still oblivious to this band's existence.

@sntchngvideos3578

listen to hometown by cleopatrick instead

@Laya2000

@@sntchngvideos3578 Listened to it and love it, thanks !

@blueash5959

Definitely my favourite from the album, this song is killer

@alexberridge8182

Take what you can get or just settle for the rest
Worn out your welcome, babe
Don't take this the wrong way
Working awful hard to keep you right where you want
Soft and sweet, it cuts you like a whisper in the dark

No, You know you got a secret
No, You know I couldn't keep it
No, You know you got the best of me
No, And you know all that's left of me

It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?

Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level

Singing oh, no, here we go again
Don't act like you couldn't give a good goddamn
So long you let it go to waste
Out of my hands, but I won't forget the taste

You know you got a secret
You know I couldn't keep it
You know you got the best of me
You know all that's left of me

It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?

Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level

Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, no, here we go again
Don't act like you could give a good goddamn
So long you let it go to waste
Out of my hands, but I won't forget the taste

It couldn't come at a worst time, used up all my lifelines
Seems like such a far cry, put me on the front lines
Working awful hard ya, keep me right where you want
Soft and sweet and cuddly like a whisper in the dark
Too far gone, gimme one more for the road
Cheap shots, low blows, what do you take me for?

Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level
Keep on trying to bring me down
Down on your level, baby, down on your level

Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

@nickolaslong1806

All these bands i have been listening to lately are great. Be cool to see their fans make remix versions going.

@sheamcgowan1351

I would travel to the center of the earth to see these guys live!

@bradjohn4173

They're great, even heavier live!!!

@salmonellq2981

yeah but they'd be singing in corean 😭 /s

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