1) A pop punk band from… Read Full Bio ↴There are 3 bands with the name Bottom Line.
1) A pop punk band from Cincinatti, OH.
2) Is also a hardcore band from New Jersey on Mache Records. www.bottomlinehc.bandcamp.com
3) Bottom Line (NYC) was a band from New York City and Westchester Country from 2001 to 2006. They released a demo in 2001, a 7" in 2003 (No One's Safe, Stab & Kill Records), and a 4-song sampler in 2004. They played New York style hardcore and appeared frequently in Wilkes Barre, PA, as well as the New York area. Their last show was on August 20, 2006 at CBGB's with Tears of Frustration and District 9.
Night Song
Bottom Line Lyrics
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You told me what was on your mind
You said that I'm a sacrifice
I didn't think it would be so unkind
I can't be doing this to you
Didn't think it'd be so difficult
The words we say aren't all that true
Hesitate to insult...
... And it seems, that you're directing it to me
I only go by what I see
I asked you for your advice
You told me what was on your mind
You said that I'm a sacrifice
I didn't think it would be so unkind
You can't know someone until you really know yourself...
The lyrics of Bottom Line's Night Song revolve around seeking advice from someone and being told that the singer is a sacrifice. The singer didn't expect to be treated unkindly, and the words they say may not be entirely true. The song highlights that we cannot truly know someone until we know ourselves.
The song seems to delve into the idea that people can be quick to judge others without really understanding them. The singer seeks advice from someone they trust, and the response they receive is hurtful. This could represent how easily people can misunderstand each other and how much we need to understand ourselves before we can truly understand others.
The lyrics "the words we say aren't all that true, hesitate to insult" could indicate how important it is to be mindful of what we say to others. It's easy to say things without thinking about how they might affect someone else, and this song reminds us that our words have power.
Overall, the lyrics of Night Song are thought-provoking and relatable to anyone who has sought advice from others, been judged unfairly, or struggled to understand themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I asked you for your advice
I needed guidance from you
You told me what was on your mind
You shared your honest opinion
You said that I'm a sacrifice
You revealed that I'm giving up a lot for something or someone
I didn't think it would be so unkind
I didn't expect it to be so hurtful
I can't be doing this to you
I can't keep hurting you in this way
Didn't think it'd be so difficult
I underestimated how challenging this situation would be
The words we say aren't all that true
Our spoken words may not always reflect our genuine feelings
Hesitate to insult...
We fear hurting and offending others with our words
And it seems, that you're directing it to me
I sense that your words are aimed at me specifically
I only go by what I see
I base my actions and decisions only on what is apparent to me
You can't know someone until you really know yourself...
In order to truly understand others, you must first understand yourself
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