Team Wiped
Chief State Lyrics


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Another day in this broken state
I'm getting sick of picking up everything that you break
Three whole years, never once did you think there isn't progress that we couldn't make
But I did, yeah I've been giving everything I had to give
And now I'm starting to get tired of pulling all the wires
Pulling all the wires, this situation's getting dire

I'm moving on but I don't know what I'm running from
How did we get here? It's never been so clear
But I'm trying not to disappear

Now I'm mad almost everyday
The stress always building inside my brain
Can somebody say if I'm going insane
Cuz it feels like I'm running in circles again
All the things I should've said

I'm moving on but I don't know what I'm running from
How did we get here? It's never been so clear
But I'm trying not to disappear
Now I'm starting over
I haven't looked back since mid November
So I'm moving on but I don't know what I'm running from

I think I need a reset




Spent far too long getting caught up in your web
If only we could forget, if only we could forget

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Team Wiped" by Chief State paint a bleak and tired picture of someone who has been putting in all the effort to keep a relationship going, but is slowly losing the will to keep up the facade. The singer expresses frustration with picking up the pieces every time their partner breaks something, metaphorically and literally, and after three years, feels like there's been no progress made in their relationship. The term "pulling all the wires" suggests that the singer feels like they're the one keeping things together, but now that situation has reached a critical point and it's becoming increasingly difficult to find a way forward.


Moving on is presented as the only option, but the singer is unsure of what they're running from. They acknowledge that they're mad almost every day, and the stress of the situation is building inside their brain. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is replaying all the things they should have said, indicating that they've been suppressing their true feelings for some time. Despite feeling lost, the singer is determined not to disappear.


As the song reaches its conclusion, the singer is starting over and hasn't looked back since mid-November. They're moving on but still unsure of what they're running from, suggesting that they're learning to trust themselves and their instincts again. A sense of regret is present in the final lines, with the plea for forgetting and resetting indicating that the singer wishes things could have been different.


Line by Line Meaning

Another day in this broken state
Every day, I am living in a place or condition that seems damaged or fractured.


I'm getting sick of picking up everything that you break
I am tired of constantly having to repair or mend the things that you have damaged or ruined.


Three whole years, never once did you think there isn't progress that we couldn't make
Throughout the past three years, you never once believed that there was a situation or circumstance that we could not improve or enhance in some way.


But I did, yeah I've been giving everything I had to give
In contrast, I knew that there were situations where progress is not possible, yet I still gave everything I could to try to make it happen.


And now I'm starting to get tired of pulling all the wires
I am beginning to feel exhausted from having to manipulate or control the various factors involved in this situation.


Pulling all the wires, this situation's getting dire
In my desperate attempt to fix things, the situation has become more serious or extremely urgent.


I'm moving on but I don't know what I'm running from
I am trying to leave this behind, but I am not sure what I am trying to escape or avoid.


How did we get here? It's never been so clear
I cannot understand how we arrived at this point, but the reason is becoming more evident or understandable.


But I'm trying not to disappear
Even though I am struggling, I am attempting to persevere and not let this situation destroy me completely.


Now I'm mad almost everyday
I feel angry or irritable nearly every day.


The stress always building inside my brain
The pressure or tension is continually mounting in my mind.


Can somebody say if I'm going insane
I am not sure if my perception of reality is accurate or if I am losing touch with my sanity.


Cuz it feels like I'm running in circles again
I feel like I am moving forward and backward repeatedly without making any actual progress.


All the things I should've said
There are things that I should have expressed or communicated but did not.


Now I'm starting over
I am commencing anew from a different position or perspective than before.


I haven't looked back since mid November
I have not reviewed or revisited the past since November.


So I'm moving on but I don't know what I'm running from
Even though I am trying to move forward, I am still not entirely sure what I am trying to escape or avoid.


I think I need a reset
I believe that I require a complete restart or reboot.


Spent far too long getting caught up in your web
I have devoted too much time and energy to your whims, desires, or schemes.


If only we could forget, if only we could forget
If only it were possible to erase or ignore the memories or events that caused these difficulties.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Fraser Simpson, Nicholas Pang

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Andy Ham

Chief State is the best upcoming pop punk band by a landslide imo. Four year strong are still kings of the genre but chief state are absolutely killin along with boys of fall and in her own words. The Story So Far are still major players but need some new material. State Champs are up there but don’t think their new album is as good as the others. Every single song chief state has released has been good. All three releases…Nothing More Than This, Tough Love, and this debut full length album Waiting For Your Colours have all blown me away.

At The Desk Reviews

This band is gonna bring back pop punk again. I can feel it. This band is tight

Gnarwolf

LOL bruh...just came over here from a TSSF video. This made me laugh so hard.

Trevor Pike

Saw these boys live the other night and they are humble as shit and rock hard! Loved meeting them! new fan for sure

Phoenix Aviation

I’ve never been a fan of punk, but this song has breaken that.

Wilternative

Honestly, the production of this track hits different than most other pop punk songs I'm used to.

Tiffany Yeadon

I just heard this song in the car, I had to replay it. It feels very nostalgic for me, even though it's a new song. It feels like something that I would have listened to when I was younger.

Charlie Pineda Official

The best band in the scene right now without a doubt!!

darkersideoflife 124

In her own words is a tad better imo

Nathan milligan

One of the best bands out in this scene right now.

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