Stakes Is High
Count Me Out Lyrics
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Afraid of what you're gonna find
Face up to what you've done
Traded in your self respect for.. nothing
And now you're good as dead in my eyes
Can't back what you've lost in my eyes
If you could see yourself
This once meant everything
It all means nothing
You're on your way
To something that we said we'd never be
It doesn't mean
That it's the end..
Without you
Now that you're good as gone..
Tell me..
You're on your way to something
That we said we'd never..
As good as dead in my eyes
Can't back what you've lost in my eyes
This once meant everything to us
This once meant everything
And now you're.. lost
In the song "Stakes Is High" by Count Me Out, the lyrics describe the feeling of betrayal and disappointment towards someone who has lost their sense of self-respect and integrity. The song starts with the line "Running from yourself, afraid of what you're gonna find," implying that the person is avoiding confronting their own actions and their consequences. The next lines describe how this person has compromised their values and traded in their self-respect for nothing, and as a result, they are "good as dead" in the eyes of the singer. The lyrics highlight the importance of taking ownership of one's actions and standing up for one's beliefs, as the lack of integrity can lead to losing one's sense of self and reputation.
The chorus of the song emphasizes how the things that once mattered to them, such as their reputation, now mean nothing. It also suggests that the person is going down a path that they previously rejected, and that it doesn't necessarily have to be the end without them.
Overall, the song is about the cost of losing your integrity and what it means for yourself and those around you. The lyrics are written with a sense of frustration and disappointment, making it clear that the singer holds strong values of honesty and self-respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Running from yourself
Avoiding facing your true self and who you really are
Afraid of what you're gonna find
Dreading the discovery of the reality of who you are and what you've done
Face up to what you've done
Confront yourself and take responsibility for your actions
Traded in your self respect for.. nothing
Sacrificed your dignity for undeserved returns
And now you're good as dead in my eyes
You are no longer relevant or significant in my view
Can't back what you've lost in my eyes
Can't regain what you have lost in terms of trust and esteem
If you could see yourself
If you could only realize the person you have become
This once meant everything
Your self-respect and dignity used to be of utmost importance and value
It all means nothing now
Your current state of being and lack of self-respect have led to a meaningless existence
You're on your way
You are heading towards a destination of your own making
To something that we said we'd never be
You are becoming what we once vowed not to become
It doesn't mean
This does not signify an end
That it's the end..
Of your potential for redemption or change
Without you
Despite your absence or lack of contribution
Now that you're good as gone..
Now that you are no longer present in my life
Tell me..
Please inform me
You're on your way to something
You are progressing towards a particular outcome
That we said we'd never..
We pledged to never allow ourselves to reach this point
As good as dead in my eyes
You are dead to me now
Can't back what you've lost in my eyes
You cannot recover what you have forfeited in my esteem
This once meant everything to us
Our sense of worth and character were deeply cherished by us before
This once meant everything
The things we once valued and prioritized no longer hold the same meaning
And now you're.. lost
You are now directionless and adrift
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