What we Built
Count Me Out Lyrics
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Ways with no care for each other or the progress that we made. we've
Got to hold together, to make these moments last, and our concern for
Change is fading fast. talking shit on each other, we're caught up in lies,
Searching for fault in each other's lives, we're too blind to see what's in
Front of our eyes, we're destroying what we built through time. what we
Built with time- when will we realize what's looking in our eyes we're
Destroying what we built through time. it's up to us to change our ways,
Time to give back what we've taken away divided by hate we distance
Ourselves with no concern for anyone else, we got to stand back to back
To make this last. we're tearing down all that we built
The lyrics to Count Me Out's song "What we Built" express a powerful message about the destructive nature of selfish behavior and the importance of unity and cooperation. The song begins with an indictment of our "shallow ways" and "no care for each other" that leads us to tear down all that we have built together. The group emphasizes the need to "hold together" and make the most of our moments with one another, given how quickly our "concern for change is fading fast."
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the harm caused by our negative behaviors. We engage in gossip and lies about one another, and are too quick to look for faults in each other's lives. In doing so, we fail to recognize the positive things that are right in front of us, and instead end up "destroying what we built through time."
The final verse of the song calls for introspection and action. The group argues that it's up to us to "change our ways," acknowledging that we are all "at fault" and "to blame." We must give back what we have taken away and work to overcome the hate that divides us. Only by standing "back to back to make this last" can we avoid tearing down all that we have built.
Line by Line Meaning
We're tearing down all that we built with all our shallow ways
We are destroying everything we worked hard for because of our superficial and thoughtless behavior
With no care for each other or the progress that we made
We do not value the relationships we have with each other or the progress we have achieved
We've got to hold together, to make these moments last, and our concern for change is fading fast.
We need to stay united to preserve what we have accomplished and our motivation for change is diminishing
Talking shit on each other, we're caught up in lies, searching for fault in each other's lives, we're too blind to see what's in front of our eyes
We engage in gossip and deceit, focusing on each other's flaws and fail to recognize the bigger picture
We're destroying what we built through time, what we built with time- when will we realize what's looking in our eyes we're destroying what we built through time.
Our actions are tearing down everything we have achieved over time, but we are not acknowledging the negative impact we are having
It's up to us to change our ways, we're all at fault, we're all to blame. no one's better, we're the same
It is our responsibility to alter our behavior, as we are all accountable for the current situation, and no one is superior or inferior
It's time to give back what we've taken away divided by hate we distance ourselves with no concern for anyone else, we got to stand back to back to make this last.
We must make amends for the damage caused and stop creating divisions based on hatred. Instead, we need to come together to protect what we have accomplished
We're tearing down all that we built
We are destroying everything we have built
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