MMVII
Counterparts Lyrics


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Why do I need to justify my opinion, after all that I’ve seen and
done? And year after year, we give our everything to get nothing in return. The
time has come for things to change. We don’t need your adoration, but we demand
your respect. I will not allow anyone the opportunity to deny half a decade of
labor. The places we’ve been, the faces we’ve seen, the months spent far from
home. This is what moves us. This is what we’ve grown accustom to. What we will
leave behind can not be measured in a dollar figure. There’s a much deeper
meaning than that. I can’t wait until the day when we’ve surpassed everything
that gave you a false sense of importance. I want you to question yourself. I
want you to watch you slip away. I want you to realize that your existence has
meant nothing. I hate you more than you could ever fucking know. And I hate
you for making me feel like this. I know deep down that I’m a good person, but
my patience is wearing thin. The best retaliation I can think of, would be to
let you know that for once in my life, I’m truly happy. I’m more than content
with who and where I am. Your oppression has had no effect. I don’t need to
justify my opinion after everything we’ve been through. And year after year, we
give our everything and what we receive in return, I can’t explain with words.




I’m so fucking thankful that I made it to where I am today. (I watched the
world upon your shoulders, and from these heights it’s so far down.)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Counterparts's song MMVII speak about the frustration and disappointment in the music industry, where artists are expected to constantly prove themselves and their worth to their audience and the industry. The singer questions the need to justify their opinion and worth after all the hard work and dedication put into their music. Despite giving their all, year after year, they feel like they receive nothing in return, which highlights the struggles of being a musician.


The lyrics also express the desire for change and demand for respect instead of adoration. The singer acknowledges the sacrifices they have made - leaving their homes, meeting new faces, and putting in months of hard work - to make their music. They understand that what they leave behind is not just a monetary figure but something much deeper, which cannot be measured. The lyrics also express the need for reflection on one's existence and importance in the world. The singer hates the industry for making them feel this way, but at the same time, they have found happiness and satisfaction with themselves and their music.


Overall, the song MMVII reflects the struggles of musicians and their unending dedication to their craft despite the challenges and obstacles they face.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do I need to justify my opinion, after all that I’ve seen and done?
I don’t need to explain myself to anyone because I’ve experienced enough and accomplished enough to trust my own opinions.


And year after year, we give our everything to get nothing in return.
We work hard every year, but we don’t receive the recognition or rewards we deserve for our efforts.


The time has come for things to change.
We’ve reached a point where we need to shake things up and demand respect.


We don’t need your adoration, but we demand your respect.
We don’t care about being worshipped, but we expect to be treated with dignity and honor.


I will not allow anyone the opportunity to deny half a decade of labor.
I won’t let anyone dismiss or invalidate the hard work and dedication we’ve put in for the past five years.


The places we’ve been, the faces we’ve seen, the months spent far from home. This is what moves us.
Our experiences traveling and meeting new people, as well as the sacrifices we’ve made being away from home, motivate and inspire us.


This is what we’ve grown accustomed to.
We’ve become accustomed to a lifestyle of hard work, travel, and sacrifice.


What we will leave behind can not be measured in a dollar figure.
Our legacy can’t be quantified by money or material possessions.


There’s a much deeper meaning than that.
Our work is driven by something deeper and more meaningful than just financial gain.


I can’t wait until the day when we’ve surpassed everything that gave you a false sense of importance.
We’re working towards exceeding the things that falsely gave you a sense of power and importance.


I want you to question yourself. I want you to watch you slip away.
I want you to reflect on your actions and see the consequences of your behavior.


I want you to realize that your existence has meant nothing.
I want you to understand that you haven’t made a positive impact on the world or others.


I hate you more than you could ever fucking know.
I despise you to an extent that you couldn’t possibly comprehend.


And I hate you for making me feel like this.
I dislike you for causing me to feel this way.


I know deep down that I’m a good person, but my patience is wearing thin.
I have confidence in my character, but my tolerance for mistreatment is decreasing.


The best retaliation I can think of, would be to let you know that for once in my life, I’m truly happy.
I’ll get the best revenge by demonstrating that I’m genuinely happy with my life.


I’m more than content with who and where I am. Your oppression has had no effect.
I’m satisfied with my current position in life and your attempts to hold me down haven’t worked.


I don’t need to justify my opinion after everything we’ve been through.
Based on our shared experiences, I don’t feel the need to explain or defend my point of view.


And year after year, we give our everything and what we receive in return, I can’t explain with words.
We consistently put forth effort and commitment, but the rewards we receive are intangible and can’t be expressed with language.


I’m so fucking thankful that I made it to where I am today. (I watched the world upon your shoulders, and from these heights it’s so far down.)
I’m incredibly grateful for reaching this point in my life. Compared to where you stand, I feel like I’m on top of the world.




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Esther Villanueva

LYRICS //
Why do I need to justify my opinion, after all that I’ve seen and done? And year after year, we give our everything to get nothing in return. The time has come for things to change. We don’t need your adoration, but we demand your respect. I will not allow anyone the opportunity to deny half a decade of labor. The places we’ve been, the faces we’ve seen, the months spent far from home. This is what moves us. This is what we’ve grown accustom to. What we will leave behind can not be measured in a dollar figure. There’s a much deeper meaning than that. I can’t wait until the day when we’ve surpassed everything that gave you a false sense of importance. I want you to question yourself. I want you to watch you slip away. I want you to realize that your existence has meant nothing. I hate you more than you could ever fucking know. And I hate you for making me feel like this. I know deep down that I’m a good person, but my patience is wearing thin. The best retaliation I can think of, would be to let you know that for once in my life, I’m truly happy. I’m more than content with who and where I am. Your oppression has had no effect. I don’t need to justify my opinion after everything we’ve been through. And year after year, we give our everything and what we receive in return, I can’t explain with words. I’m so fucking thankful that I made it to where I am today. (I watched the world upon your shoulders, and from these heights it’s so far down.)

HollowCrown1000

Incredible melodic hardcore <3

Ryan Stevenson

can't wait to see these guys support Your Demise, thanks to that tour i'm here, and i'm fucking glad i am, Counterparts are fucking sick!

jankowitts

I watched the world upon your shoulders, and from these heights it’s so far down!!

Mikael Hållander

Without Silverstein I wouldn't know about this awesome band. I wouldn't like this kind of music in that case either.

Maxine Alo

counterparts is so fucking good. its unreal, and they need to come to San Diego.

Renee Carriere

They put on one hell of a show c;

tak783

they need to do a tour in 'Merca.

Daniel C

Glad I came across these guys

Noah Brierley

haha so glad these guys are from so close to where i live. I've seen them twice in less than a year

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