This Time
Depswa Lyrics


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I want to hurt you and don't know why
Though I know it's not like me
I can not help it, though I try to keep you away

All this time I thought I knew who you were
But this time all your words were just lies for demise
And your thoughts were found unpure
So when push comes to shove I found reasons
To not work it out or relate
And get off on the fear that I get when your near
And the problems that I create

[Chorus]
This time, I think you'll finally see
This time, I will not break
This time, I'm smart enough to know
There is only so much I'll take

This time, I'm gonna make change
This time, you're in my way
This time, I will not play the same head trip on me game that you play

Unresolved situations escalate
Inside something brings me to push
To find out what you can take
When we run out of love and change seasons
With our lives together at stake
I'm aware of tears that I give when your near
And the confusion that I make

[Chorus]

I want to hurt you and don't know why
I can not help it, though I try to keep you away

[Chorus]





I want to hurt you
I don't want to lie

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Depswa's song This Time seem to convey the mixed emotions and confusion of an individual who wants to hurt their significant other. The lyrics express that this desire to hurt the other person is not characteristic of the individual, but they can't help feeling that way. The person has realized that they had a false impression of their partner all along, and all their words were lies that eventually led to a fall. The individual feels it's best to not discuss things and instead indulge in self-imposed isolation, which could hinder their relationship. The lyrics also show how the individual, at times, wants to hurt themselves with their destructive attitude and behavior that they can't seem to control.


The chorus indicates that, this time, the individual will no longer accept the lies, the heartache, and the pain caused by their partner. They are going to take action, make changes, and not let their partner continue to play the head trip game. The lyrics clearly depict the struggles faced by the individual in deciding whether to continue the relationship or move on.


The lyrics have an emotional depth that isn't always heard in pop music. It touches upon themes such as self-awareness, love, deceit, and self-restraint. The lyrics also convey the difficulty of letting go of a relationship that is no longer working.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to hurt you and don't know why
I have a desire to cause you pain, but I do not understand the reasoning behind it.


Though I know it's not like me
Despite being an uncommon feeling for me, I still feel the urge to hurt you.


I can not help it, though I try to keep you away
Even though I try to distance myself from you, I am unable to control my desire to hurt you.


All this time I thought I knew who you were
I believed that I had a clear understanding of your character and nature.


But this time all your words were just lies for demise
However, this time I discovered that you were dishonest and aiming to harm me with your deceit.


And your thoughts were found unpure
I also learned that your intentions were not pure, and you had ulterior motives.


So when push comes to shove I found reasons
When faced with a difficult situation, I found legitimate reasons to not work through the problems with you.


To not work it out or relate
I saw it best to not try to resolve or further understand the issues with you.


And get off on the fear that I get when your near
I have a strange satisfaction in feeling fear when you are nearby.


And the problems that I create
I am aware that I exacerbate the problems between us.


This time, I think you'll finally see
I believe that this time, you will clearly see the situation from my perspective.


This time, I will not break
I will not allow myself to be manipulated or broken by you again.


This time, I'm smart enough to know
I have gained the understanding to see through your manipulations and avoid falling for them again.


There is only so much I'll take
I have a limit to what I can endure.


This time, I'm gonna make change
I am committed to making changes in my life, and removing you from it if necessary.


This time, you're in my way
You are a hindrance to my progress and growth.


This time, I will not play the same head trip on me game that you play
I refuse to be engaged in the same psychological game that you play to manipulate me.


Unresolved situations escalate
Issues left unresolved only get worse, and can escalate quickly.


Inside something brings me to push
I feel a deep urge to take action and push forward.


To find out what you can take
I want to know what your limits are, and how far I can push you.


When we run out of love and change seasons
When our feelings have changed and the relationship has run its course.


With our lives together at stake
Considering the high stakes of a failing relationship, with both of our lives being affected by the outcome.


I'm aware of tears that I give when your near
I am conscious of the emotional pain I experience when you are around.


And the confusion that I make
I also create confusion and complications in the situation with my own thoughts and actions.


I don't want to lie
Despite my desire to hurt you, I do not have the intention to be dishonest or lie about my feelings.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON

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blinkero8

11 years people come on! ... no one!?!?
Fine, I'll do it myself
Lyrics
I want to hurt you and don't know why
Though I know it's not like me
I cannot help it
Though I try to keep you away

And all this time I thought I knew who you were
But this time all your words were just lies for demise
And your thoughts were found unpure
So when push comes to shove I found reasons
To not work it out or relate
And get off on the fear that I give when you're near
And the problems that I create

This time, I think you'll finally see
This time, I will not break
This time, I'm smart enough to know
There is only so much I'll take (this time)

This time, I'm gonna make a change (this time)
This time, you're in my way (this time)
This time, I will not play the same
Head trip on me game that you play

As unresolved situations escalate
Inside something brings me to push you
To find out what you can take
When we run out of love and change seasons
With our lives together at stake
I'm aware of the tears that I give when you're near
And the confusion that I make

This time, I think you'll finally see
This time, I will not break
This time, I'm smart enough to know
There is only so much I'll take (this time)

This time, I'm gonna make a change (this time)
This time, you're in my way (this time)
This time, I will not play the same
Head trip on me game that you play

I want to hurt you and don't know why
I cannot help it
Though I try to keep you away

This time, I think you'll finally see
This time, I will not break
This time, I'm smart enough to know
There is only so much I'll take (this time)

This time, I'm gonna make a change (this time)
This time, you're in my way (this time)
This time, I will not play the same
Head trip on me game that you play

(This time) I want to hurt you
(This time) I don't wanna lie
(This time) I want to hurt you
(This time) I don't wanna lie



All comments from YouTube:

blinkero8

11 years people come on! ... no one!?!?
Fine, I'll do it myself
Lyrics
I want to hurt you and don't know why
Though I know it's not like me
I cannot help it
Though I try to keep you away

And all this time I thought I knew who you were
But this time all your words were just lies for demise
And your thoughts were found unpure
So when push comes to shove I found reasons
To not work it out or relate
And get off on the fear that I give when you're near
And the problems that I create

This time, I think you'll finally see
This time, I will not break
This time, I'm smart enough to know
There is only so much I'll take (this time)

This time, I'm gonna make a change (this time)
This time, you're in my way (this time)
This time, I will not play the same
Head trip on me game that you play

As unresolved situations escalate
Inside something brings me to push you
To find out what you can take
When we run out of love and change seasons
With our lives together at stake
I'm aware of the tears that I give when you're near
And the confusion that I make

This time, I think you'll finally see
This time, I will not break
This time, I'm smart enough to know
There is only so much I'll take (this time)

This time, I'm gonna make a change (this time)
This time, you're in my way (this time)
This time, I will not play the same
Head trip on me game that you play

I want to hurt you and don't know why
I cannot help it
Though I try to keep you away

This time, I think you'll finally see
This time, I will not break
This time, I'm smart enough to know
There is only so much I'll take (this time)

This time, I'm gonna make a change (this time)
This time, you're in my way (this time)
This time, I will not play the same
Head trip on me game that you play

(This time) I want to hurt you
(This time) I don't wanna lie
(This time) I want to hurt you
(This time) I don't wanna lie

Suntory WhiSky

finally

YNZ92

You are a hero.

Tyler Massacre

Such a underrated band. I was the only kid in my school that knew who they were when they came out.

whyworry

I saw Depswa when I was 19 on 11/2/2002 at the Palladium in Worcester. Here in 2023 listening to Depswa with my kid. Underrated band 💯

S Cee

This really was a great song. Rippin hook that grabbed you and didn’t let go until the last note.

Jeffrey Russell

I will defend this song until the end of time. What a great song capsulated in the early 2000s that still bangs 20 years later.

P.S. their vocalist is an all around cool dude.

Jason Jones

What is it about this song! Everything just came together so beautifully. What you would expect from a super-group. They could never quite top this song, but then again, I'm not sure any other band could either.

Jude Garrad

I wish the label gave them a chance that time . Great music and people

Nino Falletta

I bought this CD for 99 cents today. Fucking love it

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