Who To Blame
Emile Hayne Lyrics
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And the twilight sings a sad song on
All the day, you're gone
You told me the game
Well baby you should do next
So baby don't go round
Acting like you're new to the town
Just when it all falls down
And baby you should be next to crazy Oh, time stumbles on
You've been in the cold for far too long
See this little girl chasing fame, chasing fame
Till the old washed up in the morning
Got no one to blame And now you did stay home
Too much time to think
When you're all alone
Remember how it all went wrong
Driving you crazy, you go out every night
And lately you be smart
You can only see your beauty
When it's a man's eyes
And where you're at, you're fine
Praying at games, so crazy need to slow down
So baby Oh, the time moves on
You've been in the cold for far too long
See this little girl chasing fame, chasing fame
Till the old washed up in the morning
Got no one to blame You've broken in so many pieces
It's a dice of little life, I know
Will I find out all your secrets
Your lies and all your weakness
Would be no tomorrow
‘Cause it all goes wrong
I'm sorry darling, this can't go on just like that
You're gone
I don't play that game, baby told you don't act so crazy
Oh, time stumbles on
You've been in the cold for far too long
See this little girl chasing fame, chasing fame
But I slow down and hold every time
So who's to blame
I fall down that hole every time
Maybe I'm to blame, blame
I fall down that hole every time
Maybe I'm to blame, blame
I fall down that hole every time
Maybe I'm to blame, blame
But I fall down that hole every time
Maybe I'm to blame, blame
The song "Who to Blame" by Emile Hayne is a reflection on the consequences of chasing fame and the spiraling effect it can have on an individual. The opening lyrics, "When they make, you're gone and the twilight sings a sad song on, all the day, you're gone" signifies that the person referenced has gone too far and is lost in their quest for fame. The lines, "You've been in the cold for far too long, see this little girl chasing fame, chasing fame till the old washed up in the morning, got no one to blame" reveal that the individual is chasing a dream that will not fulfill their desires and will ultimately leave them with no one to blame but themselves.
The lyrics capture the desperation of an individual in the entertainment industry who is unable to achieve the success they crave. They seek validation through the affirmation of their peers and the public, leading them to make reckless decisions that further harm them. Lines like, "Driving you crazy, you go out every night, and lately, you be smart, you can only see your beauty when it's a man's eyes" show the extent to which they will risk their safety and well-being to achieve their dreams.
In the end, the lyrics bring the tone full circle by acknowledging that perhaps they are to blame. The repeated line, "Maybe I'm to blame, blame, I fall down that hole every time," demonstrates that this is a vicious cycle that is hard to escape, and responsibility lies within them to break free. The song's overall message is a cautionary tale about the dangers of relentlessly pursuing fame and the toll it takes on one's mental and emotional health.
Line by Line Meaning
When they make, you're gone
When other people create things, you disappear or become irrelevant
And the twilight sings a sad song on
The ending of the day brings a feeling of sadness
All the day, you're gone
You are gone all day long
You told me the game
You explained to me how the game is played
Well baby you should do next
You should do what comes next
So baby don't go round
Don't act a certain way
Acting like you're new to the town
Pretending to be unfamiliar with the area
Just when it all falls down
Right when everything is going wrong
Well that's just a game
Life is like a game
And baby you should be next to crazy
You should be close to insanity
Oh, time stumbles on
Time passes in a clumsy, disjointed manner
You've been in the cold for far too long
You've been alone and unhappy for a long time
See this little girl chasing fame, chasing fame
Observing a young woman trying to become famous
Till the old washed up in the morning
Until the older version of herself is revealed
Got no one to blame
There is no one to hold responsible for her situation
And now you did stay home
You decided to stay at home
Too much time to think
Thinking too much because you have too much free time
When you're all alone
When you are by yourself
Remember how it all went wrong
Recalling how things did not go as planned
Driving you crazy, you go out every night
Going out every night to distract oneself from negative thoughts
And lately you be smart
Recently you have been more intelligent
You can only see your beauty
You can only appreciate your own beauty
When it's a man's eyes
Only when a man compliments you
And where you're at, you're fine
You are content with where you are currently in life
Praying at games, so crazy need to slow down
Behaving in a strange manner and needing to calm down
So baby
Addressing the listener in a loving manner
Oh, the time moves on
Time keeps going
See this little girl chasing fame, chasing fame
Observing a young woman trying to become famous
But I slow down and hold every time
But I stop and reflect each time
So who's to blame
Who is responsible for this situation?
I fall down that hole every time
I make the same mistake repeatedly
Maybe I'm to blame, blame
Maybe I am the one at fault
But I fall down that hole every time
But I make the same mistake repeatedly
Maybe I'm to blame, blame
Maybe I am the one at fault
But I fall down that hole every time
But I make the same mistake repeatedly
Maybe I'm to blame, blame
Maybe I am the one at fault
Contributed by Hailey S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.