3 AM
Failure Anthem Lyrics
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I've been caught in my lies
Like fingerprints at the scene of a crime
It's 3am in the pouring rain
Racing down the highway
I jerk to the left
I swerve to the right
Fire away (one last shot)
Fire away (fire away)
All you're gonna do is cause me pain
You could've been my hero, the one to save the day
Instead you just fired away
I can feel the shame breaking down my knees
The night plays over and over and over
But I can't erase the memories
Of 3am in the pouring rain
It always feels like a bad dream
I jerk to the left, you sat on the right
I'll never be the same
Fire away (one last shot)
Fire away (fire away)
No one's gonna take away this pain
Fire away (one last shot)
Fire away (fire away)
Now I know the price I had to pay
I should've been your hero, the one to save the day
Instead I just fire away
It's not a perfect world you left for me (not a perfect world you left for me)
It's not a perfect world you left for me
Watched it crash and burn with all my dreams
I'll see you soon
I'll see you soon
I'm ready to go home
Yeah I'm ready to go home
Fire away (one last shot)
Fire away (fire away)
Now I know the price I have to pay
I should've been your hero, the one to save the day
I'll never be your hero, I'll never save the day
Instead I'll just fire away
The song "3 AM" by Failure Anthem is a heart-wrenching ballad about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer confesses to his mistakes, feeling the weight of his actions on his shoulders as he's caught in lies. He's driving in the pouring rain at 3 am and is haunted by the memories of the relationship, wanting to change the past but knowing it's too late. The chorus of "fire away" represents the pain and hurt that his actions caused, and how he's willing to take the final blow.
The line "It's not a perfect world you left for me, Watched it crash and burn with all my dreams" suggests that the relationship wasn't all good, but now that it's gone, he's left with nothing but destruction. He's ready to go home because he's realized that he can't fix what's been done, and he's paying the price for it. The song addresses the guilt and self-blame that often comes with the end of a relationship.
Overall, "3 AM" by Failure Anthem is a raw and emotional expression of regret and the consequences of one's actions. It's an honest admission of fault and the weight that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
She can see the shame written on my face
I am ashamed of myself and she can see it clearly in my expression
I've been caught in my lies
I have been dishonest and have been exposed
Like fingerprints at the scene of a crime
My lies are as obvious as fingerprints left at a crime scene
It's 3am in the pouring rain
This event occurred at the hour of 3 in the morning while it was raining
Racing down the highway
I was driving quickly on the road
I jerk to the left
I suddenly moved to the left while driving
I swerve to the right
I suddenly moved to the right while driving
That's when I heard her say
At that moment, the person in the car with me spoke
Fire away (one last shot)
Give it your best shot or say what you need to say one last time
Fire away (fire away)
Continue to speak your mind despite the consequences
All you're gonna do is cause me pain
Your words or actions will only cause me more pain
You could've been my hero, the one to save the day
You had the potential to be my hero, my savior
Instead you just fired away
Instead of being my hero, you spoke your mind and added to my pain
I can feel the shame breaking down my knees
The shame I feel is profoundly affecting me, weakening me
The night plays over and over and over
The events of the night keep replaying in my mind
But I can't erase the memories
I can't forget what happened
It always feels like a bad dream
This memory is so unpleasant it feels like a nightmare
I jerk to the left, you sat on the right
I made a sudden movement while driving, you were in the passenger seat
I'll never be the same
This event has irrevocably changed me
No one's gonna take away this pain
The pain I feel cannot be taken away by anyone else
Now I know the price I had to pay
I am aware of the consequences of my actions
It's not a perfect world you left for me (not a perfect world you left for me)
The world I live in is imperfect, and it's not entirely your fault
Watched it crash and burn with all my dreams
Everything I hoped for came crashing down around me
I'll see you soon
I will see you again in the future
I'm ready to go home
I am ready to leave this situation and return to my safe space
I'll never be your hero, I'll never save the day
I know I can never make up for my mistakes and be the hero you needed
Instead I'll just fire away
Instead, I will continue to speak my mind, even if it causes more pain
Writer(s): Kile Odell, Drew Fulk
Contributed by Oliver C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.