For The Win is a pop punk band on Artery Recordings from San Diego, Califor… Read Full Bio ↴For The Win is a pop punk band on Artery Recordings from San Diego, California. They released one EP in 2011 and another in 2012 called Break The Ice. In 2014 they released their debut album called More Than You Know.

Kyle Christensen - Vocals
Steven Bustos - Guitar/Vocals
Lee Chambers - Guitar
Giovanni Suarez - Bass

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Not to be confused with the streetpunk band For.The.Win

One Too Many Times
For the Win Lyrics

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Misery loves company
Keep away from me

I'm not so far away like I used to be
I tried to ignore you and my own feelings
It gives me chills down my spine
Making me numb to everything and everyone in my life
In spite of how you make me feel inside

I'll break off all the ties
This will not destroy my life
This is the last time because it's over now

You're always rearranging memos and conversations
To get the satisfaction from the lies that stain your teeth
And underneath lies a different situation
Manifested over time to get a better reaction

I'm working on myself everyday to change my old ways
And constantly fighting with the past that haunts me
Now I can finally say that I'm learning to love again

You're always rearranging memos and conversations
To get the satisfaction from the lies that stain your teeth
And underneath lies a different situation
Manifested over time to get a better reaction

Now I can finally say that I'm learning to love again You're always rearranging memos and conversations
To get the satisfaction from the lies that stain your teeth
And underneath lies a different situation
Manifested over time to get a better reaction

I know I'll see you again when our bones are buried beneath the lies
Misery loves company and I know it's best for us to get on with our lives

Overall Meaning

In "One Too Many Times" by For the Win, the singer is trying to distance themselves from the person they're addressing, who seems to be manipulative and dishonest. The opening line, "Misery loves company, keep away from me," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer recognizes that this person is toxic and that their presence in their life is making them numb and disconnected from everything around them. They try to ignore their feelings and push the person away, but they can feel them creeping back in, sending chills down their spine. Despite this, the singer is determined to break off all ties and move on.

The second verse provides more insight into the manipulative behavior of the person being addressed. They're constantly rearranging the facts to suit their own needs and desires, and the lies are starting to show in their teeth. The situation is no longer what it seems, and has been twisted over time to get the desired reaction. The singer is working on themselves to overcome their past and their struggles with love, and they're finally starting to feel like they're making progress.

The chorus repeats several times, highlighting the fact that the singer is learning to love again and move on from the person who has been causing them pain. They know that they'll probably see this person again someday, but they also know that it's best for them to go their own way and start living their life free from the lies and manipulation.

Interesting Facts:
1. "One Too Many Times" is from the album "More Than You Know" which was released in 2014.
2. For the Win is a rock band from San Diego, California formed in 2009.
3. The band has gone through a few lineup changes since their formation.
4. "One Too Many Times" is one of their most popular songs on Spotify, with over 2 million streams.
5. The album "More Than You Know" was produced by Kyle Black, who has also worked with bands like Pierce the Veil and All Time Low.
6. The band has toured with other popular rock bands like Tonight Alive and Mayday Parade.
7. Vocalist Kyle Christensen was featured on Pierce The Veil's "Yeah Boy and Doll Face" reimagined song with a reimagined version for their 10 Year Anniversary celebration of the band's album “A Flair for the Dramatic."
8. The band has released three studio albums so far: "More Than You Know," "Heavy Thoughts," and "Forever" which was released in 2020.
9. Their music has been described as pop punk and alternative rock.
10. The band often incorporates themes of pushing through struggles and overcoming obstacles in their lyrics.

Chords (Unofficial):
Verse: Dm-Am-C-G
Pre-Chorus: Dm-Am-C-F
Chorus: Dm-C-G

Line by Line Meaning

Misery loves company
Being unhappy tends to create a desire for others to feel or experience the same feeling

Keep away from me
I don't want to be around you

I'm not so far away like I used to be
I am getting closer to where I used to be emotionally

I tried to ignore you and my own feelings
I attempted to disregard you and my own emotions

It gives me chills down my spine
It creates an eerie feeling within me

Making me numb to everything and everyone in my life
I feel apathetic towards everything and everyone around me

In spite of how you make me feel inside
Despite the effect you have on me emotionally

I'll break off all the ties
I will end all connections

This will not destroy my life
This will not ruin my life

This is the last time because it's over now
This is the last time because it's done now

You're always rearranging memos and conversations
You always manipulate notes and discussions

To get the satisfaction from the lies that stain your teeth
To derive pleasure from the untruths that you perpetuate

And underneath lies a different situation
And there exists a dissimilar circumstance beneath

Manifested over time to get a better reaction
Developed over time to obtain a more favorable response

I'm working on myself every day to change my old ways
I'm constantly improving myself to change my previous behavior

And constantly fighting with the past that haunts me
And continuously battling with the memories that trouble me

Now I can finally say that I'm learning to love again
Now I can finally articulate that I'm in the process of finding love again

I know I'll see you again when our bones are buried beneath the lies
I acknowledge that I'll encounter you again when we're no longer alive

Misery loves company and I know it's best for us to get on with our lives
Unhappiness desires companionship, and it's beneficial for both of us to move forward

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