These Backs Are Made For Stabbing
Hit the Lights Lyrics
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So well in fact that they can tell
But we're on to you (lets go)
Cause your act is nothing new
And we can see right through it now
But that gets old, we're warning you
[Chorus:]
Should decide to (spill your insides)
Take your time, find your spine
I swear you'll be just fine
If your backbone should find its way home
Through the whole above your neck (is where the trap is set)
You look so obvious, predictable,
And some day your games will catch up to you
So obvious,
And we all know
That some day your games will catch up to
(right now)
You thought I'd fall for your lies
You thought I'd cut off all ties
And if we'd regret this we'd we dead
You show me yours, I'll show you mine
You know sincerity grows in time
Sing it with me if you can
[Chorus]
So if you (swallow your pride)
Should decide to (spill your insides)
Take your time, find your spine
I swear you'll be just fine
If your backbone should find its way home
Through the whole above your neck (is where the trap is set)
You look so obvious...predictable..
And some day your games will catch up to you
So obvious...
And we all know
That some day your games will catch up
So cut the apologies in your wrist
And the guilt trip from fingertips
I'm on to you, we're on to you
Now wear this excuse around your neck
I'll kick the chair out from your legs
I'm on to you, we're on to you
You look so obvious, predictable,
And some day your games will catch up to you
So obvious,
And we all know
That some day your games will catch up,
Right now
These lyrics, from Hit the Lights' song These Backs Are Made For Stabbing, are about seeing through someone’s façade and the warning that their manipulative games will eventually catch up with them. The lyrics suggest that the subject is attempting to deceive or manipulate those around them, portraying a façade that they are playing a game so well that it is clear the act is nothing new. However, the singer sees right through this and warns that the act gets old. The chorus repeats the warning, urging the subject to find their spine and be sincere, otherwise their games will catch up to them.
The verses speak about how the subject has attempted to deceive the singer and how they are not buying it. The lyrics suggest that the subject believed that the singer would fall for their lies and cut off all ties with them, but they were wrong. Instead, the singer urges sincerity to grow between them as it takes time. The song’s bridge suggests that the subject has also attempted to manipulate the singer through guilt-tripping, but the singer sees through this too. The song ultimately ends with another warning that the subject’s games will catch up to them, urging them to stop the manipulative behavior and be sincere.
In summary, These Backs Are Made For Stabbing is a song that urges people to be sincere and warns that manipulative behavior will catch up to them eventually. The chorus repeatedly warns the subject to spill their insides, find their spine, and for their backbone to find its way home if they want to avoid the trap that is set.
Line by Line Meaning
You play this game so well
You are experienced in playing this game of deception
So well in fact that they can tell
Your deceptive behavior is so evident that people can see through it
But we're on to you (lets go)
We have discovered your true intentions and are ready to expose you
Cause your act is nothing new
Your trickery is unoriginal and we have seen it all before
And we can see right through it now
It is clear to us that you are not genuine and your intentions are not honest
But that gets old, we're warning you
Your repetitive behavior is tiresome, and we are giving you a warning to stop
So if you (swallow your pride)
If you let go of your arrogance
Should decide to (spill your insides)
If you choose to reveal your true self
Take your time, find your spine
Be patient and muster the courage to be authentic
I swear you'll be just fine
I promise that you will be okay if you are genuine
If your backbone should find its way home
If you find the courage to be true to yourself
Through the whole above your neck (is where the trap is set)
Your mind is where you are most susceptible to your own deception
You look so obvious, predictable,
Your deceit is too apparent and predictable
And some day your games will catch up to you
Eventually, your dishonest behavior will have consequences
So obvious,
It is painfully obvious that you are not genuine
And we all know
Everyone is aware of your deception
That some day your games will catch up
The consequences of your deceptive behavior will eventually catch up to you
(right now)
It is important to be honest and genuine in the present moment
You thought I'd fall for your lies
You believed that I would believe your false information
You thought I'd cut off all ties
You thought I would sever all connections with people that don't believe your deception
And if we'd regret this we'd we dead
If we regret choosing to be genuine, we would have to face severe consequences
You show me yours, I'll show you mine
If you open up to me, I will do the same for you
You know sincerity grows in time
Honesty is developed over time
Sing it with me if you can
Join me in promoting honesty if you are able
So cut the apologies in your wrist
Stop self-harm and trying to apologize for your deceptive behavior
And the guilt trip from fingertips
Stop trying to manipulate others to feel guilty for your actions
I'm on to you, we're on to you
We have caught on to your deceptive behavior
Now wear this excuse around your neck
Take responsibility for your actions
I'll kick the chair out from your legs
I will not support your actions any longer
You look so obvious, predictable,
Your deception is too evident and predictable
And some day your games will catch up to you
Eventually, the consequences of your actions will catch up to you
So obvious,
Your lack of authenticity is too obvious
And we all know
Everyone is aware of your deceptive behavior
That some day your games will catch up,
The consequences of your deceptive behavior will eventually manifest
Right now
It's crucial to be genuine and honest right now
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skylor bleile
Whoever disliked this doesnt know music. i've been a major fan for forever. ohwell. this is thee best back eveeeer<3
sma9401
One of the bestest songs I've ever heard. I love it.
Maela 3st
Your love is just a lie! BTW I wish they had a different name cuz its impossible to look for them without seeing Selena Gomez!
JaybuckODT
LOL this is the realist comment!
Steven Ladnyk
Talk about a throw back. The memories lol
FallbackTVProd
Just learned about these guys. They're headlining for State Champs and With The Punches so I was going to see them no matter what, but now I'm fucking stoked specifically for them.
Lisa Hopkins
thank god for pandora. thats where i heard of them :)
ihateeverything66
Why does this have so little views?..
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Outkast_Ghoul
I wish they still sounded like this.. I don't like their new album..