Violent Bounce
I See Stars Lyrics

People like you are
The singer is referring to a specific person or group of people that they deem to be the reason why they keep the good things in their lives close to them.

The reason I keep the good so close
The person or group of people being referred to have caused the singer to be protective of the good things in their life.

And here you are so impressed with yourself
The singer observes that the person or group of people being referred to have a high opinion of themselves.

I see right through you
The artist believes that they know the true intent or character of the person or group of people being referred to.

How many people do you plan to burn?
The artist questions the person or group of people being referred to on how many people they intend to harm or ruin.

And all the damage left at every turn
The singer points out the trail of destruction and harm that the person or group of people being referred to have caused.

You watched us struggle
The singer accuses the person or group of people being referred to of witnessing their struggles and not helping.

And now your parched with a thirst for attention
The artist asserts that the person or group of people being referred to are now craving for attention or recognition.

To fuel the fire of your self obsession
The artist accuses the person or group of people being referred to of being self-obsessed and using attention to further that obsession.

We'll watch you crumble
The artist asserts that they will witness the downfall of the person or group of people being referred to.

You are the scum of the world
The singer uses derogatory language to describe the person or group of people being referred to.

And we'll watch you fall
The artist repeats their intention of seeing the downfall of the person or group of people being referred to.

And we intend to
The singer expresses their intent of doing something.

Let the world know the truth
The singer wants to reveal the truth to the world about the person or group of people being referred to.

You sit there and smile so smug in your skin
The singer notes how the person or group of people being referred to are seemingly satisfied with themselves and their actions.

Second and third chances gone in the wind
The artist implies that the person or group of people being referred to have been given several chances to do better but have failed each time.

I lied, and I begged, I swore I would change
The artist admits to lying and making promises to change to try and appease the person or group of people being referred to.

What do expect of me!
The singer questions what more the person or group of people being referred to expect from them.

Fuck
The singer emits an exclamation of frustration.

You'll never know true unity
The artist thinks the person or group of people being referred to will never fully understand the concept of unity.

Look around you
The artist instructs the person or group of people being referred to to observe their surroundings.

Everyone is terrified
The artist describes the general mood of those around them as fearful.

One wrong move
The singer warns of the consequences of making a mistake.

And their dream won't survive
The artist implies that making a mistake could result in the failure of one's aspirations or goals.

You said
The singer quotes a statement made by the person or group of people being referred to.

"You better keep your fucking mouth shut I gotta close mine, and no time to lose."
The singer relates a quote from the person or group of people being referred to warning them to remain silent.

Bow to the stronger element
The singer advises the person or group of people being referred to to submit to a stronger party.

The truth will outweigh you
The artist asserts that the truth will triumph over the person or group of people being referred to.

All it took was a spark right?
The artist rhetorically asks if it only took a small event for things to escalate.

Watch your back when your out on the town tonight
The singer issues a warning to be vigilant when walking around at night.

At every corner I lurk in the dark like the shadow on these very walls
The singer describes themselves as being like a shadow lurking in the darkness, watching everything.

Put the man on trial
The artist wants the person or group of people being referred to to be held accountable for their actions.

I bet he turn colors that he's never shown.
The artist believes that the person or group of people being referred to will show emotional reactions that they haven't seen before when they are put on trial.