PTS.OF.ATHRTY
Jay Gordon Lyrics
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Forfeit the game, before somebody takes you out of the frame
Put your name to shame, cover up your face
You can't run the race, the pace is too fast, you just won't last
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last
While taking pleasure in the awful things you put me through
You take away if I give in
My life, my pride, is broken
You like to think you're never wrong
(You like to think you're never wrong)
You have to act like you're someone
(You have to act like you're someone)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You want someone to hurt like you)
You want to share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
Learned, learned, learned, learned, learned
You love the things, I say I'll do
The way I hurt myself again, just to get back at you
You take away, when I give in
My life, my pride, is broken
You like to think you're never wrong
(You like to think you're never wrong)
You have to act like you're someone
(You have to act like you're someone)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You want someone to hurt like you)
You wanna' share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
Yo, yo
Forfeit the game, before somebody takes you out of the frame
Put your name to shame, cover up your face
You can't run the race, the pace is too fast, you just won't last
Forfeit the game, before somebody takes you out of the frame
Put your name to shame, cover up your face
You can't run the race, the pace is too fast, you just won't last
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last
You like to think you're never wrong
(You like to think you're never wrong)
You have to act like you're someone
(You have to act like you're someone)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You want someone to hurt like you)
You want to share what you've been through
You like to think you're never wrong
(You like to think you're never wrong)
You have to act like you're someone
(You have to act like you're someone)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You want someone to hurt like you)
You want to share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
Oh, oh
In these lyrics, Jay Gordon is urging listeners to forfeit the game before someone else takes them out of the frame. He is suggesting that they put their name to shame and cover up their face because they cannot keep up with the pace of the game. He emphasizes that they just won't last if they continue to play, and they will end up broken.
Gordon continues by saying that the listener loves the way he looks at them while taking pleasure in the awful things they put him through. He suggests that they take away from him when he gives in, and his life and pride are broken. He highlights that the listener likes to think they are never wrong, and they have to act like they are someone to satisfy their ego. They want someone to hurt like them and want to share what they have been through, making Gordon realize that they are living what they have learned.
Overall, these lyrics are a cry for the listener to be careful with their actions and not hurt others to satisfy their need for validation. The song's message is that they need to forfeit the game if they cannot keep up and avoid hurting others in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Forfeit the game, before somebody takes you out of the frame
Quit while you're ahead or someone else will beat you
Put your name to shame, cover up your face
Don't make a fool of yourself, hide your identity
You can't run the race, the pace is too fast, you just won't last
Don't try to keep up if you can't keep the pace
You love the way, I look at you
While taking pleasure in the awful things you put me through
You take away if I give in
My life, my pride, is broken
You enjoy seeing me suffer and take away from me when I comply, leaving my life and self-worth in ruins
You like to think you're never wrong
(You like to think you're never wrong)
You have to act like you're someone
(You have to act like you're someone)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You want someone to hurt like you)
You want to share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
You have a narcissistic personality and desire for others to suffer like you and share your experiences
You love the things, I say I'll do
The way I hurt myself again, just to get back at you
You take away, when I give in
My life, my pride, is broken
You take pleasure in me promising to hurt myself and subsequently attacking my self-worth when I obey
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last, won't last,
Won't last, won't last
You won't be able to keep this up forever
Oh, oh
Expressing frustration and exasperation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
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Shin Kazama
I remember 'back in the day' overheating and blowing out my Alpine car stereo system thanks to this Album and this song specifically, I've still never regretted it, what a song & Album this was / is.
Dennis Tamayo
I watched the music video on Cartoon Network.
N.A.T.
This is the fucking best remix i've ever heard
Marek Struhař
This and 1stpklosr
snorgisborg2
This shit is dank
Shiva Raja
Listened to this track first in 2002 in my college..... still listening in 2015.....
Core Gaming
Is anyone listening to this in 2019? 3:21 is dope af.
Roberta L
2:21 best part
Valentin Ehnes
2:40 is perfect
BooBop1987
I do love this song! But where is Jay Gordon's voice in this song?