Pins & Needles
Lifehouse Lyrics


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Why we're always headed for disaster
Was I only trying to slow it down
Instead we're going nowhere faster
Did I lone you right out of town

Tonight turn the leaf over
I'll try my best to keep it simple
All I know it's for all of us
We couldn't be sinking any lower

And I've always should've seen it coming
How could I been so blind
I'm sitting here on pins and needles
Waiting for you to change your mind

I would never ever try to hurt you
I guess I just lost track of time
And after all that we have been through
Your worth really losing my mind

Tonight turn the leaf over
I'll try my best to keep it simple
I know it's for all of us
We couldn't be sinking any lower

And I've always should've seen it coming
How could I been so blind
I'm sitting here on pins and needles
Waiting for you to change your mind

For you to change your mind
For you to change your mind
The fault was only mine




Tonight turn the leaf over
I'll try my best to keep it simple
I know it's for all of us
We couldn't be sinking any lower

And I've always should've seen it coming
How could I been so blind
I'm sitting here on pins and needles
Waiting for you to change your mind

Overall Meaning

The song "Pins & Needles" by Lifehouse is a reflection on a failing relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer had been trying to slow down the inevitable end of their relationship, but ultimately they ended up going nowhere faster, leading to the end of their relationship. The singer acknowledges that they should have seen the end coming, but they were blind to it. They are sitting on “pins and needles” waiting for their partner to change their mind about the relationship, but it is clear that the fault was only theirs.


The tone of the song is melancholic with a touch of regret. The lyrics indicate that the singer is introspective and reflecting on the mistakes they made in the relationship. The line “I guess I just lost track of time” suggests that the singer became complacent in the relationship, causing it to deteriorate. The line “your worth really losing my mind” implies that the singer may have behaved erratically or obsessively towards their partner, causing them to push away. Overall, the song conveys a sense of sadness and self-blame, with the singer hoping for a second chance that may never come.


Line by Line Meaning

Why we're always headed for disaster
Why do we constantly find ourselves in situations that will only lead to disaster?


Was I only trying to slow it down
Did I attempt to prevent the disaster or was I only slowing it down?


Instead we're going nowhere faster
Instead of avoiding the disaster, we're actually making things worse by moving faster towards it.


Did I lone you right out of town
Did my actions drive you away completely from me?


Tonight turn the leaf over
Let's start fresh and see things differently from now on.


I'll try my best to keep it simple
I'll do my best to avoid complicated or unnecessary situations.


All I know is it's for all of us
I know that whatever we do, it will affect everyone involved.


We couldn't be sinking any lower
Things can't get any worse than this.


And I've always should've seen it coming
I should have known the disaster was coming.


How could I been so blind
How could I have been so unaware of what was going on?


I'm sitting here on pins and needles
I'm very anxious and nervous, waiting for something to happen.


Waiting for you to change your mind
Hoping that you will have a change of heart.


For you to change your mind
Hopeful that you will change your opinion or decision.


The fault was only mine
I'm taking full responsibility for the situation.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason Wade

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