Throw Down
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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no sense of direction you can't be found
far from the truth of the slim and shady youth
but it's all the same, yeah it's all the same to me
That's what you say when you're falling down
That's what you say when you throw down with me
That's what you say when you're falling down
With open arms you embrace abbrassive action
you welcome verbal violence your thoughts unsound
you wear the message on your face I'll wipe it off without a trace
'cause I'm all the rage, yeah I'm all the rage again
That's what you say when you're falling down
That's what you say when you throw down with me
That's what you say when you're falling down
That's what you get when you throw down with me
If you could see that it's all the same to me
I can't believe you can mean those things you say
but the harder I keep running
the harder I keep running
the more you waste my time
Don't look now but your friends are not around
to protect the words they gave you to be just like them
you say the words fuck you and yeah I've got a message to
hey we're all the same, in a way we're all the same as you
That's what you say when you're falling down
That's what you say when you're throwing down with me
That's what you say when you're falling down
That's what you get when you throw down with me
If you could see that it's all the same to me
I can't believe you can mean those things you say
I can't believe the things you say [x3]
but the harder I keep running
the harder I keep running
the more you waste my time
If we can't get along we'll have to find a middleground
if we can agree that we disagree about the same things we believe to be true
from me to you nothing but messages and paper planes
members only and memories end in the end the end
If you could see that it's all the same to me
I can't believe you can mean those things you say
but the harder I keep running
the harder I keep running
the more you waste my time
To be lost in a state of confusion
no sense of direction you can't be found
far from the truth of the slim and shady youth
but it's all the same it's all the same to me
That's what you say when you're falling down
That's what you say when you throw down with me
That's what you say when you're falling down
That's what you get when you throw down with me
In "Throw Down," Motion City Soundtrack delves into the theme of conflict and disagreement, with a focus on the stubbornness and immaturity that can arise in heated moments. The first verse highlights the confusion and disorientation that often accompany an argument, with both parties feeling lost and unable to communicate effectively. The chorus emphasizes the cycle of aggression and counter-aggression that can ensue in a thrown-down, with both sides spewing hurtful words and refusing to back down. The second verse touches on the futility of anger and confrontation, with the singer wiping away the "message" that the other person is trying to convey through violence or insults.
The bridge switches to a more conciliatory tone, with the singer proposing that finding common ground and acknowledging each other's opinions is a better path forward than simply fighting. However, the final lyrics of the song circle back to the opening lines, emphasizing the frustration of being stuck in a cycle of disagreement and feeling like no progress has been made. Overall, "Throw Down" is a commentary on the complicated dynamics of argumentation and the difficulty of finding resolution when both parties are entrenched in their own perspectives.
Line by Line Meaning
To be lost in a state of confusion
Being in a situation where you don't understand what is happening.
no sense of direction you can't be found
Not knowing where you are or where you are going.
far from the truth of the slim and shady youth
Being dishonest about who you are or where you came from.
but it's all the same, yeah it's all the same to me
Not caring about what is happening, because it is not important to you.
That's what you say when you're falling down
The things you say when you are in trouble or failing.
That's what you say when you throw down with me
The things you say when you are fighting or arguing with me.
With open arms you embrace abrasive action
Welcoming or accepting violent behavior.
you welcome verbal violence your thoughts unsound
Enjoying or accepting hateful speech or ideas.
you wear the message on your face I'll wipe it off without a trace
Putting your beliefs out in the open and I will oppose them.
'cause I'm all the rage, yeah I'm all the rage again
Feeling angry and wanting to fight.
If you could see that it's all the same to me
If you understood that I don't care about what is happening.
I can't believe you can mean those things you say
I don't believe that you actually believe the things you say.
but the harder I keep running
Even when I try to avoid you or the situation, it still affects me.
the harder I keep running
No matter how much I try to avoid you, you keep coming back.
the more you waste my time
You are taking up my time and energy with your behavior.
Don't look now but your friends are not around
Realizing that your friends are not supporting you or are not there to back you up.
to protect the words they gave you to be just like them
They want you to conform to their beliefs and ideals.
you say the words fuck you and yeah I've got a message to
Using vulgar language and trying to provoke a reaction from me.
hey we're all the same, in a way we're all the same as you
Saying that we are all similar and should get along, even though we have different beliefs.
If we can't get along we'll have to find a middleground
If we can't agree, we need to find a way to compromise.
if we can agree that we disagree about the same things we believe to be true
If we can understand and accept that we have different beliefs and ideas about the same topic.
from me to you nothing but messages and paper planes
Communicating only through messages and indirect methods of communication.
members only and memories end in the end the end
Only the people in the situation will remember what happened, and eventually it will be forgotten.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JESSE MACK JOHNSON, JOSHUA ALLEN CAIN, JUSTIN PIERRE COURTNEY, MATTHEW SCOTT TAYLOR, TONY RICHARD THAXTON
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