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Get to Go
Parker House and Theory Lyrics
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i didnt like anything that you had to say
you're treating this like a childs game
but i wont be played
because when you break it down you are the one to blame
and i think its fair to say
you showed me who you are
how'd you ever let it go this far
no you dont get to go
no you dont get to run the show
dont you go and let me down
like i know youre gonna do
no you dont get to go
no you dont get to run the show
dont you go and let me down
you'll go when i get through with you
youre leaving me without a choice to make
with a heart thats aching as you're breaking down again
i dont know how much more my heart can take
while my smile is fading you'll be making love again
i'm so fed up sitting around here waiting for you call
it's taking up everything inside me to keep from tearing down these walls
you took our love away
so i threw your stuff away
when this is finally done i think its safe to blame
you dont know who you are
did you think we'd fall apart
i will never let you go to far
no you dont get to go
no you dont get to run the show
dont you go and let me down
like i know youre gonna do
no you dont get to go
no you dont get to run the show
dont you go and let me down
you'll go when i get through with you
feeling all alone is what i've come to know from you
you're like a child without a hand to run to
appealing to your pride and for your need to know the truth
forget the rest cause i will never do better than you
you offended
you cant depend on me
you're not a friend to me you've made yourself an enemy
even though its set in stone i dont think i can let you go
no you dont get to go
no you dont get to run the show
dont you go and let me down
like i know youre gonna do
no you dont get to go
no you dont get to run the show
dont you go and let me down
you'll go when i get through with you
In Parker House and Theory's song "Get to Go", the singer is addressing a love interest who has been distant and treating the relationship like a game. The singer is frustrated with the lack of communication and the hurt they are feeling as a result. They refuse to be played and they make it clear that the other person is to blame for the current state of things. The singer also acknowledges that they don't want the relationship to end, despite their frustration and anger. They refuse to let the other person have the upper hand in ending things, instead vowing to see it through to the end.
Throughout the lyrics, there is a sense of power struggle and frustration. The singer wants to take control of the situation but is also holding onto the hopes of saving the relationship. They challenge the love interest, letting them know that they cannot just leave and end things on their own terms. The song also touches on the feelings of loneliness and heartache that come with a failing relationship.
Overall, "Get to Go" tells a story of two people struggling to communicate and come to terms with their feelings. There are themes of power dynamics, frustration, and the difficulties that come with letting go of someone you once loved.
Line by Line Meaning
i heard from you for the first time in three days
The singer hadn't heard from the addressed person in three days, and when they finally talked, the singer disliked everything the person had to say.
you're treating this like a childs game
The addressed person is treating the situation like a childish game, which the singer doesn't appreciate.
but i wont be played
The singer refuses to be manipulated or controlled by the addressed person.
because when you break it down you are the one to blame
The artist believes that the addressed person is responsible for the current situation and its issues.
and i think its fair to say
The artist believes that their judgment of the addressed person is reasonable.
you showed me who you are
The addressed person's actions have revealed their true nature to the singer.
did you feel it from the start
The singer thinks that the addressed person's true nature was apparent from the beginning.
how'd you ever let it go this far
The artist is questioning how the situation they are in was allowed to escalate to its current state.
no you dont get to go
The artist is telling the addressed person that they cannot simply walk away from the situation.
no you dont get to run the show
The artist is asserting that the addressed person cannot have total control over the situation.
dont you go and let me down
The singer is asking the addressed person not to disappoint them again.
like i know youre gonna do
The artist expects the addressed person to fail them again.
youre leaving me without a choice to make
The addressed person's actions have left the singer with no good choices.
with a heart thats aching as you're breaking down again
The singer is feeling emotional pain as the situation between them and the addressed person continues to deteriorate.
i dont know how much more my heart can take
The singer is unsure if they can endure any more emotional pain caused by the addressed person's actions.
while my smile is fading you'll be making love again
The artist is upset that the addressed person is able to move on and have love in their life while the artist is suffering.
i'm so fed up sitting around here waiting for you call
The constant waiting for the addressed person's call is causing the artist to become tired and frustrated.
it's taking up everything inside me to keep from tearing down these walls
The singer is struggling to keep their emotions in check and not lash out at the addressed person.
you took our love away
The singer believes that the addressed person is responsible for destroying their relationship and love.
so i threw your stuff away
The artist has gotten rid of the addressed person's belongings as a means of coping with the end of their relationship.
you dont know who you are
The artist believes that the addressed person is lost and confused about their identity.
did you think we'd fall apart
The artist is questioning if the addressed person intentionally or unintentionally caused their relationship to fail.
i will never let you go to far
The singer is asserting that they will not allow the addressed person to harm them or push them too far.
feeling all alone is what i've come to know from you
The artist is expressing that feeling alone is now associated with the addressed person.
you're like a child without a hand to run to
The singer is comparing the addressed person to a helpless child without anyone to turn to for support.
appealing to your pride and for your need to know the truth
The singer is attempting to convince the addressed person to embrace their pride and seek the truth instead of hiding from it.
forget the rest cause i will never do better than you
The singer is acknowledging that they have no interest in finding someone better than the addressed person.
you offended
The addressed person has caused offense or hurt to the artist.
you cant depend on me
The artist is telling the addressed person that they cannot rely on them anymore.
you're not a friend to me you've made yourself an enemy
The singer believes that the addressed person is no longer their friend and has become their enemy.
even though its set in stone i dont think i can let you go
The singer recognizes that the situation is not changing, but they also don't think they are able to move on without the addressed person.
Writer(s): Colin J. Lewis, Marcos Valles, Christopher Frank Foglia, Andrew Christopher Wesby, Eric Jon Tasker
Contributed by Eli D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Poopfemur
When I saw you guys it blew my mind and OAR could not entertain me because you guys rocked so hard
@jacksonaide
Jerry is the man! He crushes this solo. - Jack