Show Down
Pendulum Lyrics
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I thought you'd understand
That I'm so far ahead of the lines
You've be drawing in the sand
'Cause it's simple
You were wrong
You must have known that we end up alone
I know you thought I'd sold my soul
But you never told me to my face
I just had to leave you cold
And blow this shit away!
The lyrics to Pendulum's song Showdown are a powerful expression of the pain and frustration that can come with a failing relationship. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been waiting for a resolution for some time, but the other person fails to fully understand their point of view. The use of the metaphor of the sand and lines suggests that the other person's approach is not only ineffective, but also childish or simplistic. The chorus reinforces this sense of frustration, suggesting that the other person was at fault and should have known that they were headed for failure.
The second verse takes a more confrontational tone, with the singer suggesting that the other person never had the courage to tell them what they really thought. This lack of direct communication may have been a factor in the breakdown of the relationship. The final lines suggest that the singer has had enough and is ready to move on, even if it means leaving the other person behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's been such a long time coming
I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time
I thought you'd understand
I believed you would comprehend my situation
That I'm so far ahead of the lines
I have moved far ahead of what you expected me to do
You've been drawing in the sand
You have been setting limits for me that can easily be surpassed
'Cause it's simple
This is very uncomplicated
You were wrong
You were mistaken in your judgement
You must have known that we end up alone
It is evident that everyone ultimately ends up alone
I know you thought I'd sold my soul
You believed I had abandoned my principles
But you never told me to my face
You never communicated this to me directly
I just had to leave you cold
I had to stop interacting with you
And blow this shit away!
And remove everything that is hindering me from achieving my goals
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROBERT SWIRE THOMPSON
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@PaciNorth
This is a standard form of job interview in Texas.
@phyzarel1845
PaciNorth you mean American airlines?
@iamcanon18
AHHAHAHAHAHA
@Guessagain13
take me there
@Correctronic
As a Texan I can confirm.
@colinmorand129
Must be that english violence heritage
@zodiac909
I Cannot wait for their return.
@dotus9959
you're not the only one :D
@zodiac909
+bruh do you even swag THEY UPDATED THEIR PROFILE PIC ON FACEBOOK EARLIER THIS WEEK, AND ROB SWIRE TWEETED "BIG THINGS IN THE WORKS!!!"
SO FUCKING EXCITED!!!!
@klemoa
+zodiac909 Really ? :)