How Could You
Punchline Lyrics


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How could you do this to me
I have you every little thing that I could
You had me singing forever
Just like I knew you would

I refuse to get a grip
What's the point when life is stripped more than it ever was
Its time to turn a leaf over but I don't see any trees or leave

Why set something free with no reason to let it go
It must not be meant to be

How could you do this to me
I have you every little thing that I could
You had me singing forever
Just like I knew you would

So you figure you'd stop by
Well I appreciate the push back to a point a
For a few days at least
When you figure it makes a fig out of you and re but
What's that really mean
It means you should leav

Why set it all free
With no reason to let it go
It must not be meant to be.

Wars Will Always Happen

Your vision is blurry but oh don't you worry
You know this place
And you said you could manage with eyes closed well
Now is the time to shine and save some lives
When the going gets tough
The going gets what you ask for
No mistakes and no regrets
The actions you make now they'll only reflect it

Boys, there is a war to win out there
We all know you're scared
But look around at all of their faces
They all look just like us
So all hail the king for trying

Running and racing to future to bury this more in the past
Instead of it being the last thing that happened
What happened
We had it
We thought that it was magic
Then the rabbits turned into maggots
And maggots feet are bad luck

When the going gets tough
You're going to get what you ask for
We can't have mistakes this time
If you're not ready then don't even try
Hold your breath
And don't forget




That wars will always happen
And we will always fight them

Overall Meaning

The song "How Could You" by Punchline is a heart-wrenching ballad about being betrayed by someone who the singer trusted and gave every little thing to. The singer feels stripped of every good thing that they had and doesn't see any hope for the future. However, they still cling to the belief that what they had was meant to be, and they can't understand why it was taken away from them. The lyrics are poignant, and the tone of the song is mournful yet determined, exuding a sense of honesty and vulnerability.


The chorus contains the main message of the song, where the singer repeatedly asks, "How could you do this to me?" This line shows the singer's pain and confusion at being hurt by someone they trusted. The second line follows with the idea that the singer gave everything they could to this person, supporting the sense of betrayal expressed in the first line. The following lines show the singer trying to come to terms with the situation, acknowledging that setting something free without reason can mean that it was not meant to be.


Overall, this song is a powerful representation of betrayal and the aftermath of trust being broken. The emotive lyrics and slow, melancholic tone of the song create a moving atmosphere that emphasizes the pain and hurt expressed by the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

How could you do this to me
I trusted you with everything I had and you let me down


I have you every little thing that I could
I gave you my all and left nothing behind


You had me singing forever
You made me happy and I thought this would never end


Just like I knew you would
I always had faith in you


I refuse to get a grip
I am not ready to deal with this situation


What's the point when life is stripped more than it ever was
The current situation has left me feeling hopeless


Its time to turn a leaf over but I don't see any trees or leave
I am trying to make a change but it feels impossible


Why set something free with no reason to let it go
Why let go of something without a good reason?


It must not be meant to be
Maybe things didn't work out for a reason


So you figure you'd stop by
You came back into my life unexpectedly


Well I appreciate the push back to a point a
I am glad to hear from you, but only to a certain extent


For a few days at least
I am not sure how long I want this to last


When you figure it makes a fig out of you and re but
When you realize that it was not worth it


What's that really mean
What's the point of all this?


It means you should leave
Maybe it's time for you to go


Your vision is blurry but oh don't you worry
You may not have a clear plan, but it's okay


You know this place
You are familiar with the situation


And you said you could manage with eyes closed well
You are confident in your abilities to handle the situation


Now is the time to shine and save some lives
It's time to step up and make a difference


When the going gets tough
When things get difficult


The going gets what you ask for
You will get what you work for


No mistakes and no regrets
It's important to be careful and not make any mistakes


The actions you make now they'll only reflect it
Your current actions will have an impact on the future


Boys, there is a war to win out there
There is a big challenge ahead


We all know you're scared
We understand that you are afraid


But look around at all of their faces
Realize that everyone else is in the same situation


They all look just like us
We are all human and we are all in this together


So all hail the king for trying
Let's acknowledge those who are stepping up and trying to make a difference


Running and racing to future to bury this more in the past
Trying to move forward and leave the past behind


Instead of it being the last thing that happened
Instead of letting the past define us


What happened
What went wrong?


We had it
Things used to be good


We thought that it was magic
We thought things would last forever


Then the rabbits turned into maggots
Something that was once good turned bad


And maggots feet are bad luck
Things have taken a turn for the worse


You're going to get what you ask for
You will get the results of your actions


We can't have mistakes this time
We need to be careful and not make mistakes


If you're not ready then don't even try
If you're not prepared, it's better not to attempt it


Hold your breath
Get ready for what's coming


And don't forget
Remember


That wars will always happen
There will always be challenges and difficult times


And we will always fight them
We will always try to overcome these challenges




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Comments from YouTube:

Miguel Gonzalez Perret-Gentil

love this song

adam peterson

one of my all time favorite punchline songs...i've never felt like this song gets the props it deserves

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