Punchline is an American pop-punk/rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. … Read Full Bio ↴Punchline is an American pop-punk/rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They formed in 1998. The band signed to Fueled By Ramen records in 2003 and released “Action” in 2004. In 2006 they released “37 Everywhere”. As of early 2008 Punchline has left Fueled By Ramen Records but will continue making music on their own label, Modern Short Stories.

Punchline is also the name of an Israeli project. " Punchline " are Nisan Alva & Ido Segal from Israel , both with rich musical background . They started to produce electronic music in 2001, and along the years they have released several tracks on compilations. Collaborating with friends artists, spending most of days and nights in the studio...,investigating how to create new sensations in the Electronic music world. In 2010 they have released their debut album " Other Universe ", and in 2011 their killer ep "Drugs", and 2012 an amazing ep collaboration with Freeze called "Rave Music". This new ep "Trance State" contains 2 tracks with the new style of " Punchline " - cleaner, bigger, straight forward and in the same time still keeping the special Punchline magic Touch.

Not Afraid
Punchline Lyrics

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Why do I want you
How can you say thing
Like what do you want me to be
Who did I fall for
Not the same person
You haven't been nice in a year

But I'm not afraid anymore

Give me a reason and I'll show you what I'm fighting for
I'm not afraid anymore, I'll show you who I am

Choosing sides you choose to hide
And try and act like you are fine
While all awhile that's not your style at all
Like robot maids in rocky four
It makes no sense but what's for sure
I can choose myself what to regret

Now every second
Seems like a decade
That might sound quite cliche
Just being honest
Unlike my conscience
But who hears that anyway

You're crazy
Is that what I'm gonna hear
Keep trying
This was your biggest fear
We're all crazy
That's what I always hear

Keep trying
This was our biggest fear

Overall Meaning

The song Not Afraid by Punchline seems to be about someone who has been mistreated in a relationship but is no longer afraid and will fight for themselves. The first set of lyrics seems to be questioning the other person and their behavior, asking why they want them and how can they say certain things when they have not been nice in a year. However, despite the mistreatment, the singer declares that they are not afraid anymore and will fight for what they believe in. They want a reason to show what they are made of and will reveal who they truly are.

The second set of lyrics seems to be addressing the other person's behavior, saying that they are hiding and acting like they are fine when that is not their usual demeanor. They are like the robot maids in Rocky IV, and it makes no sense. The singer says that they can choose what to regret for themselves and do not need to follow the other person's lead. The last set of lyrics seem to be the other person trying to scare the singer by calling them crazy, but the singer does not listen and will keep trying to fight for themselves.

Overall, the song seems to be empowering and inspiring. It encourages the listener to stand up for themselves and not be afraid of what others may say or do. It reminds them that they have the power to choose their own path and fight for what they believe in.

Line by Line Meaning

Why do I want you
Questioning the singer's own feelings for the addressee

How can you say thing
The addressee's words are confusing and contradictory

Like what do you want me to be
Speaker is unsure of the addressee's expectations

Who did I fall for
The person the artist fell for is not the same as the current addressee

Not the same person
The addressee has changed and is not the same as before

You haven't been nice in a year
The addressee's behavior has been unpleasant for a year

But I'm not afraid anymore
The singer is no longer afraid to face the addressee

Give me a reason and I'll show you what I'm fighting for
The artist challenges the addressee to give a reason for their behavior and promises to fight for what's important

I'm not afraid anymore, I'll show you who I am
The artist asserts their courage to reveal their true self to the addressee

Choosing sides you choose to hide
The addressee is avoiding the situation by taking sides

And try and act like you are fine
The addressee is pretending to be okay when they are not

While all the while that's not your style at all
The addressee is not being themselves in this situation

Like robot maids in rocky four
Refers to an illogical and confusing comparison

It makes no sense but what's for sure
The situation is confusing and unclear

I can choose myself what to regret
The singer decides what they will regret, not the addressee or the situation

Now every second seems like a decade
Time feels slow and unbearable for the artist

That might sound quite cliche
The artist acknowledges that their statement is a common expression

Just being honest
The singer is truthful in their statement

Unlike my conscience
The singer's conscience is not being honest

But who hears that anyway
The artist's true thoughts and feelings are not being heard or acknowledged by anyone