Since 2000, the band has played concerts around the U.S.A. and Europe, and has made numerous television appearances, including performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox News Channel, CNN, and as the house band on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly and MTV's Say What? Karaoke series.
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One Step Closer
Richard Cheese Lyrics
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I'm saying everything I've said before
All these words they make no sense
I find bliss in ignorance
Less I hear the less you'll say
But you'll find that out anyway
Just like before
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I find the answers aren't so clear
Wish I could find a way to disappear
All these thoughts they make no sense
I find bliss in ignorance
Nothing seems to go away
Over and over again
Just like before
Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to, break
Shut up when I'm talking to you
Shut up, shut up, shut up
Shut up when I'm talking to you
Shut up, shut up, shut up
Shut up, I'm about to break!
Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to, break
The song "One Step Closer" by Richard Cheese portrays the frustration and anger of a person who has had enough of the words and actions of another individual. The lyrics express the singer's feelings of being pushed to the brink and about to break. They speak of how all the words said are making no sense to the singer, and how they find relief in ignoring them instead of paying attention to them. The more they hear from the other person, the closer the singer feels to the edge, and they need a little space to breathe. The thoughts that cloud the singer's mind are unanswerable, and the singer wishes to disappear in response to them. The phrase "shut up when I'm talking to you" is the boiling point of the singer's frustration, which signifies they can no longer tolerate any more words from the aforementioned person.
The song resonates with people who have had enough of people's words that make no sense, harassment, or bullying. The song characterizes such individuals' feelings of being pushed to the limit and about to explode. The song is often used in action movies, thrillers, and dramatic shows, underscoring the characters' sentiments of being pushed too far. "One Step Closer" talks about the breakdown and the need for self-care and space, but the phrase "shut up when I'm talking to you" signifies that the singer has lost control over their emotions and needs the other person's cooperation to stay put.
Line by Line Meaning
I cannot take this anymore
I'm done with this, I can't handle it anymore
I'm saying everything I've said before
I've already spoken my mind, I'm just repeating myself now
All these words they make no sense
Your words are confusing and adding to the chaos
I find bliss in ignorance
I'd rather not know, ignorance is bliss
Less I hear the less you'll say
If I don't listen to you, you will stop talking
But you'll find that out anyway, Just like before
You will eventually realize that I'm not listening, just like before
Everything you say to me Takes me one step closer to the edge
Your words are pushing me closer to my breaking point
And I'm about to break
I'm reaching my limit, I can't take it anymore
I need a little room to breathe
I need space and time to calm down
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
Your words are still affecting me, and I'm getting closer to losing control
I find the answers aren't so clear
I'm confused and unsure of what to do next
Wish I could find a way to disappear
I want to escape this situation and be alone
Nothing seems to go away, Over and over again
This problem keeps repeating itself and doesn't go away
Shut up when I'm talking to you
Stop interrupting me when I'm trying to speak
Shut up, shut up, shut up
I really need you to stop talking, repeating it multiple times
Shut up, I'm about to break!
If you don't stop, I'm going to lose control
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Delson Delson, Chester Charles Charles Bennington, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon
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