Ringside is an indie rock band from Hollywood, California. The band consist… Read Full Bio ↴Ringside is an indie rock band from Hollywood, California. The band consists of Scott Thomas and actor Balthazar Getty, who bring and fuse indie rock and electronic beats, respectively. Their debut album Ringside was released on April 19, 2005 under Fred Durst's label Flawless Records and Geffen Records, with single "Tired of Being Sorry" achieving moderate success (including being covered by Enrique Iglesias in 2007).

This Time
Ringside Lyrics

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You've been out there for so long,
It's made you crazy,
Crazy

Staring at your picture while I write this song,
You slay me,
Slay me.

And I still love you like when we were young,
But you're angry,
Angry

It's gonna happen when you see what you've done,
Blame me.
Blame me

So you think you're above the law,
Take another hit,
Someone takes the fall

This time, won't be me
This time, won't be me

So you think you're above the law,
Take another hit,
Someone takes the fall

This time, won't be me
This time, won't be me

Now you're locked up for thirty days,
'Cuz you're dangerous,
Dangerous

No contact will keep you safe,
It's the promise,
Promises

I tried to reach you, but there's just no way,
We are strangers,
Strangers

All my shit is so five years erased,
Contagious,
You're contagious

So you think you're above the law,
Take another hit,
Someone takes the fall

This time, won't be me
This time, won't be me

So you think you're above the law,
Take another hit,
Someone takes the fall

This time, won't be me
This time, won't be me

All done,
Bail you out,
Pick you up,
Grab the gun

All done,
Bail you out,
Pick you up,
Grab the gun

So you think you're above the law,
Take another hit,
Someone takes the fall

This time, won't be me
This time, won't be me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "This Time" by Ringside narrate the story of a relationship that has gone sour due to one person's destructive behavior. The singer seems to be addressing their former partner who has been "out there for so long" or presumably indulging in drugs and other dangerous activities, which have driven them "crazy." The singer admits that they still have feelings for their ex-lover as they stare at their picture while writing the song, but the partner's anger and refusal to take accountability for their actions have driven them apart. The chorus conveys the message that the person who always takes the fall for their partner's actions will not be doing the same anymore.

The lyrics also describe the consequences of the partner's actions. They find themselves locked up for 30 days because they are "dangerous," and the singer tries to reach out, but they are "strangers." The partner's behavior has caused the singer to erase five years of their life, calling it "contagious." The lines, "All done, bail you out, pick you up, grab the gun" suggest that the partner's dangerous behavior continues even after being bailed out of jail.

The song's message is undoubtedly powerful and relatable to those who have been in relationships with partners who refuse to take accountability for their mistakes. The song's chorus, "This time, won't be me," conveys a sense of finality and resolution, indicating that the singer has had enough and will not be the one to take the fall for their partner's actions anymore.

Line by Line Meaning

You've been out there for so long,
You've been away from me for a long time,

It's made you crazy,
It has had a negative impact on you and you're now mentally unstable,

Crazy
Reiteration of how mentally unstable you have become,

Staring at your picture while I write this song,
I'm writing this song while looking at your picture and reminiscing about the past,

You slay me,
You captivate me and I'm mesmerized by you,

Slay me.
Reiteration of being mesmerized by you,

And I still love you like when we were young,
My love for you has not faded despite the time and distance between us,

But you're angry,
You're upset with me and possibly harbor resentment towards me,

Angry
Reiteration of your anger towards me,

It's gonna happen when you see what you've done,
You'll realize your mistakes and attempt to blame me for it,

Blame me.
Reiteration of you trying to shift the blame onto me,

So you think you're above the law,
You believe that you're invincible and above the law,

Take another hit,
Continue to indulge in drugs or alcohol,

Someone takes the fall
Someone else will be held responsible for your actions,

This time, won't be me
I won't be held accountable for your actions this time,

This time, won't be me
Reiteration of not being held accountable for your actions this time,

Now you're locked up for thirty days,
You've been imprisoned for 30 days,

'Cuz you're dangerous,
Because you're a danger to yourself or others,

Dangerous
Reiteration of you being a danger to yourself or others,

No contact will keep you safe,
Not being allowed to have contact with you will keep you safe from yourself or others,

It's the promise,
This is the promise that has been made to keep you safe,

Promises
Reiteration of the promise to keep you safe,

I tried to reach you, but there's just no way,
I attempted to contact you but was unsuccessful,

We are strangers,
Our relationship has deteriorated to the point where we're strangers to each other,

Strangers
Reiteration of us being strangers to each other,

All my shit is so five years erased,
All my memories and experiences with you have been erased as if it happened five years ago,

Contagious,
Your negative behavior is easily spreadable and could negatively affect others around you,

You're contagious
Reiteration of how your negative behavior is contagious,

All done,
Everything is finished,

Bail you out,
Post bail to get you out of jail,

Pick you up,
To physically come to the prison to pick you up,

Grab the gun
To take a gun as a protective measure,

So you think you're above the law,
Reiteration of you believing that you're invincible and above the law,

Take another hit,
Continue to indulge in drugs or alcohol,

Someone takes the fall
Reiteration of someone else being held responsible for your actions,

This time, won't be me
Reiteration of not being held accountable for your actions this time,

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Comments from YouTube:

animalchoir

13y↑2

I felt it was a crime that it wasn't anywhere on Youtube, so I had to do the right thing! Glad to see that other people love this song as much as I do. Don't forget to vote for the video on the "Locals Only" playlist to keep it rolling!

animalchoir

@scott thomas all good, Scott! Huge fan of your music and Lost Days got me through a dark time and always lifts me up when I need it. Thank you for everything!