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The State Champs is also the name of a rock band from Duluth, Minnesota comprised of many veterans of the Duluth music scene. They broke up shortly after releasing their debut self titled album in 2006. https://zacbentz.bandcamp.com/album/the-state-champs
A Thousand Hearts
State Champs Lyrics
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Before I would break
And you knew it all
All that I could take
I don't know whyI thought it was youI'd change the hands of time
If only I knew
Dreams are all mixed up with realityIt could've been anyoneBeen anyone
A Thousand Hearts could've bloomed here before
You came into view and it had to be yoursAnd all the wasted time is reminding me of
Searching for you in another's touch
But if I knew then, what I know nowThen baby I swear I'd be making you proudIt's taken some time, but now I realizeI'm yoursCause if I knew then, what I know nowWe'd climb to the top and we'd never look down
I was waiting for somethingBut it's not for nothing anymore
I was chasing a lightFrom a star that's out of reach
But you can't stand how I just might
Not stay so weak
Cause I've seen the best and worst that's inside of me
Dreams are all mixed up with realityIt could've been anyoneBeen anyone
A Thousand Hearts could've bloomed here before
You came into view and it had to be yoursAnd all the wasted time is reminding me of
Searching for you in another's touch
But If I knew then, what I know nowThen baby I swear I'd be making you proudIt's taken some time, but now I realizeI'm yoursCause if I knew then, what I know nowWe'd climb to the top and we'd never look down
I was waiting for somethingBut it's not for nothing anymore
Cause I've seen the best and worst that's inside of me
Dreams are all mixed up with realityIt could've been anyoneBeen anyone
A Thousand Hearts could've bloomed here before
You came into view and it had to be yoursAnd all the wasted time is reminding me of
Searching for you in another's touch
But If I knew then, what I know nowThen baby I swear I'd be making you proudIt's taken some time, but now I realizeI'm yoursCause if I knew then, what I know nowWe'd climb to the top and we'd never look down
I was waiting for somethingBut it's not for nothing anymore
The lyrics of "A Thousand Hearts" by State Champs capture the singer's realization of their past mistakes and the longing for a lost love. The song starts with the acknowledgment that the person they were involved with knew that they would eventually fall and break. The singer admits that the other person knew their limits and what they could handle, but despite this knowledge, they still pushed them to their breaking point.
The singer reflects on the past and wonders why they had put so much faith in this person. They express a desire to turn back time and undo their mistakes. They have experienced both the best and worst versions of themselves, and their dreams have become intertwined with reality, blurring the lines between what they truly desire and what they thought they wanted.
The chorus reveals that a thousand hearts could have blossomed before this person entered their life, but it was this person who captured their attention and became the focus of their affection. The wasted time spent searching for someone like them in the touch of others becomes a painful reminder of what they lost.
However, as the song progresses, the singer gains a newfound understanding. They recognize that if they had known then what they know now, they would have made this person proud. They have gone through a process of self-discovery and growth, realizing that they belong to this person.
In the end, they declare that they were waiting for something, but now it's not for nothing anymore. It suggests that they have found meaning and purpose in their connection with this person, and the waiting was worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
You knew I would fall
You were aware that I would experience a downfall or failure
Before I would break
Before I would reach my breaking point or lose hope
And you knew it all
You had complete knowledge and understanding of the situation
All that I could take
All the emotional or physical stress that I could handle
I don't know whyI thought it was you
I have no explanation for why I believed it was you
I'd change the hands of time
I would alter the course of events if given the opportunity
If only I knew
If only I had the knowledge or foresight
Cause I've seen the best and worst that's inside of me
Because I have witnessed both the positive and negative aspects of my character
Dreams are all mixed up with reality
Aspirations and desires have become entangled with real-life experiences
It could've been anyoneBeen anyone
It could have been any person, any individual
A Thousand Hearts could've bloomed here before
In this place, countless love stories could have blossomed
You came into view and it had to be yours
When I saw you, I knew that you were the one meant for me
And all the wasted time is reminding me of
The time that was squandered serves as a reminder
Searching for you in another's touch
Seeking your presence or affection in someone else's embrace
But if I knew then, what I know now
If I possessed the knowledge I have currently, in the past
Then baby I swear I'd be making you proud
I promise that I would be achieving great things and earning your admiration
It's taken some time, but now I realize
After a considerable period, I have come to understand
I'm yours
I belong to you, I am committed to you
We'd climb to the top and we'd never look down
We would ascend to the highest point without hesitation or doubt
I was waiting for something
I was anticipating or expecting something significant
But it's not for nothing anymore
But now, it holds meaning or value
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Evan Ambrosio, Ryan Scott Graham, Derek Discanio
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Saxl Rose
Just here to let everyone know I love y’all and a big s/o to State Champs for having me on the track 🎷🙌🏽
Middlefingergod
You did a great job @saxl rose
Saxl Rose
T Angelo McShred love this😂😂😂
Sean Krekel
dude literally gave me chills and i was freaking out like "WHAT SLOW JAZZ AND STATE CHAMPS??!!!! OMG then to find out its saxl was just epic!
Iana Laurel
so good!!! such a great addition to the song ♥️♥️♥️
Hatred
You put the pineapple on the aloha burger. What a good touch
Bambi Adama
Now this is just the most relaxing pop punk song i've ever heard 😂
Coolname Surnameson
wishing for the day that the universe allows me to sing this song to somebody dear
Landyn Gibson
I love R&B and the saxophone took me back to the 90's. I love it
angela
This song has been on repeat since yesterday. Love the saxophone part ❤