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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
Critical
State Champs Lyrics
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and I've been making it a note to feel what's left to feel
and put my shoulder to the wheel
Everything about me used to have a mind of it's own
I've got what's left of me, some positivity
and no more waiting on a dial tone
because I've loved and lost a cause
and that's enough to never let you forget me
We've been gone for too long to see this happen again
Then again, you're too gone to say that's not what you meant
You're crying, I'm not trying
I won't let this life get so critical
Remember the time you asked me to let go?
Where did you want me to begin?
Take a stand
You know you haven't got what you came for
and recently, my counter seems to be the place to be at night
You were right, I must be wrong for wanting you to know
I let go of the old
and you don't deserve to see where it leads me to be
and doesn't that make you question why we were here in the first place?
We've been gone for too long to see this happen again
Then again, you're too gone to say that's not what you meant
You're crying, I'm not trying
I won't let this life get so critical
I'm like a boy lost in a city
not wanting to be found
Everything is a sight to see until you come back around
I'm like a boy lost in a city
not wanting to be found
Everything is a site to see until you come back around
We've been gone for too long to see this happen again
Then again, you're too gone to say that's not what you meant
You're crying, I'm not trying
I won't let this life get so critical
The lyrics of State Champs's song "Critical" is about a person's realization that they have been chasing after things they can never have and trying to make the most of what is left for them. The singer used to be controlled by their emotions, but now they only focus on the positivity that they have left. They refuse to wait around for someone who has already left them and they have learned to love and lose a cause, which will always remain significant in their life.
The singer then shifts their focus to the person who has asked them to let go and move on. They question the intentions of this person and why they were together in the first place. The singer has moved on and feels like they are lost in a city, not wanting to be found, until they are reminded of the past by that person. The singer decides to take a stand and not let their life become critical again. They refuse to let this person bring them down and will not cry over them anymore.
Overall, "Critical" presents a message of optimism and the ability to leave the past behind and move forward. It highlights the importance of learning from past experiences and not letting emotions take control.
Line by Line Meaning
I've always wanted what I can't have
I am never satisfied with what I have achieved, and I always yearn for things that are out of my reach.
and I've been making it a note to feel what's left to feel
I have been trying to embrace my emotions, even the painful ones.
and put my shoulder to the wheel
I am determined to work hard and persevere even through tough times.
Everything about me used to have a mind of it's own
I used to be impulsive and often acted without thinking things through.
I've got what's left of me, some positivity
I have remained optimistic and focused on the good even when things have gone wrong.
and no more waiting on a dial tone
I am done waiting for someone who may never show up or answer my calls.
because I've loved and lost a cause
I have experienced heartbreak and the pain of losing something or someone important to me.
and that's enough to never let you forget me
This experience has made me stronger and more resilient, ensuring that I will not be easily forgotten.
We've been gone for too long to see this happen again
We have been apart for a while, and I don't want to repeat the same mistakes and suffer the same heartache again.
Then again, you're too gone to say that's not what you meant
You may have changed and don't feel the same way you used to, but you won't admit it.
You're crying, I'm not trying
You are upset, but I am not trying to hurt you intentionally.
I won't let this life get so critical
I refuse to let the pressures of life get to me and bring me down.
Remember the time you asked me to let go?
You once asked me to move on and forget about you.
Where did you want me to begin?
But where should I start? It's not easy to forget about someone you love.
Take a stand
I need to be strong and assertive, even if it means making tough decisions.
You know you haven't got what you came for
You realize that what you wanted from me is not what I can give you.
and recently, my counter seems to be the place to be at night
Lately, I have been spending more time alone, and my home has become a refuge from the world.
You were right, I must be wrong for wanting you to know
You were right to ask me to let go, but it's not easy for me to do so.
I let go of the old
I have come to terms with my past and have moved on from it.
and you don't deserve to see where it leads me to be
But you no longer have the right to be a part of my journey or witness my growth.
and doesn't that make you question why we were here in the first place?
The fact that we have grown apart so much and ended up in different places makes me wonder if we were ever supposed to be in each other's lives.
I'm like a boy lost in a city
I feel lost and confused, unsure of where I'm heading.
not wanting to be found
I don't want anyone to pity me or try to help me because only I can find my way.
Everything is a sight to see until you come back around
I can find happiness and wonder in everything until you remind me of what I've lost.
Contributed by Maria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fenix182
I love the way they've used the vocal track he sings from 2:52 - 3:01 and added reverb to it and used it as a backing track in the first few lines of the choruses. It sounds insane.
@fenix182
Absolutely! :)
@korman7
+fenix182 never noticed that they used it in the chorus, good ear. this is my favourite song by SC
@albertbillman9920
😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
@kreepyunkle9772
"I wont let this life get so CriiiTIIIIICAAAAALLLLLWOAAAAHHHHHH"
@redscuti
Hahahahahahhaha nice. I felt that.
@izanagi_999
Thats my favorite part. 😂
@HarryBondInc
best part of the song
@AndrewMiller-wd5gm
Truly the top moment of any SC track
@JonnyDWise
@@redscuti 0:13 0:13 😅😅😅😅😅😅