Deadly Conversation
State Champs Lyrics


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We're indifferent to this deadly conversation
I know you know we both know that it's...

I wonder if you think I'm still right there
When you make up your mind
Slower than the changing of the seasons
Wouldn't you know I've come to terms?
That you wouldn't even care if I choked up and stopped my breathing

This isn't something more than life
I hope my calender breaks tonight
Before the morning comes
I hope you know that
We're indifferent to this deadly conversation
I know you know we both know that it's wrong
To stay outside
Like ships in the night
I know you know we both know that it's wrong
So carry on

I wonder if you think I'm wasting time
I bet you got it all figured out
But must we try to break the ice
Beneath this heart of mine

I was perfectly lonely
I want you to show me
How you'd ever change my mind
When I was the same kid?

This isn't something more than life
I hope my calender breaks tonight
Before the morning comes
I hope you know that
We're indifferent to this deadly conversation
I know you know we both know that it's wrong
To stay outside
Like ships in the night
I know you know we both know that it's wrong
So carry on

So don't you ever say my name
When it comes to who keeps you sane
I know that you're already gone

Cause when reality sets in place
You'll be showing the world your second face
And we can carry on
I hope you know

We're indifferent to this deadly conversation
I know you know we both know that it's wrong
To stay outside
Like ships in the night
I know you know we both know that it's wrong

This isn't something more than life
I hope my calender breaks tonight




Before the morning comes
Before the morning comes

Overall Meaning

The song Deadly Conversation by State Champs is about a conversation between two people who know they need to have it but are avoiding it. The lyrics express the indifference of the two individuals towards each other and the conversation, likening their relationship to ships passing in the night. The singer wonders if the other person thinks they are still there for them, but both parties know that they are wrong in staying outside and avoiding the conversation. The lyrics also express the feeling of being perfectly lonely before the other person came along and the uncertainty of how they could change the singer's mind.


The phrase "deadly conversation" implies that the conversation is important and has stakes attached to it. Yet, the lyrics show an indifference towards it, as if the two individuals have given up on trying to make things work. By comparing the relationship to ships in the night, the lyrics emphasize the loss of connection between the two people. The singer hopes that their calendar breaks before morning comes, suggesting that they hope to avoid or delay the conversation.


Overall, the song is a reflection of the complexity and difficulty of communication in relationships, particularly when individuals find themselves growing apart from each other.


Line by Line Meaning

We're indifferent to this deadly conversation
We don't care about the discussion that could potentially cause harm.


I know you know we both know that it's...
We are aware that this conversation is not ideal but we continue to have it anyway.


I wonder if you think I'm still right there
Do you think that I am still present in the conversation or have I detached myself from it?


When you make up your mind
Once you come to a decision.


Slower than the changing of the seasons
Taking a very long time to decide on something.


Wouldn't you know I've come to terms?
I've accepted the reality of the situation.


That you wouldn't even care if I choked up and stopped my breathing
You have no concern for my well-being and wouldn't care if something bad happened to me.


This isn't something more than life
This conversation is not worth risking someone's life over.


I hope my calender breaks tonight
I hope time stops and this conversation is avoided completely.


Before the morning comes
I hope to avoid this conversation before the start of a new day.


I hope you know that
I want to emphasize a point for you to remember.


So carry on
Go ahead and continue talking, but I am detaching myself from the conversation.


I wonder if you think I'm wasting time
Do you believe that I am investing my time in a pointless conversation?


I bet you got it all figured out
You probably think you have all the answers.


But must we try to break the ice
Should we attempt to move past this awkward conversation?


Beneath this heart of mine
Below the emotions I am feeling.


I was perfectly lonely
I was content with being alone, until this conversation happened.


I want you to show me
I want you to prove me wrong or change my mind.


How you'd ever change my mind
What could you possibly say to make me change my stance?


When I was the same kid?
When I still had the same feelings as before?


So don't you ever say my name
Don't mention me when it comes to what gives you stability.


When it comes to who keeps you sane
Who you rely on for support.


I know that you're already gone
I realize you have mentally checked out of this conversation already.


Cause when reality sets in place
When the truth of the matter becomes clear.


You'll be showing the world your second face
Revealing your true intentions or character.


And we can carry on
We can continue without pretending or hiding things.


I hope you know
I want to make sure that you understand.


Like ships in the night
Passing by each other unnoticed.




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@codyheglerdrums

this album is living proof that pop punk isn't dead

@advaitnaik1576

Wait did you just say LIVING PROOF?

@darren239

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Cody Hegler YOOO I'm so shook what the fuck

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@revengeacademy

The chorus riff says “let’s get on with it” but the the vocals insist “I’ve got something to say” I love it

@jonathanruiz1736

Discovered these guys at the Future Hearts tour and I wish All Time Low was still as Pop Punk as these guys. But State Champs has become one of my favorite bands ever

@iJackson007

Completely feel this 🙏🏼

@VRGalaxy_762

This band melts my stone-cold heart and turns me into a hopeless romantic.

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