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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
If It Helps You Focus
State Champs Lyrics
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87 couldn't get any longer, but I have to say that it's makin' us stronger
Now all you have to do is sit and listen to the songs that make you feel alone
And wish that I would come back home to you
Don't let it happen again she said
Oh won't you crawl back inside my bed
Oh what a let down its happened again
Oh what a let down but we'll just pretend
that these promises were just a mistake, just a mistake
Feels like I've had the weight of the world on my back these past few weeks
And I'm losing sleep cause I know there's something better to do at four in the morning
When my life's not that boring
Don't let it happen again she said
(Well I'm trying, well I'm trying hard)
Oh won't you crawl back inside my bed
Oh what a let down yeah it's happened again
but it's never enough to keep you out of my head, of my head
Oh what a let down but we'll just pretend
that these promises were just a mistake, just a mistake
Oh look at what we've become
I say we've only just begun
We've only just begun
Oh what a let down yeah it's happened again
but it's never enough to keep you out of my head, of my head
Oh what a let down but we'll just pretend
that these promises were just a mistake, just a mistake
You were just a mistake
"If It Helps You Focus" by State Champs is a song that speaks about facing one's problems and finding comfort in music. The opening lines acknowledge that everyone has their own problems to deal with and what the singer is about to say might make things worse for the listener, but it is the reality they must face. The line "87 couldn't get any longer, but I have to say that it's makin' us stronger" is a reference to the 87th year of the previous century, which was a difficult year for America. But the singer believes that even in tough times, they can become stronger. The chorus speaks about a relationship that has ended badly, leaving one partner lonely and the other struggling to move on. The partner left behind asks the other to come back, but it never works out. The singer understands that the promises made were just a mistake, and they must accept that things have ended. They conclude by saying that they have only just begun and will keep going without looking back.
The song speaks about facing tough times and acknowledging that promises made cannot always be kept. It touches on the loneliness that comes with a break-up and how music can help one cope. The line "Now all you have to do is sit and listen to the songs that make you feel alone" is a reminder that music can make one feel less alone in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got your own problems to deal with so, I'll say how it is
I understand you have problems of your own but let me be upfront with you.
87 couldn't get any longer, but I have to say that it's makin' us stronger
Time keeps moving forward and though it's been difficult, we're getting stronger because of it.
Now all you have to do is sit and listen to the songs that make you feel alone
All you need to do is listen to the songs that express how you're feeling.
And wish that I would come back home to you
And hope that I'll return to you soon.
Don't let it happen again she said
She warned me not to make the same mistake again.
Oh won't you crawl back inside my bed
Please come back to bed with me.
Oh what a let down its happened again
It's disappointing that this has happened again.
But its never enough to keep you out of my head, of my head
But it's not enough to make me forget about you.
Oh what a let down but we'll just pretend that these promises were just a mistake, just a mistake
It's disappointing but let's just act like the promises we made were a mistake.
Feels like I've had the weight of the world on my back these past few weeks
I've felt like I've been carrying a lot of stress lately.
And I'm losing sleep cause I know there's something better to do at four in the morning
I'm losing sleep because I know there are better things I should be doing at four in the morning.
When my life's not that boring
Even though my life might not seem exciting, there are still productive things to do.
Oh look at what we've become
Look at how our relationship has turned out.
I say we've only just begun
I believe our relationship has a lot of potential and has only just started.
You were just a mistake
Referring to a past relationship - you were just a mistake.
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.