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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
Leave You In The Dark
State Champs Lyrics
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I'd say you're losing me again
If truth be told, I blame the monsters in your head
You'll blame me when you turn off the lights
And try to say that you can't sleep
And it goes to show
How you make your way into my dreams again
Yeah the more we break right apart
So we'll raise the stakes and show them
That we're different (Oh...)
Yeah, we're different (Oh...)
It's all the same, I've seen this way too many times
I'd leave you in the dark, it comes as no surprise
But thats if I wanted to
And we both know that I'm not over you
And I know I don't say it but I love you too
And it's starting to make sense, sense
And it goes to show
How you make your way into my dreams again
And the less we know
Yeah the more we break right apart
So we'll raise the stakes and show them
That we're different (Oh...)
Yeah, we're different (Oh...)
I thought I told you once
We've got it all mapped out and I'm gonna be the better man
And that's a start to this
I thought I told you once
We've got it all mapped out and I'm gonna be a better man
And though it's been said, it's finally starting to make sense
And it goes to show
How you make your way into my dreams again
And the less we know
Yeah the more we break right apart
So we'll raise the stakes and show them
That we're different (Oh...)
Yeah, we're different (Oh...)
"Leave You In The Dark" by State Champs is a song about the complexities of a deteriorating relationship. The opening lines "It's all the same, I'd say you're losing me again" set the tone for the song, indicating that this isn't the first time that they've been through a rough patch. The next line, "If truth be told, I blame the monsters in your head," suggests that one of the partners is struggling emotionally, and this is taking a toll on their relationship. The implication is that the person is struggling with their mental health, which is causing them to act out and not treat their partner well.
The chorus of the song is a reflection of how the partners feel about each other. It describes how they keep coming back to each other, even though they know it's not healthy. The line "And the less we know, yeah the more we break right apart" suggests that the more they try to understand each other, the further they get from each other. They're too different and too damaged to make their relationship work.
The final lines of the song are a plea for the partners to try and make things work. "We've got it all mapped out, and I'm gonna be the better man" suggests that they have a plan to fix their relationship, and the singer is willing to step up and be the one to make it happen. However, the final lines "And though it's been said, it's finally starting to make sense" suggest that they're not sure if they can actually make things work. They're acknowledging that it's been said before, but this time it's starting to feel like they might actually be able to move forward together.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all the same
This is a recurring pattern that I have seen many times before.
I'd say you're losing me again
You are doing things that push me away and make me less interested.
If truth be told, I blame the monsters in your head
Your own inner demons and negative thoughts are causing problems in our relationship.
You'll blame me when you turn off the lights
You will find ways to put the responsibility for our issues on me instead of addressing the underlying problems.
And try to say that you can't sleep
You will use lack of sleep as an excuse for why we can't resolve our issues.
And it goes to show
This situation and our patterns demonstrate something important.
How you make your way into my dreams again
You keep appearing in my subconscious mind, suggesting that you are still important to me.
And the less we know
The less we understand the root of our problems.
Yeah the more we break right apart
Our issues are causing us to drift further away from each other.
So we'll raise the stakes and show them
To prove to ourselves and others that we are different and can overcome these obstacles.
That we're different (Oh...)
We can take a different approach and make this work, despite the difficulties.
It's all the same, I've seen this way too many times
We are stuck in a repetitive cycle that needs to change for things to improve.
I'd leave you in the dark, it comes as no surprise
I have considered walking away from this relationship, which should not be unexpected given our history.
But thats if I wanted to
I am not sure if I am ready to give up on us yet.
And we both know that I'm not over you
Despite the problems, I still have strong feelings for you.
And I know I don't say it but I love you too
I have trouble expressing my emotions, but I do care for you deeply.
And it's starting to make sense, sense
I am beginning to understand the reasons behind our issues and how we can address them.
I thought I told you once
I have communicated my hopes and plans for our relationship before.
We've got it all mapped out and I'm gonna be the better man
We have a plan in place and I am willing to take responsibility and improve our situation.
And that's a start to this
Taking the first steps towards change and growth is crucial to our future together.
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Leave You in the Dark
State Champs
It's all the same, I'd say you're losing me again
And truth be told I blame the monsters in your head
You'll blame me when you turn off the lights
And try to say that you can't sleep
And it goes to show
How you make your way into my dreams again
And the less we know
Yeah the more we break right apart
So we'll raise the stakes and show them
That we're different
Yeah, we're different
It's all the same, I've seen this way too many times
I'd leave you in the dark it comes as no surprise
But it's if I wanted to
And we both know that I'm not over you
And I know I don't say it but I love you too
And it's starting to make sense, sense
And it goes to show
How you make your way into my dreams again
And the less we know
Yeah the more we break right apart
So we'll raise the stakes and show them
That we're different
I thought I told you once
We got it all mapped out and I'm gonna be the better man
That's a start to this
I thought I told you once
We got it all mapped out and I'm gonna be the better man
And though it's been said, it's finally starting to make sense
And it goes to show
How you make your way into my dreams again
And the less we know
Yeah the more we break right apart
So we'll raise the stakes and show them
Yeah the more we break right apart
So we'll raise the stakes and show them
Rizz3n
Derek is probably one of the best pop punk vocalists out there.
Graedon McRorie
I would argue he IS the best, I havent seen him live but I've heard he's flawless
Caroline Loftiss
Graedon McRorie He is. Absolutely perfect vocals live.
Elevadid
Graedon McRorie seriously the dude does sound perfect
cmmiller711
i was fortunate enough to have the chance to run sound for them on warped, and let me tell you..... derek is the best singer in pop punk. You never get a better insight to someones skill level than getting to mix them, and derek is probably the best singer ive ever mixed.... including tyler carter.
Dylan Jotham
im pretty sure he said " one of the best" just sayin
Colby Boyd
One of the few pop punk vocalists that can go from aggressive vocals to acoustic seamlessly. This is going to top TSSF's acoustic Ep for sure
Daniel Landeros
i thought the same thing<3\m/ i fucken love State Champs
Hardiment
***** The problem is the acoustic songs were so far detached from their originals, it lacked the punch. I know they were going for something softer but only Navy Blue worked because that was original. I love it but this is going to blow it out of the water.
Dominic Faiola
Nothing is gonna beat Real Friends acoustic EP