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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
The Record
State Champs Lyrics
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And wonder if I'm ever not on your mind.
I wrote a song for you so shout out every line.
Well, I think it's time for me to be all I've wanted to be now.
I think it's time for me to show how much I care.
We couldn't make this town our own (I'm keeping secrets)
So good luck with being on your own.
Watch what you say,
Let the record show you brought this on yourself.
I intend to walk through the night
And end up on the wrong side of the tracks to my train of thought.
Well, I think it's time for me to be all I've wanted to be now.
I think it's time for me to show how much I care.
We couldn't make this town our own (I'm keeping secrets)
So good luck with being on your own.
Watch what you say,
Desperation might just take you to your grave.
Let the record show you brought this on yourself
To prove how much I knew you knew better.
You went and you said her name.
To prove that we'll never be the same.
This love story's a bust, I choose my friends.
I'd rather be in love with them.
This love story's a bust I chose my friends.
Watch what you say,
Desperation might just take you to your grave.
Let the record show you brought this on yourself
To prove how much I knew you knew better.
You went and you said her name.
To prove that we'll never be the same.
State Champs's song The Record is a heartfelt song about heartbreak and moving on. The lyrics focus on a failed relationship and the main character's realization that they need to move on and become the person they always wanted to be. The first verse begins with the main character contemplating driving through the night and wondering if they are still on their ex's mind. They then mention having written a song about their ex and shout out every line, implying that this is a cathartic experience for them. The chorus is particularly poignant, with the main character acknowledging that they could not make this town their own and must now move on.
The second verse continues along the same theme, with the main character intending to walk through the night and ending up on the wrong side of the tracks to their train of thought. This line emphasizes the confusion and disorientation that can come with heartbreak. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that the main character is moving on, choosing their friends over a "love story" that did not work out. The final lines of the song are particularly cutting, with the main character singing "Let the record show you brought this on yourself / To prove how much I knew you knew better". These lines indicate that the main character knew what their ex was doing was wrong and perhaps tried to stop it, but ultimately the fault lies with the ex.
Overall, The Record is a powerful song about heartbreak and moving on. State Champs has done an excellent job of conveying the emotions involved in a painful breakup and the determination required to start over.
Line by Line Meaning
I intend to drive through the night
I plan on driving throughout the night
And wonder if I'm ever not on your mind.
I wonder if you ever stop thinking about me.
I wrote a song for you so shout out every line.
I wrote a song for you, so sing along to every word.
Well, I think it's time for me to be all I've wanted to be now.
I think it's time for me to become the person I always wanted to be.
I think it's time for me to show how much I care.
I think it's time for me to demonstrate how much I care about you.
We couldn't make this town our own (I'm keeping secrets)
We were unable to make this place our own, and I am still keeping secrets.
So good luck with being on your own.
Good luck with being alone.
Watch what you say,
Be careful with what you say.
Desperation might just take you to your grave.
Desperation might lead you to your death.
Let the record show you brought this on yourself.
Let it be known that you caused this situation yourself.
I intend to walk through the night
I plan on walking throughout the night.
And end up on the wrong side of the tracks to my train of thought.
And end up thinking negatively about something.
To prove how much I knew you knew better.
To show you that you should have known better.
You went and you said her name.
You mentioned the name of another woman.
To prove that we'll never be the same.
To prove that our relationship will never be the same again.
This love story's a bust, I choose my friends.
Our love story is a failure, and I prefer my friends over you.
I'd rather be in love with them.
I would rather be in love with my friends.
This love story's a bust I chose my friends.
Our love story is a failure, and I have chosen my friends over you.
Contributed by Taylor F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.