Look Before You Leap
Suicide Machines Lyrics
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I've got a million things going round in my head
and I've never really payed attention to what you said, no
and now i wish that i would have said goodbye
but it's much too late
and all I do is give
and all you do is take
You've got to look before you leap
Woah yeah
Take a good look at your so called friends, yeah
Thats the company you keep
You got words coming at you from all directions
You got to look before you leap
Woah yeah
Take a good look at your so called friends, yeah
thats the company you keep
you got the words, oh yeah
VERSE 2:
there's a lot of things that were never said
and if we'd have grown up faster
then i would have stood up
but i should have cut you loose a long time ago
but its much too late
and all I do is give
and all you do is take
CHORUS:
You've got to look before you leap
Woah yeah
Take a good look at your so called friends, yeah
Thats the company you keep
You got words coming at you from all directions
You got to look before you leap
Woah yeah
Take a good look at your so called friends, yeah
thats the company you keep
you got the words, oh yeah
BRIDGE:
well there never was a time when you didn't try to love me over
never was there a time when I felt bad for you
whenever you had the chance
the way I see it you tried to screw me over
never was there a time when i wasn't there for you
You've got to look before you leap
Woah yeah
You've got to look before you leap
Woah yeah
You've got to look before you leap
Woah yeah
Take a good look at your so called friends, yeah
Thats the company you keep
You got words coming at you from all directions
You got to look before you leap
Woah yeah
Take a good look at your so called friends, yeah
thats the company you keep
you got the words, oh yeah
you got the words, oh yeah
They keep flying their flag but they're never gonna understand
The Suicide Machines's song Look Before You Leap is about regretting past mistakes and learning to be cautious before making decisions, especially when it comes to the people we surround ourselves with. In the first verse, the singer admits that he hasn't paid attention to what someone had to say and regrets not saying goodbye when he had the chance. He realizes that he's always giving while the other person is always taking. The chorus reminds us that we should always consider the people we call friends and the words they say to us before making any decisions. The second verse describes a situation in which things were left unsaid and the singer wishes he had stood up for himself and cut the other person loose a long time ago. The bridge addresses the dynamic between the two individuals, expressing frustration and confusion while emphasizing the importance of being cautious and observant when it comes to our relationships with others.
The song is an example of the punk rock genre, which is known for its fast-paced, energetic sound and socially conscious lyrics. Look Before You Leap is especially notable for its catchy melody and sing-along chorus. The song has been well-received by fans and critics alike and is considered one of The Suicide Machines's most popular tracks.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a million things going round in my head
My mind is constantly occupied with numerous thoughts.
and I've never really payed attention to what you said, no
I never really listened to your words.
and now i wish that i would have said goodbye
I regret not leaving when I had the chance.
but it's much too late
It's now impossible to change the situation.
and all I do is give
I constantly give without receiving anything in return.
and all you do is take
You constantly receive without giving anything in return.
You've got to look before you leap
You should think about the possible consequences before acting.
Woah yeah
An expressive way of showing emphasis.
Take a good look at your so called friends, yeah
Carefully evaluate the people you associate with.
Thats the company you keep
The people you surround yourself with are a reflection of who you are.
You got words coming at you from all directions
You receive a lot of input and advice from different sources.
there's a lot of things that were never said
There are many things left unsaid between us.
and if we'd have grown up faster
If we had matured earlier in life.
then i would have stood up
Then I would have taken a stand against you.
but i should have cut you loose a long time ago
I should have ended our relationship a long time ago.
well there never was a time when you didn't try to love me over
You always tried to exert control over me.
never was there a time when I felt bad for you
I never had any sympathy for you.
whenever you had the chance
Every time you had the opportunity.
the way I see it you tried to screw me over
From my perspective, you attempted to manipulate or deceive me.
never was there a time when i wasn't there for you
I was always supportive of you.
They keep flying their flag but they're never gonna understand
They continue to express their opinions without comprehending the situation.
Contributed by Aaron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Project Redfoot
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Thanks, everybody!
BR1NK!
Project Redfoot
I just realized I spelled "Goddess" wrong hahaha
Gimme a break, I was only a Junior in HIGHSCHOOL LOL I'm dumb.
There are a ton of spelling errors in these animated music clips
Henry Nunez
No problem bro 😎👊
Matthew
this song describes my life right now, ditching the so called friends and family that hold me back and looking to create a better life for my self
Matthew
Project Redfoot thank you 🙏
Matthew
Well I’m in college working two jobs and have moved far away from home, I still have a million things on my mind but I would never want to turn back to where I was three years ago when I wrote that comment
Project Redfoot
+Matthew You can do it, man.
Nathaniel Wagner
Went to my sister's house a week ago and her and I watched Brink!... I'm 21 and my sister is 30, so it was a great blast to the past when she was in her teens and I was 8 or 9! Oh the memories
jamalydude
Nathaniel Wagner I'm about a year older than you so I definitely relate
Michael Brenner
"When you woke up this morning did you say to yourself today I'm gonna talk or today in gonna skate!"