MakeDamnSure
Taking Back Sunday Lyrics


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You've got this new head filled up with smoke
And I got my veins all tangled close
To the jukebox bars you frequent
The safest place to hide

A long night spent with your most obvious weakness
You start shaking at the thought
You are everything I want
'Cause you are everything I'm not

And we lay, we lay together just not
Too close, too close (how close is close enough?)
We lay, we lay together just not
Too close, too close

I just wanna break you down so badly
Well, I trip over everything you say
I just wanna break you down so badly
In the worst way

My inarticulate, store-bought
Hangover hobby kit, it talks
And it says, "you, oh, you are so cool"
"Scissor-shaped across the bed"
"You are red, violent red"
You hollow out my hungry eyes
You hollow out my hungry eyes

And we lay, we lay together just not
Too close, too close (how close is close enough?)
We lay, we lay together just not
Too close, too close

I just wanna break you down so badly
Well, I trip over everything you say
Well, I just wanna break you down so badly
In the worst way

I just wanna break you down so badly
Well, I trip over everything you say
I just wanna break you down so badly
In the worst way (worst way)

I'm gonna make damn sure
That you can't ever leave
No, you won't ever get too far from me
You won't ever get too far from me
I'll make damn sure
That you can't ever leave
No, you won't ever get too far from me
You won't ever get too far from me
You won't ever get too far from me (ever get too far)
You won't ever get too far

I just wanna break you down so badly
Well, I trip over everything you say
Well, I just wanna break you down so badly
In the worst way (worst way)

I'm gonna make damn sure
I just wanna break you down so badly




I just wanna break you down so badly
In the worst way (worst way)

Overall Meaning

The song "MakeDamnSure" by Taking Back Sunday tells the story of a passionate and intense relationship between two individuals who seem to be quite different from one another. The first verse sets the scene with the imagery of a new head filled up with smoke and the veins all tangled close, indicating the intoxicating and dangerous nature of the relationship. The second verse introduces the singer's desire to break down their lover, indicating a desire for control and power. The chorus repeats the desire to break the lover down, followed by the declaration that the singer will make sure that their lover can never leave them. This serves to underscore the singer's possessiveness and desperation to maintain control over the relationship.


The bridge introduces a different voice into the mix, that of a hangover hobby kit that talks and declares that the lover is "so cool". The final verse repeats the themes of possession and control, with the singer proclaiming that their lover won't ever get too far away from them. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of obsession and possession, with the singer willing to do whatever it takes to maintain control over their lover.


Line by Line Meaning

You've got this new head filled up with smoke
Your mind is consumed with confusion and anxiety.


And I've got my veins all tangled close
I am feeling emotionally connected and attached to you.


To the jukebox bars you frequent
The places you go to escape from reality and find comfort.


The safest place to hide
A retreat where you feel safe and free from harm.


A long night spent with your most obvious weakness
A night spent exposing your vulnerabilities and fears.


You start shaking at the thought
Thinking about our relationship makes you feel uneasy and scared.


you are everything I want
I desire every part of you, flaws and all.


'Cause you are everything I'm not
You possess qualities and traits that I lack or admire.


And we lay, we lay together just not
We are close, but not too close physically and emotionally.


Too close, too close (How close is close enough?)
I am uncertain about our level of intimacy and attachment.


I just wanna break you down so badly
I want to break down your barriers and connect with you on a deeper level.


Well I trip over everything you say
I am easily affected by your words and actions.


In the worst way
My desire for you is intense and consuming.


My inarticulate store bought hangover hobby kit it talks
My attempts to express myself are awkward and clumsy.


And it says, "You, oh, you are so cool."
Despite my shortcomings, I think you are amazing.


"Scissor shaped across the bed, You are red, violent red."
You are intoxicating and overwhelming to me.


You hollow out my hungry eyes
Your presence fills me with desire and longing.


I'm gonna make damn sure that you can't ever leave
I will do anything to ensure you stay with me.


No, you won't ever get too far from me
I am possessive and controlling in my desire for you.


I just wanna break you down so badly
I want to break down your walls and become closer to you.


In the worst way
My desire is intense and overwhelming.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Burbank Lazzara, Edward Reyes, Frederick Paul Mascherino, Mark O'connell, Matthew A. Rubano

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@skybingus

The older you get, the less pixels this video has

@antoniojpeg

lmao

@davidrich27

What is the deal with this? This isn't a rip, its the official site. It looks like they recorded it on a flip phone.

@yvanthepcgamer7993

tweet of the decade lmao

@RandomPerson-wo3zz

@@davidrich27 this came out 14 years ago

@davidrich27

​@@RandomPerson-wo3zz Uh... are you under the impression high-quality video didn't exist in 2006?

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@tashwill9754

Fuckin crazy. I'm 30 and I was 15 when I was jamming to this and it almost feels like yesterday... Time flies kids

@jvchannel11

28 here. Sure does

@Tannerislegend

seriously. Louder Now is the still the “new” TBS to me

@edschobs5204

34 years old and you’re spot on. Time flies!

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