Tony Dougard - Vocals
Greg Diamond - Drums
Cam Baptista - Guitar
Jesse Butler - Guitar
Colin Klika - Bass
For What It's Worth
The Air I Breathe Lyrics
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You Never Had It, And You Know You Never Will
You Always Said That This Would Never Be Worth It
For What It's Worth You'll Never Let This Go
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I Turned My Back And You Were Right There To Leech
I Can't Believe
I Turned My Back And You Were Right There To Leech
Let Them See
That You're A Product Of A
Foundation Built On Greed
I Will Make Them See
You Stand For Nothing
This Could Never Be
You Took What's Left Of Us
What's It Worth
To Walk This World Unknown
Believing You're The Chosen One?
What's It Worth
To Live This Life Alone
Convinced That You Will Be Someone?
You Know You're Worthless
We Will Be Everything We've Ever Dreamed
We Will Be Everything We've Ever Dreamed
So Keep Telling Yourself That Everything Will Be Fine
You Just Look Pathetic, You're Only Wasting Our Time
No One Cares About You, Your Story Has No Meaning
You Buried The Truth, But They Won't Keep Believing
I Will Make Them See
You Stand For Nothing
This Could Never Be
You Took What's Left Of Us
We Always Knew That It Would Come To This
Your Fucking Ego Never Made Things Easy
So Take A Breath And Let This All Sink In
You Selfish Fuck I Hope You Burn In Hell
The lyrics of "For What It’s Worth" by The Air I Breathe capture the feelings of anger and disappointment towards someone who is perceived as being selfish and greedy. The song is directed at a person who has taken advantage of others, feeling entitled to everything they want. The first two lines of the chorus encapsulate the message of the song: "How does it feel to know that everything you want is ours? You never had it, and you know you never will". These lines are powerful in that they express the frustration and anger felt by the person who wrote the song. The person being addressed is seen as being selfish and greedy, someone who always wants more than they deserve. Their actions have caused pain and suffering for those around them, and they are seen as having no regard for the feelings of others.
The verses of the song describe the singer's realization that the person they thought was their friend has been using them all along. Lines like "I turned my back and you were right there to leech" express the feeling of betrayal and anger the singer has towards this person. The pre-chorus and chorus of the song highlight the fact that the person being addressed is living a lie, convinced of their own greatness but in reality, standing for nothing. The song ends with a visceral insult aimed at the person being addressed: "You selfish fuck I hope you burn in hell".
Overall, "For What It's Worth" is an emotionally charged and powerful song that captures the feelings of betrayal, anger, and disappointment. The lyrics are raw and honest, expressing the anger and frustration that comes with being taken advantage of by someone you thought was a friend.
Line by Line Meaning
How Does It Feel To Know That Everything You Want Is Ours?
How does it feel to realize that everything you desire belongs to us and you will never have it?
You Never Had It, And You Know You Never Will
You never possessed it, and you are aware you never will.
You Always Said That This Would Never Be Worth It
You previously mentioned that this would not be rewarding.
For What It's Worth You'll Never Let This Go
Despite its insignificance, you refuse to let it go.
I Can't Believe
I Turned My Back And You Were Right There To Leech
I cannot believe that when I turned away, you were right there attempting to take advantage of me.
Let Them See
That You're A Product Of A
Foundation Built On Greed
Reveal to the world that you are a product of a corrupt and greedy foundation.
I Will Make Them See
You Stand For Nothing
This Could Never Be
You Took What's Left Of Us
I will make sure that others realize you stand for nothing and that you ruined what remained of us.
What's It Worth
To Walk This World Unknown
Believing You're The Chosen One?
What is the value of walking this earth without recognition while still believing you are the chosen one?
What's It Worth
To Live This Life Alone
Convinced That You Will Be Someone?
What is the value of living this life alone while convinced that you will become someone significant?
You Know You're Worthless
You are aware that you are worthless.
We Will Be Everything We've Ever Dreamed
We Will Be Everything We've Ever Dreamed
We will accomplish everything we have ever desired.
So Keep Telling Yourself That Everything Will Be Fine
You Just Look Pathetic, You're Only Wasting Our Time
No One Cares About You, Your Story Has No Meaning
You Buried The Truth, But They Won't Keep Believing
You can continue to delude yourself that everything will be fine, but you appear pitiful and are only wasting our time. No one cares about your story, which lacks significance. You concealed the truth, but people will not keep believing it.
We Always Knew That It Would Come To This
Your Fucking Ego Never Made Things Easy
So Take A Breath And Let This All Sink In
You Selfish Fuck I Hope You Burn In Hell
We knew things would come to this eventually, and your ego made things difficult. Relax and understand what's happening. You are selfish, and I wish you a miserable existence.
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matth3760
Revisiting this album as a 25 almost 26 year old, my 15 year old self never really fully appreciated how, yes absolutely heavy and banger of an album this was, but how fucking clean the mix in the whole album was. You can hear everything clearly and equally, from the vocals, to guitars, to bass to drums. Gat damn I wish more bands had more cleaned up mix like this nowadays. And it’s such a little nitpick because good sounding music will always sound good of course if you let it slide, but a crisp, clear mix makes a world of a difference, and this album fucking aced that
@firstofdecember9247
Yes, dude! 100%! I’ve always been sensitive to song mixes, as well. I’ll never forget, this was the first song I ever listened to in my new 2012 Sonata. The car had an unbelievable sound system for the price, and I’ll never forget crankin’ the volume to feel that bass drop breakdown near the end of the track. Anyway, you’re right: I don’t think I’ve ever heard a better mix in a metalcore album.
Easily the worst mixed album (at least in metalcore/post-hardcore) is Sleeping with Sirens “With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear”. I’ve never heard a worse mix! It’s so tinny (among other things. . .)!
@eyeHATEuall85
Now 38 years old and this album STILL gives me chills. So far ahead of their time sonically. I'll admit right now that I had forgotten just how badass this band was. Obviously most of us feel the same way and that makes me happy! These guys deserve every second.
@MSlick100
Honestly one of the best Metal bands I've heard my entire life, not only are their guitar and drumming completely insync and complex, but the meanings in all their songs closely relates to the heart break of a women; the beauty of it is that they don't sound like bitches complaining about their love life. These guys are the definition of poetry and true metal. I can't wait until their next album comes out.
@deejayhernandez7364
Yup, it's 2020 and still one of my favorite.
@adrianpearcy8531
Hi 2021
@deejayhernandez4859
@Adrian Pearcy hello 2022
@yukiyak4451
Fr the sweeps in the breakdown are still insane
@zlos2947
2021 still fire 🔥
@maskedcreator4525
Straight GAS!!!