Blame Game
The Eden Effect Lyrics
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That's it
I wanna play
I wanna play the blame game
I always find
It makes me feel better on the inside
Give it a try
Why don't you play?
C'mon and play the blame game now
Blame it on someone you're hating
Blame it on someone who's innocent
Blame it on someone who's old
They won't remember anyway
And...
Who did it? It's your girlfriend's fault
Who did it? It's your boyfriend's fault
Who did it? It's the president's fault
Who's really to blame here?
It's your own damn fault
Who to blame?
Who to blame?
C'mon and play
C'mon and play blame game
I know you'll find
It'll make you feel better on the inside now-
Blame it on someone who's younger
Blame it on someone who's weaker
Blame it on someone who's dead
No-one ever questions them
And-
Who did it? It's your brother's fault
Who did it?
It's your sister's fault
Who did it?
It's your baby daddy's fault
Who's really to blame here?
It's your own damn fault.
Who to blame? Who to blame? Who to blame? Who to blame?
Blame it on someone you're hating
Blame it on someone who's innocent
Blame it on someone who's old
They won't remember anyway
Who did it? It's the liquor's fault
Who did it?
It's the ecstasy's fault
Who did it?
It's the white shark's fault
Who's really to blame here?
It's your own damn fault
Who did it?
It's the dirty needle's fault
Who did it?
It's that stupid hooker's fault?
Who did it?
It's the STD's fault
Who's really to blame here?
It's your own damn fault.
The Eden Effect’s Blame Game is a song that explores the human tendency to shift blame from oneself onto others. The song’s main message appears to be that blaming others for one’s problems or mistakes may provide temporary relief from guilt or shame, but it is ultimately detrimental to oneself and others. It is interesting to note that the song’s lyrics employ a game-like structure, with each verse inviting the listener to “play the blame game” by assigning responsibility for the problem at hand to different people or things.
The verses of the song suggest different “targets” for the blame game, ranging from specific individuals like a girlfriend, a president, or a hooker, to broader categories like younger people, weaker people, or those who are dead. The targets themselves do not seem to matter as much as the act of shifting blame away from oneself. The repeated line “it’s your own damn fault” serves as a reminder that ultimately, individuals are responsible for their own actions and their own lives.
Overall, The Eden Effect’s Blame Game provides a thought-provoking commentary on a common human behavior. The song suggests that accepting responsibility for one’s actions, and refraining from blaming others, is the key to personal growth and self-improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna play
I want to engage in the act of playing
I wanna play the blame game
I want to participate in the act of blaming others for my problems
I always find
In my experience, I consistently discover
It makes me feel better on the inside
Shifting the blame alleviates my negative emotions
Give it a try
Attempt to follow through with this process
No need to take responsibility
It is unnecessary to hold oneself accountable
Why don't you play?
Why not try engaging in this activity?
C'mon and play the blame game now
Join me in this exercise of shifting blame
Blame it on someone you're hating
Assign culpability to someone for whom you hold negative feelings
Blame it on someone who's innocent
Hold an innocent party responsible for a negative outcome
Blame it on someone who's old
Attribute fault to an elderly individual who may not remember or be able to defend themselves
They won't remember anyway
The elderly, specifically, may not remember the specific details of the situation
Who did it? It's your girlfriend's fault
Who is to blame? - Your significant other, obviously
Who did it? It's your boyfriend's fault
Who is to blame? - Your significant other, obviously
Who did it? It's the president's fault
Who is to blame? - The President, of course
Who's really to blame here?
Who is the actual source of blame in this situation?
It's your own damn fault
Ultimately, the one accountable for the problem is oneself
Who to blame? Who to blame?
Who can I direct fault towards?
C'mon and play blame game
Join me in the game of blaming others
I know you'll find
I believe you will discover
It'll make you feel better on the inside now-
This exercise will alleviate negative emotions
Blame it on someone who's younger
Attribute responsibility to someone who is less experienced or knowledgeable
Blame it on someone who's weaker
Hold someone without physical or social power responsible
Blame it on someone who's dead
Assign blame to a deceased person who cannot defend themselves
No-one ever questions them
Because they are dead, nobody will ask them for their side of the story
Who did it? It's your brother's fault
Who is to blame? - Your sibling, of course
Who did it? It's your sister's fault
Who is to blame? - Your sibling, of course
Who did it? It's your baby daddy's fault
Who is to blame? - The father of your child, obviously
Who to blame? Who to blame? Who to blame? Who to blame?
Who can I hold responsible for this problem?
Who did it? It's the liquor's fault
Who is to blame? - The alcohol, clearly
Who did it? It's the ecstasy's fault
Who is to blame? - The drug ecstasy
Who did it? It's the white shark's fault
Who is to blame? - A predatory marine animal
Who did it? It's the dirty needle's fault
Who is to blame? - A contaminated syringe
Who did it? It's that stupid hooker's fault?
Who is to blame? - A sex worker, derogatively referred to as 'stupid'
Who did it? It's the STD's fault
Who is to blame? - The sexually-transmitted disease, apparently
Who's really to blame here?
Who is the true guilty party in this situation?
It's your own damn fault.
Ultimately, the one accountable for the problem is oneself
Contributed by Austin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jiblazed
whooooo did it. catchy hook.
@adamxanders
nice beat
@ThegirlNextDoor004
This is great! nice!!
@KathleenAngelini
Pretty, pretty pretty cool! :)
@BabyJawo
vid looks decent.. nice
@advocating
Geopardy? :)
@Thedeneffect
@ansonbarns,,,,,Yeah,didn't want to get into any trouble with Alex Trebek so we changed it.Do you think he noticed? :) Shhhh