In an online interview which took place June 8 2012, it was revealed that the White Tie Affair had broken up.
Do I Even Need To Say It
The White Tie Affair Lyrics
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A plastic silhouette, i'm alive.
Oh, i wish that i could walk away from this not so perfect lie, i'm alive.
Oh,oh whos the one to stay caught this spade to speed i'm sure said a ride by the look on you're face.
-Chorus-
Do you ever listen to your words (you were never one to blame)
Do you ever listen to your words (you were never one to)
I know, you know, that is going to be, oh, oh, oh, ohhhh.
Were going to cut his clothes for somewhere else to go.
This show is oOoOoOoOver.
And as the story is told 5 years ago, your not the same person i used to...find myself away more and more each day. simply sending sorrys to myself, im not the same.
-Chorus-
Do you ever listen to your words (you were never one to blame)
Do you ever listen to your words (i should of been the one to blame)
I know, you know, that is going to be, oh, oh, oh, ohhhh.
Were going to cut his clothes for somewhere else to go.
This show is oOoOoOoOver.
[x2]
And don't tell me your okay with this lie...lie. see for another time. i'll take the blame if you would just say goodbye.
Do you ever listen to your words. your not, not coming around.
And do, do you ever, do ever wish you were somebody
And do, do you ever, do ever wish you were somebody else
(and do you wish you were somebody and do you wish you were somebody else)
(and do you wish you were some where and do you wish you were some where else)
I know, you know, that is going to be
I know, you know, that is going to be, oh, oh, oh, ohhhh.
Were going to cut his clothes for somewhere else to go.
This show is oOoOoOoOver.
[x2]
I'm not down, everyone head for the doors. and no need, need for an encore
Lights out, everyone head for the doors. and no need, the show is over
The White Tie Affair's song, "Do I Even Need to Say It," is a song about a love that used to be perfect but has now become fake. The singer is staring at a picture of his past love, a "plastic silhouette," and wishing he could walk away from the imperfect lie that is their relationship. The chorus is a repeated question to their significant other, asking if they ever listen to their own words, as they were never one to take the blame. Later in the song, the singer mentions that their significant other is not the same person they used to be, and they find themselves drifting away more and more each day, apologizing to themselves for not being the same too. The song ends with the singer saying they'll take the blame if their significant other just says goodbye, and the show is over.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of sadness and frustration with the relationship. The singer seems to believe that even though their significant other is not the same person they used to be, they're not willing to take the blame for any of the problems in their relationship. The repeated question in the chorus, "Do you ever listen to your words?", highlights how their significant other may not be aware of the harm they are causing in their relationship. In the end, the singer seems ready to give up on the relationship and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm stairing at a picture,
I'm looking at a photograph
A plastic silhouette, i'm alive.
It's a 2D image but I'm alive
Oh, i wish that i could walk away from this not so perfect lie, i'm alive.
I wish I could escape this imperfect situation
Oh,oh whos the one to stay caught this spade to speed i'm sure said a ride by the look on you're face.
Who's left holding the bag? Your face says it's me
Do you ever listen to your words (you were never one to blame)
Have you ever paid attention to what you say? You never accept responsibility for your actions
Do you ever listen to your words (you were never one to)
Do you ever listen to what you say? You never take the blame
I know, you know, that is going to be, oh, oh, oh, ohhhh.
We both know what's going to happen
Were going to cut his clothes for somewhere else to go.
We're going to make a change
This show is oOoOoOoOver.
It's all over
And as the story is told 5 years ago, your not the same person i used to...find myself away more and more each day. simply sending sorrys to myself, im not the same.
As the tale goes five years back, you've changed. I'm distancing myself from you and apologizing to myself because I've also changed
Do you ever listen to your words (i should of been the one to blame)
Do you ever pay attention to what you say? I should have taken the blame
And don't tell me your okay with this lie...lie. see for another time. i'll take the blame if you would just say goodbye.
Don't say you're alright with this falsehood. I'll take the fall if you'll leave me alone
Do you ever listen to your words. your not, not coming around.
Do you ever pay attention to what you say? You're not showing up
And do, do you ever, do ever wish you were somebody
Do you ever wish you were someone else?
And do, do you ever, do ever wish you were somebody else
Do you ever wish you were someone else?
(and do you wish you were somebody and do you wish you were somebody else)
(Do you wish you were someone else?)
(and do you wish you were some where and do you wish you were some where else)
(Do you wish you were somewhere else?)
I'm not down, everyone head for the doors. and no need, need for an encore
I'm not defeated. Let's all leave, no need for a performance encore
Lights out, everyone head for the doors. and no need, the show is over
The show has ended, turn off the lights, and let's all leave
Contributed by Christian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
XMrXv
Just to say so, this was awesome, not just the editing, but also the choice of the song.
A Cadaver
oh god... this was amazing. alotta people make their videos completely full with effects to make it good, but this didnt use too many and was just great. :D
Jake Griffith
she uses the rung of stone to film many of these lines, so she can get the emote of a skillcape that she doesnt have etc. thats why there are so many people helping in this vid.
Erin Costin
Wow, your editting has improved<3 5/5 :)
Catman1337
It's really good! And honestly I don't understand how making an RSMV can take like 'after 4 weeks of filming and 80 hours of editing' if I made one, I am POSITIVE I could make it in under a week -_- idiots who act like it should take >100 hours are doing it wrong. you used the ring of stone a little, which is ... in my opinion, but at least you somewhat at all tried to conceal it lol Nice RSMV.
ubercatattack
You know you make amazing videos! next time you make a video maybe i could be in it? :D
IMAHOBO2
very nice fiona, nice job :]
NyceyunginflyRS
SINCE WHEN did you become this pro?
LSuperSonicQ
I'm curious now- is that short clip of the different song at the end also The White Tie's?
And where did you find this song to begin with?
Sam Anderson
soooo good xD love it :P