After three albums and two EPs Thieves Like Us, despite being sonically and ethnically uncategorizable, have finally found the comforts of home on Captured Tracks. 2012 saw the addition of Martine Duverglas, Anna De Marco and Dani Imhoff and the multilingual bunch are gearing up the release of their fourth long player, Bleed Bleed Bleed.
Bleed Bleed Bleed
Thieves Like Us Lyrics
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Against the rhythm of the time
I can’t change I feel small
With the rhythm and the rules
And I‘ll say what I want to
Say what i want to say
To them
And I’ll do what I want to
Today
There must be someone telling a lie
Live low
Or sell out
To the dollar and the dime
It’s their tune and their game
They will own you if you play
I don’t breath for your money Breath for you
I won’t bleed for your money Bleed for you
There must be someone telling a lie to me
The lyrics of Thieves Like Us’ “Bleed Bleed Bleed” seem to convey the frustration and sense of oppression that comes with trying to fit into societal norms, rules and expectations. The opening lines “Slow down and lay low, against the rhythm of the time” suggest a need for the singer to pause and resist the fast-paced, ever-changing world we live in. However, they also feel small in the face of the rhythm and rules that govern society, which they cannot change. The chorus “I’ll say what I want to say, to them, and I’ll do what I want to do, today”, highlights the singer’s desire for autonomy, and to not be controlled by external forces.
The second verse juxtaposes the options of “live low” or “sell out” to the pursuit of wealth and attaining societal success. The repetition of “Breath for you” and “Bleed for you” reinforces that the system will suck people dry and leave them feeling empty and depleted.
The repeated line “There must be someone telling a lie” is open to interpretation, but it could be a suggestion that society promotes falsehoods and unrealistic expectations. The song ultimately expresses a yearning for individuality and authenticity in a world that may not value those traits.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down and lay low
Take it easy and fly under the radar
Against the rhythm of the time
Against the social norm of the day
I can’t change I feel small
I'm powerless and insignificant
With the rhythm and the rules
Bound by the expectations and conventions
And I‘ll say what I want to
Speak my mind without hesitation
Say what i want to say
Express myself freely
To them
To those who need to hear it
And I’ll do what I want to
Act according to my own desires
Do what I want to do
Pursue my own goals
Today
At this moment
There must be someone telling a lie
Someone's not being truthful
Live low
Fly under the radar
Or sell out
Compromise one's ethics for personal gain
To the dollar and the dime
To money and power
It’s their tune and their game
The rules are set by those in power
They will own you if you play
Conformity leads to being controlled by others
I don’t breath for your money Breath for you
I'm not living for your benefit
I won’t bleed for your money Bleed for you
I won't sacrifice myself for your gain
There must be someone telling a lie to me
Someone's deceiving me
Contributed by Leah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mariochacon4717
Wow! I just discovered this song today and I Love this song !
@BlackMirror99999
♥Against the rhythm of the time I can't change I can't hide From the rhythm and the rules And I'll say what I want to Say what I want to say to them And I'll do what I want to Do what I want to do anyway There must be someone telling a lie to me Live low or lay down For the dollar and the dime It's their tune and their game You can only play to lose I don't breathe for your money♥ Breathe for your money♥ Breathe for you♥ I don't bleed for your money♥ Bleed for your money♥ Bleed for you♥
@pilarherrera5058
Escuchar está canción en vivo fue de lo mejor en mi vida, gracias Andy, México los ama regresen pronto 🇲🇽💗
@fersalazar487
Que suerte tienes espero verlos algún día.😭😭😭😭
@mariomuysensual
Me perdí el conciertoooo
@deepfault
Coño, que suerte
😭😭👌👌😔👌
@brandonhofmann5479
si estuvo muy chida esta en vivo tambien la de drug in my body en vivo fue la locura!
@emmnl__co7181
totalmente, yo los vi en el doopler y en chalco JAJA
@insxmnia_exe
so good to be back here
@1VampyreKiss
This made me lightheaded. That's how amazing it was. ♥