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Time's Up were a Hardcore band from the Peninsula in the Bay Area, CA
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Raise The Bar
Time's Up Lyrics
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Let me be
You're the same as the rest
Can't tell wrong from right
Don't know friend from foe
Wouldn't recognize real
If it stabbed you in the back
Your swaggers gone bags under your eyes
Chose the wrong path I'm not fucking surprised
Hurt me to think that you were killing yourself
Regretting saying sorry for trying to help
These lyrics from Time's Up's song Raise The Bar express a feeling of disappointment and frustration towards someone who is unable or unwilling to change their destructive behavior. The first line, "Not for me, let me be," indicates a desire to distance oneself from this person and their negative influence. The following line, "You're the same as the rest," suggests that this person is not unique in their behavior and that they are part of a larger problem.
The next two lines, "Can't tell wrong from right, don't know friend from foe," highlight the person's inability to make good choices and to differentiate between those who are supportive and those who are harmful. The line "Wouldn't recognize real if it stabbed you in the back" suggests that this person is oblivious to the harm they are causing and is unable to see the reality of their situation. The final line, "I'm always picking up your slack," indicates that the singer has been left to deal with the consequences of this person's behavior and is tired of constantly cleaning up their mess.
Line by Line Meaning
Not for me
I don't want to be a part of this anymore
Let me be
I want to be left alone to do my own thing
You're the same as the rest
You're just like everyone else who has let me down
Can't tell wrong from right
You have no moral compass and can't distinguish right from wrong
Don't know friend from foe
You can't even tell who your allies and enemies are
Wouldn't recognize real
You are so caught up in your own lies that you can't see what's really going on
If it stabbed you in the back
You wouldn't be able to identify the truth even if it hurt you
I'm always picking up your slack
I'm always covering for your mistakes and shortcomings
Your swagger's gone, bags under your eyes
You've lost your confidence and vitality, and it shows physically
Chose the wrong path, I'm not fucking surprised
You've made poor choices and I'm not shocked by the consequences
Hurt me to think that you were killing yourself
It's painful for me to see you self-destructing
Regretting saying sorry for trying to help
I wish I hadn't apologized for trying to assist you
Contributed by Gabriella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lesley Reid
Wow absolutely love this, you guys have certainly "Raised the Bar" 😘
Chaserice
Thanks 🙏 for your love and support 🎉over the years with my music career !
I hope you never stop listening to my music 🎵 💕
Debbie Smitherman
Omg I love this soooooooo much ! Love you both ! ❤
Chaserice
Thanks 🙏 for your love and support 🎉over the years with my music career !
I hope you never stop listening to my music 🎵 💕
Amber Duncan
I love it!! Craig and Luke!! I'm begging y'all to do a pop up parking lot concert!! I already have the location picked out!! It'll be perfect!! #FC
C Pace
Awesome song. I love it!
Tammie Nichols
I love it. Glad to see u have new music.
Chaserice
Thanks 🙏 for your love and support 🎉over the years with my music career !
I hope you never stop listening to my music 🎵 💕
Tyman The Buckeye
This one is definitely on fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sue Fortner
I absolutely love this song