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The Chase
Tip the Van Lyrics
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I get around you every time
I assess the situation wonder if you′re worth m time
You try to pull me in but no I won't go
Sometimes I think how about just how crazy you must be
To be driven by the streams of popularity
You try to suck me in but no I won′t go
Why do you chase me I'll just never know
I'm tired of this game it′s all just for show
You′re dyin' by tryin′ so please let me go
Why do you chase me I'll just never know
I′m tired of this game it's all just for show
You′re dyin' by tryin' so please let me go
[3x]
Why do you chase me I′ll just never know
I′m tired of this game it's all just for show
You′re dyin' by tryin′ so please let me go
Why do you chase me I'll just never know
I′m tired of this game it's all just for show
You're dyin′ by tryin′ so please let me go
Let me go
The lyrics of "The Chase" by Tip the Van discuss the opressive nature of popularity and how the singer is determined not to be pulled into it. The song is about how some people try to bring others down in order to move themselves up in the popularity hierarchy. The singer expresses that they can see through this game and knows when someone is trying to pull them in. The repetition of the phrase "Why do you chase me? I'll just never know" emphasizes the point that the singer cannot understand why people play this game and why they continue to chase after them.
The singer ultimately decides that they do not want to participate in this game any longer and begs the other person to let them go. The repetition of "please let me go" shows how desperate the singer is to escape from this oppressive and toxic environment. The theme of the song is one of resistance against society's obsession with popularity, and the will to remain true to oneself.
In this song, Tip the Van also highlights the negative consequences of popularity- it creates a toxic and competitive environment and people often lose their true selves in trying to be liked by everyone. Through "The Chase", Tip the Van highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and not getting caught up in the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
You try to bring me down
You attempt to lower my morale
I get around you every time
I manage to outmaneuver you consistently
I assess the situation wonder if you′re worth my time
I evaluate the circumstances and question if you are deserving of my attention
You try to pull me in but no I won't go
You try to attract me, but I refuse to engage
Sometimes I think how about just how crazy you must be
At times, I contemplate how illogical your behavior must be
To be driven by the streams of popularity
To derive motivation from the pursuit of becoming popular
You try to suck me in but no I won′t go
You strive to ensnare me, but I will not succumb
Why do you chase me I'll just never know
I am unable to discern the reason behind your pursuit
I'm tired of this game it′s all just for show
I am exhausted by this facade of a competition
You′re dyin' by tryin′ so please let me go
You are failing while attempting, therefore, release me
Why do you chase me I'll just never know
I am unable to discern the reason behind your pursuit
I′m tired of this game it's all just for show
I am exhausted by this facade of a competition
You′re dyin' by tryin′ so please let me go
You are failing while attempting, therefore, release me
Why do you chase me I′ll just never know
I am unable to discern the reason behind your pursuit
I′m tired of this game it's all just for show
I am exhausted by this facade of a competition
You're dyin′ by tryin′ so please let me go
You are failing while attempting, therefore, release me
Let me go
Allow me to depart
Writer(s): Steven Anderson
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.