Lame
Unwritten Law Lyrics


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Communication is where it breaks down
Humiliation is all that's left now
Apologetic you say you're sorry
You're so pathetic you won't be bothering me
Just like I told you before
Don't want to see you knockin' at my door
Don't wanna see you round here no more
Give me a little respect
Not long till someone breaks your neck
You're just a wreck
And nothing's gonna change
Nothing's gonna change
Not much that you can say and
Everything you do is fucking lame

Your misdirection is all you offered
Co-operation is dead why bother
You live your life in someone elses dream
And you will find you've slid between the seams

I thought I told you before
Don't want to see you knockin' at my door
Don't want to see you round here no more

I think enough has been said
Takes too much to get it through your head
Might as well be dead
And nothing's gonna change
Nothing's gonna change
Not much that you can say and
Everything you do is fuckin' lame

And you think something's wrong with me
Or maybe you can't see what I can see
I say there must be something wrong with you
Or maybe you can't do what I can do
I want to know what happened to you

Give me a little respect
Not long till someone breaks your neck
You're just a wreck
And nothing's gonna change
Nothing's gonna change
Not much that you can say and
Everything you do is fucking lame
Fucking lame




Fucking lame
It's all fucking lame

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Lame" by Unwritten Law are an expression of the singer's frustration and disappointment with another person's behavior. The song begins by highlighting the breakdown of communication between the two, suggesting that humiliation is all that is left behind. The person apologizes, but the singer deems them pathetic and unworthy of bothering them anymore.


The song continues with the singer asking for respect, clearly indicating that the other person has not shown them any. The singer seems to have given up on the other person, saying that they are just a wreck, and there is not much that they can say to change the situation. The bridge of the song is interesting, as it highlights the fact that the singer thinks the problem lies with the other person and not with them, challenging their ability to see what is wrong.


Overall, "Lame" by Unwritten Law is a raw expression of anger and frustration towards someone who has let the singer down. It highlights the breakdown of communication, the need for respect, and the desire to be heard and understood.


Line by Line Meaning

Communication is where it breaks down
Things go wrong when we don't communicate properly


Humiliation is all that's left now
Our relationship has ended in embarrassment and shame


Apologetic you say you're sorry
You apologize but it's too late


You're so pathetic you won't be bothering me
Your behavior is unacceptable and I don't want to deal with you anymore


Just like I told you before
I've already warned you about this


Don't want to see you knockin' at my door
I don't want you to try and come back into my life


Don't wanna see you round here no more
I don't want you around me at all


Give me a little respect
I deserve to be treated with dignity


Not long till someone breaks your neck
You are behaving in a way that could get you in serious trouble


You're just a wreck
You are a mess and need to get your life together


And nothing's gonna change
You are stuck in your ways and won't make any improvements


Not much that you can say and
You don't have any good excuses or explanations


Everything you do is fucking lame
All of your actions are pathetic and weak


Your misdirection is all you offered
You haven't been truthful or direct with me


Co-operation is dead why bother
Our teamwork is no longer possible, so what's the point?


You live your life in someone elses dream
You don't have your own goals or aspirations


And you will find you've slid between the seams
You are falling apart and losing control


I thought I told you before
I already gave you a heads up


I think enough has been said
We've discussed this enough


Takes too much to get it through your head
It's hard for you to understand


Might as well be dead
You are not really living your life


And you think something's wrong with me
You believe that I'm the problem


Or maybe you can't see what I can see
You don't have the same perspective as me


I say there must be something wrong with you
I believe that you are the one who needs to change


Or maybe you can't do what I can do
You can't handle things the way I can


I want to know what happened to you
I want to understand what went wrong


Fucking lame
Everything about this situation is pathetic and unimpressive




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SCOTT RUSSO, ROBERT BREWER, STEVEN MORRIS, WADE YOUMAN, JOHN P. BELL

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