For the Win
We Are the In Crowd Lyrics


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I’ve got a way with words
and it’s the cause of all my problems
I’ve got my mind set
and that’s the way it is
I never thought it could get this bad
when I had you in my pocket
everything was just fine and
you got a big mouth
and the streets are talking
about the way you walk around
like you own the place
You got a big mouth
and you should’ve shut it
Yeah, you should have shut it
in the first place

Just take another look
at the risks we took
and all the things I said
what were they really worth
you’re all talk
you can’t act like
you’re calling the shots
I’m the only thing
left you’ve got

We don’t have anywhere to go but up
don’t sit back and watch us fall
take it back, don’t react
don’t ever forget we’ll make it by

and I can’t take
another second of this goddamn town
it’s getting harder to sing
these melodies are settling
they’re starting to sting

and everybody’s talking
like they know it all
conducting social symphonies
You’re all talk
you can’t act like
you’re calling the shots
I’m the only thing
left you’ve got

you’ve got a big mouth
and the streets are talking
about the way you walk around
like you own the place
You’ve got a big mouth
and you should’ve shut it
Yeah, you should have shut it
in the first place
everybody’s got me looking
in the wrong direction
All eyes on you
they’re looking out for me

cause I can’t take




another second of this goddamn town
It’s getting harder to sing

Overall Meaning

These lyrics speak to an ongoing power struggle between two people, each with their own set of flaws. The singer confesses to having a "way with words" that proves to be problematic, hinting at a tendency to say things they don't mean, or to be too blunt in their communication. They reflect on a time when they had the upper hand in the dynamic, having the other person "in their pocket" and feeling content. However, something has since shifted, and the other person now has a "big mouth" and is causing trouble. They're accused of being arrogant and believing they "own the place." This could suggest they are trying to exert control in some way, perhaps by spreading rumors or talking behind the singer's back.


There's a sense of frustration and disillusionment throughout the song, with the singer questioning the worth of the things they've said in the past and feeling like they're losing grip on their situation. They also express a desire to escape their current environment, as the town they're in has become stifling and oppressive. Despite these negative feelings, there's still a glimmer of hope - the idea that they can "make it by" if they stick together and work hard. Ultimately, the song is about the struggle to maintain power and control, as well as the ways in which relationships can shift over time.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ve got a way with words
I have a talent for communicating my thoughts and feelings through language


and it’s the cause of all my problems
However, sometimes my words get me into trouble


I’ve got my mind set
I am firmly committed to my beliefs and goals


and that’s the way it is
and I am not willing to compromise or change my stance


I never thought it could get this bad
I did not anticipate the negative consequences of my decisions and actions


when I had you in my pocket
when I had control and influence over someone or something


everything was just fine and
everything seemed to be going smoothly and without any major problems


you got a big mouth
You are boastful and talk too much


and the streets are talking
Your behavior and reputation are being discussed and circulated among the community


about the way you walk around
about your demeanor and how you present yourself


like you own the place
with a sense of entitlement and superiority


you should have shut it
You should have kept quiet and not drawn attention to yourself


in the first place
from the beginning, to avoid trouble


Just take another look
Reevaluate and reconsider our situation


at the risks we took
at the gambles and chances we have taken


and all the things I said
and the words and promises I made


what were they really worth
did they have any real value or substance?


you’re all talk
You are all talk and no real action


you can’t act like you’re calling the shots
You cannot pretend to have control or be in charge


I’m the only thing left you’ve got
I am the only one you can count on or rely on in this situation


We don’t have anywhere to go but up
Our situation cannot get any worse, so things can only improve from here


don’t sit back and watch us fall
Don't just observe and do nothing while we fail or struggle


take it back, don’t react
Take control of our situation and respond instead of just reacting to events


don’t ever forget we’ll make it by
Always remember that we will succeed and overcome our challenges


and I can’t take another second of this goddamn town
I am fed up with this particular place or situation and cannot bear it any longer


it’s getting harder to sing
The difficulties and problems I am encountering are making it harder for me to perform my craft or passion


they’re starting to sting
The negative effects of our obstacles and hardships are becoming painful and unpleasant


everybody’s talking like they know it all
Many people are pretending to have knowledge and expertise about the situation


conducting social symphonies
Performing social rituals and orchestrating social interactions


All eyes on you
Everyone is watching and paying attention to you


they’re looking out for me
They are keeping an eye on me, potentially to help me or to cause harm




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Angela Natoli

i love this song,and when they played this at there concert i was so happy

Sophie Wakely

Saw them on Wednesday with Mayday Parade. They were amazing. Definatly the best band of the night :D

Sabrina S

amazing song!!! love their singing. definately one of my fave songs!!! =D

Sigrid Pedersen

I like this WITHOUT autotune :) in fact this band is amazing and I love them :)

J Buenaventura

I love how this band have both sides of the story on their songs. It's a he-said-she-said and it's quite rare to hear bands like these.. I love We are the In Crowd. They're unique..

Jessie Mckenna

They are awesome! I saw there acoustic set at Warped Tour this year. Amazing! I was instant fan!

Abby Bradshaw

Just found them. I love how they sound! UPLIFTING music, the lyrics are great, wow. I have a new love. ♥

Hunter Behrendt

The vocals are absolutely perfect! I love this band so much!

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OH MY GOSH I WAS LOOKING EVERYWHERE FOR THIS SONG AND I NEVER KNEW IT WAS WE ARE THE INCROWD!! I LOVE THEM!!! THEY SHOULD TOTALLY BE MORE FAMOUS

Elijah Holland

This was the first ever song I heard by them, and that was back in early 2010. It's amazing how fare they've come. I'm so proud of them.

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