Their EP is available for choose-your-price download from the band's bandcamp. Myspace is SO 2005.
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Terry V. Tori
You Blew It! Lyrics
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But you've really crossed the line, this time
If there's one thing this place doesn't need
It's your friends and their extreme lack of sympathy
A sorry drunken soliloquy, do us a favor
And stumble out the front door: disgracefully
Then I'm sure you've figured out
You're a problem, that this place could live without
I'm not sure what you had hoped for
But if you're just, trying to fit in quit it
Trust me, you're not as old as you'd like to think
I'm usually not one to pick fights,
But you've really gone and done it this time
If you're trying to make an exit
Then I'm sure you've figured out
You're a problem, that this place could live without
It's not what you do, it's who you are
It's not what you do, it's who you are
It's not what you do, it's who you are
(You've really gone and crossed the line, this time)
It's not what you do, it's who you are
(You've really gone and crossed the line, this time)
If you're trying to make an exit
Then I'm sure you've figured out
You're a problem, that this place could live without
In "Terry V. Tori," You Blew It! speaks out against someone they see as crossing the line with their behavior, likely at a social gathering. The singer admits that they are not one to pick fights, but this person's lack of sympathy and drunken shenanigans have led them to take a stand. They suggest that this person leave, "stumble out the front door: disgracefully," as they are a problem that no one needs in the group.
The lyrics also suggest that this person may be trying too hard to fit in or be someone they're not, as the singer notes, "Trust me, you're not as old as you'd like to think." Ultimately, the song's message comes down to the idea that it's not just about what you do, but also who you are, and this individual's behavior has shown that they are not a welcome presence.
Overall, the song reads as a call-out to someone who has been disruptive and disrespectful, and the group has had enough.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm usually not one to pick fights
I don't like to argue, but...
But you've really crossed the line, this time
You've gone too far and I have to speak up.
If there's one thing this place doesn't need
This environment doesn't require any extra issues.
It's your friends and their extreme lack of sympathy
Your friends aren't empathetic and it's causing problems.
A sorry drunken soliloquy, do us a favor
Your intoxicated rambling isn't helpful. Please leave.
And stumble out the front door: disgracefully
Leave in a humiliating manner.
If you're trying to make an exit
If you're attempting to leave.
Then I'm sure you've figured out
You probably know already.
You're a problem, that this place could live without
You're causing trouble, and we don't need that here.
I'm not sure what you had hoped for
I don't know what you were expecting.
But if you're just, trying to fit in quit it
But if you're only trying to blend in, stop it.
Trust me, you're not as old as you'd like to think
You're not as experienced or wise as you believe.
It's not what you do, it's who you are
Your actions don't define you, your character does.
(You've really gone and crossed the line, this time)
(You've truly gone too far this time.)
If you're trying to make an exit
If you're attempting to leave.
Then I'm sure you've figured out
You probably know already.
You're a problem, that this place could live without
You're causing trouble, and we don't need that here.
Writer(s): You Blew It!
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
punk rock boy
This is my fav Midwest emo sound ever I love the guitar and vocals
thisisruben
I prefer this mix way more than the album version.
Corey Brockamp
Playing a hosue show during the day, as to not disturb the neighbors. Just what I would expect of these guys.
Katrina Moreno
This band is super good, so glad Topshelf signed them.
Storm T.
Man this was fantastic live. Really amazing.
FoxesWithGuns
topshelf is putting out some GREAT bands! im super impressed.
Grayson L.
you guys are exactly what I love. thank you.
shredasaur 88
They blew it! Great job!
Majic Freeman
Joe Hatch ya, i basically was prowling the comments to see if there was some kind of tacit t & e connection.
Terry vs. Tori, made me think of "The Terry's" too lol
Fraser Killham
This album is sweet.