Shock And Awe
You Me And Everyone We Know Lyrics
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I was knee deep in denial
I was lost for a while
Without my stride my step my style
It took a lot of digging up bones
In my backyard nightly
I'm half a bottle in
A few things could slip
So you'll have to forgive me
No more walking the line
I'm getting downright frisky
I've kept it clean, but now it's high time
For every dirty, awful word
You've had your chance to make your peace
But now I'm gonna make sure this hurts
Yeah, this is Shock.
This is Awe.
This is War.
This is the 'Fuck You' to Richard Reines
Who told me I should lose some weight
Come to think of the Payne, you too
You screwed our fans, so we screwed you
And up to this point, I think we've been pretty cool
About losing tours to bands with only half of our pull
I wouldn't call it bitter, but I've grown to feel slighted
There's a party going on, we're living life uninvited
I've kept it clean, but now it's high time
For every dirty, awful word
You've had your chance to make your peace
But now I'm gonna make sure this hurts
Yeah, this is Shock.
This is Awe.
This is War.
Yeah, this is Shock.
This is Awe.
This is War.
The lyrics of the song Shock and Awe by You Me and Everyone We Know starts with the artist expressing his feelings of being lost for a while and that he was knee-deep in denial. He believes that he lost his stride, step, and style. He then talks about how he had to dig up his backyard nightly, to find something buried deep within himself. He was half a bottle down and feeling feisty. He tells his listeners that he might say a few things that he shouldn't, but he hopes to be forgiven for it. He is becoming frisky and no longer walking the line.
The song then takes a turn when the artist shows some aggression towards a person named Richard Reines who told him to lose some weight. He also mentions another person Payne who he believes screwed their fans, so they screwed him. The artist believes that they have been cool about losing tours to bands with only half of their pull, but they still feel slighted. He then talks about a party going on, which he and his band were not invited to, and they are living life uninvited. The chorus repeats with emphasis on Shock, Awe, and War, representing his mood and attitude towards the situation.
The song is about the artist's feelings of frustration and anger towards the industry and people involved in it. He feels that he has been left out of the party and that his work is not appreciated. His lyrics express his desire to speak up and express his anger and aggression, which he has kept silent so far. The song is a representation of his innermost thoughts and feelings about the situations he faces, and he is not afraid to express them.
Line by Line Meaning
I was lost for a while
I felt disconnected and uncertain about my life for some time
I was knee deep in denial
I refused to acknowledge certain truths about myself and my situation
I was lost for a while
I felt disconnected and uncertain about my life for some time
Without my stride my step my style
I lacked confidence and direction
It took a lot of digging up bones
I had to face and confront my past and the things that have been holding me back
In my backyard nightly
I kept revisiting and analyzing my past mistakes and regrets
I'm half a bottle in
I've been drinking alcohol to numb my pain and anxiety
I'm just now feeling feisty
I'm starting to feel more assertive and empowered
A few things could slip
I might say or do things impulsively in the heat of the moment
So you'll have to forgive me
I hope you can understand and not hold it against me
No more walking the line
I won't adhere to social norms or expectations anymore
I'm getting downright frisky
I'm feeling bold and daring, ready to take risks
I've kept it clean, but now it's high time
I have restrained myself from speaking out, but now is the right moment to do so
For every dirty, awful word
I will use harsh and explicit language to express my anger and frustration
You've had your chance to make your peace
You had the opportunity to reconcile and make things right, but didn't
But now I'm gonna make sure this hurts
I will seek revenge and inflict pain
Yeah, this is Shock.
This is a moment of surprise and disbelief
This is Awe.
This is a moment of overwhelming admiration or fear
This is War.
This is a state of conflict and hostility
This is the 'Fuck You' to Richard Reines
This is a direct insult and challenge to Richard Reines
Who told me I should lose some weight
Richard Reines criticized my physical appearance and tried to impose his standards on me
Come to think of the Payne, you too
I also blame and resent you for the difficulties and injustices we've faced
You screwed our fans, so we screwed you
You betrayed and disappointed our fans, so we will retaliate and inflict harm on you
And up to this point, I think we've been pretty cool
We've tried to be calm and reasonable so far
About losing tours to bands with only half of our pull
We're frustrated and resentful that less successful bands have been given more opportunities than us
I wouldn't call it bitter, but I've grown to feel slighted
I'm not trying to seem resentful, but I've become increasingly frustrated and hurt by the situation
There's a party going on, we're living life uninvited
Other people are enjoying success and happiness, while we feel excluded and unwanted
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wellness Sarah
Love this song!
TheGoodDevil7
Can you imagine him as a rock singer? OMG
Grosstradamus
They need this to whole set to be on disc, sounds crisp as fuck.
PhillCosby
"This is a song about a couple people, I'd like to send this song out to my good friend Richard, and the bands great buddy Cody."
Ben S.
And here I am, listening to this in 2k19
kenzie snow
that feeling when your new favorite band broke up like 5 years ago :(
Christian
Not to fear! They're now touring!
Gabriela Alanis
I know! I was a bit shocked to figure that out so late, I really enjoy the band.
kenzie snow
Christian Culbert ***** i found out they got back together after i posted this, theyre my new favorite band, theyre great! the new album comes out on my birthday, thank u lawd jesus
Baige
I'm proud to say I have the original recording with the "Fuck you to Richard Reines" in it!