Lyrics for Pounding as interpreted by MDMaster

Pounding Lyrics
I can't stand by
And see you destroyed
I can't be here
And watch you burn up
Lie for the moment
And lie as a decoy
So does it matter
If I give in easy?
So why
Is it so hard to get by?

And I say
We so down
But it's now or never baby
We don't mind
If this don't last forever
See the light
But it won't last forever
Seize the time
Cause it's now or never baby

Let's leave at sunrise
Let's live by the ocean
I don't mind
If we never come home at all
Steal the morning
So set in motion
In and out of love
And institutions
Cause I know
This can't last for long

And I say
We so down
But it's now or never baby
We don't mind
If this don't last forever
See the light
But it won't last forever
Seize the time
Cause it's now or never baby

So why
Is it so hard to get by?
And I say...

We so down
But this can't last forever
We don't mind
Cause it's now or never baby

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Mainstreet
07-14-2002

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Probably the best song I've heard this year. I think songs represents lying in a relationship, and rather than confrontation about the issue, he's waiting to she if she'll come clean.
The line "I don't mind / If we never come home at all"
could be interpreted as a statement of "If you own up, it won't get us back to where we were but I'll happy with that anyway".
Quality song.

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amilca
08-07-2002

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No matter how the lyrics include feelings, this song has an independent spirit that makes me feel good. A mixture between sour and sweet. Really good guitar!
As mainstreet said, probably one of the best songs of 2002.

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Kid_A
08-26-2002

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I think this is the best song off the album but it's hard to say because the whole album is so dam good. I agree it is one of the best songs of the year. I also think Last Broadcast is the best album since OK Computer.

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sOCS479
11-05-2004

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i love the beat to this song. its a great tune, great for a long car journey!

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freedom-fighter
12-14-2004

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this is one of the best songs to come on in a club when im out.. its just so good and never bores anyone... and yes... the beat.. some might says it pounding....

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weezergirl
01-13-2005

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awesome song, very underrated band.

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richeye
04-06-2005

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It's about seizing the moment, escaping the paralysis of everyday life.
Life can be crappy, so it's important to grab for the good times when they come along. They know these moments are fleeting, but they've come to terms with it.

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polarbears?
11-06-2005

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This is my one of my favorite bands right now and this song is so amazing. I love these lines:
"Let's leave at sunrise
Let's live by the ocean
I don't mind
If we never come home at all"
It really is freeing...

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KINGmidus
02-08-2006

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This is like my life anthem, so when i heard the lyrics were made up about nothing i wondered what my life was about. Personaly, i think this song means a hell of a lot, and furthermore the doves kick ass.

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JasonBlank21
06-07-2006

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Last summer when I was in Italy I would listen to this song on almost every train I would ride on, the most perfect train travelling song I've ever heard.

Also, I love the seize the day message behind it, as it really makes you want to get up in the morning and have a kick ass day.

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louisagiffard
09-09-2006

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Apparently this song means nothing. But it's one of the 5 or so Doves songs that makes me want to do a really uncool spaz dance to the intoxicating beat. That pounding rhythm! YES! (the other songs are things like Sky Starts Falling and the brilliant Where Goes the Fear)

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deadeyeduck
01-17-2007

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This was the song that stood out the first time I listened to 'The Last Broadcast'. And yes, true to its name, it pounds quite well.
I put this on my Roadtrip '06 cd I burned in the summertime.
wweeeeeee don't miiiiiind...


peace

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jasonporter16
11-29-2007

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in my opinion, the music makes this song completely. the lyrics are decent, but i dont even care what he's saying. the music is absolutely amazing. I love how before the last chorus he goes into that high part. so good.

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Snid
07-17-2009

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Haha! 2 years late.

But I just want to say this song is class.

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reinafire
08-12-2009

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I cant believe this song was popular when I graduated middle school! I love this song, surprising I didn't hear of them before. Great Song.

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