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The first degree was a riot
We're making sure
Our lesson's learned
I'm not ashamed, but I'm trying
I've come to expect
The standards you have set
Tell me just how dangerous is second best
You settle for less
Then I'm sure you'll settle again
There's no stopping me
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
There's no stopping this
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
The closer that I look is just
The further that you get already
Stubborn skin thickens in attempt to understand
Understand
There's no stopping me
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
There's no stopping this
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
We got tired, got tired of waiting around (of waiting)
The guilt subsides, the night begins (of waiting)
And I know it's not what you deserve now
Came as a gift from a good friend (a good friend)
That dissapproves (but understands)
To represent and actively encourage all of my worst habits
They all are proof that we are both capable
Of the most terrible things
Don't test me
There's no stopping me
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
There's no stopping this
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
I got tired, got tired of waiting around (of waiting)
The guilt subsides, the night begins(of waiting)
And I know it's not what you deserve now
I got tired, got tired of waiting around (of waiting)
The guilt subsides, the night begins
And I know it's not what you deserve now
How dangerous is second best?
I know it's not what you deserve
It's not what you deserve
I know it's not what you deserve
I know it's not what you deserve
We're making sure
Our lesson's learned
I'm not ashamed, but I'm trying
I've come to expect
The standards you have set
Tell me just how dangerous is second best
You settle for less
Then I'm sure you'll settle again
There's no stopping me
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
There's no stopping this
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
The closer that I look is just
The further that you get already
Stubborn skin thickens in attempt to understand
Understand
There's no stopping me
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
There's no stopping this
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
We got tired, got tired of waiting around (of waiting)
The guilt subsides, the night begins (of waiting)
And I know it's not what you deserve now
Came as a gift from a good friend (a good friend)
That dissapproves (but understands)
To represent and actively encourage all of my worst habits
They all are proof that we are both capable
Of the most terrible things
Don't test me
There's no stopping me
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
There's no stopping this
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
I got tired, got tired of waiting around (of waiting)
The guilt subsides, the night begins(of waiting)
And I know it's not what you deserve now
I got tired, got tired of waiting around (of waiting)
The guilt subsides, the night begins
And I know it's not what you deserve now
How dangerous is second best?
I know it's not what you deserve
It's not what you deserve
I know it's not what you deserve
I know it's not what you deserve
Lyrics submitted by sirjesus4202000
Track duration: 05:08
"I'll Let You Live" as written by Adam Burbank/mascherino Lazzara
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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"youve settled for less and im sure you'll settle again" meaning he is in a relationship thats falling apart because of the drugs or whatever but the other person is still sticking around. and "all of my worst habits" meaning the addiction. idk
this is my favorite song off the album because it falls apart (in a good way) in the end.
"I'm gutting you out" in the chorus literally means gutting out the fetus.
We got tired, got tired of waiting around (of waiting)- tired of waiting for the kid to come
The guilt subsides, the night begins (of waiting)- guilt of the abortion is gone, and surgery begins
And I know it's not what you deserve now- the fetus doesn't deserve it
Came as a gift from a good friend (a good friend)- the "gift" is support
That dissaproves (but understands)- the friend doesn't approve of the decision, but won't disown the person because of it
To represent and actively encourage all of my worst habits- by doing this, it makes it seem ok
They all are proof that we are both capable
Of the most terrible things- looking at abortion as murder
Don't test me
It can't be anymore clear that this is what this song is about.
Came as a gift from a good friend (a good friend)
That dissaproves (but understands)
To represent and actively encourage all of my worst habits
They all are proof that we are both capable
Of the most terrible things
Don't test me
There's no stoppin me
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
There's no stoppin this
I'm gutting you out
(Does this make you feel safe?)
that kinda sounds like maybe a fight with a friend or somthing idn. adam has a amazing voice and his lyrics are amazing!! looking forward to new again!
Taken out of the context of the album, the song seems to be more about Adam's supposed (I don't exactly know the guy) habit of screwing up relationships ('the first degree was a riot', 'I'm gutting you out', 'you represent and actively encourage all of my worst habits...', 'The guilt subsides...' etc), and also his relation to those around him ('a good freiend who disapporves, but understands'). It could also be about revenge, in some respects. But not in the same way that, say, MCR do revenge.
But I'm really sad that it isn't some hidden message, like some of you have said. ;]
And I like the line "How dangerous is second best?". Sweetness.
Ghost- when they met, and the whole sorta abusive sex thing.. >.<
Liar- thats just a cool song XD
MakeDamnSure- hes fallen for her.. and he loves her like really badly
Up Agianst- memories.. but rather blank ones.. >.>
My Blue Heaven- loada crap XD
Twenty-Twenty- when hes trying to change..
Spin- they meet agian..
Divine Intervention- he becomes a alcoholic (?)
Miami- they get back together.. or get married or something and hes doubting it and thinking about other releationships
I'll Let You Live- abusing her and arguments
and then the story is unfinished..
yeah so thats basically my sumary of the whole album XD