They used to tell me you got to choose a side
Now it's four years later, and they beg for advice
Don't trust the critic, he's a cynic, make the call for yourself
This is my ten-step course to not be like everyone else

And I know it's not the easiest route
And I know it leaves you overflowing with doubt
But if you want it, you can have it, hope it's all that you dreamt
'Cause once you got it, forget it, I won't be leaving this

You can't trust everyone you meet
They won't amount to anything
Go tell them, go tell them
It's not as simple as you think
You can't trust everyone you meet
They never meant that much to me
Go tell them, go tell them
It's not as simple as you think

Clenched fists held above me
You will never bring me to my knees
(I said) clenched fists held above me
You will never bring me to my knees

You'll get what you deserve


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You Already Know What You Are Lyrics as written by Jeremy Wade Mckinnon Thomas H. Jr. Denney

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  • +1
    General Comment

    correction-

    they used to tell me you got to choose your side now it's four years later and they're back for advice

    michaela123on January 30, 2009   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    another correction-

    They used to tell me you've got to choose a side Now it's four years later and they beg for advice Don't trust the critic he's a cynic make the call for yourself This is my 10 step course to not be like everyone else

    And I know It's not the easiest route And I know It leaves you overflowing with doubt But if you want it you can have it, hope it's all that you dreamt Cuz once you got it, youre gonna get it, I won't be leaving this

    You can't trust everyone you meet They won't amount to anything Go tell them, go tell them It's not as simple as you think You can't trust everyone you meet They never meant that much to me Go tell them, go tell them It's not as simple as you think

    Clenched fists held above me You will never bring me to my knees I SAID Clenched fists held above me You will never bring me to my knees

    You'll get what you deserve

    michaela123on February 04, 2009   Link
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    General Comment

    Thanks, guys! I originally just wanted to get something up here so people could get a better idea of what the lyrics were, so thanks!!

    what a great post hardcore pop record!

    jeffreyconwayon February 12, 2009   Link
  • +1
    My Interpretation

    I think its about how people told them they can't be both Hardcore and Pop, but now people are trying to be like them.

    Andizzleon March 17, 2009   Link
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    General Comment

    i think its "once you got it, you get it, i won't be leaving this

    not to sure though but this song is pretty self explanitory like andizzle said people say they can't be hardcore pop but its a genre you can mix two different genres to make your own but later on people try to copy and be just like them or other bands try to be like other bands(if that makes sense) but its about trust to and at the end when they say "you'll get what you deserve" in the end those bands that are trying to copy won't be as popular cause they aren't original they are just trying to copy the popular bands

    merkedezon February 11, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    You get just get everyone you meet

    should be

    you can't trust everyone you meet

    I'm 90% sure

    Antlionon January 30, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    The Ring Before The Breakdown Is The Sound A Sidekick Makes When It Dies.

    Just A Little Tidbit.

    :D

    The Catalyston February 27, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    This song is a perfect example of how amazing jermys voice is

    teck92on March 09, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    the song is too short =[ hah baout trust and shit XP

    aristuma21on March 13, 2009   Link
  • 0
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    the song is too short =[ hah about trust and shit XP

    aristuma21on March 13, 2009   Link

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