This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Well, I won't be the one
To disappoint you anymore
And I know I've said all this
So that you heard it all before
The trick is getting you to think
That all this was your idea
And that this is everything
You ever wanted, out of here
Love's not a competition
But I'm winning
I'm not sure
What's truly altruistic anymore
'Cause every good thing that I do is listed
And you're keeping score
Love's not a competition
But I'm winning
Love's not a competition
But I'm winning
Or at least I thought I was
But there's no way of knowing
At least I thought I was
But there's no way of knowing
You know what it's like
When you're new to the game
But I'm not
Well, I won't be the one
To disappoint you
Well, I won't be the one
To disappoint you anymore
Well, I won't be the one
To disappoint you anymore
(Love's not a competition but I'm winning)
Well, I won't be the one
To disappoint you anymore
(Love's not a competition but I'm winning)
I won't be the one
To disappoint you anymore
To disappoint you anymore
And I know I've said all this
So that you heard it all before
The trick is getting you to think
That all this was your idea
And that this is everything
You ever wanted, out of here
Love's not a competition
But I'm winning
I'm not sure
What's truly altruistic anymore
'Cause every good thing that I do is listed
And you're keeping score
Love's not a competition
But I'm winning
Love's not a competition
But I'm winning
Or at least I thought I was
But there's no way of knowing
At least I thought I was
But there's no way of knowing
You know what it's like
When you're new to the game
But I'm not
Well, I won't be the one
To disappoint you
Well, I won't be the one
To disappoint you anymore
Well, I won't be the one
To disappoint you anymore
(Love's not a competition but I'm winning)
Well, I won't be the one
To disappoint you anymore
(Love's not a competition but I'm winning)
I won't be the one
To disappoint you anymore
Lyrics submitted by thrwmyhrtawy., edited by Mellow_Harsher
Love's Not a Competition (But I'm Winning) Lyrics as written by Charles Richard Wilson Andrew Robert White
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Lovely song. I actually thought it was an acoustic version of their own song, and then realised it was a cover when i brought the Radio 1 Live Lounge CD.
Ah well, I then listened to both versions and definitely this one is more attractive to listen to. Its powerful but soft at the same time, obviously if it means a lot more to you at the time.
Either way, Hayley Williams is so fit!! Haha just thought I would add that in!