State Champs 'Critical'

Critical Lyrics

I’ve always wanted what I can’t have
and I’ve been making it a note to feel what’s left to feel
and put my shoulder to the wheel
Everything about me used to have a mind of it’s own
I’ve got what’s left of me, some positivity
and no more waiting on a dial tone
because I’ve loved and lost a cause
and that’s enough to never let you forget me

We’ve been gone for too long to see this happen again
Then again, you’re too gone to say that’s not what you meant
You’re crying, I’m not trying
I won’t let this life get so critical

Remember the time you asked me to let go?
Where did you want me to begin?
Take a stand
You know you haven’t got what you came for
and recently, my counter seems to be the place to be at night
You were right, I must be wrong for wanting you to know
I let go of the old
and you don’t deserve to see where it leads me to be
and doesn’t that make you question why we were here in the first place?

We’ve been gone for too long to see this happen again
Then again, you’re too gone to say that’s not what you meant
You’re crying, I’m not trying
I won’t let this life get so critical

I’m like a boy lost in a city
not wanting to be found
Everything is a sight to see until you come back around
I’m like a boy lost in a city
not wanting to be found
Everything is a site to see until you come back around

We’ve been gone for too long to see this happen again
Then again, you’re too gone to say that’s not what you meant
You’re crying, I’m not trying
I won’t let this life get so critical

[fenix]

I love the way they've used the vocal track he sings from 2:52 - 3:01 and added reverb to it and used it as a backing track in the first few lines of the choruses. It sounds insane.

[krisbkreme]

I can't wait to see them tomorrow in Tokyo! So excited.

[theshepherdsdog]

How can people dislike this?!?! This is awesome!

[rhan]

Cool.., !!!good song.. Still listening 🎧

[hellohelicopterjp]

heard this song for the first time, i was super sure they will go huge

[WanderingDiabetic]

Helping me so much in my life right now

[HannahSoLame]

"Putting my shoulder to the wheel..." Definitely referring to Shoulder To The Wheel by Saves The Day:D

[giuvidotto]

the chorus reminded me of a nickelback song.
don't get me wrong, this is very good!

[KamonMusikYT]

esta es mi favorita de State Champs, aunque me gusta más la primera versión, se sentía mucho más la energía que quiere transmitir.

pero esta versión remasterizada es magnifica

[SamForrestTube]

Does this remind anyone of early 2000s pop-punk? I'm cool with it.

[MomoDollie]

I love this so much!<3 keep up your awesomness!

[illuminOptcs]

I prefer the leads on the EP, but holy shit Derek is ON POINT in this so it works out!!!

[HardstylePiiKACHU]

The original from there Overslept EP is so much better. Missing that old State Champs and Neck Deep :'(

[cjc]

The intro reminds me of Running From Lions by ATL

[aiGeis]

Anyone else hyped to see them at Ace of Spades tonight..?

[WilsonxDoomable]

who's here after they just announced their 10-year anniversary show in New York City?! ❤️😋🤘

[ARC.YURIHH]

I’ve always wanted what I can’t have
and I’ve been making it a note to feel what’s left to feel
and put my shoulder to the wheel
Everything about me used to have a mind of it’s own
I’ve got what’s left of me, some positivity
and no more waiting on a dial tone
because I’ve loved and lost a cause
and that’s enough to never let you forget me

We’ve been gone for too long to see this happen again
Then again, you’re too gone to say that’s not what you meant
You’re crying, I’m not trying
I won’t let this life get so critical

Remember the time you asked me to let go?
Where did you want me to begin?
Take a stand
You know you haven’t got what you came for
and recently, my counter seems to be the place to be at night
You were right, I must be wrong for wanting you to know
I let go of the old
and you don’t deserve to see where it leads me to be
and doesn’t that make you question why we were here in the first place?

We’ve been gone for too long to see this happen again
Then again, you’re too gone to say that’s not what you meant
You’re crying, I’m not trying
I won’t let this life get so critical

I’m like a boy lost in a city
not wanting to be found
Everything is a sight to see until you come back around
I’m like a boy lost in a city
not wanting to be found
Everything is a site to see until you come back around

We’ve been gone for too long to see this happen again
Then again, you’re too gone to say that’s not what you meant
You’re crying, I’m not trying
I won’t let this life get so critical

[TOXIC_CHURCH]

They are just re-recorded versions, a lot of bands do this with original/demo versions of songs they think could be improved!

[jonahtrentleman]

Beautiful just fuckin beautiful like fuck im almost in tears this shit hit the heart! Love this fuckin band, always have <3

[Birdo]

How come this song is on the album? It's been out forever. Same with Remedy. Both amazing songs, though.