Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)
All Time Low
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I've fought it for a long time now While drowning in a river of denial I washed up, fixed up, picked up All my broken things 'Cause you left me, police tape, chalk line Tequila shots in the dark scene of the crime Suburban living with a feeling that I'm giving up Everything for you Oh, oh, oh, how was I supposed to know That you were o-o-over me? I think that I should go (go!) And something's telling me to leave, but I won't 'Cause I'm damned if I do ya, damned if I don't It took a lot to take you home One stupid call and I end up alone Your made up, dressed up, messed up Plans I set in stone But you made me do it And I don't like dancing in the alley With a street rat night life Can't keep living with a feeling that I'm giving up Everything for you Oh, oh, oh, how was I supposed to know That you were o-o-over me? I think that I should go (go!) And something's telling me to leave, but I won't 'Cause I'm damned if I do ya, damned if I don't Make a fool of myself when you hang around When you're gone, I'm a match that's burning out Could've been, should've done what I said I was going to (said that I would do) But I never promised you (but I never promised you) (Promised you, promised you, promised you, promised you) Oh, oh, oh, how was I supposed to know That you were o-o-over me? I think that I should go (go!) It never took a fool to see the things that I won't 'Cause I'm damned if I do ya, damned if I do ya Oh, oh, oh, how was I supposed to know ('cause you left me police scenes, chalk line) That you were o-o-over me? I think that I should go (Tequila shots in the dark scene of the crime) And something's telling me to leave but I won't 'Cause I'm damned if I do ya, damned if I d-d-d Damned if I do ya, damned if I don't
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Written by: JACK BASSAM BARAKAT, ROBERT RYAN DAWSON, ALEXANDER WILLIAM GASKARTH, ZACHARY STEVEN MERRICK, BUTCH WALKER
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10 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)" was released by All Time Low as part of their third studio album, "Nothing Personal." The song follows a pop punk style that is blended with bits of power pop.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song managed to attain impressive chart positions. It peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the band's first song to ever enter this chart.
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Release DateThe song was first released on June 15, 2009, through Hopeless Records.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)" was directed by Matthew Stawski. Interestingly, the video was primarily shot inside a school and featured the band's members having a wild time.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by All Time Low alongside Sam Hollander and Dave Katz.
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Album Success"Nothing Personal," the album hosting this song, debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200, selling around 63,000 copies within its first week. This achievement marked a significant milestone in All Time Low's career.
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Performance StyleDuring live performances, "Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)" is often one of the highlights, showing off the band's energy and connection with audiences.
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Popular RecognitionIn pop culture, the song remains one of All Time Low's most recognizable hits, contributing greatly to their mainstream breakthrough.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics of the song depict a tug-of-war in a romantic relationship with words like "Damned if I do ya, damned if I don't." The damned-if-do-damned-if-don't conundrum is a common phrase referring to a difficult situation where, no matter the course of action, the outcome will be adverse.
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InspirationsThough there's no clear inspiration behind the song per se, it reflects All Time Low's general lyrical theme for the album "Nothing Personal" - navigating through the complexities and pressures of young relationships.
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