Playing God

Songfacts says: On December 18, 2010 it was announced that Josh and Zac Farro were leaving Paramore. The departure was bitter with Josh, whom Hayley dated for a time, claiming there was a lot more going on behind the scenes than most fans were aware of. Hayley responded to MTV with the revelation that the majority of the songs on Brand New Eyes were about him. This presented a new light on such lyrics as this song's, "It has to be so lonely/ To be the only one who's holy."

[Verse 1] Can't make my own decisions Or make any with precision Well, maybe you should tie me up So I don't go where you don't want me You say that I been changing That I'm not just simply aging Yeah, how could that be logical? Just keep on cramming ideas down my throat Woah [Chorus] You don't have to believe me But the way I, way I see it Next time you point a finger I might have to bend it back And break it, break it off Next time you point a finger I'll point you to the mirror [Verse 2] If God's the game that you're playing Well, we must get more acquainted Because it has to be so lonely To be the only one who's holy It's just my humble opinion But it's one that I believe in You don't deserve a point of view If the only thing you see is you Woah [Chorus] You don't have to believe me But the way I, way I see it Next time you point a finger I might have to bend it back And break it, break it off Next time you point a finger I'll point you to the mirror [Bridge] This is the last second chance (I'll point you to the mirror) I'm half as good as it gets (I'll point you to the mirror) I'm on both sides of the fence (I'll point you to the mirror) Without a hint of regret I'll hold you to it [Chorus] I know you don't believe me But the way I, way I see it Next time you point a finger I might have to bend it back And break it, break it off Next time you point a finger I'll point you to the mirror I know you won't believe me But the way I, way I see it Next time you point a finger I might have to bend it back And break it, break it off Next time you point a finger I'll point you to the mirror