Marianas Trench - Primetime Lyrics






This is the dying, you are the disease,
And I smile like Ritalin, the razor and me.
This is the falling, you are the underground,
This is the deep end, you are the drowning.

One more hit and you'll get better,
Tin foil, cigarettes, you'll be okay.
This is not an after-school special,
This is primetime, reload, and heroin.

This is the final, you are the failing.
This is the retro, you are the out of style.
This is the grinding, you are the decay.
This is the funeral, you are the casket.

One more hit and you'll get better,
Tin foil, cigarettes, you'll be okay,
This is not an after-school special,
This is primetime, reload, and heroin.
Then heroin.

This is the once was, you are the has-been.
You keep saying I'm in over my head.
I'm in over my head.
I'm in over,

One more hit and you'll get better,
Tin foil, cigarettes, but it's not okay.
This is not an after-school special,
This is primetime, reload, and heroin.
And heroin.





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  1. s.... s....

    total reference to this song in astoria I think it's in end of era but dunno

  2. M.... M....

    I live for the intro

    M.... M....

    me too its the best thing in the whole world <3

  3. c.... k....

    What album is this onnn

    c.... k....

    "Something Old / Something New" EP released 2015

  4. G.... B....

    I'm finally listening to the older songs because it was too emotional to watch them before

    G.... B....

    lol this was in 2015

  5. M.... C....

    i love this song shoot me

  6. V.... G....

    I'm in over my head? Hello Astoria preview from 15 years before astoria

    V.... G....

    see! everyone is freaking out about dearly departed yet in all the songs is a bridge

    V.... G....

    +funky banana exactly your point is great

    V.... G....

    Actually, the song is about Amanda, Josh's ex fiance. All the songs about her are in the bridge.

    V.... G....

    this is their first song and that line is in end of an era so maybe they're saying something

    V.... G....

    Veronica Gordyn OH MY GOD I WONDER IF THEY DID THAT FOR THE RETRO TRENCHERS LIKE US

  7. V.... G....

    The metaphors in the beginning.

  8. M.... S....

    " I'm in over my head" hey I know that, stop playing games on me Astoria

  9. K.... M....

    every lyric in this directly relates to Josh's heroin addiction, "one more hit and you'll get better", tinfoil, and Ritalin. such clever song writing

    K.... M....

    He kinda wrote heroin in there too sooooo

    K.... M....

    +AubreyMarie Ya, but these were very clever inserts

  10. m.... ....

    OMG that somg is so fucking awesome, how could I not know about it for such a long time?!?!?

    m.... ....

    @milleyX that was my reaction hehe.

  11. P.... C....

    One more hit and you'll get better.

  12. h.... ....

    All I can think right now is...Here Josh learn the lyrics. haha he always forgets them!! silly Josh!!

  13. A.... T....

    I'm crying. But any Marianas Trench song make me cry, so.

    A.... T....

    +Alyssa Easy Cheese same

  14. A.... H....

    WHY THE F HAVEN'T I HEARD THIS BEFORE?! I'VE BEEN A TRENCHER FOR LIKE ALL MY LIFE AND I HAVEN'T HERAD THIS ERHHHH!!!!! I love it <3

    A.... H....

    It's not in any of the albums guys!!!

    A.... H....

    Because this was their first song they ever wrote and they wrote it and started to play it before they got famous and they got famous in 2001 so its been a while

    A.... H....

    Yes, I know about the song history guys. I've been listening to them since I was born 

    A.... H....

    Alexis Huber-Cook SAME

    A.... H....

    gah love the guitar at the beginning <3

  15. A.... P....

    this song is so perfect, i have it on repeat

    A.... P....

    Well what Marianas Trench song isn't?

    A.... P....

    true :)

    A.... P....

    no, this is Primetime. jeez learn you're MTrench xD

  16. g.... v....

    Wasn't josh once on heroin wow it's really hard to find the songs that weren't on the albums

  17. F.... ....

    Seriously?!?! you should make a tutorial. I would LOVE to learn it! :D

  18. S.... H....

    Actually, Primetime is by Marianas Trench. It was on their first Self-Titled EP. My proof? on the Marianas Trench Fix Me Wikipedia page, it clearly shows the track listing for their self titled EP as well.

    Awkward... XD

  19. C.... c....

    I don't know why this really bugs me but this is not marianas trench this is ramsay fiction there is a difference they did not have Ian or mike in the band.......

  20. A.... ....

    I've listened to josh's music before Marianas trench was created and he's always had a way with his words that make you feel different with each song. I had the privilege to see them and meet them a couple months ago and it didn't even feel real. josh was having a bad day that day because he was tired, But I did get his guitar pick ! :)

  21. O.... F....

    Ive been taking ADHD meds since I was 6. And I still HATE them with passion.

  22. M.... i....

    Anything for a fellow trencher ! (:

  23. L.... ....

    Oh wow, that's super cool! Thanks! c:

  24. M.... i....

    Yeah they're not currently recording...but they just signed to a new record label in the US so they'll start recording very soon. They have the "Face The Music" EP out. It has 4 songs on it, just remakes of older ones. Be patient, follow them on Facebook and you'll see. (:

  25. R.... B....

    they were saying about one next year

  26. L.... ....

    Omfg is there going to be a new album? I sound like such an ignorant person but I really want to know. ; A ;

  27. M.... i....

    Actually just met the band on Friday at a show in my state. Josh actually seems to be rather sad in person... which made me sad. So fellow trenchers, be sure to send some positive energy Josh's way. I think we're going to be getting some pretty deep music on the next album. To see footage from the show check out my channel, a vlog is included. Love the band though ♥

    M.... i....

    same when i met him last year i was shocked at the contrast he is so loud and sassy on stage.. but when you meet him in real life he is very timid and quiet bless him!

  28. w.... ....

    i wanna meet them so badddddddddd

  29. L.... T....

    I love MT so much and this is such a great song <3

  30. e.... ....

    When someone who doesnt have ADHD takes Ritalin it acts like Meth. Ritalin basically is meth in someway. Which is why I never got into meth when all my friends did. I already hated my ADHD meds.

  31. s.... ....

    I love how josh can put his problems in his music instede of keeping it inside him

  32. i.... C....

    Mikes bass playing hnnnnnnggg

  33. C.... D....

    Me Too. he saved my Life alot of times! will the whole band saved me! <3

  34. C.... D....

    OMFG WHY ARE THEY SO FUCKING TALENTED!!!!

  35. x.... ....

    Awe, 2 people loved this song so much that they tipped their computer upside down and liked this video again. How sweet :')

  36. K.... T....

    I cry every time I listen to this song omfg ;')

  37. B.... M....

    two people are deaf

  38. d.... c....

    i like how josh can express himself in his music. it seems a little better than just saying it in words

  39. x.... ....

    I love this song <3 my favourite part is the beginning :)

  40. S.... ....

    This song is one of the few things getting me through each and everyday. <3

  41. H.... q....

    Josh is pure insperation!

  42. L.... s....

    it's from their self titled EP "Marianas Trench" that they released before fix me :D

  43. f.... ....

    I love Josh so much I'm so proud of his accomplishments I want to do big things with my life now... Because he inspired me! No matter how bad your life is, with the right people in it you can get out of anything!!! I love you Josh and I hope one day your on YouTube looking at comments on your songs and you see this so you can know how much your fans love you!!! :D thanks for doing what you do Josh! Matt! Mike! And Ian! Your fans love you!!

  44. T.... C....

    This video needs more views

  45. i.... C....

    Ian's drumming Omggg (;

  46. J.... l....

    I can't buy it on iTunes or anywhere in Canada so I honestly thought this was just Ramsay Fiction. And then I saw the comments about Smaller Things.

  47. L.... K....

    i feel so bad for josh sometimes but i soo love him and i am very proud :) love this band!!

  48. N.... G....

    "this is primetime, reload, and heroin." obviously points out that he was on heroin. which is why he wrote 'lover dearest" i love how josh can admit to the world his deepest darkest secrets. a lot of his interviews he talks about his addiction, which you gotta have balls to do.

  49. t.... ....

    No, Ritalin is also abused as a drug. Josh was a heroin addict once so that would explain the connection.

  50. M.... L....

    Who isn't? ;P

  51. S.... B....

    so glad my town was the last one for the tour they were just one. so much stage presence... loved it

  52. M.... M....

    yeah you're right

  53. c.... ....

    I think it's one of those songs that has to be personal
    for example: I have a lot of friends that used to or are still doing heroin, so I always picture singing this to them

  54. M.... M....

    I absolutely love marianas trench and all of their songs but this one just doesn't do anything for me...

  55. c.... ....

    people, I couldn't really give a shit what genre they are
    they're punk or not! WHO THE FUCK CARES!?!?!?!? Can we stop obsessing on "Well I only listen to punk, so are they punk"????
    for me, there are two genres, and only two
    1.) I like it
    2.) I don't like it

  56. i.... C....

    They where on the EP I think... You can download them through YoutuberMP3 converter though..

  57. C.... ....

    They're great, but not punk. They were always pop punk. Punk is way different.

  58. K.... H....

    YES THEY WERE U DEAF IDIOT

  59. C.... ....

    Marianas Trench was never really punk.

  60. b.... ....

    u cant buy them in canada eaither

  61. M.... L....

    Argggh! I just bought the whole album on iTunes and I could NOT figure out why I didn't have those songs. Well, now I know. Darn. I really love Sicker Things, Primetime, and Feeling Small.

  62. A.... D....

    i am obssesed with Marianas Trench and Joshs voice. omgg xx

  63. C.... L....

    Where do you find this song??

  64. K.... R....

    Awwee ahah, and I hate it too lol, I just used it because why not.

  65. A.... L....

    I was just as bad. Haha, I got to hold his hand for a few seconds and he looked to see who the arm was attatched to and we locked eyes for a sec, I died. Then I had my hands on the rest of him for the continuation of his stay. lol I hate yolo... but, yolo. lmao

  66. M.... H....

    I would really like the guitar chords to this song.

  67. m.... ....

    seeing them october 26th :D so exited1

  68. a.... g....

    He makes words that don't rhyme sound like they are the rhymiest words ever.

  69. K.... R....

    who wouldn't it is just one of those things

  70. T.... ....

    i would have to >.>

  71. K.... R....

    nothing he was crowd surfing and singing, and i wasn't the only one who did, believe me.

  72. T.... ....

    lol what did josh say when you did it

  73. K.... R....

    no lol his ass was just there so I did it, chances are I will never get that close to him again, so I was like yolo and did it anyway.

  74. T.... ....

    you like sexauly asaulting rockstars eh

  75. K.... R....

    I know, I was with my cousin and she passed out, so we got to go to the front.

  76. e.... ....

    the chords on this song are awesome O_O not to mention Ramsay's voice *rainbowpuke*

  77. K.... R....

    That concert was amazing, and so have I lol, I grabbed Josh's ass, and had my hands on him for like 6 minutes.

  78. E.... L....

    That concert rocked!!!!! ahhhhhhhhhhh they were so good! i've been listening to them non stop and watching funny videos of them since ! XD

  79. E.... L....

    this is one of those songs with an emotional backround and everything most people say they like this better than songs like celebrity status and shake tramp (im not saying that I like practically every song they have old and new)

  80. T.... M....

    I agree
    I miss this stuff

  81. m.... ....

    same

  82. K.... R....

    Marianas Trench basically has made life worth living, can't wait to see them on the 13th of July!!!! <3

  83. K.... R....

    I had tears in my eyes.

  84. T.... L....

    This somehow made me cry!! DX

  85. F.... M....

    This song hurts so bad to listen to.It makes me think of my friend Rivers and his addiction. He told me about what he does and I thought of this song. I cried. He told me he takes it to get away from the pain. His mind was so numb that today he punched a wall and broke his wrist. I'm more worried about him than I thought I'd ever be worried about anyone. I'm not to say I'm perfect or not depressed myself but it hurts me so much worse when a friend is the same way..

  86. f.... ....

    I keep asking this and no one knows the answer what is this song about??? I'm sorry I just haave to ask

  87. L.... S....

    :o I thought I'd heard every MT song, but...I didn't even know they had a song called Primetime. I wanna cry now

  88. A.... V....

    Well congrats to you. I dont care. Also your a person, soo you just siad to go and do suicide to everyone and your self

  89. C.... Z....

    I hate people. People don't do anything for me, they do the opposite. Why would I care?They can go fucking suicide.

  90. E.... C....

    People like all that swearing, meaningless shit; the stuff about sex, alcohol, and drugs. I listen to it too. But MT's songs are filled with meaning and struggle, pain and heart; that's part of the the reason I love them. They don't write necessarily what others want to hear, They sing the truth, not some fake shit with a curse every few words; they sing to let out their struggles, get them away from the feelings. They sing from personal experience, that's what makes their songs so damn good.

  91. E.... C....

    Dude.. You're a heartless freak. Have a nice life; Karma's got you on her list.

  92. C.... Z....

    who the fuck cares if they're cutting themselves? That's their choice. There's bigger problems in this world.

  93. A.... V....

    It helped all of us. :) I'm glad to read that you stopped your self from doing suicide. :)

  94. A.... V....

    Hey, you shut up. People go lots of stuff. And Mtrencher47 is dealing with some pretty bad stuff since she/he is cutting himself/herself. Also I do care

  95. C.... Z....

    Cool story bro. No one cares.

  96. O.... S....

    OHH Thanks. I didn't get it. :P I understoff the Cigarettes just not the tinfoil. :P Thanks

  97. A.... ....

    some people put heroin on a piece of tin foil and hold a lighter under it to use the drug.

  98. L.... A....

    did this song go on the radio cause i think it did

  99. b.... ....

    Jatt Forever <3