Cast The First Stone
We Came As Romans · Understanding What We've Grown To Be [2011]
I'll cast the first stone
Just to take the attention away from me
Anything to protect my reputation
Because I feel like that's all I have, all I know
What do I look like in their eyes?
Is it something desirable?
Or am I nothing?
What do I look like in their eyes?
What do I look like in their eyes?
I'll cast the first stone
Like I am the last one to blame
Just to shift their condemning eyes away
I'll cast the first stone
Like I am the last one to blame
Just to break their denouncing gaze
Why should I wait to hear their verdict?
Why do I care who they think I should be?
Why should I wait to hear you verdict?
Why do I care who you think I should be?
I have been bending over backwards for every reason but the right one
I have placed value on things that don't deserve it
Now what do I look like to those who matter?
Why did I waste all this time on the temporary?
It's too easy to take the wrong things to heart
Especially from those who seem to have misplaced their own
I won't say that I'll never cast another stone
Or that I am the last one to blame
But I want to stop living like anyone else's opinion
Of who I should be is a regulation in my life
I shouldn't forget there's a difference
There's a difference
Between living for others' approval and just living for the others
Cast The First Stone
Cast The First Stone stands as a defining track from We Came As Romans' 2011 album, Understanding What We've Grown To Be. Released during a pivotal era for the post-hardcore genre, the song showcases the band's signature blend of melodic vocals and aggressive instrumentation. The recording captures the group's evolution as they navigated the complexities of their sophomore effort, balancing emotional depth with high-energy performance. As part of a cohesive body of work that solidified their reputation, the track reflects the band's commitment to exploring themes of resilience and introspection. It remains a notable song in their discography, illustrating the dynamic range that characterized their early career and contributed to their lasting influence within the rock community.