Bite My Tongue

You Me At Six · Sinners Never Sleep [2011]

I hate to break it to you but

You're just a lonely star

I try to bring you down but

Our level isn't good enough



You always do as you please so

I'm going to follow suit and take a seat

Watch you fall apart

Cause in the end what are you without me?



I'll slow this down

Cause I know that you can't keep up

Oh maybe I

Maybe I was wrong from the start

I might be proud

But at least I'm proud of something

You've taken pride in becoming nothing



You keep me on the edge of my seat

I bite my tongue so you don't hear me

I wanna hate every part of you in me

I can't hate the ones who made me



You keep me on the edge of my seat

I bite my tongue so you don't hear me

I wanna hate every part of you in me

I can't hate the ones who made me



I'm married to the music, for better or for worse

You say that I am privileged, but my gift is my curse

I can't recall the last time someone asking how I was

Last I checked I was a fucking wreck

I called for help and no one showed up

So I sit in the dirt



You keep me on the edge of my seat

I bite my tongue so you don't hear me

I wanna hate every part of you in me

I can't hate the ones who made me



You keep me on the edge of my seat

I bite my tongue so you don't hear me

I wanna hate every part of you in me

I can't hate the ones who made me



Just forget what you've learned

Just forget what you've heard

The truth should come first

I can't bear the sight of you anymore

You've become what I hate

Sold yourself for a bit of fame

Now the wolves have closed their doors

You wanna drag me down some more

Fuck you

Fuck you



You keep me on the edge of my seat

I bite my tongue so you don't hear me

I wanna hate every part of you in me

I can't hate the ones who made me



You keep me on the edge of my seat

I bite my tongue so you don't hear me

I wanna hate every part of you in me

I can't hate the ones who made me

Bite My Tongue

Bite My Tongue stands as a defining track on You Me At Six's 2011 album Sinners Never Sleep, capturing the band's signature blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic pop-punk sensibilities. Released during a pivotal era for the British group, the song showcases their ability to balance aggressive instrumentation with introspective songwriting. The recording highlights the band's dynamic range, moving seamlessly between heavy guitar riffs and soaring choruses that became staples of their live performances. As part of a discography that helped solidify their presence in the UK rock scene, the track reflects the emotional intensity and youthful urgency characteristic of their early work. It remains a key song in their catalogue, demonstrating the songwriting maturity that would continue to evolve across subsequent albums.