The Underdog
Spoon Lyrics

Picture yourself in a living room
Imagine yourself being in a comfortable and safe space.

Your pipe and slippers set out for you
Everything is already arranged for you to relax and enjoy your comfort zone.

I know you think that it ain't too far
You believe that you are not too far from achieving your goals or reaching success.

But I hear a call of a lifetime ring
However, there is an opportunity that is calling you and it could be the chance of a lifetime.

Felt the need to get up for it
You feel the urge to get up and take action in order to seize this opportunity.

Oh, you cut out the middleman
You eliminate any unnecessary intermediary or person that could prevent you from achieving your goals.

Get free from the middleman
You aim to become independent and be in control of the outcome of your actions.

You got no time for the messenger
You ignore people who bring you messages or opportunities because you perceive them as a distraction.

Got no regard for the thing that you don't understand
You do not care enough to try to learn about something that you do not comprehend.

You got no fear of the underdog
You do not fear the competition or opposition that seems weaker or less powerful than you.

That's why you will not survive
Your refusal to adapt, learn or collaborate will ultimately lead to your downfall.

I wanna forget how conviction fits
You wish to forget the strong belief or opinion that you hold because it may be holding you back from opportunities.

But can I get out from under it?
You question whether it's possible to change your current mindset or beliefs.

Can I cut it out of me? Oh, oh, oh
You wonder if you can eliminate this limiting belief or strong conviction.

It can't all be wedding cake
You realize that life is not just about the good things and success, but there are also struggles and hardships that come with it.

It can't all be boiled away
You understand that some issues or situations cannot be easily resolved or forgotten about.

I try but I can't let go of it
You struggle to let go of your strong opinion or belief.

Uh-huh, 'cause you don't talk to the water boy
You only interact with people who you believe are on your level or above you; you do not want to associate with people that are below you.

And there's so much you could learn but you don't wanna know
You could learn a lot from people who are different from you or have different perspectives, but your pride prevents you from doing so.

You will not back up an inch ever
You will refuse to compromise or adapt your views, beliefs, or actions even if it means failing.

That's why you will not survive
Your unfaltering adherence to your beliefs, lack of flexibility, and refusal to learn from others will ultimately lead to your downfall.

The thing that I tell you now
The message that I am about to convey.

It may not go over well
It may not be received positively or accepted by you.

Oh, and it may not be photo-op
It is not meant for show, or to be seen by others.

In the way that I spell it out
In the way that I directly express it to you.

But you won't hear from the messenger
You will not consider messages that come from people whom you do not respect or trust.

Don't wanna know 'bout something that you don't understand
You are not interested in learning about something that you perceive as irrelevant or unnecessary.

You got no fear of the underdog
You are not intimidated by those who seem weaker or disadvantaged in a situation.

That's why you will not survive, right!
Your attitude towards learning, adapting, and engaging with others will ultimately lead to your downfall.