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Born Losers
Matthew Good Lyrics
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And the life you would not give her break your plans
Traipsed across the continent a squatter
For your lies at night to sleep between my hands
When the lights come on this whole place gets ugly
But when they're out strangers fall in love
She could never say that flat out she don't want me
Cause I could never say that half way ain't enough
New Order's on the turn table we're dancing
Cause what else do you do when you don't talk?
Crucified to crawl into your mansion
Ya, that's why I learned to crawl before I walked
We're back where we belong
Straight back where we belong
No days for nights, no cocaine cons
Just back where we belong
Take me out back to your piranhas
And beat me until I can't even stand
Your whole life a plane without no landing gear
So if this is it then come on let me land
That trailer trash pedigree is calling
It rats you out when you're down on all fours
Me I like to cast my death on yesterday
Cause what doesn't kill us now just makes us better whores
We're back where we belong
Straight back where we belong
No days for nights, no cocaine cons
Just back where we belong
Go put it in the ground
Go bury it some place it can't be found
Go put it in the ground
Well there ain't nothing to this but your daughter
And the life you would not give her break your plans
Traipsed across the continent a squatter
For your lies at night to sleep between my hands
The lyrics of "Born Losers" by Matthew Good depict the struggle of a person whose life has been affected by the actions of their parent(s). The song shows how the lack of love and attention from a parent can have a devastating impact on a child's life. The first part of the song mentions the daughter of the character, whose life has been ruined because of the neglect and abandonment of the parent. The character accuses the parent of being responsible for ruining the life of the daughter. The lyrics "For your lies at night to sleep between my hands" implies that the parent has deceived and betrayed their child.
The next stanza is about how the character finds temporary solace in a new relationship. The line "when they're out strangers fall in love" shows how they find comfort in the darkness of the night, where they can escape their problems for a while. The character feels conflicted because they understand that the person they are with doesn't want them completely. The chorus "We're back where we belong, Straight back where we belong, No days for nights, no cocaine cons, Just back where we belong" is a reference to the need to go back to the starting point, where they had their whole lives ahead of them, before the parent's neglect changed their life's trajectory.
The last part of the song shows the character's desire for revenge against the parent. The lyrics "Take me out back to your piranhas, and beat me until I can't even stand" depicts the character's eagerness to suffer more pain for the sake of vengeance. The song ends on a somber note with the lyrics "Well there ain't nothing to this but your daughter, And the life you would not give her break your plans, Traipsed across the continent a squatter, For your lies at night to sleep between my hands" further emphasizing the damage caused by the parent.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there ain't nothing to this but your daughter
The only thing you have to show for your life is your daughter
And the life you would not give her break your plans
Your failure to give your daughter a good life has ruined your plans for the future
Traipsed across the continent a squatter
You've been wandering around the country without a proper place to live
For your lies at night to sleep between my hands
You lie awake at night thinking about your mistakes and shortcomings
When the lights come on this whole place gets ugly
Things look better in the dark, when you can't see the ugliness of the world
But when they're out strangers fall in love
People often fall in love when they're not paying attention or when they're caught up in the moment
She could never say that flat out she don't want me
She can't tell me she doesn't want me directly
Cause I could never say that half way ain't enough
I can't settle for half-hearted love or a relationship that isn't fully committed
New Order's on the turn table we're dancing
We're distracting ourselves with music and dancing because we don't know how to communicate
Crucified to crawl into your mansion
I'm willing to sacrifice my own needs and desires to be with you in your world of privilege
Ya, that's why I learned to crawl before I walked
I'm used to being down on my hands and knees, crawling and begging for what I want
No days for nights, no cocaine cons
We're leaving behind our reckless, drug-fueled lifestyle and trying to live a normal life
Take me out back to your piranhas
I'm willing to face danger and risk my safety to be with you
And beat me until I can't even stand
I'm willing to endure physical pain and suffering to be with you
Your whole life a plane without no landing gear
You've been living your life recklessly, without a clear direction or plan
So if this is it then come on let me land
If this is the end of our journey, I'm ready to accept it and move on
That trailer trash pedigree is calling
Your low-class upbringing is evident in your behavior and choices
It rats you out when you're down on all fours
Your past catches up with you when you're in a vulnerable position
Me I like to cast my death on yesterday
I prefer to leave my past behind and focus on the future
Cause what doesn't kill us now just makes us better whores
The challenges and difficulties we face only make us stronger and more resilient
Go put it in the ground
Bury your problems and move on
Go bury it some place it can't be found
Forget about the past and don't let it haunt you
We're back where we belong
We've returned to a place or a lifestyle that feels familiar and comfortable
Straight back where we belong
We're back to where we came from, or where we feel we truly belong
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW GOOD
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