The Way I Am
♫ Staind Lyrics
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I'm not very good at remembering things that you say
I'm not very good at pursuing redemption
I'm not very good at concealing the hand that I play
[Chorus]
It's the way I am, you'll never change
The way I am, or rearrange
The way I am, it's the way I am
I'm not really sure of the coming attractions
I'm not really sure of the illusions we read on the wall
I'm not really sure of the preaching we practice
I'm not really sure if we'll notice it before we fall
[Chorus]
I'm not very good at just paying attention
I'm not very good at remembering things
I'm not very good at pursuing redemption
I'm not very good at concealing the hand that I play
When I'm trying so hard just to beat you
I'm not really good at controlling my fate
I'm not really good at controlling my anger
I'm not really good at subduing my hate
I'm not really good
I'm not really good
I'm not really good
[Chorus]
In the song, "The Way I Am" by Staind, the singer acknowledges their shortcomings, admitting that they are not good at paying attention, remembering things, pursuing redemption, or concealing their true feelings. These lyrics suggest a certain level of self-awareness from the singer, as they seem to be acknowledging their flaws candidly. Despite recognizing these faults, the singer asserts that this is simply who they are and that they cannot be changed or rearranged, asking others to let them be. The chorus repeats the phrase, "It's the way I am," emphasizing the singer's desire to be accepted for who they are.
In the second verse, the singer expresses uncertainty about the future, questioning the true nature of things and what might be hidden behind illusions and preaching. The lyrics suggest a sense of skepticism or doubt, perhaps indicating that the singer has experienced disillusionment in some aspect of their life. The final verse reveals a more aggressive side to the singer's personality, admitting that they struggle with controlling their anger and hate when they are trying to prove themselves. The repetition of "I'm not really good" at the end of the song serves to emphasize the singer's self-critical nature and their unwillingness to pretend to be something they are not.
Overall, "The Way I Am" is a song about self-acceptance and the struggles that come with being true to oneself. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of their flaws, but still values their authenticity and wants to be accepted for who they are, faults and all.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not very good at just paying attention
I struggle with staying focused and attentive to what is being said or done.
I'm not very good at remembering things that you say
I have a hard time retaining and recalling information that others have shared with me.
I'm not very good at pursuing redemption
I have difficulty seeking forgiveness or making amends for my mistakes or past behaviors.
I'm not very good at concealing the hand that I play
I struggle with hiding my true intentions or actions, and often reveal my hand too early or too easily.
It's the way I am, you'll never change
I am who I am, and I cannot be changed or molded into someone else's ideal version of myself.
The way I am, or rearrange
I cannot be rearranged or reshaped into something that is not authentic to who I truly am.
Just let me be
I am asking for acceptance and understanding from others despite my flaws and shortcomings.
It's the way I am
This is the core of my being, and I cannot change who I truly am as a person.
I'm not really sure of the coming attractions
I am uncertain of what the future holds and what experiences or events may lie ahead.
I'm not really sure of the illusions we read on the wall
I am not confident in the perceptions or interpretations of reality that we often see or hear about in our society.
I'm not really sure of the preaching we practice
I have doubts about the validity or effectiveness of the messages and teachings that we are exposed to in our daily lives.
I'm not really sure if we'll notice it before we fall
I question whether we will recognize the issues or problems within our society before they become too overwhelming and lead to our downfall.
When I'm trying so hard just to beat you
When I am competing with or comparing myself to others, and striving to come out on top.
I'm not really good at controlling my fate
I struggle with taking control of my own destiny and making intentional choices that lead to my desired outcomes.
I'm not really good at controlling my anger
I have difficulty managing and regulating my emotions, particularly feelings of frustration or hostility.
I'm not really good at subduing my hate
I find it hard to overcome and let go of feelings of resentment or animosity towards others.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON LEWIS, JOHN APRIL, JOHN F. APRIL, JONATHAN WYSOCKI, MICHAEL MUSHOK, MICHAEL J. MUSHOK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Reginaldlikesbleybley
Standing here
I realize
You are just like me
Trying to make history
But who's to judge
The right from wrong
When our guard is down
I think we'll both agree
That violence breeds violence
But in the end it has to be this way
I've carved my own path
You followed your wrath
But maybe we're both the same
The world has turned
And so many have burned
But nobody is to blame
Yet staring across this barren wasted land
I feel new life will be born
Beneath the blood stained sand
Beneath the blood stained sand
@user-mw5cx2sh5z
Standing here
I realize
You are just like me
Trying to make history
But who's to judge
The right from wrong
When our guard is down
I think we'll both agree
That violence breeds violence
But in the end it has to be this way
I've carved my own path
You followed your wrath
But maybe we're both the same
The world has turned
And so many have burned
But nobody is to blame
Yet staring across this barren wasted land
I feel new life will be born
Beneath the blood stained sand
Beneath the blood stained sand
@MrPadius
Lyrics: Standing here, I realize you were
Just like me trying to make history.
But who's to judge the right from wrong.
When our guard is down I think we'll both agree.
That violence breeds violence.
But in the end it has to be this way.
I've curved my own path, you've followed your wrath;
But maybe we're both the same.
The world has turned, and so many have burned.
But nobody is to blame.
It's tearing across this barren wasted land.
I feel new life could be born beneath
The blood stained sand.
@akoururhara1417
Just to clear it out:
Standing here,i realize
You are just like me trying to make history
But whos to judge?
From right or wrong
When our guard is down.
I think well both agree.
That violence breeds violence!
But in the end it has to be his way!
And there are the lyrics! If you want to,let me know if i had a typo or not
Goodbye :)
@j5tp
Goku trying to defeat my addiction:
@ismaelvalle4372
Did he win?
@enthuast3370
@Ismael Valle Goku will need to unlock another broken form to even contend with his addiction.
@dragcoldbruh4981
@Enthuast Drip Goku
@ismaelvalle4372
@DragCold bruh nah thats way later on
@7uzoc
@Enthuast Ultra Intervention
@rickdot4902
Plot twist: That’s not his HP dropping. It’s the durability of his shirt.
@naanbred2735
Fun fact, in the cutscene straight after this he rips off his shirt to reveal his "Nanomachines son!" before the scene transitions to a fight where his health is at 200% regardless of how much you reduced him to during this sequence.
This implies that the 100% really is just the shirt's healthbar.
@MrNubCake
Who said that was a plot twist?
@shaggot8512
Shirt made from vribranium