Fair Game
98 Mute Lyrics


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What a surprise you're pulling teeth.
Everyday for you's a bad day.

Did someone die?
What's the cause of all your suffering?
Always looking down on everybody else.
But what to the table you bring?
A shot in the dark.
Sarcastic remarks.
Think of all the fun you've been missing.
Start living life like there's no tomorrow.
For every grin a face of sorrow.
Life's an opportunity you'd better take it.
Everyday can be as fun as you make it.
Your whole life's ahead of you don't you realize.
A summer day wasted away wasn't the first time won't be the last time.
Did my phone ring or did you stay inside contemplating all your misery.
You probably think that life's not a fair game.
How can you tell when you're not even playing?
Your frequent bad moods and shitty attitude won't help you earn my sympathy.
Was your ego scarred so bad by heartache?
Don't you know it happens to everyone?
We've all had your fair share of bad breaks so stop thinking that you're the only one.
It can rip you up inside when it's pouring down on you.
Are you feeling angry again?
I know I've felt those rainstorms too.
When do the good times begin?
It's time to take control of your own destiny.
Are you feeling lonesome my friend?




Someone please answer me.
When does the misery end?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 98 Mute's song Fair Game offer a harsh critique of an individual who is consistently negative and finds it difficult to enjoy life. The singer is frustrated with this person's constant bad moods and sarcastic remarks, which they see as a reflection of a deep inner misery. The singer urges this person to start living life fully and to take advantage of the opportunities that come their way. They remind the person that everyone experiences heartache and difficulty, but that it's important to keep pushing forward and to take control of one's own destiny. The song is a call for this person to stop wallowing in their own misery and to start actively participating in life.


The lyrics of Fair Game explore themes of resilience, self-determination and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude. The singer is urging the person to recognize their own agency in creating a fulfilling life for themselves, and to move beyond their own pain and negativity. The lyrics are at times confrontational but also offer hope in the idea that it's never too late to turn things around.


Line by Line Meaning

What a surprise you're pulling teeth.
I'm surprised that you're in such a bad mood that it's like pulling teeth to get you to engage or interact with others.


Everyday for you's a bad day.
You seem to have a negative outlook on life and consider every day to be a bad day.


Did someone die?
I'm asking if there is a specific reason for your negative attitude, like a death in the family.


What's the cause of all your suffering?
I'm expressing confusion as to why you seem to be suffering emotionally every day.


Always looking down on everybody else.
You seem to have a habit of having a negative opinion of others and not seeing their positive traits.


But what to the table you bring?
I'm asking what positive qualities or contributions you bring to the people around you.


A shot in the dark.
Your attempts to be funny or sarcastic seem to fall flat or miss the mark.


Sarcastic remarks.
You often make sarcastic comments that can be hurtful or belittling to others.


Think of all the fun you've been missing.
I'm suggesting that you might be able to enjoy life more if you tried to focus on the positive aspects and not just dwell on the negative.


Start living life like there's no tomorrow.
I'm suggesting that you seize the day and enjoy life to the fullest, rather than always being negative and pessimistic.


For every grin a face of sorrow.
For every happy moment, there seems to be a negative or sad one that follows.


Life's an opportunity you'd better take it.
I'm reminding you that life is an opportunity that should be seized and enjoyed, rather than just endured.


Everyday can be as fun as you make it.
I'm suggesting that you have control over your own happiness and that you can make every day fun and enjoyable.


Your whole life's ahead of you don't you realize.
You still have your whole life ahead of you, so don't waste it being negative and unhappy.


A summer day wasted away wasn't the first time won't be the last time.
I'm acknowledging that you may have wasted a lot of time and opportunities in the past, but there is still time to turn things around in the future.


Did my phone ring or did you stay inside contemplating all your misery.
I'm suggesting that you may have stayed inside and focused on your negative emotions rather than engaging with the outside world.


You probably think that life's not a fair game.
I'm guessing that you have a negative opinion of life and think that it is unfair or rigged against you in some way.


How can you tell when you're not even playing?
I'm suggesting that you can't know if life is fair or not if you're not actively participating in it and trying to make the most of it.


Your frequent bad moods and shitty attitude won't help you earn my sympathy.
Your bad mood and negative attitude towards life make it difficult for me to feel sympathetic towards you.


Was your ego scarred so bad by heartache?
I'm asking if your negative attitude towards life is due to some hurt or heartache that you have experienced in the past.


Don't you know it happens to everyone?
I'm reminding you that everyone experiences hardship and heartache at some point in their lives.


We've all had your fair share of bad breaks so stop thinking that you're the only one.
I'm reminding you that everyone has had their share of bad luck or misfortune, so you're not alone in your struggles.


It can rip you up inside when it's pouring down on you.
I'm acknowledging that life can be difficult and overwhelming at times and that it can take a toll on your emotional well-being.


Are you feeling angry again?
I'm checking in to see if you're feeling angry or negative again.


I know I've felt those rainstorms too.
I'm acknowledging that I too have experienced negative emotions like anger and sadness before.


When do the good times begin?
I'm wondering when things will start to turn around and when you'll start to experience positive emotions.


It's time to take control of your own destiny.
I'm suggesting that you take control of your own life and actively work towards creating a positive future for yourself.


Are you feeling lonesome my friend?
I'm asking if you're feeling lonely or isolated in your negative state of mind.


Someone please answer me.
I'm expressing a desire for someone to respond to my question or for someone to provide help or support to you.


When does the misery end?
I'm asking when your negative state of mind will come to an end and when you'll start to experience positive emotions instead.




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