Rizzo In The Box
AFI Lyrics


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I'm always around you to show that I care
But I don't know what for
Seems to me that you couldn't care less
So I'm not going to do it anymore

I see no reason why I've placed
Such a value on you
My thoughts have changed now
Oh, I opened my eyes, now I'm through

Lookin' back in my short life, the few pleasures that I've found
All your misconceptions pummel me into the ground
Now I look at your small life and it doesn't mean a bit
I pick myself up off the ground 'cause I don't give a shit

They say all good things come to an end
I wish this didn't apply
You were once someone, called my friend
That's all now changed and I don't know why

Things are very different now
You've got nothing to say
Sad when someone you know very well
Decides to fuckin' die and go away

Lookin' back in my short life, the few pleasures that I've found
All your misconceptions pummel me into the ground
Now I look at your small life and it doesn't mean a bit
I pick myself up off the ground 'cause I don't give a shit, don't give a shit

I look at your small life, it doesn't mean a bit
I pick myself up off the ground 'cause I don't give a shit, don't give a shit




Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit
[Incomprehensible]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of AFI's song Rizzo In The Box are poignant and deal with the disillusionment and loss of a friendship. The singer, who has always been around the person they care for, realizes that the person doesn't reciprocate the same feelings. Although they have placed a high value on this person, they have come to terms with the fact that they don't care as much as they do. They decide to stop wasting their time and energy on something that is not worth it, and it has been a revelation to them.


The singer reflects on their past and the few things they found pleasure in life. However, their friend's misconceptions have caused them to feel defeated and thrown them into the ground. The singer looks at their friend's life and realizes that it doesn't hold any meaning to them anymore. They pick themselves up from the ground and declare that they don't care anymore. The singer understands that all good things come to an end, and their friend has decided to die and go away.


Overall, the lyrics of the song reflect the pain of loss, disillusionment, and coming to terms with the fact that some friendships are not worth holding onto. The singer recognizes that some people don't deserve their loyalty and care, and they have the power to move on and let go.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm always around you to show that I care
I make sure to always be close to you to demonstrate that I value you


But I don't know what for
However, I am uncertain why I put so much effort into this care


Seems to me that you couldn't care less
It appears to me that you do not reciprocate this care


So I'm not going to do it anymore
Thus, I have decided to stop showing that I care


I see no reason why I've placed
I cannot identify a justification for giving you such importance


Such a value on you
Or for investing so much value in you


My thoughts have changed now
My perspectives and opinions regarding you have transformed


Oh, I opened my eyes, now I'm through
I have realized the truth and I am finished with the situation


Lookin' back in my short life, the few pleasures that I've found
Recalling my limited life experiences, I remember the moments of joy I've experienced


All your misconceptions pummel me into the ground
Your misunderstandings and prejudices severely damage my emotional well-being


Now I look at your small life and it doesn't mean a bit
Now, when I view your insignificant life, it holds no meaning for me


I pick myself up off the ground 'cause I don't give a shit
I restore my dignity and self-respect because I no longer care about you or your opinions


They say all good things come to an end
It is often said that nothing good can last forever


I wish this didn't apply
I lament that this is true in relation to our friendship


You were once someone, called my friend
At one time, you were an individual whom I regarded as a friend


That's all now changed and I don't know why
That has all altered now, and I do not understand the reason behind it


Things are very different now
Our present circumstances and interactions are vastly distinct


You've got nothing to say
You have nothing of merit to communicate


Sad when someone you know very well
It is unfortunate when a person who is well-known to you


Decides to fuckin' die and go away
Chooses to metaphorically perish and vanish from your life


I look at your small life, it doesn't mean a bit
When I assess your unimportant existence, it possesses no significance for me


Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit
Expresses feelings of panic, stress, or anxiety


[Incomprehensible]
Unknown/indiscernible lyrics




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