You Belong With Me
Ann D Lyrics
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Four years of college and plenty of knowledge
Have earned me this useless degree
I can't pay the bills yet 'cause I have no skills yet
The world is a big scary place
But somehow I can't shake the feeling I might make
A difference to the human race
Morning, Brian
How's life?
Disappointing
What's the matter?
The catering company laid me off
Oh, I'm sorry!
Me too! I mean, look at me!
I'm ten years out of college
And I always thought, oh
What? No, it sounds stupid
Aw, come on!
When I was little I thought I would be
What? A big comedian on late night TV
But now I'm thirty-two and as you can see I'm not
Nope! Oh well, it sucks to be me
No, it sucks to be me
No, it sucks to be broke and unemployed
And turning thirty-three, it sucks to be me
You think your life sucks?
I think so
Your problems aren't so bad!
I'm kinda pretty and pretty damn smart
You are!
Thanks! I like romantic things like music and art
And as you know I have a gigantic heart
So why don't I have a boyfriend?
Fuck! It sucks to be me
Me too
It sucks to be me
It sucks to be me, it sucks to be Brian
And Kate
To not have a job!
To not have a date!
It sucks to be me
Hey, Rod, Nicky, can you settle something for us?
Do you have a second?
Ah, certainly
Whose life sucks more? Brian's or mine?
Ours! We live together
We're as close as people can get
We've been the best of buddies
Ever since the day we met
So he knows lots of ways to make me really upset
Oh every day is an aggravation
Come on, that's an exaggeration!
You leave your clothes out
You put your feet on my chair, oh yeah?
You do such anal things like ironing your underwear
You make that very small apartment we share a hell
So do you, that's why I'm in hell too!
It sucks to be me!
No, it sucks to be me!
It sucks to be me!
It sucks to be me!
Is there anybody here it doesn't suck to be?
It sucks to be me!
Why you all so happy?
Because our lives suck!
Your lives suck? I hearing you correctly?
Ha! I coming to this country for opportunities
Tried to work in Korean deli but I am Japanese
But with hard work I earn two master's degrees in social work!
And now I a therapist! But I have no clients!
And I have an unemployed fiance!
And we have lots of bills to pay!
It suck to be me! It suck to be me!
I say it sucka sucka sucka sucka sucka sucka
Sucka sucka sucka sucka suck!
It suck to be me
Excuse me?
Hey there
Sorry to bother you, but I'm looking for a place to live
Why you looking the way out here?
Well, I started at Avenue A
But so far everything is out of my price range
But this neighborhood looks a lot cheaper!
Oh, and look a 'for rent' sign!
You need to talk to the superintendent
Let me go him
Great, thanks!
Yo, Gary!
I'm comin' I'm comin'
Oh my God! It's Gary Coleman!
Yes I am! I'm Gary Coleman, from TV's different Strokes
I made a lotta money that got stolen by my folks!
Now I'm broke and I'm the butt of everyone's jokes
But I'm here the superintendent! On Avenue Q
It sucks to be you
You win!
It sucks to be you
I feel better now!
Try having people stopping you to ask you
What you talkin' 'bout, Willis? It gets old
It sucks to be you on Avenue Q
(Sucks to be me)
On Avenue Q
(Sucks to be you)
On Avenue Q
(Sucks to be us)
But not when we're together
We're together here on Avenue Q!
We live on Avenue Q! Our friends do too!
'Til our dreams come true
We live on Avenue Q!
This is real life!
We live on Avenue Q
You're gonna love it
We live on Avenue Q!
Here's your keys!
Welcome to Avenue Q!
The lyrics are from the musical Avenue Q, in the song "It Sucks to Be Me." The song represents the struggles of young adults as they try to navigate life after college, from financial struggles to the difficulty of finding a job. The characters in the song feel that their lives are disappointing, even with their education, as they try to find their places in the world. They are overwhelmed by the challenges they face and feel that it is hard to make a difference in life.
The musical artistically reflects the reality of young adults who are struggling in their daily lives. It showcases the problems of recent graduates who are trying to find their place in the world. It also underlines how difficult it is to be unemployed, broke, and turning thirty-three. The song's lyrics show how social forces like finance, career, and relationships impact individuals, and the song encourages listeners to find comfort in sharing their struggles with others and find solace in being together. The song highlights the importance of having a support system and finding optimism in what may seem like a harsh reality.
Line by Line Meaning
What is my life going to be?
Wondering about the purpose of my life.
Four years of college and plenty of knowledge
Got an education for years, but it seems useless.
Have earned me this useless degree
Education does not equate to success.
I can't pay the bills yet 'cause I have no skills yet
Can't pay off debts or do good financially because I don't have any practical skills.
The world is a big scary place
The world is dangerous and unpredictable.
But somehow I can't shake the feeling I might make, a difference to the human race
Despite the world being scary, I believe that I might be able to make a difference in society.
Disappointing
Unhappy with my current situation.
The catering company laid me off
Lost my job in the catering company.
Aw, come on!
Encouragement or support.
When I was little I thought I would be, A big comedian on late night TV
Had a dream of becoming a famous comedian on television.
But now I'm thirty-two and as you can see I'm not
Failed to achieve my childhood dream.
No, it sucks to be broke and unemployed
Being broke and jobless is the worst thing.
Hey, Rod, Nicky, can you settle something for us?
Asking for advice or mediation from friends.
Ours! We live together
Our lives are even worse because we share a cramped living space.
So he knows lots of ways to make me really upset
My friend's behavior infuriates me sometimes.
It suck to be me
Everything in my life sucks right now.
Why you all so happy?
Asking why everyone is happy despite their difficult lives.
Tried to work in Korean deli but I am Japanese
Discrimination caused me to lose my job opportunities.
And now I a therapist! But I have no clients!
Even though I got a good job as a therapist, I struggle to find clients and provide for myself.
Yes I am! I'm Gary Coleman, from TV's different Strokes
Gary Coleman is a real person who played on the popular TV show, Diff'rent Strokes.
But I'm here the superintendent! On Avenue Q
Gary Coleman may be down on his luck, but he's now a superintendent on Avenue Q.
It sucks to be you
Everyone has their own set of problems.
We live on Avenue Q! Our friends do too! 'Til our dreams come true
Despite the struggles, we are together and living out our dreams on Avenue Q.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOBBY LOPEZ, JEFF MARX, ROBERT JOSEPH LOPEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Avyanna Chan
gilbert is such a dream ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ i love this show
zayneb bouked
I love it too
Katrina Pittser
Ikrโค
Andrea
HES SO FINEEE!!! UGHH why can't he have a bro my age cause umm i'm just slightly younger than him! Wait age doesn't matter! right?!
clownface
THE AMOUNT OF TIMES HE LOOKS HER UP DOWN IN THE SHOW IS INSANE
PotterHolmesEditZ
IKRRR!
Jasmine Bostick
FRRR
Ely J
@PotterHolmesEditZ like does he think sheโs pretty
PotterHolmesEditZ
@Ely J well ya but he is madly in love with her the moment they met
Bbird
RIGHT!?