Rookie
BSF Lyrics
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I guess you never do
'Til it's happening to you
Like all the fun turns into shame
And all the could-have-beens
Rearrange
So little time, so many crimes
Chokes my will away
Redemption never seemed so cruel
And all my gods
Never seemed so weak
Wake up, engage
Now derailed and enraged
It used to be so easy
Get up, I'm game
Now I'm sick and I'm tame
Counting cost with lost
Where is the hope they gave
And don't think that I can't hear you laugh
I used to be a lot like you, but now I'm only me
I used to be a lot like you, but now I'm only me, I'm only me
Drink to pills, to shots
Turns into shock
A habit and a pawn
For every hand goes round
The pain gets so damn loud
The hammer hits and I'm down, and I'm down, and I'm down, and I'm down
Trust no one, hey, why should I
They gave me the poison dressed like life
Cheated, smacked up and diseased
Cry to sleep and fight to eat
Used to be a pro at this
Now I've broken my own wrist
Rotten teeth and life unsung
You'll forget me when I'm gone
Wake up, engage
Now derailed and enraged
It used to be so easy
Get up, I'm game
Now I'm sick and I'm tame
Counting cost with lost
I used to be a lot like you, but now I'm only me
I used to be a lot like you, but now I'm only me, I'm only me
The song "Rookie" by BSF is a raw and emotional exploration of someone who has hit rock bottom. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer expressing disbelief that they could have ended up in their current situation. They mention that all the fun has turned to shame and the could-have-beens have been rearranged. The second verse delves deeper into their guilt and feelings of being chained to their mistakes. They express that redemption feels cruel and that their faith has failed them in this time of need.
The chorus is a plea for recognition and understanding. They ask "where is the hope they gave" and acknowledge that they can hear people laughing at them. However, they also recognize that they are not the person they used to be and have come to accept themselves for who they are now. The third verse delves into addiction and how it has become a habit and a pawn in their life. They acknowledge that they have been cheated and led astray by those who should have helped them.
The song closes with a repetition of the chorus and a sense of resignation. They acknowledge that they used to be someone else but now they are only themselves. This song is a powerful commentary on the struggles of addiction and the toll it can take on a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought this could be me
I never imagined that I would end up in this situation.
I guess you never do
It's hard to predict what will happen in life.
'Til it's happening to you
Until you experience it yourself.
Like all the fun turns into shame
What was once enjoyable has now become embarrassing and regrettable.
And all the could-have-beens
All the possibilities that could have been achieved.
Rearrange
Have now been rearranged or lost.
So little time, so many crimes
There is not enough time to make up for all the mistakes that have been made.
Guilt like a chain
Feeling guilty is like being chained down.
Chokes my will away
It reduces my ability to make good decisions.
Redemption never seemed so cruel
Trying to redeem yourself can feel harsh and difficult.
And all my gods
The things I used to believe in.
Never seemed so weak
Now seem powerless to help me.
Wake up, engage
I need to wake up and start trying again.
Now derailed and enraged
I have been thrown off course and am angry about it.
It used to be so easy
Things were simpler in the past.
Get up, I'm game
I'm willing to try again.
Now I'm sick and I'm tame
I am no longer as bold or confident.
Counting cost with lost
I am calculating what I have lost and what it will cost me to try again.
Where is the hope they gave
Where is the promise of a better future that was made to me?
And don't think that I can't hear you laugh
I am aware of others laughing at me.
Used to be a pro at this
I used to be good at handling my problems.
Now I've broken my own wrist
Now I have hurt myself.
Rotten teeth and life unsung
I am suffering both physically and emotionally.
You'll forget me when I'm gone
My legacy will not last.
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MetalArcade
Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2020? I remember seeing these guys in 2004
@tommiefunk2099
Not gonna lie. I heard of these guys when this song was the theme to Legends of Wrestling.
@ryanjordan7113
I am fucking loving this shit? Roadfools misic
@kai_plays_khomus
Saw them twice, in 2003 and 2005. Good days.
@francoissemecurbe7915
I liké it.
@ryant4549
Saw them in 2001. Rise Against and Thursday opened. Still bumping it in 2020
@guyincognito6582
Legends of Wrestling and 1080 Avalance. Good old PS2/GameCube days. <3
@Eprizm
1080° Avalanche. If you're still here in 2023 you're a legend.
@brianclark17
Been a fan for 19 years! This song means more to me today at 40, than it did when I was 21!
@ianmedford4855
Best addiction song ever. Ever.