Bad Listener
Beartooth Lyrics

You say my vision's not a vision at all
You are telling me that my dream is insignificant and holds no value.

There's no degree in rock 'n roll
You are implying that pursuing a passion in music is not a real job or a credible career path.

Say it's a waste of time
You are labeling my efforts as useless and without purpose.

Say I'll never get a real shot
You are suggesting that I am destined for failure and will never achieve success.

I'll be bangin' my head 'til my brain rots
I will continue to work tirelessly and relentlessly towards my goal, no matter what obstacles come my way.

I feel the energy from my head to my feet
I am motivated and driven, and my passion for music courses through my entire being.

Is it anger or passion empowering me?
I am not sure whether it is anger or passion that fuels me, but either way, I am fueled.

I know talk's not cheap, I'm done grinding my teeth
I understand that words alone cannot bring about change, and I am done with simply talking about my dreams without taking action.

Time to slap you in the face with reality
It is time for me to assert myself and show you that my dreams are valid and achievable.

No structure, no prisoners
I am not bound by conventional rules or expectations, and I will not be held captive by them.

I'm not deaf, I'm just a real bad listener
I am not ignorant or unresponsive to criticism, but rather, I am choosing to ignore negativity and focus on my passion for music.

We've been deceived by the powers that be
We have been misled by those in authority who seek to keep us from achieving our dreams.

We're sold out to perfection but it will not come cheap
We are expected to conform to society's definition of perfection, but it requires hard work and sacrifice.

Maybe I love it, I'd rather believe
I am willing to accept the difficulties that come with pursuing my passion in music because I love it too much to do anything else.

I'm just breaking the surface and you will never stop me
I am only getting started and nothing will stand in my way of achieving my dreams.

No structure, no prisoners
I am choosing to live my life on my own terms and refuse to be bound by limitations or expectations.

I'm not deaf, I'm just a real bad listener
I am aware of criticism and negativity, but I am choosing to focus on my passion for music and ignore those who try to bring me down.