It's Always Sunny in Arkadelphia
Boys of Fall Lyrics


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When did my friends become my enemies?
When did I lose the feeling of sincerity?
When did the things I hold so close change?
I'm fading.

I loathe the feeling like nothing else.
No one around can understand how it feels to watch the sun rise and set, and to bite my tongue and live with the regret.
And I've lost my feeling of purpose.
Feel like an outcast, a pessimist.
And I don't feel I deserve this.
But it's the hole I've dug myself in.

Tell me, yeah tell me.
That I'm not losing the better part of me.
Maybe, yeah maybe.
This is worth it. (Is it worth it?)
Just ignite the fire that once burned inside me.(I'm burning)
Just ignite the fire. (I'm burning away.)
I'm burning.
I'm burning away.

I can feel it in my bones.
Bloody knuckles stain the truth cause the only one who knows are these four walls.
Dead, alive, it's all the same.
I need it fixed before it buries me.
I've got a fucking problem.
And it's time that I came clean.

Tell me, yeah tell me.
That I'm not losing the better part of me.
Maybe, yeah maybe.
This is worth it. (Is it worth it?)
Just ignite the fire that once burned inside me. (I'm burning)
Just ignite the fire. (I'm burning away.)
I'm burning.
I'm burning away.

I'm bound by the choices that I've made.
I'll die alone and that's the price that I'll pay.
I need something. (I need something.)
I need someone to tell me that, I'm worth something. (I'm worth something.)
Something more than what I've been.

Tell me, yeah tell me.
That I'm not losing the better part of me.
Maybe, yeah maybe.
This is worth it. (Is it worth it?)
Just ignite the fire that once burned inside me. (I'm burning)
Just ignite the fire. (I'm burning away.)




I'm burning.
I'm burning away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Boys of Fall's song "It's Always Sunny in Arkadelphia" express the struggles of losing touch with oneself and feeling trapped in a cycle of regret and despair. The singer reflects on a time when their friends were not their enemies and when they felt sincere, but now they feel lost and disconnected. They talk about the pain of watching the sun rise and set while holding regrets and feeling like an outcast. The chorus begs for someone to tell them that they are not losing the better part of themselves and that they are worth something.


The song goes on to describe a feeling of being trapped and needing to come clean about something that is eating away at them. They feel bound by the choices they have made and fear dying alone. However, they also express a desire to ignite the fire that once burned inside them, to reclaim their purpose and sense of self-worth.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of struggle and the need for redemption, while questioning whether it is worth it to continue on this path of self-destruction.


Line by Line Meaning

When did my friends become my enemies?
When did the people I trusted and cared about turn against me?


When did I lose the feeling of sincerity?
When did I stop feeling genuine and honest in my actions and emotions?


When did the things I hold so close change?
When did the things that used to be important to me become different or lose their value?


I'm fading.
I'm losing my energy and enthusiasm for life.


I loathe the feeling like nothing else.
I hate this feeling more than any other.


No one around can understand how it feels to watch the sun rise and set, and to bite my tongue and live with the regret.
No one else can fully comprehend the pain and guilt I feel.


And I've lost my feeling of purpose.
I no longer have a sense of direction or meaning in my life.


Feel like an outcast, a pessimist.
I feel like I don't belong and have a negative outlook on life.


And I don't feel I deserve this.
I don't believe I deserve to feel this way.


But it's the hole I've dug myself in.
I'm responsible for the situation I'm in.


Tell me, yeah tell me.
Please, I'm begging you to tell me.


That I'm not losing the better part of me.
That I haven't lost the good qualities and traits that define me.


Maybe, yeah maybe.
Perhaps, just maybe.


This is worth it. (Is it worth it?)
Questioning whether the struggle and pain is worth it in the end.


Just ignite the fire that once burned inside me. (I'm burning)
I want to feel the passion and drive that used to motivate me.


Just ignite the fire. (I'm burning away.)
Restore my inner flame that's slowly dwindling away.


I can feel it in my bones.
I sense it deeply within me.


Bloody knuckles stain the truth cause the only one who knows are these four walls.
I have kept the painful truth hidden and locked away from everyone else.


Dead, alive, it's all the same.
No matter what state I'm in, it feels equally unbearable.


I need it fixed before it buries me.
I need to fix this problem before it consumes me completely.


I've got a fucking problem.
I have a serious issue that needs to be addressed.


And it's time that I came clean.
It's time for me to confess and be honest about what's going on inside of me.


I'm bound by the choices that I've made.
The decisions I've made in the past still have an impact on my present and future.


I'll die alone and that's the price that I'll pay.
I'll live a lonely life as a result of my choices.


I need something. (I need something.)
I need help or something to change.


I need someone to tell me that, I'm worth something. (I'm worth something.)
I need someone to affirm my self-worth and value as a person.


Something more than what I've been.
I want to become something greater and better than what I currently am.


I'm burning.
I'm filled with intense emotions that are consuming me.


I'm burning away.
My inner flame is slowly burning out.




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Jasmine Chavez

This song is dedicated to all my music family who helped me so much on my backbone recovery thank you this song is for you all with love amazing performance sick video amazing serenading I’m honored for this performance being serenading like that I’m so happy thrilled and honored thanks to boys of fall band for uplifting my spirits my heart my soul and everything thanks guys you all inspiring me in my life amazing performance ever I’ll definitely share pizzas for everyone I love your awesome guys love you 😘

Turkinator101

Still an absolute BANGER!! 🤘

Rob Yia

I'm genuinely shocked at the fact that this band has not been signed to a big label. I'm new to this band, I've only listened to their newest album and it's amazing! So much better than some of the bands on hopeless, fearless and rise!

Ben Larson

Rob Yia They’re signed to invogue now! I got to open for them last night in St. Paul MN and they’re honestly such nice people. Introduced themselves right away and we’re incredibly kind.

Papa Goodnite

This is one of those songs that could live as a one hit wonder. This song will always fill every need I have in a song. This is the sound I have been searching for. Incredible work guys. Those vocals are so filling.

OldGregRL

@Djentile 777 dance Gavin dance can be a little cheesy sounding sometimes

Djentile 777

If your not familiar with Dance Gavin Dance then you will love them too.

noah j

Truly fucking amazing.
Dear Boys of Fall
Fuck the company that screwed you over. Y'all have something special. Something this world doesn't see or here anymore. You guys have a vibe like no other. Believe it or not your songs and even your covers has gotten me through tough times recently. If y'all can impact people's lives like that who knows what possibilities will be in the future! I've seen many great bands fall apart that I wish hadn't. Don't be like them. Keep going. "Is it worth it?"

Chris Morrison

That awkward moment when your 6 years late to the party. This shit slaps!

Lee Albrecht

I'm so glad you guys decided to put out a few more music videos! Seriously boys of fall is one of the most solid Michigan bands i've ever heard. I look forward to hopefully working with a few of the guys through Johnny if the opportunity ever presents itself!

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