2 Cents
Dead Heat Lyrics


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When you come around you don't see
How you act seems so naive
The way you always got something to say
Pisses me off more everyday
Now it's been said
The words to get through your head
It ain't always about you
So why do you always try to act a foo.

Can't stop to think about what you're doing
Quit acting so tough
The more and more I hear you speak
I think enough is enough.
I can't escape to find a single second to think.
It can't just be me or does everyone see?
What is it like to not feel an ounce of shame?
Why is it you that always got something to say?

Dont need your two cents!

Dont need your views
Don't need to hear what you say




Can't you see when you're talking
No one listens anyway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dead Heat's song 2 Cents revolve around the frustration one takes up with another person who is constantly talking and seems to have an opinion on everything without considering the others around them. It highlights how insensitive some individuals can be, not giving a second thought to how their words and actions affect those around them. The opening lines, "When you come around you don't see, How you act seems so naive," establishes the person's lack of awareness about their behavior.


The lyrics go on to explain how the singer feels increasingly agitated and annoyed with the person's constant chatter, and how their opinions are often shallow and not well thought out. The chorus "Don't need your two cents, Don't need your views, Don't need to hear what you say," repeats the frustration and asserts that the singer has had enough of their behavior.


The song's lyrics lament how the person's constant chatter and lack of awareness is not just limited to one's personal life but how it is a common occurrence in society, as seen in the lines, "What is it like to not feel an ounce of shame? Why is it you that always got something to say?" In conclusion, the song is about exasperation with people who are not mindful of their words or actions, and how it can affect those around them.


Line by Line Meaning

When you come around you don't see
You are unaware of the way your behavior is perceived.


How you act seems so naive
In your conduct, you display a lack of experience and wisdom.


The way you always got something to say
You seem to never lack an opinion to express.


Pisses me off more everyday
Your actions evoke increasing feelings of anger in me with each passing day.


Now it's been said
An outspoken criticism has been made.


The words to get through your head
The intended meaning, which has been communicated to you, is meant to be fully absorbed and understood.


It ain't always about you
It shouldn't always be necessary to center the conversation or topic around you.


So why do you always try to act a foo.
What motivates you to continue to behave in such a foolish manner?


Can't stop to think about what you're doing
You don't exercise your ability to thoughtfully consider your actions.


Quit acting so tough
Your behavior, which seeks to appear assertive or strong, should cease immediately.


The more and more I hear you speak
With each passing exchange, the level of irritation increases as a result of your speech.


I think enough is enough.
It has become overwhelming - the behavior must come to a stop.


I can't escape to find a single second to think.
I don't have the time or distance necessary to separate myself and collect my thoughts.


It can't just be me or does everyone see?
Surely I'm not the only one who sees your behavior as problematic.


What is it like to not feel an ounce of shame?
You seem to lack the ability to feel guilty, no matter how you conduct yourself.


Why is it you that always got something to say?
Your tendency to always express your opinions is baffling.


Dont need your two cents!
I don't need your unsolicited opinions.


Don't need your views
I don't require your perspective on any matter.


Don't need to hear what you say
There is no necessity for me to listen to what you say.


Can't you see when you're talking
You don't recognize that people are not interested in what you have to say.


No one listens anyway
It is futile to speak, as the words fall on deaf ears.




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