You Could've Had Everything
Face to Face Lyrics


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ignorance and arrogance mean quite the same to me take a look around you and i'm sure you will agree the world is full of people filled with hatred filled with greed it's such a rare example when you've found a human being you could've had everything but you you would've been scared of what to do you should've been so much more to us than just exonerated why shouldn't it break your heart in two? i find little entertains me anymore the problems of the world are often tedious and worn i'm reading all about it with a chuckle and a sneer they say a new beginning and they say the end is near get in your self-assuredness and take it for a spin you'll be standing by yourself when they've all given in it's "take before it's taken from you" every single day i wish it wasn't like this i don't know another way




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "You Could've Had Everything" by Face to Face are about the human condition and how people have become ignorant and arrogant leading to a world full of hatred and greed. The singer reflects on how rare it is to find a genuine human being amidst all the negativity. The chorus of the song highlights how people have missed out on everything because of their fear and inability to take chances.


The second verse talks about how the singer finds little entertainment in the problems of the world anymore. They talk about how people often say that a new beginning is coming, but also that the end is near. The singer's tone is one of cynicism and they talk about how they wish things were different, but don't know how to change it.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the state of humanity and how people have missed out on so much because of their fear and arrogance. It highlights the need for people to embrace new beginnings and take chances to make the world a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

ignorance and arrogance mean quite the same to me
To me, being ignorant and arrogant are one and the same. When I look at the world, I see many people who are full of these negative traits, and it's hard to find genuine humans.


take a look around you and i'm sure you will agree
If you look around, you'll see that there's so much hate and greed in the world, making it hard to find good in people.


the world is full of people filled with hatred filled with greed
People in this world are often full of negative emotions such as hatred and greed.


it's such a rare example when you've found a human being
It's rare to find a genuine human being amidst all the negativity in this world.


you could've had everything but you
You had so much potential, but you let it go to waste.


you would've been scared of what to do
You were afraid to take a risk and pursue your dreams.


you should've been so much more to us than just exonerated
We had high hopes for you and expected more from you than just avoiding punishment.


why shouldn't it break your heart in two?
You should be deeply saddened by the fact that you didn't reach your full potential in life.


i find little entertains me anymore
Life has lost its excitement for me and I struggle to find things that bring me joy.


the problems of the world are often tedious and worn
The problems in this world are often repetitive and mundane.


i'm reading all about it with a chuckle and a sneer
I read about these issues with a sense of apathy and cynicism.


they say a new beginning and they say the end is near
People talk about new beginnings and the end of the world as if they are inevitable events.


get in your self-assuredness and take it for a spin
Be confident in yourself and take risks to pursue your goals.


you'll be standing by yourself when they've all given in
You may be alone in your pursuit of success while everyone else gives up.


it's "take before it's taken from you"
People often take from others before someone else takes from them.


every single day i wish it wasn't like this
I am unhappy with the way things are in this world and wish for change.


i don't know another way
I don't have the answers or the solutions to the problems in this world.




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