Start Over
Falling Sickness Lyrics
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And frustration seems to get the best of me
When life's crowded but no one's around
And the street lights are the only light you see
Once again I felt the TENSION
That I felt too many times at fucked up shows
I always thought punk was for social change but
That's old news now no one seems to know
But never will I dwell in my despair
"That's where the money's at"claims to be the reason
But I got something different I gotta share
START OVER
Fuck your lip service
Fuck your fashion
It all means nothing
Fuck your phony cause
I see right through it
It all means nothing
START OVER
The lyrics of Falling Sickness's song "Start Over" are a commentary on the frustrations and disillusionment felt by individuals who have been involved in the punk scene for some time. The song starts with the singer feeling frustrated with the world as it seems "sober now" and they can't escape the feeling that no one cares. Even when surrounded by others, they feel alone, with only the streetlights to provide a sense of illumination. It's clear that the singer has been to many punk shows and has experienced the tension that often bubbles over at these events, and they seem to have grown tired of the lack of progress towards social change. Instead, they feel that many individuals within the scene are simply in it for the money, or for appearances' sake, rather than any real commitment to making a difference.
The chorus of the song is an explicit call to "Start Over", rejecting the lip service, fashion, and phony causes that so many seem to have embraced within the punk scene. It's an assertion that things need to change, and that going back to the beginning, to embrace the true spirit of punk, might be the only way forward. The song is an anthem, a paean to the revolutionary spirit that the punk scene once embodied, and a rejection of the complacency that seems to have taken hold in its place. It speaks to the disillusionment, but also the hope, of many who have grown tired of the status quo and are ready to take a stand.
Line by Line Meaning
When this fucked up world seems sober now
When the chaos of the world seems calm and mundane
And frustration seems to get the best of me
When I'm feeling overwhelmed and defeated by my anger and dissatisfaction
When life's crowded but no one's around
When I'm surrounded by people, but still feel alone and disconnected
And the street lights are the only light you see
When the only solace is the flickering of dim street lights in the darkness
Once again I felt the TENSION
Once again I feel the anger and tension that comes with the punk scene
That I felt too many times at fucked up shows
The negative emotions that are so prevalent at chaotic punk shows
I always thought punk was for social change but
I believed that punk was about making a difference and challenging the status quo, but
That's old news now no one seems to know
It seems like no one cares about those ideals anymore
At times this whole thing seems pointless
Sometimes it feels like the punk scene has lost its way and become meaningless
But never will I dwell in my despair
But I won't let myself become hopeless or give up
"That's where the money's at"claims to be the reason
People claim that selling out and conforming to the mainstream is the way to make money
But I got something different I gotta share
But I have a different message and perspective that I need to express
START OVER
Let's start fresh and try again
Fuck your lip service
I'm tired of hearing empty words that aren't backed up by action
Fuck your fashion
I don't care about superficial trends or appearances
It all means nothing
These things are meaningless and shallow
Fuck your phony cause
I don't believe in half-hearted or disingenuous attempts at activism
I see right through it
I'm not fooled by fake attempts at making a difference
It all means nothing
These things are meaningless and shallow
START OVER
Let's start fresh and try again
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.