Superficial Guy
Farse Lyrics


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Got a problem in my head better sort it out fast,
Otherwise I don't think I will last,
This state of mind begins and ends with you,
Spend each day, I'm barely getting by, the world
No longer my ally, and now I've lost all my respect for you.

What I'm feeling like is an open road there's nowhere
To turn, just one place to go, I need some road
Signs just two, stick or twist, I'm just a superficial guy. Yes I am.

You know my knowledge ends where red feelings last,
If you were concrete I was glass, now I've lost all my respect for you.





Stupid questions get stupid replies and is there no
Answers only lies?

Overall Meaning

In Farse's song Superficial Guy, the singer is experiencing a mental turmoil that he fears will cause him to crumble if he doesn't address it immediately. The source of his problems is a person he seems to care about deeply - someone who has been responsible for shaping his thoughts and his daily experiences, but who has now let him down and betrayed him in some way. He is struggling to reconcile his feelings for this person with the pain and disappointment they have caused him, and the conflict is tearing him apart. He feels lost and directionless, unsure of which way to turn or what choices to make, and he knows that he is not equipped to deal with this on his own. At the same time, he is aware of his own superficiality - his tendency to value appearances and superficial qualities over deeper aspects of character or emotion. He may be pointing out that he is not equipped to deal with those deeper aspects of life because of his preoccupation with superficiality.


The lyrics suggest that he is facing a dilemma - he needs to make a critical decision about this relationship, but he lacks the tools and the insight to do so intelligently. He likens himself to a car on a road with no clear destination or guidance, constantly wondering whether to keep going in the same direction or to stop and make a U-turn. In this sense, the song might be read as a cautionary tale about the dangers of valuing superficiality over more significant aspects of life. The singer might be struggling with the realization that his preoccupation with appearances has left him ill-equipped to deal with real, human emotions, especially when they take a painful turn.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a problem in my head better sort it out fast,
I have a troubling issue in my mind and I need to quickly address it.


Otherwise I don't think I will last,
If I don't resolve this problem, I will not be able to endure any longer.


This state of mind begins and ends with you,
My thoughts and emotions are a direct result of you and your actions.


Spend each day, I'm barely getting by, the world No longer my ally, and now I've lost all my respect for you.
Everyday feels like a struggle, I no longer have the world on my side, and I have lost all admiration for you.


What I'm feeling like is an open road there's nowhere To turn, just one place to go, I need some road Signs just two, stick or twist, I'm just a superficial guy. Yes I am.
I feel like I'm on an endless journey with no alternate paths, only one direction to go. I need guidance in deciding whether to stay the course or change. I admit that I am shallow.


You know my knowledge ends where red feelings last,
I don't have the ability to understand or comprehend deep emotions.


If you were concrete I was glass, now I've lost all my respect for you.
If you were strong and reliable, I was weak and fragile. But now, I have lost any respect I had for you.


Stupid questions get stupid replies and is there no Answers only lies?
Asking foolish questions leads to foolish responses. Are there no truthful answers left?




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Pete Butterfeet

Saw them live 2001 in Southampton, was my first concert and they was the first support band. I still remember them as the best bands I saw live.

Katie Isabella Konyn

argh used to love these guys!

Pete Butterfeet

I still do!!!

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