Used To Belong
Fastbacks Lyrics
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With the way things are going on
And her friends they think she's crazy
'Cause she has all of their fun
They say she has it and doesn't know it
She says she's had it and doesn't let it show
She tells me that she's been all through it
And the answer is just not there
Doesn't matter how much you care
She says she has got some troubles
And everyone's got problems to sort through
Says her friends they won't believe her
That she doesn't know just what to do
I used to belong
She's waiting for something
I used to belong
You're waiting there too
I used to belong
Still waiting for something
I used to belong
Still waiting for you
Some things they seem to get better
Wonder if they really do
I've heard her say she doesn't think so
Something else to get into
The lyrics of Fastbacks's song Used to Belong suggest a sense of disillusionment with life and the struggles of fitting in. The unnamed protagonist is depicted as feeling disconnected from her friends, who do not understand her struggles, and is ultimately waiting for something to happen that will make her feel like she belongs again. She acknowledges that everyone has problems to sort through, but feels like she is alone in her troubles. Despite this sense of isolation, the singer seems to have a degree of insight into her situation, acknowledging that the answer is not always clear and that it depends on how one chooses to see things.
The repeated refrain of "I used to belong" underscores the sense of loss and longing that permeates the song. The singer is clearly nostalgic for a time when she felt like she was part of something, but that time has passed and now she is left waiting for something to fill that void. The lyrics also touch on the idea that things may not necessarily get better over time, with the singer questioning whether or not this is actually the case. The song's overall tone is melancholy yet hopeful, suggesting that even in the midst of struggle there is the possibility of finding a sense of belonging once again.
Line by Line Meaning
She says she's not very happy
She is admitting that she’s unhappy
With the way things are going on
She’s unhappy with the way things currently are
And her friends they think she's crazy
Her friends believe she's acting irrationally
'Cause she has all of their fun
They are envious of her fun and freedom
They say she has it and doesn't know it
Her friends believe she has everything but doesn't realize it
She says she's had it and doesn't let it show
She claims to have everything but doesn't publicly show it
She tells me that she's been all through it
She confides that she’s been through difficult situations
And the answer is just not there
She can’t find the solution to her current problem
That it depends on how you see it
The solution could vary depending on one's perspective
Doesn't matter how much you care
Caring doesn’t necessarily lead to finding a solution
She says she has got some troubles
She reveals that she has some personal problems
And everyone's got problems to sort through
She acknowledges that everyone has personal issues to deal with
Says her friends they won't believe her
Her friends won't accept her explanation or excuses
That she doesn't know just what to do
She is uncertain about how to address her problems
I used to belong
The singer was once part of her life
She's waiting for something
She's anticipating or hoping for something specific to happen
I used to belong
The artist was once a significant person in her life
You're waiting there too
The person she's addressing is also waiting for something specific
I used to belong
The singer was once an important figure to her
Still waiting for something
She’s still anticipating that something will happen
I used to belong
The artist and her were once close
Still waiting for you
She’s waiting for the artist
Some things they seem to get better
Things sometimes appear to improve
Wonder if they really do
However, the underlying reality might be different
I've heard her say she doesn't think so
She's heard that things won't improve
Something else to get into
Something else will soon occupy her time and attention
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