Responsibility
Fear Lyrics
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Made it out the door before the phone rang
Knowing the time ain't gonna get me there quicker
Knowing the time ain't gonna get me there quicker
Don't bother me, I'm havin' a good time
Don't bother me, I'm havin' a good time
Don't know myself but now my back against the wall
Don't know myself but now my back against the wall
Double shifts and not getting any sleep workin'
Double shifts and not getting any sleep
I finally found a day to spend on myself
I finally found a day but someone bought my health
Had a little money in my pocket for a minute
A little money in my pocket but it's gone my time is runnin' out and my chances are few
It wouldn't look so easy if you only knew
Responsibility, responsibility, responsibility, responsibility
The lyrics of Fear's song Responsibility address the theme of stress and pressure that comes with adult responsibilities and the toll it takes on an individual. The song begins with the persona feeling a sense of relief for making it out of the door before the phone rang. The following line "knowing the time ain't gonna get me there quicker" suggests that the persona is aware of the stress and anxiety that comes with the pressure of keeping time.
The chorus "Don't bother me, I'm havin' a good time" implies that the persona is trying to find a moment of peace and enjoyment in their life despite the overwhelming responsibilities they have. However, they feel that they're caught up in their adult responsibilities and have lost sight of themselves. The line "don't know myself but now my back against the wall" suggests that the persona is overwhelmed, unsure of who they are, and feels trapped. The repetition of the word 'responsibility' in the chorus puts emphasis on the burden of adult responsibilities.
The second verse continues to emphasize the strain the responsibilities have on the persona, who has to work double shifts and is sleep-deprived. They eventually find a day for themselves, but unfortunately, it's short-lived as someone "bought their health." The last verse reveals that the persona had some money temporarily but it's gone, and they feel as though their time is running out with few chances left. The line "It wouldn't look so easy if you only knew" is likely directed at people who do not have the same responsibilities or understand the pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Made it out the door before the phone rang
I was fortunate enough to leave home before receiving any calls.
Knowing the time ain't gonna get me there quicker
Being aware of the time won't decrease my journey duration.
Don't bother me, I'm havin' a good time
Please don't interrupt me as I am enjoying myself at the moment.
Don't know myself but now my back against the wall
I am clueless about my personality, and now I am in a desperate situation.
Responsibility, responsibility workin'
The heavy burden of being accountable is weighing on me, and I am working hard.
Double shifts and not getting any sleep workin'
I am working continuously, even overnight, without getting proper rest.
I finally found a day to spend on myself
At last, I got some time to invest in myself.
I finally found a day but someone bought my health
I got an opportunity to take a break, but my poor health ruined it.
A little money in my pocket but it's gone my time is runnin' out and my chances are few
Even though I had a small sum of money, it's spent, and I am running out of time with inadequate opportunities.
It wouldn't look so easy if you only knew
This might seem simple, but it's actually very challenging if you understood completely.
Responsibility, responsibility, responsibility, responsibility
Repeating the importance and weight of accountability.
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Written by: STIX
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