Current Members:
Jonathan Cook (Vocals)
Caleb Turman (Guitar, Vocals)
Austin Bello (Bass Guitar, Vocals)
Kyle Burns (Drums)
Former Members:
Marc Stewart (Lead Guitar)
Kent Garrison (Keyboard)
Same Dumb Excuse
Forever the Sickest Kids Lyrics
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That's how I was until the day I met you,
Now I'm afraid that I don't know what to do,
A couple of things I've really got to tell you.
Dive off a cliff, jump from a plane,
Oh, it's not easy other than what I've got to say,
Go for a swim, with sharks in the sea,
I've got nothing to lose
I've got nothing to lose but you,
If I just say nothing, you'll never hear the truth,
I can't keep using the same dumb excuse
'Cause, I've got nothing to lose,
I've got nothing to lose
But you
To get you to laugh, to get you to smile,
To get you to tell the world that you're on my side,
Make me a star at least in your eyes,
Lets take on the world, but first,
I got to make you mine,
Dive off a cliff, jump from a plane,
Oh, it's not easy other than what I've got to say,
Go for a swim, with sharks in the sea,
Oh, it's not easy other than me telling it to your face.
I've got nothing to lose
I've got nothing to lose but you,
If I just say nothing, you'll never hear the truth,
I cant keep using the same dumb excuse
'Cause, I've got nothing to lose,
I've got nothing to lose
But you
Though the words ain't coming out,
But tonight, it's going down
I should be brave, with nothing to lose,
That's how I was until the day I met you,
I've got nothing to lose
I've got nothing to lose but you,
If I just say nothing, you'll never hear the truth,
I can't keep using the same dumb excuse
'Cause, I've got nothing to lose,
I've got nothing to lose
But you
Though the words ain't coming out,
But tonight, it's going down
I've got nothing to lose
I've got nothing to lose but you.
The song "Same Dumb Excuse" by Forever the Sickest Kids is about being afraid to voice one's true feelings to someone they care about. The lyrics suggest that the singer was once brave and bold, but since meeting this person, they have become hesitant and unsure. The singer realizes that they have to take a risk and tell this person how they feel, even though it's not easy. The singer suggests doing extreme things like jumping off a cliff or swimming with sharks, but they know that the hardest thing to do is to tell the truth.
The chorus repeats the refrain "I've got nothing to lose but you", which means that if the singer doesn't take the risk of confessing their feelings, they will lose this person anyway. The song is an anthem for anyone who is afraid to speak up and take a chance. The bridge has a bit more confidence, with the lyrics "Though the words ain't coming out, but tonight, it's going down" suggesting that the singer is finally going to take action.
The song has a catchy pop-punk sound, with strong drums and guitar riffs. The chorus is upbeat and anthemic, with a simple but effective melody. The lyrics are relatable and honest, capturing the feeling of being afraid to confess one's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I should be brave with nothing to lose,
I used to be fearless until I met you,
That's how I was until the day I met you,
My confidence vanished when you walked into my life,
Now I'm afraid that I don't know what to do,
I don't know how to approach you without being scared
A couple of things I've really got to tell you.
I have important things to confess to you
Dive off a cliff, jump from a plane,
I would do something crazy to get your attention,
Oh, it's not easy other than what I've got to say,
What I need to tell you is harder than extreme sports
Go for a swim, with sharks in the sea,
I would take risks like swimming with sharks to impress you
Oh, it's not easy other than me telling it to you straight,
It's easier for me to tell you the truth than to do something reckless
I've got nothing to lose
I have no valuable to lose
I've got nothing to lose but you,
My only fear is losing you
If I just say nothing, you'll never hear the truth,
If I don't say anything, the truth will never be known to you.
I can't keep using the same dumb excuse
I can no longer make excuses and hide my feelings
'Cause, I've got nothing to lose,
I'm not afraid anymore because I have nothing valuable to lose
But you
Except for you
To get you to laugh, to get you to smile,
My aim is to make you happy and to see you smile
To get you to tell the world that you're on my side,
I want you to declare to the world that you're in a relationship with me
Make me a star at least in your eyes,
I want to shine in your eyes
Lets take on the world, but first,
We can rule the world together but I must first win your heart
Though the words ain't coming out,
Although I am struggling to speak
But tonight, it's going down
Tonight is the night I'm finally going to confess to you
I've got nothing to lose
I don't have a lot of pride or valuables to lose
I've got nothing to lose but you,
I only fear losing you
If I just say nothing, you'll never hear the truth,
I need to confess my feelings otherwise it will remain unknown
I can't keep using the same dumb excuse
I can't keep hiding behind weak justifications
'Cause, I've got nothing to lose,
I am unafraid to tell you how I feel
I've got nothing to lose
I have nothing of significance to lose
But you
Except for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, RASMUS BAHNCKE, JARED SCHARFF, DAN WILINESKI, ROSS GOLAN
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