Failure
G. Scott Lyrics


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I spend my waking hours
Dealing with market failures
And I'm always kind of tethered
To a broken flower
One they keep alive
Even though they want it dead
A lynchin' right 'fore the end
That never doesn't thrive
And, I've got the prettiest wife
And I ain't sure what I covet
Sure as hell ain't above
Tryin' to live my best life
Cause when you're a state
You gotta write the wrong history
The one without the blistery
Missives 'bout the rapes
Never forget
Hare hare
Nine Eleven
Ball don't lie
Never forget
Hare hare




Nine Eleven
Ball don't lie

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of G. Scott's song "Failure" touch on themes of personal struggle, societal injustices, and the complexities of relationships. The opening lines convey a sense of exhaustion and resignation, with the singer describing how they spend their days navigating challenges and failures in the marketplace. The reference to being "tethered to a broken flower" suggests a burden or responsibility that the singer carries, perhaps symbolizing a commitment to preserving something fragile or damaged despite its inherent flaws.


The lyrics then shift to a more introspective and personal reflection, with the singer acknowledging the contradictions in their own life. They mention having a beautiful wife but feeling uncertain about their own desires and aspirations. This juxtaposition of external success and internal conflict hints at a deeper sense of dissatisfaction or disconnection that the singer grapples with.


The mention of writing "the wrong history" alludes to the singer's awareness of the distortions and omissions that can occur in the construction of narratives and the shaping of collective memory. This could point to a broader critique of power structures and the ways in which history can be manipulated to serve certain agendas while ignoring or glossing over painful truths, such as systemic injustices and acts of violence.


The final lines of the song bring together various references, including the tragic events of Nine Eleven (9/11), the saying "Ball don't lie," and the repeated phrase "Hare hare." These lines may serve as an enigmatic conclusion to the song, leaving the listener to ponder the interconnectedness of personal struggles, historical events, and larger societal forces at play. The repetition of "Never forget" underscores the importance of remembering and learning from the past, even as the complexities and contradictions of life continue to unfold.




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@mandyharewood886

My son hates porn. I taught him to respect women. I taught him what healthy sex is about. Porn ain't that. It's about male gratification.

I deliberately watched a whole lot of it to see what it was about. Very little time is spent fulfilling the woman's desire. Very, very little. Unless it's lesbian porn or porn for women.

None of what was said here applies to my experience.

My son and I talked about everything from his diaper days and we still do now that he's twenty.

He's a protector type, a provider type, but an equal partner type.

Doesn't drink, doesn't smoke, doesn't do drugs, doesn't womanise, has big goals and works hard and smart at them, has been making money at his chosen gig since he was thirteen. Hates teaching institutions but loves learning by research. He's focussed, disciplined, confidant, popular with both sexes, children, adults, old people.

Everybody says he's got his head screwed on just right.

Parents just ain't parenting. You just have to love spending time with children. I always did. It was never a chore. It was a blast!



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@TheDiaryOfACEOClips

Check out the full episode here ➡
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRxhnSkgxtk&t=943s

@johnsnyder3443

So smart...yet so stupid...

@ALTheFreeMan

What he says about boys not having male role models is 100% true. It’s like the entire school system made a pact to uplift and encourage the girls, while ignoring the boys. I’ve never had a mentor, teacher, counselor, no one who ever took me under their wing and gave me some good advice. For most guys, the heroes we saw in sports and movies were who we strived to be like. I’m now in my 40s, doing okay for myself, but definitely under-achieving. I was a decently smart kid back in my school days, but, where were the real-life role models that could’ve helped steer me in the right direction?? It’s a travesty, smh.

@DanielleAlt

​@@derek4412wow super interesting! .

@danzwithizabel1175

I agree with everything you say about the boys not having that in the schools are not having role models. But you say that as if the girls had that. We didn’t. We had to work very hard to find our place in the school system. Education was not given to women. Women had to take education in their own hands and fight against a system that didn’t want to educate them. This is a problem for both males and females and as long as we keep talking about it as if the males don’t have it then we are going to keep them divided.

@ALTheFreeMan

@@danzwithizabel1175 I disagree. I’ve had this discussion with my sisters as well as female friends, and they actually agree with me. They can rattle off this mentor, or this professor who helped them along the way, and for them to hear that so many guys like myself were ignored throughout school blew their minds, they had no idea! So, now that so many women today are successful and wondering why so many men have fallen behind, look no farther than the school system. I’m not sure how old you are, but, it sounds like you may be speaking of previous generations of students. Presently, there is an obvious difference in the time and investment given to girls versus boys in the school system, so much so, that college enrollment for boys are at an all-time low. To deny that there is a gender bias within the school system is just (with all due respect) plain ridiculous.

@PURAHOUSEDERESTREPO

They have idiots like Rogan, Tate and Peterson unfortunately

@davidlamb7524

Boomer here. No role models Made my own way. I'm fine thanks 😊

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@BodyByBenSLC

He is right about being paternal. I work in the trades and started noticing the young guys following me around the shop or the grounds. It took a few years to realize this 18 19 20 year old dudes were desperate for some guidance, for an older man to take interest in them. Now when I hire these young guys I realize I am not just a boss, I am a big brother.

@amars7941

I had this in my reserve unit. I chastised this young 18 year old about his finances and personal decisions, which to my surprised caused him to reach out to me for guidance. We eventfully got him to understand how to budget his money, refinance his car, and move out on his own. But his personal life -- relationship decisions really annoyed me -- as he thought the Plan B pills are an acceptable for of birth control. I tried and tried to get this line of thinking out of his head to no avail. I shunned him and left the reserves and never reached out.

I wish I hadn't done that. He has no men in his life, no adult man to get him to think, and understand the difference between reacting and responding and how decisions he makes even if not directly related to him in this very moment, will come back to haunt him. I wish I hadn't done that. So, my advice to you, and keep big brothering them, even if they act like knuckle heads because eventually you'll breakthrough and the lessons will stick.

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