Right Between the Eyes
Garbage Lyrics


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Don´t care what they have to say
Why you listening to them anyway?
Why do you have to give them what they want?
They love to watch you as you fall apart

Stick it to them like a phoenix rise
There´s nothing grander than the big surprise
They can´t hurt you with their sticks and stones
About time take them right between the eyes

Seek to destroy cause they´re scared of you
That´s why they try to make a fool of you
They´re so jealous of my pretty star
Cause you´ve got soul inside your shattered heart

Stick it to them like a phoenix rise
There´s nothing grander than the big surprise
They can´t hurt you with their sticks and stones
About time take them right between the eyes

And you´ve been waiting all your life
To fly high into somebody else
And it´s true it´s a cruel, cruel world
Life´s a bitch and then you die my love

Don´t care what they have to say
You shouldn´t listen to them anyway?

Stick it to them like a phoenix rise
There´s nothing grander than the big surprise
They can´t hurt you with their sticks and stones
About time take them right between the eyes

People kill to build you up
Then they´ll stab you in the back like that
You know it breaks my heart
Can´t see you going out like that

Stay alive my love
Stay alive my love




Stay alive my love
Stay alive my love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Garbage's song Right Between the Eyes are about not caring and listening to what other people have to say. The song tells the listener to rise above those who try to break them down and to take control of their own lives. The lyrics encourage listeners to be like a phoenix and rise from the ashes, to not let others hurt them with words and actions, and to take them right between the eyes.


The song also speaks to the jealousy and fear that people can have towards others who they perceive as being different or more successful. The lyrics suggest that some people can be destructive towards those who they are scared of or jealous of, and they might try to make a fool of them. The song encourages the listener to focus on their inner beauty and strength, and to not let others break them down.


Overall, the song is empowering and encourages the listener to stand up for themselves and not let others tear them down.


Line by Line Meaning

Don´t care what they have to say
You should not care about what others say about you


Why you listening to them anyway?
Why are you even interested in listening to their opinions?


Why do you have to give them what they want?
Why should you give them what they desire?


They love to watch you as you fall apart
They take pleasure in seeing you fail and disintegrate


Stick it to them like a phoenix rise
Rise above them and show them what you're made of


There´s nothing grander than the big surprise
There is nothing more satisfying than the element of surprise


They can´t hurt you with their sticks and stones
Don't let their insults and actions hurt you


About time take them right between the eyes
It's time to give them a dose of their own medicine


Seek to destroy cause they´re scared of you
They are afraid of you, so they want to destroy you


That´s why they try to make a fool of you
They make an effort to belittle and embarrass you


They´re so jealous of my pretty star
They feel envious of your talents and success


Cause you´ve got soul inside your shattered heart
Your shattered heart still has a soul that drives you towards success


And you´ve been waiting all your life
You waited way too long for an opportunity


To fly high into somebody else
You wanted someone to help you reach the sky of success


And it´s true it´s a cruel, cruel world
The world is ruthless and unforgiving


Life´s a bitch and then you die my love
Life is harsh and ends in death


You shouldn´t listen to them anyway?
You should ignore their opinions and focus on what matters


People kill to build you up
Some use you for their gain so they can build themselves up


Then they´ll stab you in the back like that
After using you, they will turn on you


You know it breaks my heart
It's disheartening to see you fall for their tricks


Can´t see you going out like that
You should not let them turn you into a failed and unhappy person


Stay alive my love
Keep striving towards success and happiness


Stay alive my love
Don't let their actions bring you down


Stay alive my love
Keep fighting and working hard to succeed


Stay alive my love
Don't let them break your spirit and enthusiasm




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW M. GOLD, GRAHAM GOULDMAN

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