Scumbag
Goody Grace Lyrics


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I saw it coming
Like a knife into my stomach
And there ain't no use in running
While she's twisting it
Ran out of patience
Told me I'm both kinds of wasted
Like this, self-deprecation that I'm swimming in
This candle's burning at both ends
I think I'm learning there's a point of no returning
This is it

She says I'm a scumbag
Wants to take her love back
Story of my life
Why am I such an asshole?
Everything is my fault
Happens every time
Why?

Can't even argue
I'm too fucked up, it's too hard to
Smashed my heart in like a cartoon
There's no fixing it (yeah)
But what's the difference between broken love and prison?
She said "Why you never listen?"
'Least I think she did (yeah)

I don't know, I don't know how it got so bad
But it got so bad
I don't know why I make you sad

She says I'm a scumbag
Wants to take her love back
Story of my life
Why am I such an asshole?
Everything is my fault
Happens every time
Why? (ooh, why?)

I know, I know that she hates me
I know, I know that she can't take me
I hope she knows I can't face myself right now
I don't know, I don't know how it got so bad
When it got so bad
I don't know why I make you sad

She says I'm a scumbag
Wants to take her love back
Story of my life
Why am I such an asshole?
Everything is my fault
Happens every time
Why?

I know, I know that she hates me
I know, I know that she can't take me
I know she knows that it breaks me down, down, down
I know, I know that she hates me




I know, I know that she can't take me
I hope she knows I can't face myself right now

Overall Meaning

The song "Scumbag" by Goody Grace explores the pain and regret that comes with a relationship that has gone sour. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer realizing that the end is coming and feeling helpless to stop it. He compares the feeling to a knife in his stomach, and acknowledges that there's no point in running from it. The next lines reveal that the problems in the relationship have been building for some time, with the singer feeling like he's wasted in every sense of the word. He's drowning in self-deprecation, and he can feel that there's no turning back. This realization is like a candle burning at both ends, and he knows that he's reached a point of no return.


The chorus focuses on the singer's pain and regret. He knows that he's messed up, and he feels like a scumbag for it. He wishes that he could take back the mistakes he's made, but he knows that it's too late. This story has played out in his life many times before, and he's left wondering why he always ends up being the asshole. He knows that everything is his fault, and he can't help but wonder why this keeps happening. The second verse adds to the sense of hopelessness, with the singer acknowledging that there's no point in trying to argue his case. He's too messed up, and his heart has been smashed like in a cartoon. There's no fixing it, and he wonders if broken love is any different than prison. The lines "I don't know, I don't know how it got so bad / But it got so bad" repeat, emphasizing the sense of confusion and desperation that the singer feels.


Overall, "Scumbag" is a raw and emotional song that explores the pain of a failing relationship. The lyrics are honest and vulnerable, and the melody is haunting and introspective. The song captures the feeling of being trapped in a hopeless situation, and leaves the listener with a sense of sadness and regret.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw it coming
I knew this pain was on the way


Like a knife into my stomach
The hurt is sharp and deep


And there ain't no use in running
I can't escape it


While she's twisting it
She's making the pain worse


Ran out of patience
She's tired of my behavior


Told me I'm both kinds of wasted
She thinks I'm a mess in every way


Like this, self-deprecation that I'm swimming in
I'm drowning in self-hate


This candle's burning at both ends
I'm burning out


I think I'm learning there's a point of no returning
There's a limit to how many second chances I get


This is it
The end of the line


She says I'm a scumbag
She thinks I'm a terrible person


Wants to take her love back
She wants to end our relationship


Story of my life
This happens all the time for me


Why am I such an asshole?
I don't understand why I behave this way


Everything is my fault
I take full responsibility for the problems in our relationship


Happens every time
This is a pattern for me


Can't even argue
I have no defense


I'm too fucked up, it's too hard to
I know I'm screwed up and can't make things right


Smashed my heart in like a cartoon
My heart is broken in a comically exaggerated way


There's no fixing it (yeah)
It's beyond repair


But what's the difference between broken love and prison?
Being in a broken relationship can be just as bad as being in prison


She said "Why you never listen?"
She's frustrated that I don't understand her


'Least I think she did (yeah)
I'm not sure if she actually said it


I don't know, I don't know how it got so bad
I don't know how our relationship got to this point


But it got so bad
It's really bad now


I don't know why I make you sad
I don't understand why I hurt her


I know, I know that she hates me
I'm aware of how she feels


I know, I know that she can't take me
I'm too much for her to handle


I hope she knows I can't face myself right now
My own self-loathing is too much for me to handle


I know she knows that it breaks me down, down, down
I know she's aware of how much pain I'm in




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Schwartz, Jake Torrey, Joe Khajadourian, Mark Hoppus, Michael Pollack, Tom Higgenson, Travis L. Barker

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[Verse 1: Goody Grace]
I saw it coming
Like a knife into my stomach
And there ain't no use in running
While she's twisting it
Ran out of patience
Told me I'm both kinds of wasted
Like this, self-deprication that I'm swimming in
This candle's burning at both ends
I think I'm learning there's a point of no returning
This is it

[Chorus: Goody Grace]
She says I'm a scumbag
Wants to take her love back
Story of my life
Why am I such an asshole?
Everything is my fault
Happens every time
Why?

[Verse 2: Goody Grace]
Can't even argue
I'm too fucked up, it's too hard to
Smashed my heart in like a cartoon
There's no fixing it (yeah,)
But what's the difference between broken love and prison?
She said "Why you never listen?"
'least I think she did (yeah,)


[Pre-Chorus: Goody Grace]
I don't know, I don't know how it got so bad
But it got so bad
I don't know why I make you sad

[Chorus: Goody Grace]
She says I'm a scumbag
Wants to take her love back
Story of my life
Why am I such an asshole?
Everything is my fault
Happens every time
Why? (ooh, why?)

[Bridge: Mark Hoppus & Goody Grace]
I know, I know that she hates me
I know, I know she can't take me
I hope she knows I can't face myself right now

[Pre-Chorus: Goody Grace]
I don't know, I don't know how it got so bad
But it got so bad
I don't know why I make you sad

[Chorus: Mark Hoppus & Goody Grace]
She says I'm a scumbag
Wants to take her love back
Story of my life
Why am I such an asshole?
Everything is my fault
Happens every time
Why?

[Outro: Mark Hoppus]
I know, I know that she hates me
I know, I know she can't take me
I know she knows that it breaks me down, down, down
I know, I know that she hates me
I know, I know she can't take me
I hope she knows I can't face myself right now



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