Flipside
Gym Class Dropouts Lyrics
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When your girlfriend's pissed off at you, you don't know when she'll come around
Opportunity's slipping through your fingers otherwise you haven't gotta shot
Reality's restraining your inspiration and that's the only thing you got
We ask ourselves
We ask ourselves
Advice you're seeking, answers you're needing to dodge your reality one last time
So what if society's incompetent? When was the last time they were right?
So what if everyone's got you down? Don't go down without a fight
Try making it up to your girlfriend or at least do what you feel is right
We both know reality sucks, but don't let it ruin your whole life.
Questions that don't need answers to your problems that are in your mind
Advice you thought out, Answers you threw out to live with reality and go on with life
The lyrics of Gym Class Dropouts' "Flipside" speak about the struggles and challenges one faces when everything seems to be falling apart. The first verse speaks about how society can be incompetent and how it can bring one down. Additionally, when one's girlfriend is upset, they might feel hopeless and unsure when they'll come around. The lyrics continue to talk about missed opportunities and how reality can restrain one's inspiration. However, the chorus urges the listener to ask themselves questions without answers to their problems and seek advice and answers to dodge the harsh realities of life.
The second verse speaks about living with reality and pushing forward despite its challenges. The lyrics suggest that society, despite being incompetent, cannot be a reason to give up. The chorus, in contrast, suggests that questions that don't require answers and hint at self-reflection can help a person move forward in life. The song concludes, urging the listener to live with reality and move forward with their lives.
Overall, the song "Flipside" highlights the struggles one faces when everything seems against them in life. It urges the listener to ask themselves questions, seek advice, and dodge harsh realities to keep moving forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
When society's incompetent and everybody's got you down
Even when society seems useless and everyone is bringing you down
When your girlfriend's pissed off at you, you don't know when she'll come around
When your partner is angry with you and you don't know when things will be okay again
Opportunity's slipping through your fingers otherwise you haven't gotta shot
Opportunities are passing you by and you don't feel like you have a chance
Reality's restraining your inspiration and that's the only thing you got
The real world is holding back your creativity, and that's all you have
Questions without answers to your problems that control your life
You have questions about your problems, but they seem unanswerable and overwhelming
Advice you're seeking, answers you're needing to dodge your reality one last time
You're looking for advice and answers to avoid facing your problems for one more time
So what if society's incompetent? When was the last time they were right?
It doesn't matter if society seems incompetent, when have they been correct before?
So what if everyone's got you down? Don't go down without a fight
Even though people are bringing you down, don't give in without a fight
Try making it up to your girlfriend or at least do what you feel is right
Do your best to fix things with your partner or at least follow your own sense of what's right
We both know reality sucks, but don't let it ruin your whole life.
We understand that reality is tough, but don't let it destroy everything in your life
Questions that don't need answers to your problems that are in your mind
Sometimes you don't need the answers to your problems when they exist only in your mind
Advice you thought out, Answers you threw out to live with reality and go on with life
Sometimes you have to come up with your own advice and let go of old answers to face reality and move forward with life
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darrell Blount
Awesome track!!! I bought album in like 2006 for guys in the UK!!! You guys were awesome!
The KennyB
Hey, just want to let you know in the hellscape that is 2020, I literally pulled a matrix in my brain for a solid 10 minutes to recover the lost footage that is the album "chicken soup for the swollen forehead" :D
Literally no idea what spawned this brute forced drive back down memory lane but I'm from Allen originally and just wanted to say this was some great ish back in high-school; still holds up now. Cheers!
Madane Oulix
his name is ray batts and he works for bethesda now
Madane Oulix
the black dude is a raging democrat and hopes all life fails..
troblems
I still remember. Thank you McKinney, Texas and thank you Dom.
ppinksugar
this is FAB!!
GCD231
@noteshade 6 months later I respond! Corey moved to California to pursue a solo career. Ray now works at a video game studio, and is in college for computer programming. Don started the band La Di Da and moved to Oklahoma to work on his career Nobody has any idea what the fuck happened to Brandon. Or John.
Adrian Casares
Still here 2022
Pulsion Mort
@GCD231 Well, this might be Ender.
Pulsion Mort
@GCD231 I used to be friends with JR :)