Eighty Five
Gym Class Heroes Lyrics

It seems like lately time be beatin' my ass,
Recently, time has been overwhelming and overpowering me.

Every step is like a right hook from Iron Mike Tyson in his prime,
Each action I take feels like a powerful blow, similar to a punch from the legendary boxer Mike Tyson.

It's like my mind is on a tredmill, I'm sweatin' bullets,
My thoughts are trapped in a repetitive cycle, causing me stress and anxiety.

See the plug but I can't pull it,
I am aware of a solution or opportunity, but I am unable to take advantage of it.

This belt just keeps bringin' me back,
I feel trapped and unable to break free from the cyclical nature of my struggles.

And every minute is like a 'tiger uppercut' from Sagat,
Each passing minute feels like a powerful and unexpected hit, similar to a devastating martial arts move.

I'm up against these ropes,
I feel cornered and trapped, with limited options and resources.

And ain't no tellin' if I win or not,
There is uncertainty and doubt regarding the outcome of my situation.

These gloves are getting heavy,
The burdens and challenges I face are becoming increasingly difficult to bear.

It's fight or flight you know how that goes,
I am faced with a decision to either confront the challenges head-on or escape from them.

Facin' clocks is chasin',
Confronting the passing of time feels like a constant pursuit or race.

Got me dodgin' obstacles,
I am trying to navigate and avoid various challenges and barriers in my path.

And every hour is like a tightrope I walk with greasy shoes,
Each passing hour feels like a precarious balancing act, with little stability or control.

Still yet I got my conscience tellin' me that I can't lose,
Despite the difficulties, my inner voice reminds me that I must continue to strive and believe in myself.

So every time I start slippin' ego's start trippin',
Whenever I begin to lose confidence or falter, my ego becomes agitated and creates further barriers.

I focus real hard and levitate just like I'm GOD,
Through intense concentration and a sense of self-belief, I am able to rise above the challenges and feel a sense of empowerment.

And I'm livin' lovely, I'm in the clouds no one above me,
I am living in a state of contentment and happiness, feeling disconnected from the concerns and judgments of others.

With the gift to differentiate snakes from those that love me,
I possess the ability to discern between those who are deceitful and those who genuinely care for me.

There's a thin line between happiness and hopeless,
The boundary separating feelings of joy and despair is fragile and easily crossed.

An even thinner line between on point and out of focus,
The distinction between being focused and losing direction is delicate and easily blurred.

BUT Back to my story about my fall from glory,
Returning to the narrative of my decline and loss of success.

And how I levitate from the fate time put before me,
Exploring how I rise above the predetermined circumstances and challenges imposed by time.

They say 'Be patient', but what the fuck is patience when my heart is racin'?
Others advise me to be patient, but it feels impossible when my emotions and anxieties are overwhelming.

Put yourself in my situation, try to be humble,
If you were to experience what I am going through, you would understand the struggle and need for humility.

You won't refrain from getting' pissed,
You would not be able to control your frustration and anger.

When you look down to see you're fallin' right through time's abyss,
Observing yourself descending into a never-ending void created by the passage of time.

And start to see visions, memories you really miss, simple things, like your first birthday wish,
At this point, you begin to reminisce and long for past memories, such as the innocence and joy of making a first birthday wish.

Your first girlfriend, your first love, your first French kiss,
Recalling significant milestones and experiences in relationships, including the excitement of a first romantic encounter.

Your first time feeling hate, the first time you got dissed,
Reflecting on moments when you first encountered negative emotions and experiences, such as feeling hate or being insulted.

Your first day of school, your very first college class,
Remembering the anticipation and nervousness associated with starting school, both at a young age and in higher education.

Your first time touchin' titties, first time you got ass,
Thinking back to moments of sexual exploration and the excitement of first experiences with physical intimacy.

Your first time learnin' wrong from right, first lonely night,
Revisiting the process of gaining moral understanding and experiencing feelings of solitude and sadness for the first time.

The first time you got your ass whooped in your first real fight,
Recalling the initial encounter with losing a physical altercation or experiencing defeat in a significant confrontation.

Your first triple-double dare, your first pubic hair,
Remembering childhood milestones, such as participating in daring challenges and experiencing physical changes during puberty.

Your first time watchin' Jason, your first nightmare,
Recollecting the first exposure to horror movies and the subsequent experience of having a nightmare as a result.

That's when you realize that time was your worst nightmare,
In these moments, you come to understand that the passing of time can be the source of your most distressing fears.

And now you're stuck asking yourself 'Why ain't life fair'?
Feeling trapped and questioning the fairness of life's circumstances.

You get closer to the bottom, see the end of your line,
Approaching the lowest point, where you can see the conclusion of your journey or struggle.

Your first time ever losin' this battle with time,
Realizing that you have lost the fight against the relentless progression of time.

But right before you meet your death, one more memory left,
Just before facing defeat and mortality, a final memory resurfaces.

The only one that's obsolete was your first breath,
Recognizing that the first breath taken at birth is the only memory that is no longer relevant or useful in the present moment.

One moon to the next, clocks switch when you least expect it and make the simplest shit complex,
The transition from one moment to another is unpredictable and can complicate even the simplest aspects of life.

The baby face got the planet fooled,
Despite appearing youthful and innocent, I am perceived as naive or inexperienced.

Books get judged by the covers worldwide, coincide with the illest,
People often form opinions based on appearances alone, aligning with the most impressive or remarkable individuals.

The real is just fictional dreams,
Authenticity and reality are often overshadowed by the fantastical and imagined.

No time to deal with two dimensional fiends,
I have no patience or interest in superficial or shallow individuals.

Shit hit's the fan with every click of a hand,
Difficulties and chaos arise with every passing moment or decision.

I'll be a man eventually, when the kid in me is satisfied, but 'til the day arrives all I got is eighty-five.
One day, I will mature and become a responsible adult, but until then, I embrace my youth and live in the present moment.

A clock can kill motivation,
The constant reminder of time passing can sap one's drive and enthusiasm.

That's why I'm never rockin' a watch,
To avoid the negative impact of time-consciousness, I choose not to wear a wristwatch.

What's a deadline when you're living on your own time?
When you prioritize your own schedule and pace, external deadlines hold little significance.

I'm livin' slow, Peter Pan style son,
I choose to live life at a leisurely pace, similar to the carefree nature of the character Peter Pan.

You didn't know I never grow up,
You may be unaware that I resist the typical process of maturing and becoming an adult.

My mind is set at six years old,
My mindset and perspective align with that of a six-year-old child.

As far as I'm concerned this grown-up shit is for the birds,
I view the responsibilities and expectations of adulthood as unappealing and unnecessary.

So pass the skittles, JuJu Fruits, the Now N Laters, and Nerds,
I prefer to indulge in nostalgic treats and snacks associated with childhood and innocence.

I'm eatin' sweets until my teeth fall out and I can't see
I consume sugary treats without restraint, even to the point of sacrificing my dental health and vision.

And I'm deaf in my left ear but my right can hear cause
Although I am partially impaired in one ear, my other ear retains its ability to hear.

I'm livin' happily. So why you mad at me?
I find contentment and joy in my chosen lifestyle, so why do you express anger or disapproval towards me?

'Cause your frustrations gave you grey hairs,
Your own frustrations and anxieties have caused you to age prematurely, resulting in grey hair.

99% of your life's spent chasin' American nightmares, (GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE)
The majority of your existence is consumed by pursuing the elusive and unattainable aspects of the American dream, expressing exasperation and disbelief.

I'm crazy childish, just check the habits,
I openly acknowledge my immaturity, as evident from my behaviors and routines.

I play with my food, pick my nose, and eat it damn it,
I engage in childish behaviors such as playing with my food and not conforming to societal expectations.

Plus I pick my scabs, I be the first to pop a blister,
I indulge in gross or unconventional habits, like picking scabs and bursting blisters without hesitation.

'Cause I'm more immature than that cat from Sister-Sister,
I display a level of immaturity that exceeds even the character portrayed in the television show 'Sister, Sister'.

If my parents tell me no I'm gonna do it anyway,
When my parents try to discourage me, I am even more determined to pursue my own desires and impulses.

Experience will make more sense than anything that they could ever say,
I believe that personal experiences and self-discovery provide greater wisdom and understanding than any advice offered by others.

Forever playin' video games until I'm sleepy,
I spend endless hours playing video games until exhaustion sets in.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, please, you'll never beat me,
I am unbeatable when it comes to playing the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, boasting of my skills and dominance.

So basically you're better off paying a bill or somethin',
You would find more success and accomplishment by attending to practical responsibilities, like paying bills.

Your mind is elderly, forty over the hill or somethin',
Your mindset and perspective are stagnant, bordering on old age or irrelevance.

I'm young at heart, I'ma forever be a kid I'm on some Tom Hanks shit,
I maintain a youthful spirit and will always embody the mindset of a child, similar to the character played by Tom Hanks in the movie 'Big'.

You ever seen the movie big?
Have you ever watched the film 'Big'?

My heart is trapped in '85 the coolest place I've ever been in my life,
My emotions and sentimental attachment are tied to the year 1985, as it represents an era of nostalgia and joy for me.

We watchin' Smurfs, eatin' cinnamon LIFE,
During that time, I enjoyed watching the television show 'The Smurfs' and eating cinnamon-flavored cereal called 'LIFE'.

Never knew a crack rock, cause it was Fraggle,
Growing up, I was unaware of the existence or impact of crack cocaine, as my focus was on the fictional characters known as the 'Fraggles'.

The only pink pussy we knew was Snaggle,
Our understanding of the phrase 'pink pussy' was limited to the cartoon character named Snagglepuss.

Your mind's in the dirt,
Your thoughts and focus are fixated on trivial or unimportant matters.

We playin' Hungry-Hippo's 'til our hands hurt,
We would entertain ourselves by playing the board game Hungry Hungry Hippos until our hands became sore.

What do you know about pourin' out a whole box of Trix to get the toy out,
I recall the experience of emptying an entire box of Trix cereal to retrieve the toy hidden inside.

(Scared to) go to sleep cause somethin's under your bed,
Feeling fearful and unable to sleep due to the irrational belief that something lurks beneath your bed.

(And all it) took was one look to get them thoughts out your head,
Merely glancing or examining the situation was enough to dispel those irrational fears and thoughts from your mind.

(And then ya') fall right to sleep without a worry in mind,
After overcoming those initial fears, you quickly feel at ease and fall asleep without any remaining concerns.

(That's why I) Can't understand why cat's be hurryin' time,
I fail to comprehend why people rush and anxiously await the passage of time.

And I don't wanna grow up I'm a Crab Apple Kid,
I resist the process of growing up and choose to remain a child at heart, referring to myself as a 'Crab Apple Kid'.

And I enjoy the company of people I relate wit',
I find pleasure and comfort in the presence of individuals with whom I share similar experiences and perspectives.

But if it comes down to it, to deal with cat's that I despise,
However, when necessary, I can handle and confront individuals whom I strongly dislike or have disdain for.

I just close my eyes and drift away to Eighty-Five
In such situations, I opt to close my eyes and mentally transport myself to the nostalgia and happiness associated with the year 1985.