2) From Danbury, CT, a… Read Full Bio ↴1) From California, (hed) pe back when called hed
2) From Danbury, CT, a late-'80s/early-'90s indie/punk band called Hed.
P.O.S
Hed Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
So sorry I couldn't be like you
I'm sorry I couldn't become
What you are
I couldn't have tried any less
I hate becoming your regret
I kinda like what you put me through
Maybe you're not like them
Maybe you think too fucking hard
Too fucking hard
You can't take it from me
How can you take what was never mine
I could have done so much more
I could have been so much more
Now I'm one person less than I used to be
So what am I supposed to think
So what am I supposed to think
So what am I supposed to think
So what am I supposed to think
I couldn't have tried any less
I hate becoming your regret
I kinda like what you put me through
Bitch!
Hoe!
Cunt!
Slut!
Tramp!
Liar!
Whore!
You can't take it from me
How can you take what was never mine
You can't take it from me
How can you take, what was never mine
The lyrics of P.O.S. by Hed (PE) seem to express the frustration and anger of someone who has been judged and criticized for not living up to the expectations of another person. The singer of the song seems to be apologizing for not becoming what the other person wanted them to be, while also feeling resentful for the pressure and negativity that they were subjected to. The repetition of the line "I couldn't have tried any less, I hate becoming your regret" suggests that the singer feels like they have been unfairly blamed for their own shortcomings, and that they are tired of being made to feel guilty for not measuring up to someone else's standards.
The second half of the song seems to take a more aggressive tone, with the use of derogatory terms like "bitch", "hoe", "cunt", "slut", "tramp", "liar" and "whore". This could be interpreted as the singer lashing out at the person who has been judging them, and reclaiming some power and control in the situation. The final repetition of the line "You can't take it from me, how can you take what was never mine" suggests that the singer is trying to assert their autonomy and independence, and reject the idea that they owe anything to the person who has been judging them.
Overall, the lyrics of P.O.S. seem to express a complex mix of emotions, including self-doubt, resentment, anger and defiance. The song could be interpreted as a commentary on the pressure to conform to societal expectations, and the harm that can be caused when people try to force others to be something they're not.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry I couldn't live up to
I apologize for failing to meet your expectations
So sorry I couldn't be like you
I regret not being able to mimic your behavior
I'm sorry I couldn't become
I apologize for not transforming into who you wanted me to be
What you are
The person you are as per your expectations
I couldn't have tried any less
I put in all the effort I could, even if it wasn’t enough
I hate becoming your regret
I despise being the cause of your disappointment
I kinda like what you put me through
I somewhat enjoy the trials you've made me face
Maybe you're not like them
Perhaps you are different from your friends
Maybe they're not really your friends
It's possible that your associates are not genuine friends
Maybe you think too fucking hard
Perhaps you overanalyze things excessively
You can't take it from me
You cannot strip me of something that was never mine to begin with
How can you take what was never mine
It's impossible for you to take something that I never had to begin with
I could have done so much more
There were many opportunities for me to achieve more
I could have been so much more
I had potential to be more than I am
Now I'm one person less than I used to be
I have lost a part of myself and am no longer the same person
So what am I supposed to think
I'm confused and unsure about how to feel or react
Bitch!
A derogatory term used to insult and demean women
Hoe!
A derogatory term used to insult and demean women
Cunt!
A vulgar and offensive term for female genitalia used as an insult
Slut!
A derogatory term used to insult sexually active women
Tramp!
A sexually promiscuous and morally degraded woman
Liar!
Someone who tells untruths or falsehoods
Whore!
A prostitute or promiscuous woman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERRAD SHAIN, WES GEER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind