Hardheaded
Hummmr Lyrics

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How many times have you felt you'd fade away?
You had it in your hands, but you watched it slip through once again
Like a broken glass no you're not good for anything
Well you're not gonna cut me down, I'm gonna play this stupid game

I'm the guy that wasted everything
You can try to stop me, but it's like stepping in the ring

(chorus)

'Cause I'm so Hardheaded, idiotic, self-centered, it's ironic
Nothing ever mattered to me
'Til the time you thought you knew me
I know you really want it, that's half the fun of it
You'll keep on comin' back, it's not a promise it's a fact

As life goes on, you make the choices we all know aren't right
You're so kool, you'll maybe smoke some pot and then drop out of school
What do I care and what do I know?
You're stabbed in the back as soon as we watch you go

'Cause I'm the guy that wasted everything
You can try to stop me, but it's like stepping in the ring

(chorus)

'Cause I'm the guy that wasted everything
You can try to stop me, but it's like stepping in the ring
I'm another lost cause and not only to myself
Take all your good-will shit and go lie to someone else

(chorus)

I'm the guy that wasted everything
You can try to stop me, but it's like stepping in the ring

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hummmr's song "Hardheaded" speak to the idea of feeling lost and unable to find direction in life. The opening lines, "How many times have you felt you'd fade away? You had it in your hands, but you watched it slip through once again," are reflective of the disappointment one can feel when they have an opportunity within their grasp but fail to capitalize on it. The imagery of a broken glass not being good for anything suggests that the singer is feeling useless or broken in some way. Despite these feelings, the singer is determined to persevere and play the game, even if it is a stupid one.

The chorus of the song, " 'Cause I'm so Hardheaded, idiotic, self-centered, it's ironic / Nothing ever mattered to me / 'Til the time you thought you knew me / I know you really want it, that's half the fun of it / You'll keep on comin' back, it's not a promise it's a fact," reflects a sense of cynicism and detachment from others. The singer sees themselves as hard-headed, meaning they are stubborn or unwilling to change, and self-centered. The line "nothing ever mattered to me" suggests a lack of investment or interest in others, and the reference to being known implies that the singer has a reputation for being difficult to get close to. Despite these qualities, the singer is aware that others want to connect with them and that this desire is half the fun.

The final verse, "I'm another lost cause and not only to myself / Take all your good-will shit and go lie to someone else," suggests that the singer has given up on themselves and that others' attempts to help only come across as insincere or fake. The reference to being a lost cause implies that the singer has given up on the idea of being able to turn their life around and that the only option is to keep pushing forward, regardless of the outcome.

Line by Line Meaning

How many times have you felt you'd fade away?
Have you ever felt like you were losing your significance or importance?

You had it in your hands, but you watched it slip through once again
You were so close to achieving something, but you let it slip away without doing anything about it.

Like a broken glass no you're not good for anything
You feel useless and broken, incapable of anything.

Well you're not gonna cut me down, I'm gonna play this stupid game
You may have given up, but I won't let you get to me. I'll keep trying to succeed despite your negativity.

As life goes on, you make the choices we all know aren't right
Throughout our lives, we often make choices that we know are not the best for us.

You're so kool, you'll maybe smoke some pot and then drop out of school
You might think you're cool by smoking marijuana and dropping out of school, but in reality, you're harming your future.

What do I care and what do I know?
Why should I care about your choices or opinions when they don't affect me?

You're stabbed in the back as soon as we watch you go
As soon as you leave, we talk negatively about you and betray your trust.

'Cause I'm the guy that wasted everything
I'm the person who has lost everything and accomplished nothing.

I'm another lost cause and not only to myself
I'm not just a lost cause to myself, but to others as well.

Take all your good-will shit and go lie to someone else
I don't want to hear your kind words or fake encouragement. Take it elsewhere.

I know you really want it, that's half the fun of it
I'm aware that you want to see me fail, and that brings you pleasure.

It's not a promise it's a fact
I'm certain that you'll keep coming back to see me fail.

'Cause I'm so Hardheaded, idiotic, self-centered, it's ironic
I'm stubborn, foolish, and only think of myself, and it's ironic that I haven't succeeded yet, despite those qualities.

Nothing ever mattered to me
I've never truly cared about anything or anyone.

'Til the time you thought you knew me
Before you thought you knew me, I didn't care about anything.

I can try to stop me, but it's like stepping in the ring
You can try to stop me, but it's a challenge that I'm willing to face head-on.

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