Obsolete
Jabberwock Lyrics


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I can feel from the look in their eyes
I can hear their laugh behind my back
What are we going to do with her?

Cause I am too slow
Cause I am pushy
Cause I am too young
Cause I am too weak

I'm obsolete, I'm useless
I'm obsolete, ready to be done

I can read in between their words
I can see from the smile on their face
That they're about to flush me down

Cause I am too slow
Cause I am pushy
Cause I am too young
Cause I am too weak





I'm obsolete, I'm useless
I'm obsolete, ready to be done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Obsolete" by Jabberwock express the emotional turmoil of feeling useless and out of place in a society that values youth, speed, and strength above all else. Through the perspective of the singer, we see the judgment and ridicule they face from others who deem them unworthy or deserving of a career, a relationship, or any other aspect of life. They can see the disdain in the eyes of those around them, the whispers and laughter behind their back, and the thinly veiled insults hurled their way.


The chorus of "I'm obsolete, I'm useless, I'm obsolete, ready to be done" is a heartbreaking admission of defeat, a declaration that they no longer have a place in this world, that they have been relegated to the sidelines or thrown away entirely. Despite their efforts, their skills, their intelligence, or their passion, they are constantly reminded of the ways in which they fall short, a reminder that can crush even the strongest of spirits.


Overall, "Obsolete" is a powerful commentary on the expectations placed on individuals based on societal norms, and the devastating impact this can have on those deemed "less than." The song serves as a reminder to appreciate the range of experiences, talents, and abilities that make us human and to recognize the harm that comes from valuing one characteristic above all others.


Line by Line Meaning

I can feel from the look in their eyes
I can sense the contempt in their eyes upon seeing me.


I can hear their laugh behind my back
I can hear the cruel laughter aimed at me when I am not around.


What are we going to do with her?
They are openly questioning what to do with me due to their disdain.


Cause I am too slow
I am deemed too sluggish by them.


Cause I am pushy
I am considered too assertive by their standards.


Cause I am too young
They see my youth as a liability.


Cause I am too weak
They view my lack of strength as a weakness.


I'm obsolete, I'm useless
I feel that I have become obsolete or useless to them.


I'm obsolete, ready to be done
I sense that I have reached my expiration date and they are ready to move on from me.


I can read in between their words
I am able to detect their true intentions beyond their words.


I can see from the smile on their face
Their smile may appear friendly, but it is masking their true feelings.


That they're about to flush me down
They are on the verge of discarding me like unwanted waste.




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