face It
Jimmie´s Chicken Shack Lyrics
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I never put up a fight
I have hard time seeing what is wrong
Sure doesn't take you long
We know there's something better here
Won't fall victim to all your fears
And the dreams they keep on coming
Knife to your throat underwater running
Face it
The sweetness that's on your tongue
You just can't taste it
We're subject to change
And some feelings won't go away
They won't go away
Could you please tell me
What I think is right
Why even put up a fight
I don't think there's anything that's wrong
Don't think you think that strong
Feeling now so much pressure here
Don't think you would want to get too near
All the dreams that you gave up running
Knife in my back as you turn
But will you face it
Your reason's not out of reach
Still you chase it
You think it's better
To prey than preach
But it won't go away
It won't go away
That empty heart in you
It won't go away
With every thought of you
It won't go away
It won't go away
My only problem is I won't go away
The only problem is it won't go away
Until we face it
The song "Face it" by Jimmie's Chicken Shack is a reflective and introspective piece about facing one's fears and issues head on. The lyrics suggest a personal struggle to find meaning and truth in oneself as well as to escape from certain negative experiences or people. The opening verse sets the tone by acknowledging difficulty in coping with life's challenges and attempting to avoid confrontations. The second verse asks for validation and clarity from an external source, but ultimately implies that personal conviction and self-awareness are ultimately more important. The chorus encourages the listener to confront the root of their problems in order to find peace and understand that every feeling has its place.
Throughout the song, there are instances of violent imagery, such as a "knife to your throat" and a "knife in my back." These may represent the emotional or psychological impact of unresolved issues and the urgent need to address them. The song also explores the idea of change, noting that some feelings and experiences may never truly leave us and that we must learn to grow and adapt alongside them. The repetition of the phrase "It won't go away" emphasizes the persistent nature of these issues and that they must be confronted in order to find resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know if I can get it right
I am uncertain and lack confidence that I will succeed in this situation.
I never put up a fight
I tend to avoid confrontations and arguments.
I have hard time seeing what is wrong
I struggle to identify and understand what is going wrong in situations.
Sure doesn't take you long
You seem to have a quick and easy understanding of what is happening in situations.
We know there's something better here
We believe there is a better outcome or solution available.
Won't fall victim to all your fears
We will not let ourselves be controlled or influenced by your fears and worries.
And the dreams they keep on coming
Our hopes and aspirations persist and continue despite challenges and setbacks.
Knife to your throat underwater running
We feel pressured and threatened, as if we are drowning and being held at knife point.
The sweetness that's on your tongue
There are positive and enjoyable aspects of life that you may not be fully appreciating or experiencing.
You just can't taste it
You are not fully able to recognize or savor the good things in your life.
We're subject to change
We are vulnerable to change and uncertainty in our lives.
And some feelings won't go away
There are certain feelings and emotions that persist and do not disappear easily.
Could you please tell me
Can you provide some guidance or advice to me?
What I think is right
I am seeking validation or confirmation that my beliefs and opinions are correct.
Why even put up a fight
Why bother opposing or resisting something?
Don't think there's anything that's wrong
I do not perceive any issues or problems in this situation.
Don't think you think that strong
I do not believe that you have a particularly strong or persuasive opinion or belief in this situation.
Feeling now so much pressure here
We are currently under a great deal of stress and obligation in this situation.
Don't think you would want to get too near
I do not believe that you would want to involve yourself too closely or directly in this situation.
All the dreams that you gave up running
You have abandoned or given up on pursuing your hopes and goals, even though they may still be achievable.
Knife in my back as you turn
I feel betrayed or attacked by someone who was previously an ally, as they abandon me or turn against me unexpectedly.
Your reason's not out of reach
You have legitimate and rational reasons for your beliefs or actions.
Still you chase it
You continue to pursue your goals or ideals, despite obstacles or setbacks.
You think it's better to prey than preach
You believe that it is more effective or valuable to take action and achieve things, rather than just talking about them or encouraging others to do so.
That empty heart in you
You are lacking passion, purpose or fulfillment in your life.
It won't go away
This feeling or issue is persistent and enduring, and cannot be easily resolved or eliminated.
With every thought of you
Whenever I think of you or our relationship, this unpleasant feeling or problem persists.
It won't go away
This feeling or issue is persistent and enduring, and cannot be easily resolved or eliminated.
My only problem is I won't go away
My only obstacle or challenge is that I cannot simply abandon or forget about this issue, even though I may want to do so.
The only problem is it won't go away
The main issue or problem in this situation is that it persists and lingers, causing ongoing difficulties or struggles.
Until we face it
We will not be able to overcome this issue or challenge until we confront it directly and honestly.
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