Under Scrutiny
Junior Turner Lyrics

After all that I’ve been through
The singer has gone through many challenges and struggles

From that moment that’s when I knew
There was a realization that came from those experiences

Had all these eyes on me (me)
The singer has been under constant observation and scrutiny

Felt the pressure that’s pushing down
The scrutiny has created immense pressure

Like a king that wears a crown
The artist's position has brought both power and responsibility

Your trying to break me (me)
The observers are attempting to harm and damage the singer's reputation or spirit

Break me
The observers wish to see the singer fail and crumble under pressure

I’m a man that’s under scrutiny
The artist identifies himself as someone under constant examination and criticism

That can never be broken
The artist believes they cannot be defeated or destroyed

Break me down
The observers desire to break the artist's spirit and cause them to fail

Coz I’m a man who’s under scrutiny
The singer is reiterating their current situation

And when this is over
There will be an eventual end to this situation

I’ll take you down
The singer will not forget the harm done to them and will seek revenge

You try and call my bluff
The observers are attempting to expose the singer's weaknesses or lies

Am I a real man am I tough
The observers are questioning the singer's character and strength

Your game is sticks and stone (stones)
The observers are using verbal and emotional attacks to hurt the artist

Sharpened knives to spoil their lives
The observers aim to shatter the artist's reputation and happiness

Dodge bullets just to survive
The singer has been avoiding attacks and harm in order to persevere

It's time to crash and burn (burn)
The singer is willing to face the potential consequences of their actions and fail at any cost

Crash and burn
The artist is bracing themselves for failure and destruction

My soul wont break
Despite the scrutiny, the artist's inner self is still strong

How much more can I take
The artist is questioning their endurance and limits

You don’t hear what I say
The observers are not listening or understanding the singer's words or struggles

I’m not gonna run away
The artist refuses to give in and leave the situation

You can call me out
The observers can continue to criticize and attack the singer

Don’t put me down
The singer wishes the observers would not invalidate or belittle their experiences

All over town
The scrutiny has spread beyond a specific location or group

Eyes on me looking down eyes on me all over town
The artist is aware and affected by the constant attention and criticism