Hard 2 Face Reality
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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Sometimes it's hard to face reality, oh, oh
Even though you might get mad at me, oh, oh
Sometimes it's hard to face reality

Should've been adjusted to my life
Had the opportunity to stay and wait for the last time
Now you're standin' right in front of me
It hurts me to know that I lied
Tried to protect your feelings
You read in between the lines
Hope your heart has started healing

Sometimes it's hard to face reality, oh, oh
Even though you might get mad at me, oh, oh
Sometimes it's hard to face reality

Don't be afraid to stand alone
Don't be afraid to stand outside your comfort zone
I know it's hard away from home
And it ain't easy all alone
Relationships over the phone
Talkin' to your significant other all night long

Sometimes it's hard to face reality, oh, oh
Even though you might get mad at me, oh, oh
Sometimes it's hard to face reality
Sometimes it's hard to face reality

Love and death are quite similar
How they come and go like cat burglars
Reality is kind of hard to face
Like actual facts and flat-earthers
Rain's a requirement for flowers to grow
And pain's a requirement for power to grow
It's a miracle how one could change from one what was just hours ago
Such is life though, it's just a cycle
The bigger picture and the smaller picture
Are exactly same, it's macro, micro
Crack your ad and let your light glow
One day you can be the king of pop
And the next one just be wack ol' Michael
It's human nature, just like he told us
Let's face reality, crack the cycle

Know it hurts to see the truth in your face
Circumstances bring you down to your knees
Go on and cry an ocean, but don't drown in it
Enough to put your heart at ease
Ooh, don't lose your self esteem
I apologize, for being a man
It's way harder than what it seems

Sometimes it's hard to face reality, oh, oh (reality, yeah)
Even though you might get mad at me, oh, oh (you might get mad at me, but I'll be at your bedside)




Sometimes it's hard to face reality (oh oh oh oh oh)
Sometimes it's hard to face reality (oh oh oh oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Justin Bieber's "Hard 2 Face Reality" is a reflection of the emotional struggles one can face in a long-distance relationship. The opening line "Sometimes it's hard to face reality" talks about how difficult it can be for someone to confront the reality of a situation which may not always be pleasant. The next line that follows, "Even though you might get mad at me," indicates that the reality of a long-distance relationship can often lead to misunderstandings and arguments. The repetition of the line "Sometimes it's hard to face reality" throughout the song serves to emphasize the conflict and tension caused by distance in a relationship.


The chorus of the song encourages the listener to be brave and not be afraid to stand alone, even outside the door alone. This advice is followed by the acknowledgement that being away from home can be hard, and being alone is not always easy. The song also addresses the challenges of maintaining a relationship over the phone, specifically the intense conversations that can last all night long.


The second verse of the song deals with regret and missed opportunities. The lines "Should've been adjusted to my life, Had the opportunity to stay and wait for the last time" suggests that the artist recognizes that he could have done things differently in the past, but now he finds himself facing the reality of his choices. The next line signifies his pain, saying "Now you're standin' right in front of me, It hurts me to know that I lied," shows that he is realizing the mistakes he has made, and how it has caused pain to his significant other. The lyrics further convey that he still cares for his partner and hopes that her heart has started to heal from the pain he caused.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes it's hard to face reality, oh, oh
Acknowledging the truth can be challenging and uncomfortable.


Even though you might get mad at me, oh, oh
I understand that my honesty may cause anger or frustration.


Sometimes it's hard to face reality
It's difficult to accept the facts or truth, but it's necessary.


Don't be afraid to stand alone
It's okay to be independent and rely on oneself.


Don't be afraid to stand outside the door alone
It's okay to venture outside of one's comfort zone and explore alone.


I know it's hard away from home
I understand the difficulties of being away from home.


And it ain't easy all alone
It's challenging to face obstacles alone.


Relationships over the phone
It's challenging to maintain a meaningful relationship through technology.


Talkin' to your significant other all night long
Spending long hours communicating with a significant other.


Should've been adjusted to my life
I should have adapted to the changes in my life.


Had the opportunity to stay and wait for the last time
I should have stayed and waited for the chance to make things right.


Now you're standin' right in front of me
Now, I'm face-to-face with the reality of the situation.


It hurts me to know that I lied
It's painful to admit that I was not truthful.


Try to protect your feelings
I attempted to shield you from the truth to spare your feelings.


You read in between the lines
You were able to understand what I was trying to say without me directly stating it.


Hope your heart has started healing
I hope that you've begun to recover emotionally.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L.
Written by: Dan Kanter, Jason Boyd, Justin Bieber, Kenneth Coby, Timothy Thedford

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Your life isn't a movie, don't end it



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@zesch7843

3:00 love this part

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