The Future Freaks Me Out
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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Check it out, I'm rocking steady
Go!
Betty won't stop listening to modern rock
How she hates to be alone
I try to compensate her lack of love with coffee cake
Ice cream and a bottle of ten dollar wine
I rock the cowgirl blues
I rock too fast for love
I'm footloose in my Velcro shoes
What's up with Will and Grace?
I don't get drum and bass
The future freaks me out."
I'm on fire and now I think I'm ready to bust a move
Check it out, I'm rocking steady
To the beat in my head
It goes oh, oh-oh-oh
I know that she's the only one
I'd rather waste our time together
Yeah, 'cause we can get down
Betty can't quit carving question marks in my wrist
How come we're so alone?
We waste away the days with nicotine and television samples
Of an era we hate to admit we embrace
We fail to represent
We fail to be content
We fail at everything we ever even try to attempt
And so the story goes
As only Betty knows
It's time we take control
(Get down)
Betty, I need you
I miss you
I'm so alone without you
To call up on the weekends with my cellular phone
Betty, it's so hard to relate
To the whole human race
I don't know where to begin
I don't know where to begin
If we can both find a way
To do the things that we say
We might not sit in our rooms
And drink our daydreams away
Betty, I'm a dreamer
I'm not a vicious schemer
Oh Betty, won't you- ah fuck it
The opening lines, "I'm on fire and now I think I'm ready to bust a move Check it out, I'm rocking steady Go!" establish a sense of urgency and excitement. The singer is ready to take action, to do something bold and daring.
The song then focuses on two characters: the singer and Betty. Betty is described as someone who constantly listens to modern rock and appears to be lonely. The singer attempts to make her feel better with food and wine, but she still feels alienated from society. She doesn't understand the popularity of "Will and Grace" or "drum and bass," and even says that "the future freaks me out."
The chorus returns, with the singer stating that he's ready to move forward and that he knows Betty is the only one he wants to be with. The second verse sees Betty continuing to feel misunderstood and isolated, carving question marks into the singer's wrist to express her confusion. They both waste their days with vices like nicotine and TV, refusing to participate in the world around them. But the singer feels that if they can work together, perhaps they can make a positive change and stop drinking their "daydreams away."
Overall, "The Future Freaks Me Out" is a song about feeling disconnected from society and unsure of what the future holds. Betty and the singer are lost and searching for a sense of meaning and purpose. Despite their struggles, they find comfort and hope in each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on fire and now I think I'm ready to bust a move
I'm feeling excited and energized, and I think it's time to take action.
Check it out, I'm rocking steady
I'm confident and composed while I prepare to take action.
Betty won't stop listening to modern rock
The person named Betty is very fond of modern rock music and cannot stop listening to it.
How she hates to be alone
Betty dislikes being by herself and prefers to have company around her at all times.
I try to compensate her lack of love with coffee cake
I try to make up for Betty's lack of affection by giving her coffee cake.
Ice cream and a bottle of ten dollar wine
Along with coffee cake, I also provide Betty with low-cost wine and ice cream.
She says, "Hey, I rock the Haro Sport
Betty reveals her interests in music and fashion. She loves sporting Haro bicycles and cowgirl styles.
I rock the cowgirl blues
Betty enjoys dressing up in cowgirl fashion and seems sad or melancholic about something.
I rock too fast for love
Betty likes to experience things as fast-paced as possible, even when it comes to romantic relationships.
I'm footloose in my Velcro shoes
Betty enjoys feeling free and unconstrained by wearing comfortable shoes.
What's up with Will and Grace?
Betty seems frustrated or confused about a TV show called Will and Grace.
I don't get drum and bass
Betty does not understand or enjoy a type of music called drum and bass.
The future freaks me out."
Betty is worried and anxious about the future and the uncertainty it holds for her.
To the beat in my head
I'm listening to music in my head and moving to the rhythms I imagine.
I know that she's the only one
I'm convinced that Betty is the only person who truly understands me and with whom I can connect.
I'd rather waste our time together
I prefer to spend time with Betty even if it means we may not be productive or useful with our time.
Yeah, 'cause we can get down
I'm sure we can have fun and engage in entertaining activities together.
Betty can't quit carving question marks in my wrist
Betty is causing me physical harm by carving question marks on my wrist, possibly as a sign of her anxiety or frustration.
How come we're so alone?
We are wondering why we are unable to connect with others and feel lonely most of the time.
We waste away the days with nicotine and television samples
We spend our days smoking and watching TV, trying to find some release from our mundane and unfulfilling lives.
Of an era we hate to admit we embrace
We belong to a time or culture we despise, but we still identify with it and cannot escape it.
We fail to represent
We cannot express or represent ourselves adequately, and we feel like we are not living up to our potential.
We fail to be content
We cannot find happiness or satisfaction in our lives, and we keep searching for something that would make us feel fulfilled.
We fail at everything we ever even try to attempt
We struggle with achieving anything we set out to do and feel like we are constantly failing or falling short.
And so the story goes
This is how our lives have gone so far.
As only Betty knows
Betty is the only one who truly understands the intricacies of our lives and experiences.
It's time we take control
We need to start taking charge of our lives and make decisions that would change our circumstances for the better.
Betty, I need you
I'm expressing my dependence and attachment to Betty, and how I cannot live without her.
I miss you
I feel the absence and loss of Betty when she is not around.
I'm so alone without you
I feel completely isolated and lonely without Betty's presence and companionship.
To call up on the weekends with my cellular phone
I use my phone on weekends to call Betty and communicate with her.
Betty, it's so hard to relate
I find it very difficult to connect with others or communicate my feelings and thoughts to them.
To the whole human race
I struggle with understanding or relating to all people, as if they all belong to a different species.
I don't know where to begin
I feel overwhelmed and clueless about how to start changing my life or the world around me for the better.
If we can both find a way
If Betty and I can work together and find a solution to our problems.
To do the things that we say
If we can act on our words and follow through with our plans and promises.
We might not sit in our rooms
We may not have to spend all our days alone in our rooms, feeling helpless and sad.
And drink our daydreams away
We may not have to resort to alcohol or other substances to escape from our reality anymore.
Betty, I'm a dreamer
I'm someone who has a lot of aspirations and hopes for the future, but struggles with turning them into reality.
I'm not a vicious schemer
I do not have any harmful or malicious intentions towards anyone, and I hope to achieve my goals through honest means.
Oh Betty, won't you- ah fuck it
I'm expressing my frustration or despair about something, but decide to give up on it or not go on with it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jesse Johnson, Joshua Cain, Justin Pierre, Matthew Taylor, Tony Thaxton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I’m on fire and now I think I’m ready to bust a move
Check it out I’m rocking steady
Go!
Betty won’t stop listening to modern rock
How she hates to be alone
I try to compensate her lack of love with coffee cake
Ice cream and a bottle of ten dollar wine she says hey
I rock the Haro sport
I rock the cow girl blues
I rock too fast for love I’m footloose in my Velcro shoes
What’s up with Will and Grace?
I don’t get drum and bass
The future freaks me out
I’m on fire and now I think I'm ready to bust a move
Check it out I’m rocking steady
To the beat in my head
It goes oh, oh-oh-oh
I know that she’s the only one
I’d rather waste our time together
Yeah, ‘cause we can get down
Betty can’t quit carving question marks in my wrist
How come we’re so alone
We waste away the days with nicotine and television samples
From an era we hate to admit we embrace
We fail to represent
We fail to be content
We fail at everything we ever even try to attempt
And so the story goes
As only Betty knows
It’s time to take control
(Get Down)
I’m on fire and now I think I'm ready to bust a move
Check it out I’m rocking steady
To the beat in my head
It goes oh, oh-oh-oh
I know that she’s the only one
I’d rather waste my time with her
Betty, I need you
I miss you
I’m so alone without you
To call up on the weekends with my cellular phone
Betty it’s so hard to relate
To the whole human race
I don’t know where to begin
I don’t know where to begin
If we can both find a way
To do the things that we say
We might not sit in our rooms
And drink our daydreams away
Betty, I’m a dreamer
I’m not a vicious schemer
Oh Betty won’t you.. ah fuck it
I’m on fire and now I think I'm ready to bust a move
Check it out I’m rocking steady
To the beat in my head
It goes oh, oh-oh-oh
I know that she’s the only one
I’d rather waste our time together
Yeah, ‘cause we can get down.
@lakrfan2834
Who's here because this is a great song that still needs to be listened to here and there years later?
@richardbarth918
Basically.
@scruffy7264
Still not the same as playing in my CD player on my way too school skipping each time we go over a speed bump... lol member berries
@andrewtomaschke8012
2019 Checking in
@russellscott3758
Definitely. Hearing it all these years after it came out makes me wonder if the future is as bad as Betty was afraid it might be
@anthonyvalente6129
🤙
@mickcollins1921
Just saw these guys live last month. Met them before the show. It was my 13 y/o’s first ever concert. Justin talked with him before the show and then during the last song - this song - they had an unnatural pause during the bridge where Justin thanked the crowd and at the end of the shout-outs he called out my son and talked to him from the stage for a solid 15-20 seconds right before coming back in and finishing the song.
It was the most magical first concert experience that someone could have. Great show by the MCS crew. A truly special night for my kid and me.
@RobotronSage
Woahhh!
@mar-shagazorpazorp6431
That’s awesome ❤ I’ll never forget how iconic these guys were in my thirteen y/o self eyes. Experiencing that first time at warped tour!! Just like your son will never forget that. Took my little sis ten years ago, and got a great photo together with Justin too. The smile on her face is priceless!! Always love MCS 🤟🙌
@highdeadesigns6424
That's so amazing😭 I didn't even know they were still together! My middle school self is jealous😍