face It
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That things just can't go on this way
We've tried so many times but things go on the same
We've spent one too many years in all this pain
And the light is shining in your eyes
And still it makes you wonder
It's time we face it (are you blind can't you see)
How long will we go on playin' this fool's game
How long will a candle burn its flame
We've tried, we've tried so man times, so many ways
When will we ever learn from our mistakes
And the point is either right or wrong
'Cause when I'm weak then I am strong
And the truth will find us all someday
And the price is more than you can pay
It's time we face it (are you blind can't you see)
It's time we face it (can't go on in misery)
It's time we face it (was it really meant to be)
It's time we face it (I don't know)
It's time we face it
The lyrics to Of.'s song "Face It" are encouraging the listener to come to terms with a dysfunctional relationship that has been ongoing for too long. The singer, presumably in a romantic relationship, is begging their partner to acknowledge that things cannot continue as they have. They have tried numerous times to fix their issues, yet the same problems persist, causing them both pain. The singer can see that their partner is also hurting, but they are blinded by their denial, and they continue to wonder why things are not getting better. The recurring line, "It's time we face it," is a blunt plea for the partner to snap out of their delusion and confront their relationship's problems head-on.
The song's theme of facing the truth and accepting reality is relatable to many. Still, it is particularly poignant in the context of a toxic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the longer the couple continues in their current state, the more significant the personal cost will be, emphasizing that change is necessary. The singer's final line, "I don't know," captures the uncertainty that can come with acknowledging a relationship's failure. Despite the unknown future, it is time to take action and face the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times do I have to tell you
I've been repeating myself constantly, hoping you'll understand.
That things just can't go on this way
Our current situation is unsustainable and can't continue like this.
We've tried so many times but things go on the same
We've attempted to change things, but it seems like nothing has been working.
We've spent one too many years in all this pain
We've been enduring this suffering for far too long.
And the light is shining in your eyes
Although there's hope for a better future, you're still hesitant to accept it.
And still it makes you wonder
You're still uncertain about whether or not things will actually improve.
It's time we face it (are you blind can't you see)
We need to confront the reality of our situation and not ignore it any longer.
How long will we go on playin' this fool's game
We've been acting foolishly and need to start making smarter decisions.
How long will a candle burn its flame
Our time to make a change is running out, just like the flame of a candle eventually burns out.
We've tried, we've tried so many times, so many ways
We've attempted to resolve this situation in various ways and with no avail.
When will we ever learn from our mistakes
We need to identify our mistakes in order to avoid repeating them in the future.
And the point is either right or wrong
There are only two outcomes; we're either successful or not.
'Cause when I'm weak then I am strong
Challenging situations can show us our own strength.
And the truth will find us all someday
We can't ignore the reality of our situation indefinitely.
And the price is more than you can pay
If we don't make a change, the consequences will be severe and possibly unbearable.
It's time we face it (can't go on in misery)
Continuing in this miserable state is no longer an option. We need to face our issues.
It's time we face it (was it really meant to be)
We need to question if our current situation is what we truly want and if not, make a change.
It's time we face it (I don't know)
We may not know what the outcome of confronting our problems will be, but we need to do it anyway.
It's time we face it
We need to acknowledge our issues and begin the process of resolving them.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: DINO ELEFANTE, JOHN ELEFANTE
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