Behind the Screen
Outbreak Lyrics


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The same old stories,
The same old lies.
But no one talking is looking me in the eyes.
Every one is so quick to judge.
They don't know me but they still hold a grudge.

Tried for years,
I've failed for years...
Getting through to your deaf ears.

You see the truth but you disagree.
I guess blind eyes will never see...
The game's been played a thousand times.
Your life's so miserable you worry about mine.

Tried for years,
I've failed for years...
Getting through to your deaf ears.

The same old stories,
The same old lies.
But no one talking is looking me in the eyes.
Every one is so quick to judge.
They don't know me but they still hold a grudge.

Tried for years,




I've failed for years...
Getting through to your deaf ears

Overall Meaning

In the song "Behind the Screen" by Outbreak, the lyrics express the constant struggle of being judged and misunderstood by others who have no idea who the singer really is. The first verse creates a sense of repetition and monotony. The use of "same old stories" and "same old lies" conveys the idea that the singer has to deal with the same unfair judgments repeatedly for years. It's evident that people talk behind their back but won't face them in the eyes. There is an element of frustration in the tone of the lyrics due to being unfairly judged and criticized.


The second verse heightens the frustration by acknowledging that the singer has tried to make the world see the truth about themself but has failed to persuade them. The lyrics suggest the other person sees the truth but refuses to acknowledge it, choosing instead to remain ignorant and closed-minded. The singer appears to understand that some people intentionally choose not to see things from another person's perspective, even if it's the truth, because it doesn't align with their beliefs or perceptions.


The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of the singer's experiences. Despite constant attempts to reach the other person's "deaf ears," their stubbornness and preconceptions prevent them from truly getting to know the singer. The lyrics showcase a feeling of isolation and impotence in the face of constant judgment, leaving the singer feeling misunderstood and alone.


Line by Line Meaning

The same old stories,
Things people say about me never change and it's becoming repetitive.


The same old lies.
People keep telling false things about me from time to time.


But no one talking is looking me in the eyes.
People don't have the courage to come and talk to me about what they heard or think they know about me.


Every one is so quick to judge.
People always rush to make assumptions about me.


They don't know me but they still hold a grudge.
People seem to hate me for no reason as they don't have an idea about who I am.


Tried for years,
I have made several attempts,


I've failed for years...
But unfortunately, I haven't been successful.


Getting through to your deaf ears.
All my attempts to reach out to those people have been futile because they refuse to listen - they are deaf to whatever I have to say.


You see the truth but you disagree.
You know the truth about me, but you don't like it anyway.


I guess blind eyes will never see...
Maybe some people are determined to keep that negative opinion about me, even if it's baseless.


The game's been played a thousand times.
These kinds of misunderstandings have occurred repeatedly, and it's becoming too predictable.


Your life's so miserable you worry about mine.
You might be frustrated with your own personal problems that you worry more about mine.


The same old stories,
Repeating again and again.


The same old lies.
People telling false things about me without any proof or evidence.


But no one talking is looking me in the eyes.
People don't talk to me face to face instead spread rumors behind my back.


Every one is so quick to judge.
People have their opinions about me without understanding the reality behind those things.


They don't know me but they still hold a grudge.
People have built their biases and prejudices about me without any proper reason or knowledge about me.


Tried for years,
I continuously tried,


I've failed for years...
But all these years have been nothing but failures.


Getting through to your deaf ears.
And all this trying has been futile since the people I want to convince don't even listen to me.




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Ivan Garcia

best song

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