Reality Check
Outnumbered Lyrics


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You say I've failed
But I say that I did my best
I did what I could and that wasn't enough?
Now you stand
Spit in my face
You think you're better?
I'll put you back in your place
A lessin klearned
I won't let up
I won't stay down
My goals are clear
My path I,ve found
World pushes back
But I won't let up
Surrounded by hate




Man I could give a fuck
Fuck that shit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Reality Check by Outnumbered speak about the struggle of trying our best in life, facing failures and criticisms, and how we must never give up on our dreams. The song begins with the singer being told that they have failed, to which they reply that they did their best, and if that was not enough, then so be it. This shows the importance of trying our best in life, irrespective of the outcome, and how we should not let anyone else define our success or failure.


The song then takes a slightly aggressive tone with the singer being spat in the face and being told that they are not good enough. However, the singer stands tall and promises to put the aggressor back in their place. This part of the song speaks about how we must take a stand for ourselves and our beliefs, and not let anyone bring us down. The lyrics also convey a message of resilience, with the singer promising to learn from their mistakes and never give up on their goals, despite facing difficulties and hate.


Overall, the song Reality Check by Outnumbered is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to stay true to themselves, persevere through tough times, and never lose sight of their goals.


Line by Line Meaning

You say I've failed
You are accusing me of failing according to your standards.


But I say that I did my best
I know I put in my maximum effort.


I did what I could and that wasn't enough?
Are you telling me that despite giving my all, it was still inadequate?


Now you stand
You are now face-to-face with me.


Spit in my face
You are showing disrespect towards me by spitting.


You think you're better?
You consider yourself superior to me?


I'll put you back in your place
I will not tolerate your disrespect, and will make sure you know your limit.


A lesson learned
I have acquired knowledge from this experience.


I won't let up
I will not back down from my stance.


I won't stay down
I will not allow myself to remain defeated.


My goals are clear
I have a precise idea of what I want to achieve.


My path I've found
I have discovered the direction I need to take.


World pushes back
The world is resisting my progress.


But I won't let up
Even in the face of obstacles, I will not give up.


Surrounded by hate
There is an abundance of negativity around me.


Man, I could give a fuck
I do not care about the hate surrounding me.


Fuck that shit
I reject the negativity and will remain focused on my goals.




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