"I can’t really say the answer to that, just because the initial idea came from Justin Bieber this time around. This was an idea that was sparked in his mind in Toronto. He invited me onto the record, and that’s where I added my part, which was my verse, and I added the bridge. The idea came from Justin Bieber, and it was during a time where it was a lot of media coming down on him, a lot of people were out trying to persecute him. It seemed like they were trying to just see him down, see him fall. It feels like that time, that era, he just drew from everything, and I can hear the lyric from him saying, “Sometimes it’s hard to face reality,” because that didn’t come from me, it came from Justin.
But it felt like it was just him dealing with all these issues straight on, and it was just coming out melodically and lyrically, it was just coming across that way."
Hard 2 Face Reality
Poo Bear Lyrics
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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
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)
The song "Hard 2 Face Reality" by Poo Bear explores the challenging nature of accepting reality, no matter how difficult it may be. The opening lines acknowledge that it can be difficult to confront reality, even when it may result in feelings of anger or frustration. The lyrics then touch on regret and missed opportunities, with the suggestion that the singer should have adjusted to their life. The repetition of the line "it's hard to face reality" reinforces the idea that this is a challenging, ongoing process.
The second verse encourages listeners to be brave and step outside of their comfort zones. The lyrics suggest that being away from home is hard, and that long-distance relationships can be difficult. The chorus is repeated twice more, and the final verse offers wisdom about the similarities between love and death, and the importance of facing reality, even when it is painful. The song acknowledges that facing reality can be hard, but that it is necessary in order to grow and move forward.
Overall, "Hard 2 Face Reality" is a poignant and relatable song that offers a powerful message about the importance of accepting reality, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it's hard to face reality, oh, oh
Admitting the truth is difficult
Even though you might get mad at me, oh, oh
You may blame me for it
Should've been adjusted to my life
This truth should've been easy for me to accept
Had the opportunity to stay and wait for the last time
I should've stayed and waited until I was ready
Now you're standin' right in front of me
But now you're confronting me with the truth
It hurts me to know that I lied
I regret that I lied to you
Tried to protect your feelings
I was trying to spare you from the pain
You read in between the lines
But you saw through my deception
Hope your heart has started healing
I hope you are starting to recover from the hurt
Don't be afraid to stand alone
It's okay to be independent
Don't be afraid to stand outside your comfort zone
It's okay to take risks and try new things
I know it's hard away from home
I understand that being away from home is difficult
And it ain't easy all alone
And it's not easy to be alone
Relationships over the phone
Maintaining a relationship over the phone can be tough
Talkin' to your significant other all night long
But talking to them all night can help
Love and death are quite similar
Love and death are both inevitable
How they come and go like cat burglars
They come and go swiftly and surreptitiously
Reality is kind of hard to face
The truth can be difficult to accept
Like actual facts and flat-earthers
Some people deny the truth despite evidence
Rain's a requirement for flowers to grow
Adversity can be necessary for growth
And pain's a requirement for power to grow
Pain can result in growth and strength
It's a miracle how one could change from one what was just hours ago
Change can happen quickly and surprisingly
Such is life though, it's just a cycle
This is just a normal part of life's ups and downs
The bigger picture and the smaller picture
The grand scheme of things and the smaller details are equally important
Are exactly same, it's macro, micro
They are the same on a large and small scale
Crack your ad and let your light glow
Unleash your potential and shine
One day you can be the king of pop
You can achieve greatness
And the next one just be wack ol' Michael
But you can also have setbacks
It's human nature, just like he told us
This is part of being human
Let's face reality, crack the cycle
Let's confront the truth and break the pattern
Know it hurts to see the truth in your face
It can be painful to accept the truth
Circumstances bring you down to your knees
Difficult situations can be overwhelming
Go on and cry an ocean, but don't drown in it
It's okay to cry, but don't let it consume you
Enough to put your heart at ease
Crying can be cathartic
Ooh, don't lose your self esteem
Don't let this affect your self-worth
I apologize, for being a man
I am sorry for how my actions have affected you as a woman
It's way harder than what it seems
It's more difficult than it appears
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HannahStocking
I’ve been waiting for you all to see this project!! I hope you love it!!! Thank you Poo Bear, Justin Bieber and Jay Electronica for letting me create this for you!!
@prabhleenbhatti3374
its too good
@dubu4734
Hannah Stocking love youuuuuu❤❤
@Rahaf-ki1ih
Hannah Stocking I can't wait for you to be an actual actor 💜💜💜
@prabhleenbhatti3374
your the best
@tashinarespectsnothing6384
Hannah Stocking ILYSFM AND EVERYONE IN THE VIDEO
@gabriellebernabe5376
i remember being so obsessed with this for no reason
@Syknott
Seems like we are twins💀
@Kayssmallworld
@@Syknott maybe triplets 😭
@starchu1071
Same