awesome
Reel Big Fish Lyrics


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Oh yeah!

Alright!

A-W-E-S-O-M-E! so A-W-E-S-O-M-E!

Like tattered sails,
The shreds of my heart in your fingernails
Open my mouth, but I can't get this out
It never fails, a bed of roses, and coffin nails
I hold my breath 'cause I'm scared to death
We try to lie, and deny
but our secret isn't safe.

You're Awesome! So Awesome! You're everything I want in a girl
You're Crazy! Amazing! I'm everything that's wrong with the world
You're great, filled with hate and I can't escape

My lips are sore,
My heart is black to the very core.
This life of crime, I'll get used to it in time.
We keep it low, but I think they know
And out secret isn't safe.

You're Awesome! So Awesome! You're everything I want in a girl
You're Crazy! Amazing! I'm everything that's wrong with the world
Don't wait, procrastinate, it's not too late

You're radical!
You're radical!
You're radical!
You're radical. Yeah!

So so so so awesome.
So so so so awesome.

You're Awesome! So Awesome! You're everything I want in a girl
You're Crazy! Amazing! I'm everything that's wrong with the world
Don't wait, procrastinate, it's not too late
You're great, filled with hate,
And I can't escape!
And I can't escape!
And I can't escape!





So awesome!

Overall Meaning

The song "Awesome" by Reel Big Fish is a satire on destructive and unhealthy relationships. The lyrics showcase how we tend to stay in a toxic relationship even though it may be emotionally and mentally harmful. The singer in the song seems to be stuck in a relationship with someone they describe as "Awesome" and "Crazy" but also "filled with hate". They are unable to get out of this relationship even though their partner is not good for them, and they are both living in denial about the situation.


The opening lines of the song, "Like tattered sails, the shreds of my heart in your fingernails," metaphorically describe the pain and hurt that the singer feels in the relationship. The line, "I'm everything that's wrong with the world," reflects the singer's low self-esteem, and how they see themselves as the problem even though their partner is the one who is causing harm. The chorus of the song, "You're Awesome! So Awesome! You're everything I want in a girl," is sarcastic and highlights how the singer is trapped in this cycle despite knowing the negative consequences.


Overall, "Awesome" is a commentary on the dangers of toxic relationships, and how they can cause emotional and mental harm, leaving individuals feeling trapped and unable to escape.


Line by Line Meaning

Like tattered sails, The shreds of my heart in your fingernails
My heart is broken and you hold the pieces, like tattered sails which are worn and torn.


Open my mouth, but I can't get this out, It never fails, a bed of roses, and coffin nails
I can't express my feelings to you, it's like a bed of roses and coffin nails- a beautiful but deadly combination.


I hold my breath 'cause I'm scared to death, We try to lie, and deny, but our secret isn't safe.
I'm afraid of exposing our secret, we may try to deny or lie, but it's not a safe option.


You're Awesome! So Awesome! You're everything I want in a girl, You're Crazy! Amazing! I'm everything that's wrong with the world
You are an amazing girl, the epitome of awesomeness, and I'm the opposite- everything that's wrong with the world, crazy and messed up.


My lips are sore, My heart is black to the very core, This life of crime, I'll get used to it in time
I'm physically and emotionally tired, and I'm used to this life of doing wrong things, it's becoming a norm for me.


We keep it low, but I think they know, And out secret isn't safe
We try to keep our relationship secret, but I think people suspect us, and our secret isn't safe anymore.


Don't wait, procrastinate, it's not too late
Don't hesitate or delay, it's not too late to make things right.


You're radical! You're radical! You're radical! You're radical. Yeah!
You are absolutely amazing! You are radical, cool, and awesome. Yeah!


You're great, filled with hate, And I can't escape!
You are great, but at the same time, you have anger or resentment, which I can't escape from as well.


So awesome!
You are so awesome!




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Comments from YouTube:

11orbs

their live album is my fave by far

Twotoedbob

this is one of their best by far its so so so so so so so A.W.S.O.M.E.

Anarchy plz

other than the live album by them this is my favorite album by anyone of all time this is soooooooo amazing

Subtle Charm Creations

I went out on a first date with a guy the other night and he played this for me at the end of the night and needless to say, I think it went pretttty well. :)))

lithron

Don't leave us hanging. How did it work out?

Relationship of Command

This is the reason why I have to listen to the song after saying awesome, and why I make so many A-W-E-S-O-M-E jokes and puns.

Aaron Hess

This is their best song

Teh Slime

Didn’t like this song at first but it really grew on me

guitarbass95

me and a friend just mutually realized we liked eachother, she previously promised to skank with me even though she hates ska, so i sent it to her saying we could always skank to this. i thought i might as well write it here

DUDDERS

I don't mind this version but the live version on "Our live album is better than your live album" is so much better!

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