Born To Lose
Retaliate Lyrics


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We never said the right thing
we never looked the right way
no one gave a fuck about what we had to say
stood our ground - we're going nowhere fast
five miles per hour down a dead end path

kids like us were born to lose
i feel the stares coming down on me
from the choices ive made and the life that i lead




you only get one - this is the one i choose
straight to hell - born to lose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Retaliate's song Born To Lose express the feelings of disillusionment, frustration, and disappointment that many people experience in their lives. The underlying message of the song is that, despite their best efforts, they feel that they are destined to fail. The first verse sets the tone of the song with lines such as "We never said the right thing, we never looked the right way," which suggest feelings of inadequacy and lack of confidence. The next line, "No one gave a fuck about what we had to say," highlights the feeling of being neglected and dismissed by society. The last two lines of the verse, "Stood our ground - we're going nowhere fast, Five miles per hour down a dead end path," underscore the sense of being stuck and unable to make progress in life.


The chorus of the song, "Kids like us were born to lose," serves as the rallying cry and highlights the fact that the singer of the song believes that their destiny is predetermined. The second verse touches upon the societal pressure that people face with lines such as "I feel the stares coming down on me from the choices I've made and the life that I lead." Ultimately, the singer chooses to embrace their fate with the line "Straight to hell - born to lose," which suggests that they have accepted their destiny and are willing to face the consequences of their choices.


Overall, the song is a reflective expression of the feeling of powerlessness that many people feel at some point in their lives. The lyrics are raw and honest and resonate with the listener on a deep level.


Line by Line Meaning

We never said the right thing
We were never good at expressing ourselves with the right words


we never looked the right way
Our physical appearance was never up to societal standards


no one gave a fuck about what we had to say
People never cared about our opinions or thoughts


stood our ground - we're going nowhere fast
Despite trying to be confident and firm in our beliefs, we're not making any progress in life


five miles per hour down a dead end path
We are moving slowly in a direction that will lead us nowhere


kids like us were born to lose
We were never meant to succeed in life because of our upbringing and circumstances


i feel the stares coming down on me
I sense people judging me for my actions and choices


from the choices ive made and the life that i lead
People are judging me based on the decisions I've made and the direction my life is headed


you only get one - this is the one i choose
I'm aware that I only have one life to live and I'm choosing to live it the way that makes sense to me


straight to hell - born to lose
I'm fully aware that my choices may lead to negative consequences and hardships, but I'm accepting them as part of my life's journey




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