The song was first performed live at the Glastonbury Festival on 30th June in Worthy Farm, UK, where he disclosed to the audience that it would come out soon.
Two months later, Rex teases the release of it by posting a 10-second-long snippet on all his social media accounts.
Later, on September 12th, Rex performed the song on BBC Radio 1 hosted by Annie Mac and the subsequent music video was released on YouTube.
‘"10/10’ is lyrically quite sad and soul-baring, because I’ve had a hard time. But the point is that I’ve had a hard time, I’m not having a hard time right now, you know?" - Rex, Hot Press
10/10
Rex Orange County Lyrics
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Now, I no longer hang with them
And I can't wait to be home again
I had a year that nearly sent me off the edge
I feel like a five, I can't pretend
But if I get my shit together this year
Maybe I'll be a ten
'Cause it's getting tiring
And I can't wait for the summer
Now, I'm gonna need a moment
I did it again, I did it again
No control over my emotions
One year on and I still can't focus
I did it again, yeah, I did it, I did it again
Twelve rounds in, fightin' solo
But nobody wins when it ends
We'll be placin' memories in frames
Invitin' people 'round to stay
And always owning up to things, to things
'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon
The people you choose and where you're from
If so, I've been so lucky, so far, it's outrageous
I won't complain (no)
Give myself a little credit
Since I dealt with all the pain
Yeah, I turned superhero
I'm comin' in Bruce Wayne
Yeah, I did it again, I did it again (yeah, I did it again)
But this time I took control
And turned my shit 'round
Sometimes you gotta cut a bitch out
I'm livin' again, yeah, I'm livin', I'm livin' again (I, uh-oh, yeah)
Yeah, whoa, yeah
Now, I'm safe and sound where I belong
It took all my strength to carry on
And though it's still hard work to find the words
I'm still gonna write this fuckin' song
'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon
The people you choose and where you're from
The song "10/10" by Rex Orange County reflects on the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The opening lines suggest a contemplation of old friendships and the realization that the singer no longer hangs out with them. The year that almost sent him off the edge refers to a difficult time that tested his mental and emotional strength. The metaphorical comparison of himself to a "five" reveals his lack of confidence and self-worth. However, he hopes to improve and become a "ten" if he gets his act together this year.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I did it again" primarily referring to the poor control over his emotions, inability to focus, and feeling overwhelmed. Nevertheless, he has learnt from his situation and is ready to take control of his life. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges his growth by giving himself credit for dealing with his pain alone and becoming a superhero like Bruce Wayne. The song ends with the hope that the songwriting process will allow him to find the words to express himself about the people he has chosen to stay with.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a think about my oldest friends
I thought about my closest friends
Now, I no longer hang with them
Now, I don't spend time with them anymore
And I can't wait to be home again
Looking forward to being back home
I had a year that nearly sent me off the edge
The past year was emotionally difficult
I feel like a five, I can't pretend
I feel average, and can't fake feeling better
But if I get my shit together this year
If I can become more organized and disciplined this year
Maybe I'll be a ten
Then maybe I'll feel great
Help myself a little better
Take care of myself better
'Cause it's getting tiring
Because it's exhausting to feel this way
And I can't wait for the summer
Excited for the summer to arrive
Now, I'm gonna need a moment
I need some time to myself
I did it again, I did it again
I made the same mistake again
No control over my emotions
Unable to manage my feelings
One year on and I still can't focus
A year later and I'm still struggling to concentrate
Twelve rounds in, fightin' solo
Fighting my battles alone
But nobody wins when it ends
No one benefits from conflict
We'll be placin' memories in frames
Putting up pictures to remember good times
Invitin' people 'round to stay
Inviting friends over to spend time together
And always owning up to things, to things
Taking responsibility for my actions
‘Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon
Because in the end it depends on
The people you choose and where you're from
The people you surround yourself with and where you grew up
If so, I've been so lucky, so far, it's outrageous
I've been fortunate with the people in my life
I won't complain (no)
I won't whine or gripe about things
Give myself a little credit
Recognition and appreciation for my own effort
Since I dealt with all the pain
Because I managed to overcome my troubles
Yeah, I turned superhero
I became strong like a superhero
I'm comin' in Bruce Wayne
I'm entering the scene with style and class
But this time I took control
This time I was in charge of my situation
And turned my shit 'round
Fixed my problems and changed my direction
Sometimes you gotta cut a bitch out
Sometimes you have to remove toxic people from your life
I'm livin' again, yeah, I'm livin', I'm livin' again (I, uh-oh, yeah)
I'm alive again, I'm really living and enjoying life
Now, I'm safe and sound where I belong
Now I'm in a comfortable and secure place
It took all my strength to carry on
It was very difficult but I persisted
And though it's still hard work to find the words
Although it's still challenging to express my feelings
I'm still gonna write this fuckin' song
I'm still going to write this song with passion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alexander James O'Connor, Benjamin Charles Francis Baptie
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@gloomymilk7636
Lyrics:
I had a think about my oldest friends
Now, I no longer hang with them
And I can't wait to be home again
I had a year that nearly sent me off the edge
I feel like a five, I can't pretend
But if I get my shit together this year
Maybe I'll be a ten
Help myself a little better
'Cause it's getting tiring
And I can't wait for the summer
Now, I'm gonna need a moment
I did it again, I did it again
No control over my emotions
One year on and I still can't focus
I did it again, yeah, I did it, I did it again
Twelve rounds in, fightin' solo
But nobody wins when it ends
We'll be placin' memories in frames
Invitin' people 'round to stay
And always owning up to things, to things
'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon
The people you choose and where you're from
If so, I've been so lucky, so far, it's outrageous
I won't complain (no)
Give myself a little credit
Since I dealt with all the pain
Yeah, I turned superhero
I'm comin' in Bruce Wayne
Yeah, I did it again, I did it again (yeah, I did it again)
But this time I took control
And turned my shit 'round
Sometimes you gotta cut a bitch out
I'm livin' again, yeah, I'm livin', I'm livin' again (I, uh-oh, yeah)
Yeah, whoa, yeah
Now, I'm safe and sound where I belong
It took all my strength to carry on
And though it's still hard work to find the words
I'm still gonna write this fuckin' song
'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon
The people you choose and where you're from
@atlantabaruah
[Verse 1]
I had a think about my oldest friends
Now, I no longer hang with them
And I can't wait to be home again
I had a year that nearly sent me off the edge
I feel like a five, I can't pretend
But if I get my shit together this year
Maybe I'll be a ten
[Pre-Chorus]
Help myself a little better 'cause it's getting tirin'
And I can't wait for the summer
Now, I'm gonna need a moment
[Chorus]
I did it again, I did it again
No control over my emotions
One year on and I still can't focus
I did it again, yeah
I did it, I did it again
Twelve rounds in, fightin' solo
So nobody wins when it ends
[Verse 2]
We'll be placin' memories in frames
Invitin' people round to stay
And always owning up to things
To things
'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon
The people you choose and where you're from
If so, I've been so lucky, so far, it's outrageous
I won't complain
[Pre-Chorus 2]
I'll give myself a little credit
Since I dealt with all the pain
Yeah, I turned superhero
I'm comin' in Bruce Wayne
[Chorus]
Yeah, I did it again, I did it again
But this time I took control
And turned my shit 'round
Sometimes you gotta cut a bitch out
I'm livin' again, yeah
I'm livin', now, I'm livin' again
[Outro]
Now, I'm safe and sound where I belong
It took all my strength to carry on
And though it's still hard work to find the words
I'm still gonna write this fuckin' song
'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon
The people you choose and where you're from
@calvinclydemanulat159
LYRICS
I had to think about my oldest friends
Now, I no longer hang with them
And I can't wait to be home again
I had a year that nearly sent me off the edge
I feel like a five, I can't pretend
But if I get my shit together this year
Maybe I'll be a ten
Help myself a little better
'Cause it's getting tirin'
And I can't wait for the summer
Now, I'm gonna need a moment
I did it again, I did it again
No control over my emotions
One year on and I still can't focus
I did it again, yeah
I did it, I did it again
Twelve rounds in, fightin' solo
But nobody wins when it ends
We'll be placin' memories in frames
Invitin' people 'round to stay
And always owning up to things, to things
'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon
The people you choose and where you're from
If so, I've been so lucky, so far, it's outrageous
I won't complain (No)
I'll give myself a little credit
Since I dealt with all the pain
Yeah, I turned superhero
I'm comin' in Bruce Wayne
Yeah, I did it again, I did it again
But this time I took control
And turned my shit 'round
Sometimes you gotta cut a bitch out
I'm livin' again, yeah
I'm livin', I'm livin' again
(Yeah-ah, woah, yeah)
Na na-na-na na, na, na, na
Na na-na, na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na-na-na, na, na-na-na, na
Now, I'm safe and sound where I belong
It took all my strength to carry on
And though it's still hard work to find the words
I'm still gonna write this fuckin' song
'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon
The people you choose and where you're from
@emmaruller3620
i forgot what it’s like hearing a new rex orange county song for a while
@ants3775
fr same
@bibleboii6268
A video at least, This song was already out in live version
@jolhamidsagan6390
This isn't a new song
@e_meyl97
yo same
@abrar3761
@@jolhamidsagan6390 first time he sings this song is in Glasto Live 2019, then its still a new song
@mikeo2917
I guess this is the “New House” he was talking about.
@AlQubra
mike o 🤣🤣
@Jeremysalsa
or the house he tryn escape
@_.Dylan._
Warning guys there’s a jumpscare at 1:20