this family name
Riding Bikes Lyrics
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I can't take this anymore.
The pressure is rising,
My luck is fading fast.
I've got no one...
Got no one on my side.
I'm good-for-nothing,
And all I wanted was for you to accept me.
I never felt, never felt so alone.
The walls are caving in,
The lights are dimming.
My God, what have I done?
Would I be remembered if I surrendered
To this family name?
I'm worthless, a disaster
Just waiting to happen.
Why bother trying
When trying got me nowhere.
Got no one...
Got no one on my side.
It's looks like I won't
Ever meet your standards.
If I was gone tomorrow
Would I be missed?
I never felt, never felt so alone
The walls are caving in,
The lights are dimming.
My God, what have I done?
Would I be remembered if I surrendered
To this family name?
Walls are caving in, lights are dimming.
My God, what have I done?
Would I be remembered if I surrendered
To this family name
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The lyrics to Riding Bikes's song "This Family Name" express the overwhelming sense of failure and loneliness that can come with trying to live up to the expectations of one's family. The singer is struggling to cope with the pressure that they feel to be successful and live up to their family name, but they feel like a failure and that they will never meet their family's standards. The pressure is causing the singer to feel rejected and worthless, as they believe that they have no one on their side and that they are good-for-nothing.
The lyrics also touch on the fear of being forgotten if the singer were to surrender to the weight of their family's expectations. The questioning of whether they would be remembered if they gave up on trying to be successful, suggests the singer feels a sense of obligation to their family name and legacy. The line "walls are caving in, lights are dimming, my God, what have I done?" conveys the singer's sense of despair and hopelessness, as they feel like they are running out of time to meet the expectations of their family.
Overall, the lyrics to "This Family Name" convey a powerful message about the pressure and expectations that can come with being part of a family with a storied legacy. The singer's struggle to cope with these expectations, and the fear of being forgotten if they fail, is a relatable theme that many people can identify with.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an letdown, a failure,
I feel like I am not meeting expectations and disappointing others. I see myself as a failure.
I can't take this anymore.
I am overwhelmed and feel like I cannot handle this situation any longer.
The pressure is rising,
I feel like the demands and expectations being placed on me are increasing and becoming too much to handle.
My luck is fading fast.
I feel like my chances of success or improvement are decreasing rapidly.
I've got no one...
I feel like I am alone and do not have any support or people on my side.
Got no one on my side.
No one is supporting me or helping me, and I feel like I am all alone in this situation.
Rejected, not needed.
I feel like I am being turned away and not wanted, like I do not have a place or purpose.
I'm good-for-nothing,
I see myself as worthless and of no value or importance.
And all I wanted was for you to accept me.
I wanted your approval and validation, but it seems like I cannot achieve it.
I never felt, never felt so alone.
I have never felt this isolated or unsupported before.
The walls are caving in,
I feel like the situation is closing in on me and becoming overwhelming in every direction.
The lights are dimming.
I feel like my hope and optimism are fading away, leaving me in a dark and uncertain place.
My God, what have I done?
I am questioning my actions and decisions that have led me to this point of feeling like a failure and being alone.
Would I be remembered if I surrendered to this family name?
If I give up or conform to the expectations of my family, would anyone remember or care about me and my own aspirations?
I'm worthless, a disaster
I feel like I am of no value or use and that I am a complete failure.
Just waiting to happen.
I feel like something bad is bound to occur, and I cannot prevent it from happening.
Why bother trying
I question the purpose of putting in effort when it seems like there is no chance for success or acceptance.
When trying got me nowhere.
I have made attempts before, but they have not yielded any positive results or progress.
It's looks like I won't ever meet your standards.
It appears that I cannot measure up to the expectations and ideals that you have set for me.
If I was gone tomorrow
If I were to suddenly disappear or pass away, with the way things are going, would it have any impact or effect on anyone?
Would I be missed?
Does my absence or failure to meet expectations have any significance or weight in the eyes of others?
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surfvolcom
Badass, I made this video!
Travis Lechner
+surfvolcom gj buddy. i downloaded this video off of soulseek probably close to 10 years ago now. i was feeling nostalgic and went looking for it. i was super happy to find it again. cheers.