Bottom of the 9th
Screeching Weasel Lyrics


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You've gotta have love in your heart and you've gotta have pain in your life and you've gotta have some vision and confusion for some peace of mind. you've gotta respect what you can't control 'cause you'll never even get to second base when you're on your ass 'cause you got brushed back when you crowded the plate. you've gotta know when yo'ure all fucked up and when you're running a cheap game on yourself 'cause you're only gonna make life miserable for you and everyone else. if you wanna get into a zone you're gonna have to take risks on either side 'cause there's nothing wrse than getting called out looking at the third strike with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. you've gotta live your life.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's Bottom of the 9th are a poetic reflection on the challenges of life and the importance of approaching those challenges with love, pain, vision, and confusion in order to achieve peace of mind. The song urges listeners to respect what they can't control and to recognize when they may be hindering themselves or others by playing a "cheap game." In order to succeed, one must take risks, but also be aware of when they are "all fucked up." The song concludes with the powerful message that ultimately, one must live their life fully in order to find fulfillment and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

You've gotta have love in your heart and you've gotta have pain in your life and you've gotta have some vision and confusion for some peace of mind.
To find peace and happiness, one must embrace both love and pain in life. Additionally, having a clear vision accompanied by some degree of confusion is necessary for mental peace.


You've gotta respect what you can't control 'cause you'll never even get to second base when you're on your ass 'cause you got brushed back when you crowded the plate.
Respect the things you cannot control, as challenging them may lead to failure and setbacks. For example, in baseball, if you crowd the plate, you may get brushed back by a fast pitch, leading to failure in advancing to the next base.


You've gotta know when you're all fucked up and when you're running a cheap game on yourself 'cause you're only gonna make life miserable for you and everyone else.
It's crucial to recognize when you're making mistakes or playing cheap tricks with yourself because such behavior can lead to a miserable life, not just for oneself but also for others involved.


If you wanna get into a zone you're gonna have to take risks on either side 'cause there's nothing worse than getting called out looking at the third strike with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.
To achieve success in any situation, one must be willing to take risks and make decisions, even if there's a chance of failure. Sitting idly and watching life pass by, resulting in an opportunity to slip away, can be worse than failing after taking risks.


You've gotta live your life.
In conclusion, one must live their life fully with an open mind, ready to embrace both the joys and pains, take risks, and learn from their mistakes.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER

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