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Scrum takes the audience for a powertrip through a century of “workersongs” (Inspired by The Dubliners, The Pogues, Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys). Scrum stands for musical expertise and visual spectacle, a true unique experience. Scrum is singing, jumping, euphoria, freedom in a mix of Schotish and Irish traditionals and also their own songs.
Fuck Ups
Scrum Lyrics
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I was looking for some action, didn't know where to begin
My mood was really fire, I was as happy as can be,
And all I needed was a girl to keep me company
I walked into a pub where I found this maiden fair
The minute that I looked at her there was something in the air
Her deep blue eyes, her endlesss smile, her pretty face so sweet
It was more than I could handle so I passed out at her feet
Can someone tell me why
Why the hell I cannot be
Like all those guys I read about and see up on TV?
I know I'm not a hero I got no self confidence.
I think I'll just stop trying, cos I fuck up every chance.
My parents kicked me out the door when I was 25
They said they wanted me to go and get a bloody life
I got a job to pay the rent and a little place I found
But somehow before seven weeks I'd burned it to the ground
Now here I aam a glooming man, spending his last nights
My boss had kicked me out, overslept too many times
I wonder if I'll ever be the man I want to be
Instead of this poor excuse for the man that you now see
Can someone tell me why
Why the hell I cannot be
Like all those guys I read about and see up on TV?
I know I'm not a hero I have no self-confidence.
I think I'll just stop trying, cos I fuck up every chance.
Can someone tell me why
Why the hell I cannot be
Like all those guys I read about and see up on TV?
I know I'm not a hero I have no self-confidence.
I think I'll just stop trying, cos I fuck up every chance.
(Come on keep your head up)
That's what people always say
(Forget about your troubles)
Tomorrow you're ok
But I am pretty sure, It'll always be the same
For thirty years I've known my life is pretty lame!
The lyrics to Scrum's song 'Fuck Ups' are about a man who is feeling lost and frustrated with his life. He is searching for happiness and companionship but seems unable to find it. The song opens with the singer walking through the city at night, looking for some action and a girl to keep him company. He enters a pub and sees a beautiful woman that he is instantly attracted to. However, he finds himself unable to approach her and, in a moment of overwhelming emotion, he passes out at her feet.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on his past mistakes and failures. He talks about being kicked out by his parents at the age of 25 and struggling with employment and self-confidence. Despite trying to be like the men he reads about and sees on TV, he feels like a failure who cannot catch a break. He has burned down his own apartment within seven weeks of renting it and ended up homeless and unemployed. He is now spending his last nights in a gloomy state, wondering if he will ever be the man he wants to be.
The chorus is a plea for help, as he asks "Can someone tell me why?" He feels like he is struggling alone and cannot understand why he cannot be a hero, like the men he admires. He admits to having no self-confidence and giving up on trying because he feels like he messes up every chance that comes his way. The final stanza is a lament on years of wasted life, with the singer being pretty sure that things will always be the same, that his life is pretty lame.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I walked on through the city and the night was closing in
I was wandering through the city as the night started to fall
I was looking for some action, didn't know where to begin
I was searching for excitement, but I had no idea where to start
My mood was really fire, I was as happy as can be
I was feeling fantastic, my spirits were high
And all I needed was a girl to keep me company
I just wanted some female companionship
I walked into a pub where I found this maiden fair
I entered a pub and saw an attractive woman
The minute that I looked at her there was something in the air
I sensed a romantic connection the instant I laid eyes on her
Her deep blue eyes, her endless smile, her pretty face so sweet
She was gorgeous, with her striking blue eyes, constant smile, and endearing face
It was more than I could handle so I passed out at her feet
She was so lovely that I couldn't handle it and fainted at her feet
Can someone tell me why
I'm asking a rhetorical question
Why the hell I cannot be
I'm wondering why I can't measure up
Like all those guys I read about and see up on TV?
Why can't I be like the men I read about or see on television?
I know I'm not a hero I got no self confidence.
I acknowledge that I lack heroism and self-confidence
I think I'll just stop trying, cos I fuck up every chance.
I'm considering giving up since I fail every opportunity
My parents kicked me out the door when I was 25
My parents forced me to leave home at age 25
They said they wanted me to go and get a bloody life
They demanded that I find a purpose and a job
I got a job to pay the rent and a little place I found
I found a job and a tiny apartment to rent
But somehow before seven weeks I'd burned it to the ground
In less than two months, I managed to burn down my entire living space
Now here I am a glooming man, spending his last nights
I'm now a miserable man, spending my final nights
My boss had kicked me out, overslept too many times
I was fired from my job for continually oversleeping
I wonder if I'll ever be the man I want to be
I question whether I'll ever become the man I aspire to be
Instead of this poor excuse for the man that you now see
Instead of the disappointing person I am now
Can someone tell me why
Asking another rhetorical question
Come on keep your head up
Encouraging the listener to stay positive
That's what people always say
People typically offer this sort of advice
Forget about your troubles
Forget about your problems
Tomorrow you're okay
Cheering up the listener by saying that things will be better tomorrow
But I am pretty sure, It'll always be the same
But I'm almost certain that things will never change
For thirty years I've known my life is pretty lame!
I've been aware for thirty years that my life is dull and unfulfilling
Writer(s): robin slutter
Contributed by London Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andries Dijk
Hoppa!!!!!!
Mathias Veenstra
09-05-2021 who's the 1 dislike?
jehovahuponyou
REHYDRATED SHIT.
Karin De Vries
wga not the drum