Members:
Christian Fisher - Vocals
Ricky Uhlenbrock - Guitar/Vocals (Previously in Radio Rescue)
Patrick Bryant - Guitar/Vocals
Caleb Smith - Drums (Previously in Radio Rescue)
Jeffrey Borer - Bass
Discography:
2021 - Retrofit
2018 - Better Luck Tomorrow
2016 - The Wilderness
2015 - Settle Your Scores
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Stuck in the Suburbs
Settle Your Scores Lyrics
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With every move I make the clock ticks faster
But there's still so many places I'll never see
And too many moments that I should have seized
So when I'm laying on my deathbed
Looking back at the life I've led
Will I hold my head with pride
Or will my shortcomings eat me up inside?
There's gotta be more to life than paying bills and waiting to die
I want to do more than just survive
I wanna feel alive
I'm looking back, looking back
Back on everything I never did
And all the things that I should have said
I'm thinking back, thinking back
Back to when I had a perfect shot but I didn't take it
Was I too scared or just lazy?
Either way my mistakes still haunt me
Everyone else has it all figured out
But I'm still stuck in the suburbs
I've got too much time to ponder
And as my thoughts race I start to wonder
What I could have done differently
And what caliber of man I'd be
So I'll waste my breath on another distraction
Anything to keep myself from self-reflection
All I do is sit and complain
As I watch all my best years circle the drain
There's gotta be more to life than paying bills and waiting to die
I want to do more than just survive
I wanna feel alive
I'm looking back, looking back
Back on everything I never did
And all the things that I should have said
I'm thinking back, thinking back
Back to when I had a perfect shot but I didn't take it
Was I too scared or just lazy?
Either way my mistakes still haunt me
Everyone else has it all figured out
But I'm still stuck in the suburbs
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
(Stuck in the suburbs)
Don't wanna lead a life so ordinary
On the contrary I just wanna be able to say I spent my time
Doing something worthwhile
Don't wanna lead a life so ordinary
On the contrary just I wanna be able to say I fully lived my life
I'm looking back, looking back
Back on everything I never did
And all the things that I should have said
I'm thinking back, thinking back
Back to when I had a perfect shot but I didn't take it
Was I too scared or just lazy?
Either way my mistakes still haunt me
Everyone else has it all figured out
But I'm still stuck in the suburbs
The lyrics to Settle Your Scores' song Stuck in the Suburbs are reflective in nature and touch on the fear of missing out on life's opportunities. The singer laments his lack of action through lines such as "With every move I make the clock ticks faster" and "All I do is sit and complain, as I watch all my best years circle the drain". He wonders if he will ultimately be proud of the life he's led or plagued by regrets as he lays dying. The chorus repeats the desire for a more fulfilling life and the singer's frustration with being "stuck in the suburbs". The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and unable to break free from a mundane existence.
The second verse continues the introspection and self-doubt, as the singer questions what he could have done differently and what kind of person he could have become. He acknowledges his tendency to distract himself rather than facing these difficult truths. The bridge shifts from longing to urgency, as the singer desires to live a life that is more than just "ordinary". He wants to look back and know that he spent his time doing something meaningful.
Overall, the lyrics of Stuck in the Suburbs convey a fear of complacency and a desire for a more fulfilling life. The singer wishes he had taken more risks and seized more opportunities, and worries that he will be consumed by regrets as he nears the end of his life. The repetition of the title phrase creates a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape a life that is less than satisfying.
Line by Line Meaning
I set sail for certain disaster
Despite knowing that I am headed towards doom, I continue to make choices that speed up the inevitable.
With every move I make the clock ticks faster
Each decision I make brings me closer to my ultimate fate.
But there's still so many places I'll never see
There are countless opportunities that I will never experience.
And too many moments that I should have seized
I have missed out on countless chances to make the most out of life.
So when I'm laying on my deathbed
As I approach the end of my life
Looking back at the life I've led
Reflecting on the journey that I have taken
Will I hold my head with pride
Will I be able to feel proud of the life I've lived?
Or will my shortcomings eat me up inside?
Will my failures and missed opportunities consume me with regret?
There's gotta be more to life than paying bills and waiting to die
Life has to be more fulfilling than just working to survive and waiting for the inevitable end.
I want to do more than just survive
I want to experience more than just the basics of life.
I wanna feel alive
I want to experience the raw emotions of living fully.
I'm looking back, looking back
I'm reflecting on my past experiences.
Back on everything I never did
Thinking of all the opportunities I missed.
And all the things that I should have said
Regretting the words that were left unsaid.
I'm thinking back, thinking back
Pondering on past experiences.
Back to when I had a perfect shot but I didn't take it
Remembering the moments when I had the opportunity to succeed, but I chose not to.
Was I too scared or just lazy?
Questioning if my failures were due to fear or laziness.
Either way my mistakes still haunt me
Regardless of the reason behind my failures, I still feel the weight of the consequences.
Everyone else has it all figured out
It seems like everyone else knows exactly what they are doing with their lives.
But I'm still stuck in the suburbs
I still feel lost and unfulfilled, despite being in a seemingly comfortable and stable environment.
I've got too much time to ponder
I have an abundance of time to reflect on my thoughts and experiences.
And as my thoughts race I start to wonder
My mind is constantly racing, leading me to question everything.
What I could have done differently
Looking at what I could have changed to create a more fulfilling life.
And what caliber of man I'd be
Wondering what kind of person I would be if I had made different choices.
So I'll waste my breath on another distraction
I will focus on something other than self-reflection to distract myself from these thoughts.
Anything to keep myself from self-reflection
I will do anything to avoid thinking about my past failures and missed opportunities.
All I do is sit and complain
I often find myself venting frustrations instead of taking action to create change.
As I watch all my best years circle the drain
The time I have lost due to unwise choices and missed opportunities is slipping away.
Don't wanna lead a life so ordinary
I don't want to live a life that is mundane and unremarkable.
On the contrary I just wanna be able to say I spent my time
I want to look back and feel satisfied with how I spent my time.
Doing something worthwhile
I want to pursue activities and experiences that feel fulfilling and meaningful.
On the contrary just I wanna be able to say I fully lived my life
I don't want to leave any experience unexplored or any opportunity missed.
Stuck in the suburbs
Feeling stuck and unfulfilled despite being in a comfortable and stable environment.
Writer(s): Ricky Uhlenbrock
Contributed by Abigail S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AbandonedExplorationSquad
Awesome job guys! Great video for a great song whatβs not to like?
@settleyourscores
Abandoned Exploration Squad hella stoked that you like it!
@belmont1008
Next level riffage and flawless vocals π€π€
@settleyourscores
Thanks boiz <3
@patriotstreammedia3635
You guys put out my two favorite releases of 2018 <3 (at least for this genre of music)
@scarysun15
Hell yeah another Belmont fanπ€π€
@JuanCruzFabi
If Belmont says to you that you are a sick band, then you are sick band. Period
@bsoxfan03
Amen. Straight fire.
@JonathanCarette
That's some awesome Easycore :D !!!
@jnperez7685
This band deserves more recognition, every song is so damn good!