Underachiever of the Year
Settle Your Scores Lyrics


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I wasn't born with a silver spoon in hand
But I had so many chances to be a better man
Opportunity was pounding down my door
But I was passed out, lying on the floor

I guess I wasn't meant to be much of anything
I hope like hell that I'm wrong
Cause I'm the underachiever of the year
I could be anywhere else but I'm stuck right here
And as I waste away what's left of my days
I wonder why I'm even here in the first place

I'm not a picture perfect portrait of success
I'm more like a worn out Polaroid with a lack of focus
But I really can't complain because I know that I'm to blame
I've only got one life but for the life of me I can't get it right

I guess that I'm supposed to be another nobody
I hope like hell that I'm wrong
And that I find where I belong
Cause I'm the underachiever of the year
I could be anywhere else but I'm stuck right here
And as I waste away what's left of my days
I wonder why I'm even here in the first place

I'm hopeless and helpless
I'll never get through this
I can't help but feel like I'm out of time
Cause I'm on my own and I've got nothing to show
For every chance I've blown and every moment I've thrown away
Today
Cause I'm the underachiever of the year
I could be anywhere else but I'm stuck right here
And as I waste away what's left of my days
I wonder why I'm even here in the first place
I'm the underachiever of the year
I could be anywhere else but I'm stuck right here




And as I waste away what's left of my days
I wonder why I'm even here in the first place

Overall Meaning

The song "Underachiever of the Year" by Settle Your Scores is a reflection on missed opportunities and taking responsibility for one's own failures. The lyrics convey a sense of remorse and self-doubt, as the singer admits to wasting chances to become a better person. He feels trapped and directionless, questioning his purpose in life.


The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, highlighting the missed opportunities that the singer has experienced. Despite having access to chances to improve, he is hindered by his own shortcomings - in this case, being passed out on the floor. The second verse offers a more introspective reflection on the singer's own role in his failures. He laments that he is not the ideal picture of success, but acknowledges that he is responsible for his own shortcomings.


The chorus - "I'm the underachiever of the year, I could be anywhere else but I'm stuck right here" - emphasizes the singer's sense of being stuck and unable to move forward. The repetition of the phrase "waste away what's left of my days" further underscores this feeling of being trapped in a cycle of failure.


Overall, Settle Your Scores's "Underachiever of the Year" is a poignant exploration of missed chances and the burden of self-doubt.


Line by Line Meaning

I wasn't born with a silver spoon in hand
I did not have an advantage in life


But I had so many chances to be a better man
However, I had many opportunities to improve myself


Opportunity was pounding down my door
I had many opportunities presented to me


But I was passed out, lying on the floor
However, I was unable to take advantage of them


I guess I wasn't meant to be much of anything
I feel like I am not destined for much


I hope like hell that I'm wrong
But I hope that I am mistaken and can achieve more


Cause I'm the underachiever of the year
I am the person who has accomplished the least this year


I could be anywhere else but I'm stuck right here
I have the ability to be successful, but I am not


And as I waste away what's left of my days
I am wasting what little time I have left


I wonder why I'm even here in the first place
I question my purpose in life


I'm not a picture perfect portrait of success
I do not have the ideal look of someone who is successful


I'm more like a worn out Polaroid with a lack of focus
I am more like a faded and blurry image with no clear direction


But I really can't complain because I know that I'm to blame
I cannot complain about my lack of success because it is my own fault


I've only got one life but for the life of me I can't get it right
I have one life to make something of myself, but I cannot seem to succeed


I guess that I'm supposed to be another nobody
I feel like I am meant to be just another ordinary person


I hope like hell that I'm wrong
But I hope that I am mistaken and can achieve more


And that I find where I belong
I hope to find my place in the world


I'm hopeless and helpless
I feel completely without hope or help


I'll never get through this
I do not believe I can overcome my situation


I can't help but feel like I'm out of time
I feel like there is not enough time to accomplish my goals


Cause I'm on my own and I've got nothing to show
I am alone and have nothing to prove my worth


For every chance I've blown and every moment I've thrown away
I have wasted every opportunity given to me


Today
Right now


Cause I'm the underachiever of the year
I am the person who has accomplished the least this year


I could be anywhere else but I'm stuck right here
I have the ability to be successful, but I am not


And as I waste away what's left of my days
I am wasting what little time I have left


I wonder why I'm even here in the first place
I question my purpose in life


I'm the underachiever of the year
I am the person who has accomplished the least this year


I could be anywhere else but I'm stuck right here
I have the ability to be successful, but I am not


And as I waste away what's left of my days
I am wasting what little time I have left


I wonder why I'm even here in the first place
I question my purpose in life




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