Game Over
Skarhead Lyrics


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Taking simple steps
That's all you do
Never pushing forward
Not one positive view
Lost hope in your own world
Down on your luck
Constant pain bellows in your head
Which is stuck

Painful situations made you this way
Too late you lost the game
No times out, no chane left
Here comes the instant death

You have one goal in life
Just to get by
Obligated by the outside world
Your acts can't be justified
Acts in your past
Have followed your senseless words
Now you've lost and your will
Will never be heard

The game is over, the time has come
Your life is shit, you're not the only one




People have problems that hit them all
You could not hang, you took the fall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Skarhead’s song “Game Over” are a powerful commentary on the desperation and despair that can sometimes overtake us in life. The song begins by painting a picture of someone who is stuck in a rut, taking “simple steps” but never moving forward. This person has lost hope in their world and is plagued by a constant sense of pain and defeat. The lyrics suggest that this person has been shaped and molded by painful experiences and regrettable choices, and is now trapped in a cycle of negativity and hopelessness.


The chorus of the song delivers a sobering message: it’s too late for this person, who has already lost the game of life. There are no more chances, no more opportunities for redemption. The finality of this fate is underscored by the line “here comes the instant death,” which suggests that there is no longer any hope of salvation.


The second verse of the song delves deeper into the reasons why this person has lost the game. The lyrics suggest that they have been held back by a sense of obligation to the outside world and by the weight of their own past mistakes. Ultimately, their foolishness and inability to face up to their problems have led to their downfall. The song concludes with a clear message that everyone faces problems in life, but not everyone is able to rise above them. In this case, the singer couldn’t hang on, and they took the fall.


Line by Line Meaning

Taking simple steps
You're not making much progress in life


That's all you do
You don't challenge yourself or strive for more


Never pushing forward
You're not trying to improve your situation


Not one positive view
You have a negative outlook on life


Lost hope in your own world
You don't believe in yourself or your dreams


Down on your luck
You're experiencing a lot of bad luck and misfortune


Constant pain bellows in your head
You're in a lot of mental and emotional pain


Which is stuck
You can't seem to escape your negative thoughts and feelings


Painful situations made you this way
Your past experiences have influenced who you are today


Too late you lost the game
You've made too many mistakes and missed too many opportunities


No times out, no chane left
You have no more opportunities to turn things around


Here comes the instant death
Your situation feels hopeless and bleak


You have one goal in life
You just want to get by and survive


Just to get by
You're not trying to thrive or succeed, just survive


Obligated by the outside world
You feel like you're forced to conform to societal expectations


Your acts can't be justified
You know you're not living up to your own standards and values


Acts in your past
Your previous actions and decisions


Have followed your senseless words
Your past mistakes and negative behaviors are still affecting you


Now you've lost and your will
You feel defeated and hopeless


Will never be heard
You think you'll never be able to make a positive change in your life


The game is over, the time has come
You've run out of chances to turn things around


Your life is shit, you're not the only one
Your life is bad, but you're not alone in your struggles


People have problems that hit them all
Everyone faces difficulties and hardships in life


You could not hang, you took the fall
You weren't able to cope with your problems and you failed




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