The Bitch of Living
Spring Awakening [Original Broadway Cast] Lyrics

God, I dreamed there was an angel who could hear me through the wall
Moritz feels helpless and longs for someone to hear him through his pain

As I cried out, like in Latin, "This is so not life at all!
Moritz is overwhelmed by the difficulties of life and feels like his struggles are too much to bear

Help me out, out of this nightmare," then I heard her silver call—
He longs for help and guidance to overcome his struggles and find a way out of his nightmare

She said: "Just give it time, kid, I come to one and all"
The angel comforts Moritz and assures him that things will get better with time

She said, "Give me that hand, please, and the itch you can't control
The angel asks Moritz to let her help him and guide him through his troubles

Let me teach you how to handle all the sadness in your soul
The angel wants to teach Moritz how to cope with the sadness and pain he is feeling

Oh, we'll work that silver magic, then we'll aim it at the wall"
The angel promises to use her magic to help Moritz overcome his troubles and face the challenges ahead

She said, "Love may make you blind, kid—but I wouldn't mind at all"
The angel hints at a romantic interest in Moritz and encourages him to embrace love despite its potential challenges

It's the bitch of living (Bitch, just the bitch)
Living can be incredibly difficult and painful, and this is a constant struggle for everyone

Nothing but your hand (Just the bitch, yeah)
All you have is yourself, and the difficulties of living can be overwhelming without support

Just the bitch of living As someone you can't stand
Living can be unbearable when you are surrounded by people you dislike, and it adds to the difficulties of daily existence

See, each night, it's like, fantastic—tossing, turning, without rest
Georg is having trouble sleeping at night, likely due to stress and anxiety

'Cause my day's at the piano with my teacher and her breasts
Georg is finding himself distracted by his piano teacher's physical appearance, and the conflict between his attraction to her and his desire to focus on music is causing him stress

And the music's, like, the one thing I can even get at all
Even though Georg is struggling, he finds solace in his music and is grateful for that one source of comfort

And those breasts! I mean God, please, just let those apples fall
Georg is clearly struggling to reconcile his desire for his piano teacher with his efforts to remain focused on his music - this line is an expression of that internal conflict

With nothing going on (Nothing going on)
Feeling like there is no purpose or excitement in his life is making it difficult for Moritz to keep going

Just the bitch of living Asking, "What went wrong?"
Despite trying his best, Moritz feels like he is failing and struggling more than everyone else

Do they think we want this? Oh, who knows?
All of the characters are facing difficult situations, and none of them are sure if this is what they really want for their lives

Then there's showering at gym class
Ernst is uncomfortable with the group showering that occurs in gym class

Bobby Maler, he's the best—
Hanschen has a crush on Bobby Maler, who he finds attractive and desirable

Looks so nasty in those khakis
Hanschen is specifically attracted to Bobby in khaki pants - this is a detail included to emphasize his desire

God, my whole life's, like, some test
Ernst is feeling overwhelmed and like life is constantly testing him and his ability to manage the difficulties he faces

Then there's Marianna Wheelan
Otto is interested in a girl named Marianna Wheelan

As if she'd return my call
Otto is insecure and unsure if Marianna would be interested in him or even respond to his approach

It's like, just kiss some ass, man Then you can screw 'em all (All...)
Hanschen has a more cynical perspective on relationships and suggests that the best way to get what you want is to play nice until you get your desired outcome

And living in your head (In your head)
Melchior is stuck in his own thoughts and fears, which is making it hard for him to face reality and move forward

And sensing God is dead
Melchior is grappling with his belief in a higher power and struggling to make sense of the world around him

And trying to get ahead (I'm calling, and one day)
Moritz is trying his best to succeed and find his place in the world, but it feels like an uphill battle

Just gettin' out of bed
Sometimes even getting out of bed and facing the day can feel like an insurmountable challenge

God, is this it?
All of the characters are questioning if their current reality is all there is to life

This can't be it
Despite their struggles, the characters are holding out hope that there is more to life than what they are currently experiencing

Oh God, what a bitch!
The difficulties of living are overwhelming and difficult to bear, and the characters are frustrated by the challenges they face