Sympathy
The Adicts Lyrics


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What's the matter
Is it jealousy
Your silly games
Don't bother me
What's your problem
Are you really insecure
It it natural
I'm not so sure

See the doctor
For a cure
Keep your mind
So sweet and pure
One day maybe
You'll get wise
There's no good
In hate and lies
If you want sympathy, don't come to me

You're stagnant
No more changes
It's your outlook
You should re-arrange
What's your problem
Are you really insecure




Is it natural
I'm not so sure

Overall Meaning

The Adicts' song "Sympathy" is a commentary on the toxicity of jealousy, insecurity, and hate. The lyrics describe the singer's confusion and annoyance with someone who is exhibiting such negative traits, and their refusal to offer sympathy or compassion as a result. The song begins by posing the question "What's the matter? Is it jealousy?" as the first line. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer acknowledges that the problem is rooted in the other person's insecurity and immaturity. The line "Your silly games don't bother me" suggests that the singer is unfazed by the other person's attempts to provoke or manipulate them.


The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the singer tells the other person "If you want sympathy, don't come to me." This line encapsulates the central message of the song: that negativity and hate will not be met with kindness or understanding. The verses continue in a similar vein, with the singer urging the other person to seek a "cure" for their toxic behavior and warning that "there's no good in hate and lies."


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that we should all strive to be kind, empathetic, and self-aware. By eschewing petty jealousy and hate, we can cultivate healthy relationships and build a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

What's the matter
What is troubling you


Is it jealousy
Could it be envy that's causing this


Your silly games
Your childish behavior


Don't bother me
I am not affected by it


What's your problem
What is the issue you're facing


Are you really insecure
Do you have a lack of confidence


Is it natural
Is this a common occurrence


I'm not so sure
I'm uncertain


See the doctor
Go to the physician


For a cure
To be healed or treated


Keep your mind
Maintain your thoughts


So sweet and pure
With positivity and wholesomeness


One day maybe
Perhaps in the future


You'll get wise
You'll become knowledgeable


There's no good
There is no benefit


In hate and lies
From spreading negativity and falsehoods


If you want sympathy, don't come to me
I won't be the one offering comfort


You're stagnant
You're not progressing


No more changes
No additional alterations


It's your outlook
Your perception or attitude


You should re-arrange
You must modify your ways


What's your problem
What's the matter


Are you really insecure
Do you lack confidence


Is it natural
Is it common


I'm not so sure
I don't know




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