face It
The Reputation Lyrics


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Three months without a moment to breathe.
Now all you want in life is one good night's sleep.

Yeah, as soon as you think you're fine you fall so far behind
that there's nothing much more you can do
but grit your teeth and try to get by,
fight the next new gulf that widens inside.
Yeah, as soon as you think you're fine you fall so far behind,
and right when you thought it was near.
So face it, it's time to admit that you want to be here.
Well, what the hell? it's the best cot tease of the year.
And it's more than what you needed.
The doubts have all receded.
It's time to get it going.
I want to get there with you.
It's coming clearer and it's all I wanted to do.

Three months without a moment to breathe.
Now all the willful want is one good night's sleep.

Yeah, as soon as you think you're fine you fall so far behind,
and right when you thought it was near.
So face it, it's time to admit that you want to be here.
Well, what the hell? it's the best cot tease of the year.
And it's more than what you needed.
The doubts have all receded.
It's time to get it going.
I want to get there with you.
It's coming clearer and it's all I wanted to do.

I merely want a strike at life.
Got the medal, but is it worth the fight?
Time's flying faster than you ever thought it might.

Yeah, as soon as you think you're fine you fall so far behind,
and right when you thought it was near.
So here's to feral new beginnings
that telegraph their endings;
to daily disabusals
and a total refusal to care.
You're feeling heat-sought and so damn glad to be there.

Go join the neophytes and haunts,
philistines and dilettantes.
The new Elmer Gantry's




in one feverish race to the bottom.
It's what you wanted; it's what we're all doing here.

Overall Meaning

The Reputation's "Face It" is a song that speaks about facing the hardships in life head-on. The lyrics describe the feeling of overwhelming exhaustion that comes from not having a moment to stop and rest. The singer talks about falling behind, struggling to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the world, and feeling like there's nothing left to do but grit your teeth and try to get by.


However, despite these challenges, there is an underlying sense of optimism in the song. The singer acknowledges the difficulties of life but also recognizes that there is something worth fighting for - a sense of purpose or a goal that they want to achieve. The lyrics encourage listeners to face their problems, even when it seems impossible, and to pursue their dreams with determination and hope.


Overall, "Face It" is a song about resilience, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Three months without a moment to breathe.
I've been so busy for the past few months that I haven't had a chance to relax.


Now all you want in life is one good night's sleep.
After such a crazy few months, all I want is just one night of uninterrupted sleep.


Yeah, as soon as you think you're fine you fall so far behind that there's nothing much more you can do but grit your teeth and try to get by, fight the next new gulf that widens inside.
Every time I think I'm caught up, another obstacle appears and sets me back. It's a never-ending process of trying to stay afloat.


And right when you thought it was near. So face it, it's time to admit that you want to be here.
Just when I thought things were getting better, I realize that I actually want to be here, dealing with the challenges and learning from them.


Well, what the hell? it's the best cot tease of the year. And it's more than what you needed. The doubts have all receded.
Even though it's tough, it's still the best experience of the year. And strangely, it's actually more fulfilling than I could have imagined, and I don't have doubts about it anymore.


It's time to get it going. I want to get there with you. It's coming clearer and it's all I wanted to do.
I'm ready to tackle whatever comes next, and I'm excited to do it with you. It's starting to make more sense and I'm feeling better about pursuing this.


I merely want a strike at life. Got the medal, but is it worth the fight? Time's flying faster than you ever thought it might.
I just want to experience life to the fullest, but I'm starting to question whether it's worth all the effort. Time seems to be moving faster than I expected.


So here's to feral new beginnings that telegraph their endings; to daily disabusals and a total refusal to care.
Let's toast to the wild and exciting new beginnings that inevitably lead to endings. To the regular disappointments that can make you emotionally numb.


You're feeling heat-sought and so damn glad to be there.
You may be overwhelmed and stressed out, but ultimately you're happy to be here and experiencing everything that's happening.


Go join the neophytes and haunts, philistines and dilettantes. The new Elmer Gantry's in one feverish race to the bottom.
Get involved with the newcomers and veterans, both the ignorant and the pretentious. It's like watching a crazy competition to see who can mess up the most.


It's what you wanted; it's what we're all doing here.
This is exactly what you signed up for, and everyone else is in the same boat. We're all figuring it out as we go along and making the most of it.




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Amazing song!!

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