Face Values
The Suicide Machines Lyrics


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You've got No friends and so you're lonely.
It does not have to be this way
Just be yourself, the one and only
It take some time but that's okay

Alright, no need to fight
'Cause everybody's different
And there's nothin' you can do about it
And just because i don't look like you

Or act like you
It doesn't make me any better or worse
You hate yourself cause you're not like them
Well understand that this is wrong

You're better off doing your own thing,




Being yourself and
Being strong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Suicide Machines' song Face Values send a powerful message about the importance of being oneself and not conforming to peer pressure or societal expectations. The opening lines highlight the isolation that can come from feeling like an outsider who has no friends. However, the lyrics also offer hope and encourage the listener to embrace their individuality. The singer encourages the listener to "be yourself, the one and only," emphasizing that it is okay to take time to figure out who you are and to not fit into a particular mold or stereotype. The song goes on to discuss the futility of fighting against people's differences and urges the listener to recognize that we are all unique, but that this does not make anyone better or worse than someone else.


The lyrics to Face Values are powerful and relatable, touching on themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and individuality. The song has become an anthem for many individuals who have struggled with feeling like outsiders or faced pressure to conform to societal norms. The band's punk rock sound gives the lyrics an energetic, rebellious feel that adds to the power of the message. Overall, Face Values is a powerful call to action for listeners to embrace their true selves, despite the pressures to fit in that may surround them.


Line by Line Meaning

You've got No friends and so you're lonely.
You feel like an outcast because you don't have any friends, and this makes you unhappy and isolated.


It does not have to be this way
You don't have to continue feeling lonely; there are ways to change this situation.


Just be yourself, the one and only
The key to feeling happy and fulfilled is being true to your unique self and not trying to be someone you're not.


It take some time but that's okay
It may take a while for you to discover who you truly are, but that's completely fine and normal.


Alright, no need to fight
There's no need to argue or be defensive about who you are or how you feel.


'Cause everybody's different
Everyone has their own perspective and experience, so there's no universal way of being.


And there's nothin' you can do about it
You can't control how others see or treat you, but you can choose how you respond to them.


And just because i don't look like you
Even if we don't share the same physical appearance, that doesn't mean we're better or worse than each other.


Or act like you
Just because we don't behave or think the same way, that doesn't mean we're incompatible or incompatible.


It doesn't make me any better or worse
We shouldn't judge ourselves or others based on superficial qualities, as they don't define our worth or character.


You hate yourself cause you're not like them
Feeling inferior or inadequate because you don't fit in with a certain group is a harmful mindset that can lead to low self-esteem.


Well understand that this is wrong
Realizing that comparing yourself to others is unhealthy and unproductive is the first step in learning to accept and love yourself.


You're better off doing your own thing,
Pursuing your own interests and values can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment than trying to conform to someone else's expectations.


Being yourself and
Embracing your authentic self is essential to living a fulfilling and meaningful life.


Being strong
It takes courage and resilience to be true to yourself in a world that often pressures us to conform, but staying true to yourself is worth it in the end.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEREK RICHARD GRANT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@doggish412r

You've got no friends, so you're lonely
It does not have to be this way
Just be yourself, the one and only
It takes some time but that's okay
Alright, no need to fight
'cause everybody's different
And there's nothin' you can do about it
And just because I don't look like you
Or act like you
It doesn't make me any better or worse

Say I used to be just like you
Until I found better things to do
Than worry about what the others think
Or wonder if there's something wrong with me

You hate yourself 'cause you're not like them
Now understand that this is wrong
You're better off doing your own thing
Being yourself and being strong



All comments from YouTube:

@PYROKID1000k

this band is so under rated, defintly one of the best ska punk bands ever! love this song, so well written and meaningful. The Suicide Machines kick ass!

@timmyturtle8625

53k views this video has that’s not underrated and a few of their songs were in the tony hawk games

@jonz4856

best minute and a half in ska/punk, the music and the message.

@marklloydbermudez6162

fuck yeah..

@jordanpolarfuxens5211

fuck 100% yeah

@notyoursavior78

For sure!!!!!

@timmyturtle8625

What’s the message

@jblaggart1

My favorite pick me up song, play it on repeat!

@kingblackhart

Alrite! I love the message in this one i wish they still made songs like this

@doggish412r

You've got no friends, so you're lonely
It does not have to be this way
Just be yourself, the one and only
It takes some time but that's okay
Alright, no need to fight
'cause everybody's different
And there's nothin' you can do about it
And just because I don't look like you
Or act like you
It doesn't make me any better or worse

Say I used to be just like you
Until I found better things to do
Than worry about what the others think
Or wonder if there's something wrong with me

You hate yourself 'cause you're not like them
Now understand that this is wrong
You're better off doing your own thing
Being yourself and being strong

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