Somebody Else
Toby Jepson Lyrics
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Drop my nails down the blackboard and teach yourself ego
Seems like every day I get a little more jaded
Though I'm dressed to impress - I get stretched and downgraded
It's not funny
Just show me the money
Save all your excuses for somebody else
You know I'm not sorry
Save all your excuses for somebody else
Somebody else
Can't take the fight to the cause
Cos the cause is a sham
And I've been faking so long
Gonna fix who I am
It's not funny
Just show me the money
Save all your excuses for somebody else
I'm in a hurry
You know I'm not sorry
Save all your excuses for somebody else
Stop eulogising
About your compromising
Don't you know that honesty isn't too good for your wealth
No need to worry
When I'm in the money
I'll save all my excuses for somebody else
Somebody else
For somebody else
For somebody else
For somebody else
No need to worry
When I'm in the money
Save all my excuses for somebody else
Somebody else
For somebody else
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The lyrics of Toby Jepson's song "Somebody Else" explore the theme of feeling dissatisfied with oneself and one's situation. The opening lines, "I put my feeling inside a crescendo / Drop my nails down the blackboard and teach yourself ego," suggest a sense of frustration and angst that has been building up. The use of "crescendo" as a metaphor for heightened emotions and the mention of "teaching yourself ego" hint at an inner conflict between one's desire to assert oneself and the fear of coming off as too self-centered.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "save all your excuses for somebody else," implies a weariness with insincere apologies and half-hearted attempts at reconciliation. The lines "Can't take the fight to the cause / Cos the cause is a sham / And I've been faking so long / Gonna fix who I am" suggest a desire to address the root of one's problems rather than just putting up a facade of success and confidence. The latter half of the song emphasizes the importance of honesty and authenticity, implying that true happiness and fulfillment can only be achieved by facing one's flaws and weaknesses head-on, rather than trying to hide them or make excuses for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I put my feeling inside a crescendo
My emotions are building up inside of me and reaching a crescendo.
Drop my nails down the blackboard and teach yourself ego
I'm letting out my frustration and trying to assert myself against those with big egos.
Seems like every day I get a little more jaded
I'm becoming more cynical and disillusioned with the world as each day passes.
Though I'm dressed to impress - I get stretched and downgraded
Even though I try to present myself well, I still get criticized and judged.
It's not funny
I'm serious about what I'm saying.
Just show me the money
Stop making excuses and just give me what I deserve.
Save all your excuses for somebody else
I'm not interested in hearing your reasons or justifications.
I'm in a hurry
I don't have much time to waste.
You know I'm not sorry
I don't feel remorseful for my words or actions.
Can't take the fight to the cause
Cos the cause is a sham
I can't fight for a cause that I don't believe in or that isn't genuine.
And I've been faking so long
Gonna fix who I am
I've been pretending to be someone I'm not for too long, and I need to change that.
Stop eulogising
About your compromising
Stop glorifying the fact that you're settling for less and not standing up for what you believe in.
Don't you know that honesty isn't too good for your wealth
Being truthful and honest doesn't always lead to financial success or riches.
No need to worry
When I'm in the money
I'll save all my excuses for somebody else
Once I become financially secure, I won't need to make excuses or apologize to anyone.
For somebody else
I'm done with being patient and understanding towards others. It's time for me to focus on myself.
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.