Check
Zebrahead Lyrics
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Trying to front like you ain't rolling filthy rich
Laguna Hills you were born and raised.
But you're claiming South Central is where you spent your days.
Coming out hard talking crazy shit,
Knowing in your mind that you really don't fit.
Standing up straight with a gangster lean,
Talking gangster slang about what you seen.
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again.
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again.
You better think twice before you come at me
Right through your dome I can clearly see
Hey little dog, you gonna bark all day?
Cause toe to toe, in the ring, is where I play.
So you better step back and check yourself,
Stop fronting and just be yourself
Cause no one cares what set your claiming,
Till someone grabs their gun and starts their aiming at you!
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again.
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya got no clout
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya got no clout
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya got no clout
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again.
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again
Third verse:
Cause it ain't about how hard you are
Try using your brain and you will go far.
Be true to the color that you were born with
Not the color that you're adorned with,
So keep it real and always be true and be yourself in all that you do.
Stand up tall and get some respect
And always remember, keep yourself in check
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again.
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya got no clout
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya got no clout
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya
Tripping out cause ya got no clout
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again.
Take a chance kid,
Take a chance.
Take a chance kid,
Don't fall down hard again
The lyrics of Zebrahead's song "Check" are about a person who tries too hard to fit in by putting on a front of being gangster-like, despite being from a well-off neighborhood. The song talks about the importance of being true to oneself and not pretending to be someone they are not, urging the person to take a chance and be authentic. The chorus "Take a chance kid, don't fall down hard again" emphasizes the importance of giving oneself a chance to be true instead of falling into the trap of pretending.
The first verse of the song depicts a person who tries to fit in by looking like a gangster and using gangster slang, even though in reality, they do not belong to that lifestyle. The second verse highlights the importance of being true to oneself and not pretending to be someone they are not, as no one cares about the set they are claiming until someone points a gun at them.
The chorus encourages the person to take a chance and be true to themselves, reminding them not to fall down hard again. The last verse says that one should use their brain to succeed instead of just relying on their physical prowess, and that being true to one's color is more important than the color they adorn themselves with. The message of the song is clear – one should be authentic and true to oneself instead of pretending to be someone they are not.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming hard core looking like a gangster bitch,
Trying too hard to look tough and intimidating.
Trying to front like you ain't rolling filthy rich
Pretending not to be wealthy.
Laguna Hills you were born and raised.
Born and raised in a wealthy area.
But you're claiming South Central is where you spent your days.
Falsely claiming to have lived in a dangerous, urban area.
Coming out hard talking crazy shit,
Acting bold and making daring statements.
Knowing in your mind that you really don't fit.
Feeling out of place and uncomfortable.
Standing up straight with a gangster lean,
Adopting a pose to appear tough.
Talking gangster slang about what you seen.
Using fake slang to appear knowledgeable about street life.
Take a chance kid,
Be brave and take risks.
Don't fall down hard again.
Learn from your mistakes and don't fail spectacularly.
You better think twice before you come at me
Consider the consequences before confronting me.
Right through your dome I can clearly see
Seeing through someone's lies or facade.
Hey little dog, you gonna bark all day?
Mocking someone for being all talk and no action.
Cause toe to toe, in the ring, is where I play.
Challenging someone to fight.
So you better step back and check yourself,
Reflect on your behavior and attitude.
Stop fronting and just be yourself
Stop pretending to be someone you're not.
Cause no one cares what set your claiming,
No one is impressed by your gang affiliations.
Till someone grabs their gun and starts their aiming at you!
Until someone threatens violence against you.
Cause it ain't about how hard you are
Being tough isn't the most important thing.
Try using your brain and you will go far.
Intelligence is more valuable than brute force.
Be true to the color that you were born with
Embrace your true identity.
Not the color that you're adorned with,
Don't pretend to be part of a different culture or background.
So keep it real and always be true and be yourself in all that you do.
Authenticity is important.
Stand up tall and get some respect
Being confident and assertive earns respect.
And always remember, keep yourself in check
Stay self-aware and keep your behavior in line.
Tripping out cause ya
Freaking out or stressing over something.
Tripping out cause ya
Freaking out or stressing over something.
Tripping out cause ya got no clout
Feeling powerless and insignificant.
Tripping out cause ya
Freaking out or stressing over something.
Tripping out cause ya
Freaking out or stressing over something.
Tripping out cause ya got no clout
Feeling powerless and insignificant.
Tripping out cause ya
Freaking out or stressing over something.
Tripping out cause ya
Freaking out or stressing over something.
Tripping out cause ya got no clout
Feeling powerless and insignificant.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BERGDORF, MAURIELLO, OSMUNDSON, TABATABAEE
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