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Powerless
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I can count da times I've seen you lippin' off
But I can't remember any
Not a single time I've seen you back your shit
Not a single time I've seen you step to
The fuckin' plate
When da time to fight
Comes down on you?
I know you want no part of me - rollin' up with no crew
Face to face - with no reinforcement
When the time to stand comes runnin up
I've watched you bend just like a bitch
To date you've yet to stand behind your words
Now I'm fuckin' done
You think you have the right to put me down?
Run your mouth - Hide your face
I see you're powerless in front of me
Here comes the pain
Beatdown
Here comes the fuckin'... Pain
In the song "Powerless" by Facewreck, the lyrics describe someone who is all talk but no action. The singer states that despite having witnessed this person frequently running their mouth, they have never actually seen them follow through on their threats or back up their words. The singer challenges this person, asking what they are going to do when the time for a fight comes around. They accuse this person of being afraid to face them one-on-one, without the support of their friends or crew.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's power and the other person's lack of it. The singer calls them out for trying to put them down and hide behind their words, but ultimately they are "powerless" in front of the singer. The song ends with the threat of a "beatdown" and the promise of pain.
This song speaks to issues of power dynamics and the importance of following through on one's words. It also touches on ideas of fear and vulnerability, suggesting that the person being called out may be more afraid than they are willing to admit. Overall, the song is an aggressive challenge to someone who the singer sees as weak and insincere.
Line by Line Meaning
You're powerless
You have no authority or control over me.
I can count da times I've seen you lippin' off
I remember how many times you've talked trash to me.
But I can't remember any
However, I can't recall a single time you stood up to your words.
Not a single time I've seen you back your shit
I've never witnessed you follow through with what you say.
Not a single time I've seen you step to
I've never seen you approach a confrontation.
The fuckin' plate
A difficult or challenging situation.
Whatcha gonna do?
What actions are you going to take?
When da time to fight
When the opportunity for confrontation arises.
Comes down on you?
Will you be able to handle it?
I know you want no part of me - rollin' up with no crew
You are afraid to face me alone, without support from others around you.
Face to face - with no reinforcement
In a one-on-one confrontation without backup.
When the time to stand comes runnin up
When the moment of truth arrives and you are forced to face me.
I've watched you bend just like a bitch
I've seen you act cowardly and submissive.
To date you've yet to stand behind your words
Up until now, you haven't shown the bravery to back up what you say.
Now I'm fuckin' done
I'm no longer putting up with your empty talk.
You think you have the right to put me down?
Do you believe you have the authority to insult or criticize me?
Run your mouth - Hide your face
You talk too much, but when it comes to confrontation, you back down or avoid it altogether.
I see you're powerless in front of me
I can clearly see that you have no control or authority over me.
Here comes the pain
I'm about to give you a taste of the consequences of your actions.
Beatdown
An intense physical attack.
Here comes the fuckin'... Pain
You're about to face the full force of my retribution.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: AJ Worrell
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