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Comeback Kid Lyrics
I know it's hard but you gotta deal with it
One look around, show me what you're made of
Don't turn around, go get your gun ready
Everyday there's a way to do it just right
Go on and take it and just say it isn't so
But you never know just where you gonna go
Go on and take it and just say it isn't so
But you never know just where you gonna go
Don't run away, 'cause that's a dealbreaker
You gotta turn around, never let your guard down
I'll see you but no one's gonna save you baby
You always run around, breaking all the rules baby
I know you try so hard, but you can't even win
You gotta try a little harder, you're the comeback kid
I know you try so hard, but you can't even win
You gotta try a little harder, you're the comeback kid
You'll go away but, you'll come back some day
You'll go away but, you'll come back some day
I know it's hard but you gotta deal with it
One look around, show me what you're made of
Don't turn around, go get your gun ready
Everyday there's a way to do it just right
Go on and take it and just say it isn't so
But you never know just where you gonna go
Go on and take it and just say it isn't so
But you never know just where you gonna go
You'll go away but, you'll come back some day
You'll go away but, you'll come back some day
I know you try so hard, but you can't even win
You gotta try a little harder, you're the comeback kid
I know you try so hard, but you can't even win
You gotta try a little harder, you're the comeback kid
You'll go away but, you'll come back some day
You'll go away but, you'll come back some day
One look around, show me what you're made of
Don't turn around, go get your gun ready
Everyday there's a way to do it just right
But you never know just where you gonna go
Go on and take it and just say it isn't so
But you never know just where you gonna go
You gotta turn around, never let your guard down
I'll see you but no one's gonna save you baby
You always run around, breaking all the rules baby
You gotta try a little harder, you're the comeback kid
I know you try so hard, but you can't even win
You gotta try a little harder, you're the comeback kid
You'll go away but, you'll come back some day
One look around, show me what you're made of
Don't turn around, go get your gun ready
Everyday there's a way to do it just right
But you never know just where you gonna go
Go on and take it and just say it isn't so
But you never know just where you gonna go
You'll go away but, you'll come back some day
You gotta try a little harder, you're the comeback kid
I know you try so hard, but you can't even win
You gotta try a little harder, you're the comeback kid
You'll go away but, you'll come back some day
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I'm hearing "don't run away, 'cause that's a dealbreaker"
The live version on Youtube does nothing as far deciphering the lyrics in the least.
The live version on Youtube does nothing as far deciphering the lyrics in the least.
I'm hearing the same thing.
I'm hearing the same thing.
You know, I've usually seen these lyrics printed as: "Don't wanna take it and just say it as I saw." Initially, I heard it as: "Don't wanna take it, and just say it isn't so." But I don't know. "I wanna take it and just say it as I saw" actually makes more sense, contextually.
Regardless, it's an interesting song. Seems like it's about her wanting the guy not to balk or back down because of her abrasiveness and honesty, and if he isn't persistent in pursuing her, or runs away from her being real with him and sceptical of his affections, that's a deal-breaker for her. She doesn't want him to cower or run away from her strong personality; she wants him to prove that he can handle her intelligence and confidence, and can meet her head-on. At least, that's how I'm hearing it.
As a female who loves a feisty partner who is up for intellectual debate (and even disagreement) and can hold their own against me (not many can) rather than backing down or acting benign, I relate to this song strongly in that way. The passive, non-confrontational attitude makes me want to scream. I just want to demand, "Oh, really, is that ALL you've fucking got? Come at me, bro!" Ahaha.
I'm pretty sure it is "Cause that's a dealbreaker" rather than "cause that's the deal with it". Also pretty sure it's "You'll go away" rather than "You're gone away".
Besides that I think this song could definitely be interpreted as a romantic challenge like Auberyn says, but I always thought of it as a song of encouragement to someone who's down and out. The singer is being brutally honest to a friend or significant other, who is feeling ready to give up, saying she knows they're tough enough, and challenging to fix their situation even though things look bleak. This might be just the way I'm taking it though, haha
Digital booklet lyrics:
I know it's hard but you gotta deal with it one look around show me what you're made of don't turn around go get your gun ready everyday there's a way to do it just right go on and take it and just say it isn't so but you never know just when you're gonna go don't run away 'cause that's a deal breaker you gotta turn around, never let your guard down i see you but no one's gonna save you baby you always run around breaking all the rules baby i know you try so hard, but you can't even win you gotta try a little harder, you're the comeback kid you'll go away but, you'll come back some day
Everytime I listen to this song, I remember Gasai Yuno (from Mirai Nikki). Am I the only one who does? Seriously, the lyrics are kinda tsundere and stuff. If it could be one's theme, it would be Gasai's.