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If this weren’t a Music Monday that title could be about the show, which I’ve seen a few episodes of and like well enough. The Janitor and Mrs. Raymond make a good couple, but the oldest son is one of my least favorite TV characters ever. I recently learned that Atticus Shaffer, who plays the youngest son, has osteogenesis imperfecta, type IV, and it made me sad for him, but he’s done some great work so then I was happy for him again.

But this Music Monday, so we’re not talking about the show! We’re talking about the song by Jimmy Eat World. I’ve forgotten exactly where I was introduced to this song, but I’m pretty sure Rock Band had something to do with it.

I don’t have kids, but if I had a daughter I would make it my duty to learn this song and sing it to her when she was in middle school. Heck, if I had a son I might learn it and change it to be male-specific (“little guy,” most likely). According to Wikipedia, the song was written by the group for the group themselves as a reminder to not give up when they were going through some hard times, but I think it could be good for most kids struggling through trouble with fitting in.

I don’t have any other deep profound thoughts on it, I’ll just link you to a video (but not the official one, as it’s underwear laden) and list the lyrics here:

Hey, don’t write yourself off yet
It’s only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.
Just try your best, try everything you can.
And don’t you worry what they tell themselves when you’re away.

It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).

Hey, you know they’re all the same.
You know you’re doing better on your own, so don’t buy in.
Live right now.
Yeah, just be yourself.
It doesn’t matter if it’s good enough for someone else.

It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).

Hey, don’t write yourself off yet.
It’s only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.
Just do your best, do everything you can.
And don’t you worry what the bitter hearts are gonna say.

It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).

 

Tags: Rock Band

Written by: Mark