Cover art for Hopeless by The Offspring
Jan. 1, 19851 viewer

Hopeless Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Vaccinate me, regulate me
Make it so I need you!
Give me fixes of video therapy
Needing more and more

[Verse 2]
Advertise and specialize
Just tell me what to do
Confusions make out the check
They've got you where they want you

[Pre-Chorus]
Your life is structured
Everything you own is manufactured
You have no say
Your progress here is guaranteed!

[Chorus]
Hopeless!
Just let me out of this fuckin’ world
This is hopeless!
Your microwave, your TV's got me helpless!
Do anything, think for myself
I'm trapped in your society!
[Instrumental Bridge]

[Verse 4]
You run your life, ha! You’re on a ride
It's just like Disneyland!
You see the car, but you turn around
It's all been safely planned

[Verse 5]
Regeneration is the game your nation will endure!
Your freedom's been conveniently checked
Still want your goddamn respect!

[Pre-Chorus]
Your life is structured
Everything you own is manufactured
You have no say
Your progress here is guaranteed!

[Chorus]
Hopeless!
Just let me out of this fuckin' world
This is hopeless!
Your microwave, your TV's got me helpless!
Do anything, think for myself
I'm trapped in your society

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The song “Hopeless” was one of the first (known) songs recorded by The Offspring, dating back to sometime around 1985. It was featured on the compilation album “We Got Power Part II: Party Animal” by Mystic Records.

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January 1, 1985
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