Born Of Frustration Lyrics
James
Lyrics
All this frustration
I can't meet all my desires
Strange conversation
Self control has just expired
All an illusion
Only in my head you don't exist
Who are you foolin'
Don't need a shrink or an exorcist
La la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la
Show me the movie
Of who you are and where you're from
Born of frustration
Caught upon the webs you spun
Where's the confusion
A vision of what life is like
Show me the movie
That doesn't deal in black and white
Stop stop talkin 'bout who's to blame
But all that counts is how to change
Stop stop talkin 'bout who's to blame
When all that counts is how to change
La la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la la
All this frustration
All this frustration
Who put brown owl eyes on a butterfly's wings
All this frustration
All this frustration
Who gave the leopard spots and taught the birds to sing
Born of frustration
Born of frustration
I'm living in the weeds where nothing is the way it seems
Where no one is who they need to be
Where nothing seems that real to me
'Bout time we filled our lives
Upon the walls of gold no solid ground
The world is spinnin' endlessly
We're clinging to our own beliefs
Born of frustration
Born of frustration
Song & Lyrics Facts
James’ song “Born Of Frustration” was released on their 1992 album Seven. The lyrics were written by Tim Booth and the music was written by Larry Gott, Jim Glennie, and Saul Davies of James.
The song is an upbeat rock anthem that speaks to those who feel powerless in the face of a world that seems too big to change. It encourages listeners to take action, no matter how small, to make a difference. The powerful lyrics are backed up with a driving guitar riff and catchy chorus. Released in 1992, “Born Of Frustration” remains one of James’ most popular songs.