X Ambassadors - Optimistic Lyrics






I feel like clawing out my eyes
I feel like crawling out my skin
Never again, never again
They say never again, never again
I feel like running down my street
I feel so broken inside
Say never again, never again
But you say it again, say it again

Gunshots and online forums
American decorum
I cried my fucking eyes out
Numbing the pain with a cold brew coffee

Our President's a racist prick
His daddy treated him like shit
He cakes his makeup on so thick
There's nothing underneath it
Hollywood burns with fires we start
The internet fills a hole in my heart
Sometimes I just wanna crash my car
Wanna kiss my wife, when she says

She don't wanna bring a baby into this world
I'm losing sleep trying to be
Optimistic
Optimistic
She don't wanna bring a baby into this world
Telling myself I should be
Optimistic
Optimistic

So don't tell me everything's alright
I'm trying so hard not to scream
Staying alive, staying alive
Old men die, but we survive
Shot down in Dayton, Ohio
Parkland, Vegas, El Paso
Down at the border, a mother's in labor
Inside of a cage, and she says

She don't wanna bring a baby into this world
So goddamn tired of tryna be
Optimistic
Optimistic
She so afraid for that baby girl
She don't know how she can stay
Optimistic
Optimistic

Don't tell me everything's alright
Don't tell me everything's alright
Don't tell me everything's alright
Don't tell me everything's alright
Don't tell me everything's alright
Don't tell me everything's alright
Don't tell me everything's alright





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  1. Z.... M....

    A little background...I am Survivor of gender based violence (do not believe in drawing distinctions between ipv, dv, and ht) which is the leading cause of death for women in the United States approximately between the ages of 21 to 50 ahead of car accidents, cancer and other causes. Despite being of epidemic proportions the subject of violence against women is often disregarded in conversations regarding gun violence and mass shootings (Generally speaking you are equally probable to be struck by lighting as you are shot...of course this does not take into account race, gender or class). Furthermore, tangible services offered are very far and few in-between, especially for survivors of sex trafficking . A subject that is highly misunderstood, and often shelved on the table. I just wanted to give kudos to the band for being Ambassadors to an important movement that is starting to look at the correlation between violence against women and gun violence. That said, ACT NOW: https://act.everytown.org/sign/tell-your-rep-vote-yes-on-vawa/?source=etno_ETActPage&utm_source=et_n_&utm_medium=_o&utm_campaign=ETActPage&_ga=2.249449543.1184985823.1573105208-730113439.1573105208.

  2. B.... t....

    X ambassador finally hit 1 mil on yt


    GG

  3. P.... R....

    Yeah, "In Your Arms" is still one of my legendary song (illenium brought me here)

  4. F.... M....

    100% i love you

  5. S.... C....

    So sad yet the truth of what we're all feeling today. It's so hard to be positive when we're all literally drowning in negativity. 😢 Thanks X Ambassadors for another heartfelt masterpiece. 🖤

  6. M.... T....

    Heavy!!! I love you guys! Words of truth in song.

  7. M.... ....

    this sucks

    M.... ....

    It does

  8. M.... ....

    Anyone else get a common people by pulp kinda vibe from parts of this?

  9. A.... T....

    Не знаю, как такое происходит, но этот трек очень сильно срезанировал с текущим моментом жизни

  10. F.... ....

    Thanks. You are my theraphy

  11. n.... ....

    Anybody else getting The 1975 vibes from the intro of the song?

  12. E.... B....

    I don't know how people didn't love this.

  13. E.... F....

    I've been listening to X Ambassadors on repeat all summer. 😍 Don't get mad at me, internet, but I'm actually really hopeful for the future. Myself and my friends included, I think there's a lot of levelheaded kids out there who wanna fix a lot of our ongoing problems. I hope to raise kids someday who'll be part of the solution, regardless of their political position. :)

  14. R.... ....

    'she don't wanna bring a baby into this world' powerful af

  15. N.... ....

    OMG why is this so good i cant believe it

  16. P.... F....

    Should have stayed clear of politics

  17. C.... C....

    First time in a million years YouTube algorithm recommended something nice 👍😜

  18. P.... S....

    The electric opening 😍

  19. M.... l....

    this song is amazing and these lyrics are so true and so important!

  20. J.... ....

    The best way to beat racism is for those who AREN'T being oppressed to speak up. This is beautiful and I stan even harder now.

  21. e.... ....

    i needed this. <3

  22. C.... S....

    WOW. THANK YOU X Ambassadors for this song because never again should have been a fuck long time ago and I'm glad there's a song now that's calling that out and letting itself sound angry, not just sad and defeated or asking for thoughts and prayers. The way the world has been for the last few years has left me feeling like my heads gonna pop off my shoulders in frustration and this song feels like the sound of that anger being let out.

  23. s.... ....

    Hands down!!! What a song with a perfect message. Love it👍👏👐

  24. h.... f....

    Dayton Ohio here

  25. F.... M....

    😍❤️❤️❤️

  26. F.... P....

    I really like the musical aspect of it, but sadly the lyrics won't let me enjoy it. Can we stop with politicizing everything? There are plenty of ways to encourage a healthy discussion. Throwing insults at your president in a song is not one of them. Can't music bring people together regardless of their views? You are just alienating a big part of your audience and leading to further radicalization on both sides.

    F.... P....

    I thought the same thing. The tune is great, but the constant political references really ruin the song

  27. S.... O....

    March For Our Lives.

  28. Z.... C....

    Cheguei sedo em
    Edit:Naquedito q escrevi sedo com s poha dnv cedo pronto.

  29. H.... S....

    If you must insist on getting political at least do it tastefully. This is just awfully obvious and a total turn off. We get it. You're liberal. At least make us think about it instead of blasting us in the face with it.

  30. H.... S....

    Yeah. First song I've found terrible from you guys. Disappointing.

  31. L.... 3....

    You are a talented Man, this lyric is sad but at the same time powerful. Great way to let people think about the "Gun Laws" by the site written in the video. You are a beautiful soul, I love you new album, and I love you all guys.

  32. E.... P....

    Not the song we deserve, but the song we need.

  33. l.... ....

    [Verse 1]
    I feel like clawin' out my eyes
    I feel like crawlin' out my skin
    Never again, never again
    Say never again, never again
    I feel like runnin' down my street
    I feel so broken inside
    Say never again, never again
    But you say it again, say it again

    [Verse 2]
    Gunshots and online forums
    American decorum
    I cried my fucking eyes out
    Numbin' the pain with a cold brew coffee
    Our president is a racist prick
    His daddy treated him like shit
    He cakes his makeup on so thick
    There's nothin' underneath it
    Hollywood burns from fires we start
    The Internet fills a hole in my heart
    Sometimes I just wanna crash my car
    Wanna kiss my wife when she says

    [Chorus]
    She don't wanna bring a baby into this world
    I'm losing sleep tryna be optimistic
    Optimistic
    She don't wanna bring a baby into this world
    I'm telling myself I should be optimistic
    Optimistic

    [Verse 3]
    So don't tell me everything's alright
    I'm tryin' so hard not to scream
    Stayin' alive, stayin' alive
    Old men die, but we survive
    Shot down in Dayton, Ohio
    Parkland, Vegas, El Paso
    Down at the border, her mother's in labor
    Inside of a cage and she says

    [Chorus - variation]
    She don't wanna bring a baby into this world
    So goddamn tired of trying to be optimistic
    Optimistic
    She's so afraid for that baby girl
    She don't know why she can't stay optimistic
    Optimistic

    [Outro]
    Don't tell me everything's alright
    [x7]

  34. E.... T....

    I love it. I feel it. I love u guys❤🤤

  35. Q.... W....

    I wish they would make a song just like love songs drug songs. That was their best song imo

  36. J.... P....

    But, you just released an album!

  37. A.... A....

    Oh, now suddenly you are political. But Obama assassinating more civilians via drone strike was ok. The deporter in Chief was aight, right guys? His arrogance was repeatedly stated by members of his own party, but to you he was perfect.

    Fucking tribalist Simpletons.

  38. F.... G....

    Tbh, I haven't heard something as relatable as this in a long time, despite the 2000er punk vibes - today I researched what the fire in the amazon truely means for us and i could cry and scream.
    I really love and respect you guys for using your platform to emphasize the cruelties going on, not many would do that

  39. j.... ....

    Much needed right now. That abrupt ending is haunting. (ps. i tried to follow along with the lyrics posted in the description, but they don't match what's in the song)

  40. A.... A....

    I'm Brazilian fã, i love this song 🔥 👑❤️

  41. �.... ....

    В начале такой же звук когда моего батю станок поглотил(

  42. M.... M....

    BANGEERRR

  43. G.... M....

    I was about to click on T Swift's 'Lover', but thins comes up and... I got my priorities in order. 👏🏽💜

    G.... M....

    Lover is OK btw

    G.... M....

    Oh! It is, but XA are XA, sorry not sorry 🙏🏽

    G.... M....

    Yup, that's true:D

  44. j.... ....

    yaaaasssss bb

  45. P.... P....

    Amazing song! Love from the Czech Rrpublic ❤️

  46. M.... M....

    AWESOME. As per usual.

  47. C.... A....

    This is giving me serious Mr. Brightside by (the?) Killers. Is that just me?

    C.... A....

    Nope, same here. Its the killers btw.

    C.... A....

    @IcyHawkPaw thanks 😂 I only know that one song so I wasn't sure of the band name

    C.... A....

    Sounds a little like Cold War Kids

  48. S.... m....

    It's amazing🔥🔥🔥

  49. G.... P....

    Sexta-feira mais alegre com música nova \o/

  50. A.... I....

    My ears have been blessed.

  51. G.... I....

    Que buenaaa canción!!!!

  52. B.... A....

    If this doesn't hit #1 ima be mad

  53. H.... C....

    Dam I'm early. What is up all my early peoplllllle!!!! 😁

  54. b.... ....

    Wow, this song hits hard. Great job!

  55. Y.... D....

    Damnnnnnn .....

    Σ( ̄。 ̄ノ)ノ

  56. j.... ....

    Everything's all right with this song

  57. J.... M....

    I love the lyrics, talks about the mass shootings and how she doesn't wanna raise a child in today's world... sad :,(

    J.... M....

    Dang, all of the lyrics... they're so much deeper, trump, internet, mass shootings, this world is really messed up

  58. B.... B....

    So perfect for the loooong work day. HAPPY FRIDAY!!

  59. L.... ....

    Ehhh, it's not that good. Unbearable vocals, shout-out to an artist way better than they'll ever be, and an annoying instrumental. Overall, quite crap. I wish they made songs like Renegades instead of this crap. If you like it, then I can respect your opinion and taste, but it's just not for me

  60. l.... x....

    "Down at the border, a mother's in labor, inside of a cage
    And she says she don't wanna bring a baby into this world."
    This speaks volumes.

    l.... x....

    The cages at the border dont exist so dont worry, just a democratic lie

    l.... x....

    @ICARUS 10inch how can you say that? We have proof of the people being kept in cages down at the border.

    l.... x....

    @Eric Perry pls send me a link to the proof, and send me a picture of the concentrasion camps aswell, i know aoc cried before them...but we only got to see the fence

  61. D.... o....

    Holy mother of X, I'm early. Yay!

  62. D.... ....

    My ears want more of this

  63. �.... �....

    I like it very much and I'm from Russia

    �.... �....

    Awesome, that's funny af.

  64. K.... S....

    the first ha ha ha

  65. W.... ....

    What’s up guys!
    I am music and video producer and all my songs and videos are made by myself. 1 month a new music video.
    I promise you won’t be disappointed 🙏

    W.... ....

    I was disappointed

  66. J.... Q....

    Never been this early🧣🧣🥰

  67. D.... M....

    Not bad but the rytm is not true I've heard some were else

  68. R.... D....

    I need this piece of light today. Great timing, you beautiful artists.

  69. S.... W....

    Nice work guys!

  70. S.... B....

    Issa a bop

  71. X.... 7....

    I fall in love with this song❤

  72. B.... U....

    Woah that's way too amazing! ..

  73. V.... B....

    Did this just come out!!! Yes!

  74. S.... ....

    Ou yeah

  75. #.... ....

    Love it!❤

  76. �.... l....

    Yessss finally 4th comment!!!!

  77. R.... D....

    Temon prro

  78. L.... ....

    Esto es arte.

  79. a.... A....

    Not bad

  80. l.... x....

    This is my life.

  81. h.... ....

    ive never been this early