Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: k-pop
Song Meaning of “Awkward” by Tech N9ne
“Awkward” by Tech N9ne is a song about the awkwardness of feeling differently from others in a variety of aspects. The artist expresses his feeling of being a misfit and unable to understand the people around him. Through his words, he paints a picture of feeling out of place and wanting to stand out from the crowd. He acknowledges his differences even as he’s frustrated with the fact that he doesn’t fit in. He wants a release of some kind even if he’s not sure what that would look like.
The chorus shows his resigned acceptance of his situation:”Livin’ in an awkward world/And everywhere I go I’m the odd man out/I’m ’bout to bust/And leave the minds out the gutter where I’m from/That’s why I’m Livin’ in an awkward world/’Cause everywhere I go I’m the odd man out/Can’t explain why I can’t feel the same with the crowd/But I must be Livin’ in an awkward world.”
The lyrics, which are at the same time personal and universal, ultimately offer Tech N9ne’s listeners hope that it’s ok to be different and it’s ok to be awkward. It’s a message of self-acceptance, resilience and finding one’s place in the world.