Contrary to the matter
Who you are, you are not
Come with me, I'll show you Saturn
Planets don't quite align

You should try not to be so courageous

[Chorus]
I never said you were a mistake at all
You got it all wrong, you're misunderstanding

Traveled far for this lover
Who she was she was not
But honestly it don't matter
Aliens ain't Farmers

You should try not to be so courageous

[Chorus]

You should try not to be so courageous
These dismal moods have become contagious

[Chorus]



Lyrics submitted by thewhitepony33

Track duration: 03:30

"Courage" as written by Terence Corso, Mitchell Dryden, Michael Cosgrove, Tye Zamora

Lyrics © Chrysalis One Music

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    General Comment:Sounds to me like it's directed at the person in the relationship who pretends to take all the shit like... 'oh it's fine' 'oh don't worry about it' then when it comes to an argument they bring all that shit up. Overly touchy and pretending like they're some sort of martyr in the relationship.
    Flag tongueeyon February 11, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Does anyone one know why he says 'remind me'?
    i feel like im missing something...
    Flag nitemeaon October 04, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:yeah its too bad he's saying "Miss Understanding"
    refering to the lover. thats what everyones misunderstanding.
    tis why its alien ant farm. the singer knows more than ppl think he does.
    this all a movie.
    Flag LucidOneon February 13, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:Man, this song is so freakin' heavy for these guys! It's a shame they lost the metal sound in later albums.

    I listen to this song a lot. I think this is about being in a relationship of criticism. The first verse describes the length's he goes to show his love, but her reply is that "Planets don't quite align" - pointing out the imperfections in his efforts, even when he tries his hardest.

    The "courageous" part is calling on her to be more diplomatic, appreciative, and just to STFU once in a while.

    The next verse sees him realize his error, but conciling himself to put up with her. The "Alien's ain't farmers" part is a bit of an enigma (I always' thought it was "Alien's saying far out" !), but I think it means that for all the things he does for her, he is not going to work like her slave.

    Anyway, brilliant song. And monogroid is right - the best bands DON'T get enough credit, because the general public aren't looking for greatness, they're looking for what's hip, what's cool (few exceptions like Led Zep). It's a shame AAF aren't in the click anymore...
    Flag Arkyopterixon September 18, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:i think its about people who try to be tough show ofy etc. you know what i mean and he's telling not to be so much like that and when he says "i never said you were a mistake at all you got all wrong" i think its like the other person got offended and hes like no im not trying to be mean you're taking it the wrong way..... thats my opinion im not really sure
    Flag blahblahmeowroar3on September 01, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:i think it's about this guy who does all he can for his
    girl ,but she never thanks him just complians about everything
    Flag sick1on April 16, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:wow this song deserves more comments, it's definetly their best song!
    Flag tombradyownson March 18, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Good SOng, really cool
    Flag watsgoldin?on February 23, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:When I first heard this song I thought of a man talking to his son. Maybe the man is an only parent and is explaining to his son why his mother is gone.
    Flag rave2550on October 22, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:this song is sooo true...i think this song is about people who are very self-indulgent...this song is like telling people to just be down to earth...like you don't have to always be noticed or always have to be in the spotlight...i'm most probably wrong... :-/
    Flag luv_u_not_on October 09, 2005   Link

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