"Stories With Unhappy Endings" by Hundred Reasons is a song that reflects on the frustration and disappointment one feels when trying to communicate with someone who consistently judges and dismisses others without truly understanding their struggles or experiences. The lyrics convey a sense of resilience and defiance against this person's negative and judgmental attitude. The song begins by addressing the listener, questioning why they are treading carefully for the fourth time when the speaker is actually okay. They suggest that the listener takes pleasure in hearing more stories with unhappy endings, indicating a fascination with others' sorrows. The speaker further questions if the listener's life is so perfect that they cannot empathize with or understand the concept of humility and experiencing setbacks. The frustration grows as the speaker accuses the listener of using the sorrows of others to fuel their judgment, considering it a waste of energy. They express their discontent with the listener's constant negative judgments and offer their words as a way to make the listener stop and listen carefully. The song suggests that the listener's constant advice is delivered negatively, harboring an attitude of superiority. The speaker believes that the listener's perspective is clouded and biased, resulting in their continuous negative attitude. The speaker then reveals that they have stopped treading carefully, asserting that they are fine and no longer need the listener's judgment or interference. The speaker acknowledges their attempts to communicate with the listener, but they feel ignored and unheard, accusing the listener of covering their ears. They question whether the listener has the right to shed tears when they have been blocking the speaker's efforts to get through to them. The song implies that this is not the first time they have faced such dismissive behavior from the listener and that they refuse to go through it again. Overall, "Stories With Unhappy Endings" emphasizes the frustration and resilience of the speaker when dealing with someone who consistently judges and dismisses others without understanding their struggles. The lyrics convey a sense of empowerment and standing up against negativity and misunderstanding.
