Something More Beautiful
Navigating Life's Hard Fights: Beth Orton's Something More Beautiful
Lyrics
Magpie, magpie, I stand here watching the world go by
Observing the world pass by while addressing a magpie, symbolizing curiosity and questioning.
I wonder do you ever question why?
Pondering if the magpie ever questions the world like the speaker does.
I’m still here wondering what you knowing
Reflecting on the unknown and seeking understanding.
I’ve seen more everyday than I could dream
Experiencing more in daily life than could be imagined.
I don’t mind no what I tell you
Expressing a lack of concern about what is disclosed.
I don’t mind no what I say
Reiterating a lack of concern about what is spoken.
I don’t mind no what we’re saying
Emphasizing indifference to the conversation's content.
But it’s a hard hard fight
Acknowledging a tough struggle or challenge.
A hard, hard fight
Reinforcing the difficulty of the ongoing struggle.
And I’m turning this one in,
Deciding to surrender or give up on a particular issue.
I’m turning this one in
Confirming the decision to surrender.
I won’t turn back, I’ve seen the sign
Committing to moving forward after recognizing a significant sign.
I won’t turn back not for anyone
Asserting a refusal to retreat for anyone.
I’ve seen the sign, and I know what is mine
Confirming recognition of a sign and claiming what belongs to the speaker.
Eh what a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie looks like
Questioning the appearance and essence of lies.
Eh what a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie looks like
Continuing to question the nature of lies.
You didn’t take I don’t think you mean quite what you say
Expressing doubt about the sincerity of communication.
I’m hoping you’re the friend you claim to be
Hoping for genuine friendship based on claimed qualities.
Oh crow, crow, will you tell me ṗlease,
Asking a crow for information and guidance.
Tell me please what you know
Repeating the request for the crow's knowledge.
You’ve seen more of the book than I could dream
Acknowledging the crow's extensive knowledge.
I do not know what to tell you
Expressing uncertainty about what to communicate.
I do not know what to say
Reiterating uncertainty about verbal expression.
I do not know what we’re saying friend
Emphasizing uncertainty about the ongoing conversation.
But it’s a hard hard fight
Highlighting the challenging nature of the struggle.
A hard, hard fight
Reinforcing the difficulty of the ongoing fight.
And I’m turning this one in,
Deciding to surrender or give up on a particular issue.
I’m turning this one in
Confirming the decision to surrender.
I won’t turn back, I’ve seen the sign
Committing to moving forward after recognizing a significant sign.
I won’t turn back not for anyone
Asserting a refusal to retreat for anyone.
I’ve seen the sign, and I know I have faith
Confirming recognition of a sign and expressing faith.
Eh what a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie looks like
Questioning the appearance and essence of lies.
Eh what a lie, what a lie, what a lie, what a lie looks like
Continuing to question the nature of lies.
Eh, eh yeah
Silence when I won’t be here anymore
Anticipating silence when the speaker is no longer present.
Silence when I won’t be here anymore
Repeating the anticipation of silence in the absence.
Silence when I won’t be here anymore
Reiterating the expectation of silence in the speaker's absence.
Silence when I won’t be here anymore
Emphasizing the forthcoming silence without the speaker.
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
Reiterating the questioning of lies and their nature.
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
Continuing to question the essence of lies.
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
Further exploration of the nature of lies.
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
Continuing to delve into the essence of lies.
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
Reflecting on the deceptive nature of lies.
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