That Wasn't Me
Embracing Redemption: Finding Grace in Imperfection
Lyrics
Hang on, just hang on for a minute
Expressing a plea for patience and attention.
I've got something to say
Announcing the speaker has something important to communicate.
I'm not asking you to move on or forget it
Clarifying that the speaker isn't expecting immediate recovery or forgetting but emphasizing better times.
But these are better days
Highlighting the positivity of the present moment.
To be wrong all along and admit it
Acknowledging the possibility of being wrong and admitting it is not a miraculous act.
Is not amazing grace
Suggesting that being forgiven and loved despite imperfections is more profound than extraordinary grace.
But to be loved like a song you remember
Comparing love to a memorable song, even after changes occur.
Even when you've changed
Emphasizing the enduring nature of love despite personal transformations.
Tell me
Prompting a series of self-reflective questions.
Did I go on a tangent?
Questioning if the speaker went off course, lied, caused harm, brought shame, or appeared weak, denying these actions and expressing a desire for understanding.
Did I lie through my teeth?
-Did I cause you to stumble on your feet?
-Did I bring shame on my family?
-Did it show when I was weak?
-Whatever you see, that wasn't me
-That wasn't me, oh, that wasn't me
Reiterating the denial of negative actions and identity.
When you're lost you will toss
Describing a journey through loss, faith, and self-discovery, emphasizing personal growth even in adversity.
Every lucky coin you'll ever trust
-And you'll hide from your god
-Like He ever turns his back on us
-Then you'll fall all the way to the bottom
-And land on your own knife
-And you'll learn who you are
-Even if it doesn't take your life
-Tell me
Repeating the self-inquiry from lines 10-17, seeking reassurance and understanding.
Did I go on a tangent?
-Did I lie through my teeth?
-Did I cause you to stumble on your feet?
-Did I bring shame on my family?
-Did it show when I was weak?
-Whatever you see, that wasn't me
-That wasn't me, oh, that wasn't me
-But I want you to know that you'll never be alone
Assuring that the listener will never be alone.
I wanna believe
Expressing a desire to believe in positive outcomes.
Do I make myself a blessing to everyone I meet
Promising to be a positive influence, offering support, spending time with family, and denying weakness, asserting a commitment to be genuine.
When you fall I will get you on your feet
-Do I spend time with my family?
-Did it show when I was weak?
-When that's what you see, that will be me
-That will be me, that will be me
-That will be me
Affirming that the speaker's true self will be revealed in actions.
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