A Mistake
Embracing Imperfection: Fiona Apple's Anthem of Intentional Mistakes
Lyrics
I'm gonna make a mistake
I intend to make an error.
I'm gonna do it on purpose
I purposefully choose to make a mistake.
I'm gonna waste my time
I plan to waste my time.
'Cause I'm full as a tick
I feel full or content and am exploring beneath the surface.
And I'm scratching at the surface
I'm seeking deeper meaning or understanding.
And what I find is mine
Whatever I discover belongs to me.
And when the day is done and I look back
Reflecting on the day, I find satisfaction in having fun.
And the fact is I had fun
The fun outweighs any mistakes.
Fumbling around
I disregard advice and enjoy stumbling around.
All the advice I shunned and I ran
I avoid guidance and go where I'm told not to.
Where they told me not to run
I had fun despite warnings.
But I sure had fun
Emphasizing the enjoyment of the experience.
So I'm gonna fuck it up again
I will intentionally mess things up again.
I'm gonna do another detour
I will take another unconventional path.
Unpave my path
I'll undo my established route.
And if you wanna make sense
Questioning why someone expects coherence from me.
Whatcha lookin' at me for?
I admit I'm not skilled at mathematics.
I'm no good at math
Expressing a lack of interest in making sense to others.
And when I find my way back
Upon finding my way back, I might choose to stay or not.
The fact is I just may stay
Embracing the uncertainty of the future.
Or I may not
Uncertain about the decision to stay or leave.
I've acquired quite a taste
I've developed a liking for well-made mistakes.
For a well-made mistake
Appreciating the value of a carefully crafted error.
I wanna make a mistake
Expressing a desire to intentionally make a mistake.
Why can't I make a mistake?
Questioning the inability to make mistakes.
I'm always doing what I think I should
I usually act according to what I believe is right.
Almost always doing everybody good
Mostly, I try to benefit everyone.
Why?
Raising the question 'why?'
Do I wanna do right?
I aspire to do the right thing.
Of course
However, there's a reluctance to feel obligated to answer.
But do I really wanna feel I'm forced to answer you?
Firmly rejecting any sense of obligation to respond.
Hell no
An emphatic 'no' to feeling forced.
I've acquired quite a taste
Reiterating a fondness for well-made mistakes.
For a well-made mistake
Expressing the desire to intentionally make mistakes.
I wanna make a mistake
Raising the question of why making mistakes is restricted.
Why can't I make a mistake?
Expressing frustration at the inability to make mistakes.
I'm always doing what I think I should
Continuing the pattern of doing what is perceived as right.
Almost always doing everybody good
Mostly benefiting others, but questioning 'why?'
Why? oh oh oh
Repeating the inquiry about the purpose or necessity.
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