Sideways Heart
Embracing Imperfections: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'Sideways Heart' by Haley Joelle
Lyrics
Mmmm
Repetitive sound, potentially indicating contemplation or uncertainty
Mmmm
-Mmmm
-Always five below the speed limit driving
Consistently driving below the speed limit, metaphorically reflecting cautiousness or restraint
It feels like that's what my entire life's been
Life feeling consistently constrained or limited by this cautious approach
I never drank, never hung out with the wrong crowd
Avoidance of risky behaviors or negative influences due to external appearances
Cuz it looked good from the outside in
Choosing behaviors based on how they appear to others rather than personal desire
I had it figured out
Feeling a sense of control or predictability in life
Like it was a routine
Following a set pattern or schedule
Hiding all the parts of me
Concealing aspects of oneself that are disliked or uncomfortable
I didn't like
Parts of oneself that are disliked or not accepted
Things that I never wanted to be seen
Avoiding displaying aspects of oneself to others
I had the highest GPA
Achieving high academic success
Never made it home too late
Returning home early, maintaining a responsible lifestyle
Thinking it could keep my world from falling apart
Believing that this controlled behavior could prevent personal struggles
Almost like it was a way to fix the things that I can't change
Using control as a way to manage or rectify unchangeable aspects of life
But I was born with a sideways heart
Having an innate disposition or nature that's unconventional or different
With a sideways heart
Reiteration of having an unconventional nature
Mmmm
Repetitive sound, potentially indicating contemplation or uncertainty
Mmmm
-Mmmm
-Haven't broken a bone, gotten high or wasted
Avoiding physical harm or indulgence in potentially risky behaviors
I'd avoid all those types of situations
Avoidance of situations that might lead to undesirable outcomes
And it's probably all because
Linking avoidance to a family history or genetic predisposition
There's addiction in my blood
Presence of addictive tendencies in family lineage
Staying clear of it was how I cleaned it up
Avoiding these tendencies to maintain personal cleanliness or purity
Like it was a routine
Following a set pattern or schedule
Hiding all the parts of me
Concealing disliked aspects of oneself
I didn't like
Parts of oneself that are disliked or not accepted
Things that I never wanted to be seen
Avoiding displaying disliked aspects of oneself
I had the highest GPA
Achieving high academic success
Never made it home too late
Returning home early, maintaining a responsible lifestyle
Thinking it could keep my world from falling apart
Belief that controlled behavior could prevent personal struggles
Almost like it was a way to fix the things that I can't change
Using control as a way to manage unchangeable aspects of life
But I was born with a sideways heart
Reiteration of having an unconventional nature
With a sideways heart
-Mmmm
Repetitive sound, potentially indicating contemplation or uncertainty
Mmmm
-Mmmm
-I had the highest GPA
Achieving high academic success
Never made it home too late
Returning home early, maintaining a responsible lifestyle
Thinking it could keep my world from falling apart
Belief that controlled behavior could prevent personal struggles
Almost like it was a way to fix the things that I can't change
Using control as a way to manage unchangeable aspects of life
But I was born with a sideways heart
Reiteration of having an unconventional nature
With a sideways heart
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