Maybe
Finding Light in Shadows: Kyle Bettencourt's 'Maybe' Unveiled
Lyrics
Can't forgive myself
Expressing self-blame and an inability to forgive one's actions.
For another day wasted
Regret over a day that has been wasted.
Think I need some help
Acknowledging the need for assistance or support.
And I'm getting impatient
Feeling impatient and eager for change.
Maybe it's time to open up time to let 'em in
Considering the idea of opening up and revealing inner thoughts.
Time to show the world all that I'm carrying
Feeling the need to showcase personal burdens to the world.
Maybe they'd make what I have said a bullet to my head
Fearing potential negative reactions to one's vulnerabilities.
But maybe, just maybe they'd say
Contemplating both negative and positive outcomes of sharing.
Hey there mister smiles I can hear you loud and clear
Imagining a supportive response, addressing the speaker as "mister smiles."
It's alright dear, 'cause I'm right here, oh
Reassuring that support is available and close.
Please don't be afraid that I would ever turn away
Ensuring that there is no need to fear rejection or abandonment.
It's alright dear, 'cause I'm right here and I'll
Reiterating the availability of support and commitment to staying.
Stay
Repeatedly emphasizing the intention to stay and provide support.
Stay
-Stay here
-Puppet on a string
Feeling controlled or manipulated by external forces.
Here for everyone but me
Expressing a sense of neglect despite being there for others.
Put me on display
Feeling objectified, like being put on display for others' amusement.
Like some Ken doll cliche
Comparing oneself to a clichéd and artificial representation (Ken doll).
Maybe I'm just a waste of space just a smiling face
Questioning self-worth and existence, wondering if anyone would notice if gone.
Would somebody notice if I was erased?
Speculating on others' indifference or lack of care.
Maybe they never cared at all, wanna see me fall
Considering the possibility of negative reactions but also hoping for positive ones.
But maybe, just maybe they'd say
Repeating the theme of potential support and encouragement from others.
Hey there mister smiles I can hear you loud and clear
-It's alright dear, 'cause I'm right here, oh
-Please don't be afraid that I would ever turn away
-It's alright dear, 'cause I'm right here and I'll
-Stay
Reiterating the commitment to staying and providing support.
Stay
-Stay here
-Maybe I'm somebody to someone
Reflecting on the uncertainty of one's significance to others.
But what if I'm nobody
-Maybe I'm somebody to someone
-But what if I'm nobody
-Body
Repeating the idea of being nobody and the fear associated with it.
Nobody nobody nobody nobody nobody nobody
-What if I'm nobody body nobody
-Nobody nobody nobody somebody stop me say
Expressing a plea for someone to intervene and stop the negative thoughts.
Hey there mister smiles don't you think you've been a friend
Encouragement to maintain a positive and supportive role for others.
To us all now, you show us all how to
-Give the underdog the upper hand you take a stand
-For 'em right now, you show us all how
Applauding those who stand up for the underdog and take a stand.
Hey there mister smiles I can hear you loud and clear
Repeating the reassurance of being present and committed to staying.
It's alright dear, 'cause I'm right here, oh
-Please don't be afraid that I would ever turn away
-It's alright dear, 'cause I'm right here, and I'll stay here
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