Some Lessons
Life's Price: Lessons Hard Won in Melody Gardot's 'Some Lessons'
Lyrics
Well I'm buckled up inside
Expressing being emotionally prepared or restrained.
It's a miracle that I'm alive
Reflecting on a fortunate survival or a narrow escape from danger.
I do not think I can survive
Expressing doubt about the ability to endure challenges.
On bread and wine alone
Highlighting the inadequacy of basic sustenance, suggesting a metaphor for life's challenges.
To think that I could have fallen
Contemplating the fragility of life and the randomness of events.
A centimeter to the left
Imagining a specific moment where a small shift could have led to a different outcome.
Would not be here to see the sunset
Reflecting on the value of life and the appreciation for witnessing simple pleasures like a sunset.
Or have myself a time
Expressing a desire to enjoy life and have a good time.
Well why do the hands of time
Pondering the swift passage of time.
So easily unwind
Questioning the ease with which time seems to pass quickly.
Some lessons we learn the hard way
Stating that some lessons are learned through difficult experiences.
Some lessons don't come easy
Emphasizing that certain lessons are challenging and not easily acquired.
That's the price we have to pay
Acknowledging the inherent cost or difficulty associated with learning valuable lessons.
Some lessons we learn the hard way
Reiterating the idea that certain lessons are acquired through tough experiences.
They don't come right off and right easy
Highlighting the persistence of difficulty in learning certain lessons.
That's why they say some lessons learned we learn the hard way
Reinforcing the notion that challenging lessons are an integral part of personal growth.
Remember the sound of the pavement
Recalling a specific moment or incident involving the sound of pavement, possibly a traumatic event.
World turned upside down
Describing a disorienting experience with the world seemingly turning upside down.
City streets unlined and empty
Depicting a deserted and unfamiliar cityscape.
Not a soul around
Emphasizing the isolation and absence of human presence.
Life goes away in a flash
Reflecting on the transient nature of life, which can change suddenly and unexpectedly.
Right before your eyes
Describing the swift passage of time and the ephemeral nature of existence.
If I think real hard well I reckon I've had some real good times
Recalling positive and enjoyable moments in life upon deep reflection.
Well why do the hands of time
Repeating the contemplation of the rapid passage of time.
So easily unwind
Reiterating the perceived ease with which time slips away.
Some lessons we learn the hard way
Repeating the idea that valuable lessons are often learned through challenging experiences.
Some lessons don't come easy
Reaffirming the difficulty and resistance associated with certain lessons.
That's the price we have to pay
Acknowledging the inherent cost or challenges involved in acquiring wisdom.
Some lessons we learn the hard way
Restating the theme that important lessons are learned through adversity.
They don't come right off and right easy
Emphasizing the ongoing difficulty and resistance in acquiring certain lessons.
That's why they say some lessons learned we learn the hard way
Reiterating the belief that some lessons are only truly learned through tough experiences.
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