Brilliant Mistake
Embracing Brilliance in Imperfection
Lyrics
Brilliant Mistake
Expressing the idea of a remarkable but flawed decision or action.
You're no big break, no lifelong quake, just another song
Describing someone as not a significant breakthrough or a life-changing event, just another experience.
another bump on disappointment road
Referring to the journey of disappointment in life as a road, and the person as a bump along that road.
something in your voice, felt like the perfect choice when we were on the phone
Recalling a past moment when the person's voice seemed like the perfect choice during a phone call.
and though I'm old, I'm young enough to hope
Despite being old, expressing a youthful optimism and hope for another remarkable but flawed decision.
for another brilliant mistake
Desiring another brilliant mistake, a choice that stands out, even if it comes with its own set of problems.
another promise I can't promise not to break
Acknowledging a tendency to make promises that are challenging to keep.
watching the waves as they come in and die one by one
Observing the waves and using them as a metaphor for the passing of time.
when they reach the shore, I'm just not ready yet my Lord
Feeling unprepared for what lies ahead when reaching the metaphorical shore of life.
I need time to fail, a little time to heal, before I try again
Expressing a need for time to recover from failures before attempting something new.
we learn how to walk, and then we sprint towards the end
Reflecting on the stages of life, from learning to walk to rushing towards the end.
of another brilliant mistake
Desiring another remarkable but flawed decision despite the challenges.
another promise I can't promise not to break
Acknowledging the difficulty in keeping promises made in the pursuit of remarkable choices.
and I'm afraid I'm running out of time
Expressing fear about running out of time in life.
throw me a rope that I can climb
Pleading for help in the form of support or guidance.
it's going to take a little lying to believe
Admitting that a certain level of self-deception is necessary to believe in one's capabilities.
that this is something I can do
Expressing doubt about personal abilities and the need for belief in oneself.
for you it's early morning, for me it's after noon
Highlighting the difference in perception of time between individuals.
and now you're looking over my shoulder for someone new
Noting someone's search for someone new while the speaker is preoccupied.
I could be your brilliant mistake
Offering to be the next remarkable but flawed choice for the person.
that promise you can't promise not to break
Reiterating the difficulty in keeping promises, especially in the context of a potential relationship.
can't you tell we're running out of time?
Expressing a sense of urgency and the realization that time is running out.
I've got to keep you close to get you off my mind
Acknowledging the need to keep the person close to overcome thoughts of them.
so, here's one more, I'm not keeping scores on an all-time low
Declaring a lack of interest in keeping track of failures, despite being aware of them.
though I'm young, I'm old enough to know
Despite being young, claiming to have enough experience to understand certain things.
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