Lyrics
For the face you were born with
Seeking understanding or appreciation for the natural, inherent appearance of the person.
I've been a fool
Expressing regret or acknowledging foolishness in the past regarding the mentioned face.
For the face you were born with
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the speaker's realization or admission of their mistake.
I've been a fool
Reiteration of regret or acknowledging previous foolishness related to the natural face.
Cos I was looking for a reason
The speaker was searching for a purpose or motivation in life.
To get up in the morning
Specifically, the search for a reason to start the day, possibly implying a lack of motivation or direction.
In the eyes you were given
Referring to the unique eyes inherited from one's parents.
By your mother and father
Highlighting the origin of physical features, emphasizing familial connection.
When they were looking
Describing the parents observing or evaluating the speaker when they were born.
For reasons of their own
Implying that parents had their own motivations or reasons for bringing the speaker into the world.
For the face you were born with
Reiteration of regret or acknowledgment of foolishness concerning the original face.
I've been a fool
Expressing remorse or realization regarding past actions or attitudes towards the natural face.
For the face you were born with
Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing the speaker's acknowledgment of their own folly.
I've been a fool
Restating regret or acknowledging past foolishness regarding the inherent face.
Cos i was looking for answers
Searching for solutions or explanations to seemingly unimportant or inconsequential questions.
To irrelevant questions
The speaker was looking for answers that may not have significant relevance or meaning.
In the eyes you were given
Reiteration of the unique eyes bestowed by one's parents.
By your mother and father
Emphasizing the source of physical traits and the familial aspect.
When they were looking
Describing the parents' search for their own answers during the speaker's birth.
For answers of their own
Indicating that parents had their own questions or uncertainties during the speaker's arrival.
For the face you were born with
Acknowledging regret or foolishness regarding the original, natural face.
I've been a fool
Expressing remorse or understanding regarding past attitudes or actions towards the inherent face.
For the face you were born with
Repetition for emphasis, emphasizing the speaker's acknowledgment of their own folly.
I've been a fool
Restating regret or acknowledgment of past foolishness concerning the natural face.
Cos I was looking for something
Seeking something to alter or improve the speaker's emotional state or well-being.
To change the way I've been feeling
Specifically, searching for a change in feelings, possibly suggesting dissatisfaction or discomfort.
In the eyes you were given
Referring again to the unique eyes inherited from one's parents.
By your mother and father
Highlighting the origin of physical features, emphasizing familial connection.
When they were looking
Describing the parents' search for something during the speaker's birth, possibly related to emotional well-being.
For something of their own
Suggesting that parents sought something specific for themselves during the speaker's arrival.
I've been a fool
Final repetition of regret or acknowledgment of foolishness concerning the original face.
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