Gathering Dust
Embracing Imperfections: Celebrating Life's Scars
Lyrics
here's to the imperfect landings
Celebrating imperfect achievements and arrivals.
to all that's lost in translation
Acknowledging things lost in communication and translation.
gone in the mail
Referring to things sent through mail that are now gone.
here's to the misunderstandings
Toasting to misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
to the shots that we fired
Recognizing both successful and failed attempts or actions.
the shots we failed
Reflecting on efforts that did not achieve the desired outcome.
here's to the bumps in the road
Appreciating challenges and difficulties in life's journey.
life better leave me worn out and used up
Expressing a desire for a life filled with experiences, even if exhausting.
wrinkles and rust
Valuing the signs of aging, like wrinkles and rust.
here's to the cracks in my heart
Celebrating emotional vulnerabilities and heartbreaks.
I'd rather see it chewed up and spit out
Preferring to see the heart damaged than left untouched and ignored.
than gathering dust
Rejecting stagnation and preferring a life of challenges over inertia.
here's to the time that we wasted
Acknowledging time spent without tangible results.
to the nights and the days
Recognizing both the enjoyable and mundane moments in life.
this ruined year
Referring to a challenging or difficult year.
cheers to the tears that we tasted
Toasting to the experiences and lessons learned from tears.
no, it wasn't for nothing
Asserting that the emotional experiences were meaningful and not in vain.
it took us here
Recognizing that the journey, including hardships, led to the present moment.
here's to the bumps in the road
Reiterating the appreciation for life's challenges and obstacles.
life better leave me worn out and used up
Expressing a willingness to face the wear and tear of life.
wrinkles and rust
Valuing the signs of aging, like wrinkles and rust (repeated from line 10).
here's to the cracks in my heart
Celebrating emotional vulnerabilities and heartbreaks (repeated from line 11).
I'd rather see it chewed up and spit out
Preferring to see the heart damaged than left untouched and ignored (repeated from line 12).
than gathering dust
Rejecting stagnation and preferring a life of challenges over inertia (repeated from line 13).
here's to us
Celebrating the collective experiences and challenges faced together.
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