Supposed To
Navigating Life's Expectations: Finding Purpose Amidst Chaos
Lyrics
It wasn't supposed to happen like this again
Unexpectedly, a similar situation occurred again, contrary to expectations.
Can you please tell me why it didn't work out?
Requesting an explanation for why things didn't succeed or go as planned.
I'm tired of being a part of a percent
Feeling tired of being a small part or fraction of something, possibly not feeling fully involved or valued.
I thought I was supposed to have made it by now
Expectation or belief that one should have achieved success by this point in time.
I don't want what they think I'm supposed to do
Rejecting societal or external expectations of what one should want or pursue.
Cause' the ones who give in are probably miserable
Suggesting that conforming to societal expectations might lead to misery.
The sky won't fall through
Assurance that despite challenges, catastrophic events won't occur.
Cause' the rain seems to always fall where it's supposed to
Observation that difficulties or hardships seem to happen where they are anticipated or expected.
What happened to the ones I thought I called my friends?
Questioning the authenticity of friendships that have seemingly faded away.
Now they seemingly just mix into the crowd
Friends blending in with the larger group, losing distinctiveness or closeness.
I've got to stop takin' pity when things end
Realizing the need to stop sympathizing excessively when relationships or situations end and instead focus on those who remain.
And cry with the ones who always stuck around
Expressing the intention to empathize and support those who have consistently been present.
I don't want what they think I'm supposed to do
Reiteration of rejecting societal expectations regarding life choices.
Cause' the ones who give in are probably miserable
Reinforcing the idea that conforming to expectations might lead to unhappiness.
The sky won't fall through
Reassurance that despite challenges, things won't completely collapse.
Cause' the rain seems to always fall where it's supposed to
Observation that hardships tend to occur where they are anticipated or expected.
I wish I could tell that little girl
Desire to convey wisdom or guidance to a younger version of oneself facing difficulties.
That she's growing up in a fucked up world
Recognition that the world the younger self is growing up in is troubled or dysfunctional.
And you'll lose yourself and come undone
Expectation of losing one's identity or sense of self and feeling unravelled in challenging times.
Til' you're back to the place where you begun
Suggestion of a cyclical journey where one returns to the starting point after feeling lost.
And I'm so happy to see her again
Feeling joy at reconnecting with one's younger self, evoking nostalgia.
A nostalgic feeling I can't explain
Describing a nostalgic and unexplainable feeling about reconnecting with the past.
Cause' she's been with me all these years
Acknowledging the continuous presence of one's younger self throughout the years.
It's my old heart and I'm so glad she's here
Expressing happiness and gratitude for the endurance of one's youthful spirit.
The sky won't fall through
Reassurance that despite challenges, things won't completely collapse (repeated line).
Cause' the rain seems to always fall where it's
Observation that hardships tend to occur where they are anticipated or expected (repeated line).
Supposed to
Reiteration of the belief that difficulties happen where they are anticipated or expected (repeated line).
I wish I could tell that little girl
Desire to impart wisdom or guidance to a younger version of oneself facing difficulties (repeated line).
That she's growing up in a fucked up world
Acknowledgment that the world the younger self is growing up in is troubled or dysfunctional (repeated line).
And you'll lose yourself and come undone
Expectation of losing one's identity or sense of self and feeling unravelled in challenging times (repeated line).
Til' you're back to the place where you begun
Suggestion of a cyclical journey where one returns to the starting point after feeling lost (repeated line).
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