There, There
Embracing Life's Unraveled Plans: There, There by Sarah Morris
Lyrics
There, there - things didn’t work out like you wanted
Expressing empathy, acknowledging disappointment or failure in achieving desired outcomes.
Once again your heart is haunted
Repetition of challenges with heartache or emotional distress.
By the ghost of a dream that might have been we’ve all been
Reflecting on a missed opportunity, haunted by the unrealized dream.
There, there - holding a bad hand from a raw deal
Dealing with an unfavorable situation, feeling victimized by circumstances.
Certain no one knows how lost you feel
Expressing a sense of isolation and the belief that others don't understand the depth of one's lost feelings.
Cause if they did wouldn’t somebody be looking for you
Suggesting a desire for recognition or support from others in times of struggle.
Oh our best laid plans don’t always come to fruition
Acknowledging that well-thought plans may not always succeed.
Or we find we cannot bear the true cost of admission
Highlighting the emotional toll of pursuing a goal and facing unexpected challenges.
We grow dizzy from the constant stream of contradiction
Describing the disorienting effect of contradictory experiences.
It only makes sense that we fall down
Acceptance of the inevitability of setbacks and failures.
Then you get a bit of sweet to tame the sour
Finding solace or positivity in difficult times.
Or stumble on a single match in the middle of your darkest hour
Finding small sources of hope or resilience during challenging moments.
An answered prayer rarely looks like a wish come true
Noticing that what is answered in prayers may not align with expected wishes.
There, there, I’ve made that mistake, too
Admitting personal mistakes and experiences of disappointment.
Now what
Questioning the next steps or actions after facing setbacks.
I think you pull yourself together
Encouraging self-recovery and resilience.
Trust me in the end its better
Advising that taking control of one's situation is ultimately beneficial.
That you’re the one to take the strings and tie the bow
Empowering oneself to take charge and find solutions.
Oh our best laid plans don’t always come to fruition
Reiterating that well-laid plans may not always succeed.
Or we find we cannot bear the true cost of admission
Acknowledging the emotional and personal costs of pursuing goals.
We grow dizzy from the constant stream of contradiction
Expressing the disorienting effect of contradictory experiences (repeated from line 9).
It only makes sense that we fall down
Reiterating the acceptance of falling down as part of life.
Then you get a bit of sweet to tame the sour
Repeating the theme of finding positivity in challenging moments.
Or stumble on a single match in the middle of your darkest hour
Reiterating the idea of discovering hope in dark times.
An answered prayer rarely looks like a wish come true
Repeating the notion that answered prayers may not align with expected wishes (repeated from line 13).
There, there, I’ve made that mistake, too
Acknowledging personal errors and experiences of disappointment (repeated from line 14).
I’ve sworn it was the last time when I knew I’d just begun
Admitting to repeating mistakes despite intending not to.
I’ve promised to stick around even as I turned to run
Promising commitment despite the inclination to escape or avoid challenges.
I’ve kept my head beneath the sand while longing for the sun
Acknowledging avoidance or denial while yearning for a positive outcome.
You’re not the only one, you’re not the only one
Assuring the listener that they are not alone in their struggles.
Then you get a bit of sweet to tame the sour
Repeating the idea of finding positivity in difficult times (repeated from line 11).
Or stumble on a single match in the middle of your darkest hour
Reiterating the theme of discovering hope in dark times (repeated from line 12).
An answered prayer rarely looks like a wish come true
Repeating the notion that answered prayers may not align with expected wishes (repeated from line 13).
There, there, I’ve made that mistake, too
Acknowledging personal errors and experiences of disappointment (repeated from line 14).
There, there – I’ve made that mistake, too
Repeating the acknowledgment of personal mistakes and experiences of disappointment.
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