Lyrics
Hello yous
Greeting and acknowledgment
Hope you’re alright
Expressing concern for the listener's well-being
Its a bit scary right now innit
Acknowledging a challenging or unsettling time
*huh
Indicating a pause or reflection
I know your probably thinking things are pretty shit at the moment
Acknowledging the listener's likely negative thoughts
But trust me thats normal
Assuring the listener that difficult times are normal
A wise man said to me when I was younger that things can only get better
Sharing a piece of advice about the potential for improvement
And Thats true
Reinforcing the idea that things will get better
I know this sounds bad but you see, Alisha will, stacey Laura Tyrone,
Mentioning specific individuals who may not remain close friends
They probably not gonna be your friends in 25 years.
Highlighting the transient nature of some friendships
Please just know that...
Encouraging understanding and acceptance of life changes
...Thats normal and that is life unfortunately
Reiterating the normalcy of life's challenges
Everything you are going through right now is normal
Emphasizing that the listener's experiences are common
It is
Reaffirming the normality of the listener's situation
Its what you have to go through to get to ultimately the place you want to be
Highlighting the journey towards desired goals
And also its alright to be confused, to be angry, to not know whats going on
Acknowledging the legitimacy of confusion and anger
Cos thats what life is
Defining life as inherently uncertain
You’re not going to know everything
Admitting to a lack of omniscience
I might act like I do but I promise you now… I dont
Contrasting a facade of knowledge with the reality of uncertainty
But I do want you to know that you’re going to be alright
Expressing confidence in the listener's eventual well-being
I promise
Promising assurance and support
Actually I cant promise that
Recognizing the limitations of making absolute promises
Cos hats patronising, what you dont need right now is patronising but what I can say is
Avoiding patronizing language while offering support
9 times out of 10, the things you think are going to end the world… they’re not
Downplaying the severity of perceived problems
And… I aint got the answers but what I do want you to know is that I love ya
Expressing love and care without providing specific solutions
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