Broken Things
Embracing Imperfection: The Tapestry of Life in 'Broken Things'
Lyrics
The world is full of broken things
The world is filled with things that are damaged or in disarray.
Standing up with tape and strings
Attempting to stand up despite being held together with makeshift solutions like tape and strings.
Heads for thinking hearts of gold
People have thoughtful minds and compassionate hearts.
Never do quite what we're told
People often don't follow instructions precisely; they deviate from expectations.
Dreaming dreams that never will
Having aspirations or goals that may never materialize.
Come to life but try it still
Persisting in pursuing dreams even if success seems unlikely.
Hold them close and keep them near
Keeping cherished dreams and aspirations close to the heart.
We'll never get it right I fear
Expressing doubt that perfection or success can ever be achieved.
Arms and hands
Limbs and appendages of the body.
Are destined for surrender
Suggesting a natural inclination for surrender or yielding.
Though we stand in pride
Despite standing tall, acknowledging the inevitability of surrender.
With the wars we planned
Referencing conflicts and battles that were planned with pride.
The things that get remembered
Highlighting events that leave a lasting impact in memory.
And what gets tossed aside
Contrasting significant events with those that are disregarded or discarded.
At least we'll say we tried
Emphasizing the importance of trying, regardless of the outcome.
Campaign on promises to make
Engaging in political campaigns with promises to rectify mistakes.
The best of all our worst mistakes
Striving to make the best out of past errors.
While champagne toasts and dirty deals
Highlighting the impact of celebratory moments and deceitful agreements on society.
Keep spilling grease on all the wheels
Continued negative consequences affecting various aspects of life.
Arms and hands
Reiteration of the idea that limbs and hands are prone to surrender.
Are destined for surrender
Reaffirming the inevitability of yielding despite standing proudly.
Though we stand in pride
Recalling conflicts and wars that were planned with pride.
With the wars we planned
Reiterating the lasting impact of certain events in collective memory.
The things that get remembered
Highlighting the contrast between significant and disregarded events.
And what gets tossed aside
Emphasizing the importance of attempting, even if the outcome is not favorable.
At least we'll say we tried
Expressing satisfaction in being able to say that efforts were made.
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