Wishing For Contentment
Andrew Bird Lyrics
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I find myself
Wishing for contentment
Hoping for relentment
Venting my resentment
On the happy few, on the happy few, yeah
Awaiting resolution
And dreams of restitution
But finding retribution
Is just another thing to do
'Cause you've got to keep yourself busy
Visit aunt Lizzy
Just see how she's been
But when you're making a late run
Two judgmental matrons retort
See what I mean?
A seeming reprobation
Perhaps, it's my vocation
Oh, nauseous elation
Comes to mind but fades so soon, ah
Wishing for contentment
Hoping for relentment
Venting my resentment
On the happy few
Yes, I'm awaiting resolution
And dreams of restitution, restitution
Finding retribution
Is just another thing
You've got to keep yourself busy
Visit aunt Lizzy
Just see how she's been
But when you're making a late run
Two judgmental matrons retort
See what I mean?
A seeming reprobation
Perhaps, it's my vocation
Oh, nauseous elation
Comes to mind but fades so soon
It fades so soon
It fades so soon
The lyrics of Andrew Bird's song "Wishing For Contentment" juxtapose a desire for inner peace with feelings of resentment towards those who appear to have achieved it. The song delves into the singer's struggle with finding happiness and discovering his life's purpose. He acknowledges that he finds himself wishing for contentment and hoping for relentment, yet he is unable to find it. Instead, he resents those who seem to have found it and vents this resentment on "the happy few." This resentment turns into feelings of retribution, but he realizes that "finding retribution is just another thing to do."
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you know sometimes
At times, I feel
I find myself
Caught up in
Wishing for contentment
Longing for inner peace
Hoping for relentment
Desiring a break or respite
Venting my resentment
Releasing my bitterness
On the happy few, on the happy few, yeah
Directing my anger at those who seem carefree
Awaiting resolution
Expecting a solution
And dreams of restitution
Imagining making up for my losses
But finding retribution
Discovering punishment instead
Is just another thing to do
Adding to my list of challenges
'Cause you've got to keep yourself busy
Staying occupied is important
Visit aunt Lizzy
Connecting with family
Just see how she's been
Checking on her wellbeing
But when you're making a late run
If you’re already behind schedule
Two judgmental matrons retort
You may face critical comments
See what I mean?
Understand what I'm saying?
A seeming reprobation
An apparent disapproval
Perhaps, it's my vocation
Maybe, it's my calling
Oh, nauseous elation
A feeling of both excitement and sickness
Comes to mind but fades so soon, ah
It crosses my thoughts, but disappears quickly
Yes, I'm awaiting resolution
I'm still hoping for a solution
And dreams of restitution, restitution
And longing for compensation
Finding retribution
Facing consequences
Is just another thing
Is just another challenge
It fades so soon
It disappears quickly
It fades so soon
It disappears quickly
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