To Be Surprised
Sondre Lerche Lyrics
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Do you ever stop to think along the way?
But, baby, be prepared to be surprised
Better be prepared to be surprised
Baby, be prepared to be surprised
It's all I know
I'm not gonna state
Obvious observations everybody makes
But baby, be prepared to be surprised
Better be prepared to be surprised
Baby, be prepared to be surprised
It's all I know
The weight of the world
And the hurt and the dirt
Can make you disturbed
But I heard, but I heard
When I wrap my arms around you
Every mistake we made crumbles
When I wrap my arms around you
Everything echoes a new song
I'm not gonna whine
To scream, "I'm so tired" through a mic
Baby, be prepared to be surprised
Better be prepared to be surprised
Baby be prepared to be surprised
It's all I know
The weight of the world
And the hurt and the dirt
Can make you disturbed
But I heard, but I heard
When I wrap my arms around you
Every mistake we make crumbles
When I wrap my arms around you
Everything echoes a new song
I'm not gonna lie
Saying everyone will be all right
And fine until we die
What else can you do but hope and pray
And say that we'll get by
Be prepared to be surprised
Better be prepared to be surprised
Baby, be prepared to be surprised
Better be prepared to be surprised
It's all I know
The lyrics of Sondre Lerche's song "To Be Surprised" are centered around a simple message of hope and optimism, in spite of the challenges and hardships that we all face in life. The singer encourages his listener to be prepared for unexpected surprises in life, and to keep an open mind and a positive outlook. He points out that though the weight of the world and the hurt and dirt can make us feel disturbed, he has found that wrapping his arms around someone he cares about can make even the biggest mistakes seem small, and can bring about a new sense of hope and renewal.
Sondre Lerche's use of the phrase "be prepared to be surprised" is particularly significant, as it indicates that the surprises in life are not always negative, but can be positive as well. The singer drives home this message of hope through repetition, with the chorus of the song consisting of the phrase "be prepared to be surprised" repeated several times. He adds that though he is no expert, he knows that being open to the unexpected is all he knows to do.
The song concludes on an optimistic note, with the singer acknowledging that though there is no guarantee that everything will be alright, the best thing we can do is to hope and pray, and to get by as best we can. The message of the song is simple yet powerful: that in the face of adversity, hope, optimism, and an open mind can help us to overcome even the most difficult challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not gonna say
I won't express the obvious and clichéd question
Do you ever stop to think along the way?
Have you ever thought about your life and where you're headed?
But, baby, be prepared to be surprised
However, be ready for the unexpected
Better be prepared to be surprised
It’s important to be ready for the unforeseen
Baby, be prepared to be surprised
My only advice is to be prepared for the unexpected
It's all I know
This is the only thing I can tell you
The weight of the world
The overwhelming burden of living
And the hurt and the dirt
The pain and unpleasantness of life
Can make you disturbed
Can disrupt and unsettle you
But I heard, but I heard
However, I’ve been told that
When I wrap my arms around you
When I hold you close and comfort you
Every mistake we made crumbles
Every mistake we've ever made seems insignificant and insignificant compared to my love for you
Everything echoes a new song
Everything appears fresh and new, and joyous
I'm not gonna whine
I'm not going to complain
To scream, 'I'm so tired' through a mic
To shout through a microphone about how exhausted I am
Baby, be prepared to be surprised
Nevertheless, be prepared for the unexpected
Better be prepared to be surprised
It’s important to be ready for the unforeseen
Baby be prepared to be surprised
My only advice is to be prepared for the unexpected
It's all I know
This is the only thing I can tell you
I'm not gonna lie
I won’t be dishonest
Saying everyone will be all right
Promising that everything will turn out okay
And fine until we die
In good condition until we pass on
What else can you do but hope and pray
What else can we do but anticipate a better future and pray
And say that we'll get by
And declare that we will survive
Be prepared to be surprised
It’s important to be ready for the unforeseen
Better be prepared to be surprised
Be ready for the unexpected
Baby, be prepared to be surprised
My only advice is to be prepared for the unexpected
Better be prepared to be surprised
Be ready for the unforeseen
It's all I know
This is the only thing I can tell you
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: SONDRE LERCHE, SONDRE LERCHE VAULAR
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