Miracle in a Costume
360 Lyrics


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Yeah, listen, before music was a piece of my life
I used to play basketball, that was me every night
I wanted to play college too, yo I'd reach for the sky
Until eighteen I caught some disease in my eye, yeah
I had to stop playing, what should I do?
When ball was the only thing I wanted to do
Listen, that forced me to focus on music
Pez sat me down like "bro we can do this"
After hearing that I didn't need more really
Going half blind made me see more clearly
Yo I've learnt to take the good with the bad
I'm half blind yeah but now have a look where I'm at
When something seems to turn negative in life
You can always go and turn it into anything you like
So if it happens just remember every time
Yo a tragedy can always be a blessing in disguise

When you're on your own, no one's there for you
When you're all the way home, there'll be a miracle in a costume

Yeah uh
When I was young I was attracted to the dark side
I wanted everyone to see me as the hard guy
Walking around with my mates trying to start fights
Hoping they wouldn't want to 'cause I can't fight
Thinking back now that shit could have ended crazy
I'm just glad that situation never faced me
Back then I was thinking you could never change me
What a dickhead, that's not how my parents raised me
See I wasn't facing the facts
Acting crazy, wishing I could take it all back but
It took one of my mates to get stabbed just to realize
This shit wasn't a game, it was wack
That's how I wrote so fake so easily
'Cause a part of those dudes I could see in me
So if somebody is wanting to fight just swallow your pride and leave it be
And that's real

When you're on your own, no one's there for you
When you're all the way home, there'll be a miracle in a costume

Yeah, yeah, uh
I nearly died in an accident, yeah, and so I wrote this story
It's funny though how the worst thing to happen
Probably was the best thing for me
Falling and flying shouldn't take this long
But thanks to the crash yo I made this song
So now I ain't afraid to see the day that I die
Because with this I'll be staying alive (I'll be staying alive)
Yeah, I believe in believing the sky's the limit
Have a look and you'll see me up there flying in it
It's a nice view, sometimes you might lose
But understand when you fall you can fly too
Don't let anybody tell you what you can't do
Don't let them enter in your head because there aren't you
And understand you could have anything you want
If you put the effort in to remember what you've got





When you're on your own, no one's there for you
When you're all the way home, there'll be a miracle in a costume

Overall Meaning

The song "Miracle in a Costume" by 360 is an introspective and inspiring track that tells the story of the rapper's journey through different stages of his life. The first verse talks about his love for basketball and how he had to give up on it due to a disease that affected his eyesight. The loss of his passion led him to focus on music, a path that he didn't consider before. He credits his friend Pez for encouraging him to pursue music seriously. The experience taught him that even if life throws a negative situation, one can always convert it into a positive one. He learned to take the good with the bad and overcome his obstacles by following his passion.


The second verse talks about his phase of trying to fit in with a group of friends who had a rough reputation. He recalls being hot-headed and seeking fights just to prove himself. However, he realized the repercussions of his actions when one of his friends got stabbed. The incident changed his outlook on life, and he learned to walk away from confrontations instead of instigating them. He concludes that one should never let anyone bring them down by saying that the sky is the limit to what they can achieve.


In conclusion, "Miracle in a Costume" is a song that preaches self-discovery, perseverance, and hope. 360's experiences show the listeners that even if they face hardships, there's always a way to change their circumstances and convert their tragedies into blessings.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, listen, before music was a piece of my life
The artist used to play basketball every night and aspired to play college basketball; music was not yet a major part of his life.


I used to play basketball, that was me every night
Basketball used to be the artist's primary passion and he spent most of his time playing the game.


I wanted to play college too, yo I'd reach for the sky
The artist had high aspirations for playing basketball at college.


Until eighteen I caught some disease in my eye, yeah
The artist was forced to stop playing basketball at 18 due to a disease he contracted in his eye.


I had to stop playing, what should I do?
The artist was at a loss for what to do after he was forced to stop playing basketball.


When ball was the only thing I wanted to do
The artist was completely devoted to playing basketball before he discovered music.


Listen, that forced me to focus on music
The artist shifted his focus to music after he had to stop playing basketball.


Pez sat me down like 'bro we can do this'
The artist's friend Pez encouraged him to pursue music.


After hearing that I didn't need more really
The artist was content with Pez's encouragement and did not need any additional persuasion to pursue music.


Going half blind made me see more clearly
Losing half his sight from his disease caused the artist to see things more clearly and focus on what was truly important.


Yo I've learnt to take the good with the bad
The artist has learned to accept both positive and negative aspects of life.


I'm half blind yeah but now have a look where I'm at
Despite losing half his sight, the artist has found success in music.


When something seems to turn negative in life
When life takes a negative turn, the artist believes it can be turned into a positive.


You can always go and turn it into anything you like
Any negative situation in life can be transformed into something positive.


So if it happens just remember every time
The artist encourages others to remember that any negative situation can be turned into a positive one.


Yo a tragedy can always be a blessing in disguise
Even in tragic situations, there is potential for hidden blessings.


When I was young I was attracted to the dark side
The artist used to be drawn to negative behavior when he was younger.


I wanted everyone to see me as the hard guy
The artist wanted to be perceived as tough and intimidating.


Walking around with my mates trying to start fights
The artist used to walk around with his friends looking for fights.


Hoping they wouldn't want to 'cause I can't fight
Despite his desire to fight, the artist was not actually skilled in fighting.


Thinking back now that shit could have ended crazy
Looking back, the artist realizes how dangerous his behavior could have been.


I'm just glad that situation never faced me
The artist is grateful he never faced the consequences of his negative behavior.


Back then I was thinking you could never change me
The artist was convinced that he would never change for the better.


What a dickhead, that's not how my parents raised me
The artist realizes that his behavior was not in line with what his parents taught him.


See I wasn't facing the facts
The artist was not acknowledging the negative reality of his behavior.


Acting crazy, wishing I could take it all back
The artist regrets his past behavior and wishes he could change it.


But it took one of my mates to get stabbed just to realize
The artist had a wake up call when one of his friends was stabbed.


This shit wasn't a game, it was wack
The artist began to see the seriousness and negativity of his past behavior.


That's how I wrote so fake so easily
The artist used to write fake lyrics because a part of him was still drawn to negative behavior.


'Cause a part of those dudes I could see in me
The artist saw part of his negative past behavior in others.


So if somebody is wanting to fight just swallow your pride and leave it be
The artist advises others to avoid fighting and let go of their pride in order to avoid negative situations.


And that's real
This advice is sincere and comes from the artist's own experiences.


I nearly died in an accident, yeah, and so I wrote this story
The artist almost died in an accident and was inspired to write a song about his experience.


It's funny though how the worst thing to happen
Ironically, the artist's near-death experience turned out to be a positive turning point in his life.


Probably was the best thing for me
The artist believes his accident was ultimately a positive experience.


Falling and flying shouldn't take this long
The artist struggled with moving forward from his accident and using it as inspiration.


But thanks to the crash yo I made this song
The artist was able to create this song thanks to his accident.


So now I ain't afraid to see the day that I die
Because of his experience, the artist is no longer scared of dying.


Because with this I'll be staying alive (I'll be staying alive)
The artist feels that this song ensures that his memory and legacy will stay alive even after he dies.


Yeah, I believe in believing the sky's the limit
The artist believes that anything is possible if you believe in yourself.


Have a look and you'll see me up there flying in it
The artist has achieved success and risen high in the music industry.


It's a nice view, sometimes you might lose
Success has its benefits, but there are also risks and challenges.


But understand when you fall you can fly too
Even when you experience setbacks, there are opportunities to bounce back even stronger.


Don't let anybody tell you what you can't do
The artist believes you should never let anyone discourage you from pursuing your dreams.


Don't let them enter in your head because there aren't you
Negative opinions or comments from others do not define you as a person.


And understand you could have anything you want
With hard work and dedication, anything is possible.


If you put the effort in to remember what you've got
You must put in effort to achieve your dreams, and it is important to remember what you already have accomplished and what is important in your life.


When you're on your own, no one's there for you
The artist recognizes that it can be difficult to handle things alone.


When you're all the way home, there'll be a miracle in a costume
Despite feeling alone or lost, there is always the possibility of a positive outcome or opportunity in disguise.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES COLWELL, HELEN ELIZABETH CROOME, MARK LANDON

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brock hammant

Love this song I gave the same thing wrong with my eyes and makes me think

Curtis1995kurt

Awesome!!! keep it coming..

benkeays

love it

Matthew Geale

2019 ❤

LuckysScootyBro101

omg

Joel Porteous-Hurst

2021

brock hammant

2020?

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