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The Optimist
Adam French Lyrics
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Oh I'm the blood is rushing through your veins.
I'm the numb is pushing out the pain.
Whatever I am to you thats fine
Whatever I am to you that's fine
But I hope that your children get's to know my name.
And I hope that your heart can figure out the pain.
I hope I hope
I hope I hope
I'm a fler in the sun I'm the damadged that's been done
Oh I'm a ghost in the night im the darke (?) Out the night
Whatever i am to you that's fine
Whatever I am to you that's fine
But I hope that your children gets to know my name
And I hope that your heart can figured out the pain
And I hope I hope
You wont let it go to waste
I hope I hope
But it takes time
to fix it up
Though I pick up all the pieces out the dust
It takes time
to fix it up
Though I pick up all the pieces out the dust there's nothing left of us
I hope that children gets to know my name
But I hope that your heart can figure out the pain.
I hope I hope
You won't let it go to waste
I hope I hope
The lyrics in The Optimist by Adam French can be perceived in two ways. One interpretation could be that the singer is struggling and is trying to come to terms with the fact that they are not perfect, and they may have caused pain to someone they care about. The singer is hoping that they will be remembered by the person and their children in a positive light, despite their flaws. They are also hoping that the person will heal from the pain that they caused and not let it go to waste.
Another perspective could be that the singer is commenting on the human experience as a whole. They are acknowledging that life can be painful and difficult, but there is still hope that good things can come out of it. The singer is saying that even if they are the rust in the ring or the damaged that's been done, they still have worth and hope that someone will remember them positively. The line "But it takes time to fix it up, though I pick up all the pieces out the dust" could suggest that healing takes time and effort, but it is possible to pick up the pieces and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the rust in the ring, I'm the tears running down your face
I am the imperfections and the sorrow in your life
Oh, I'm the blood rushing through your veins
I am the life force that keeps you going
I'm the numb pushing out the pain
I am the coping mechanism that helps you deal with your suffering
Whatever I am to you, that's fine
My role in your life is not important to me
But I hope that your children get to know my name
I strive to make an impact that will last beyond my time
And I hope that your heart can figure out the pain
I wish for you to find healing and understanding in your struggles
I hope, I hope, you won't let it go to waste
I hope you make the most of the time you have and don't waste it
I'm a flower in the sun, I'm the damage that's been done
I am both beauty and harm in this world
Oh, I'm a ghost in the night, I'm the dark out of the light
I am the unseen and the unknown, the opposite of hope
But it takes time to fix it up, though I pick up all the pieces out the dust
Recovery from pain and damage is a gradual process, but worth the effort
There's nothing left of us
The past is gone and cannot be changed
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
I'm the rust in the rain
I'm the tears running down your face
Oh, I'm the blood that's rushing through your veins
I'm the numbness pushing out the pain
[Pre-Chorus]
Whatever I am to you, that's fine
Whatever I am to you, that's fine
[Chorus]
But I hope that your children get to know my name
And I hope that your heart can figure out the pain
I hope, I hope
You won't let it go to waste
I hope, I hope
[Verse 2]
I'm a flare in the sun
I'm the damage that's been done
Oh, I'm a ghost in the night
I'm the darkness shading out the light
[Pre-Chorus]
Whatever I am to you, that's fine
Whatever I am to you, that's fine
[Chorus]
But I hope that your children get to know my name
And I hope that your heart can figure out the pain
And I hope, I hope
You won't let it go to waste
I hope, I hope
[Bridge]
But it takes time, to fix it up
Though I'll pick up all the pieces of the dust
It takes time, to fix it up
Though I'll pick up all the pieces of the dust
There's nothing left of us
[Chorus]
I hope that children get to know my name
But I hope that your heart can figure out the pain
I hope, I hope
You won't let it go to waste
I hope, I hope
@Schelli
I hope that your children get to know my Name.
Probably one of the best lines in the entire universe
@BumblesAnimation
Heard this on Spotify. It is now on repeat. Love this.
@Daniiil.
Bumbleworth also
@abaddon5759
Bumbleworth ditto
@jesseflett5817
This song is amazing
@AdamFrenchOfficial
Thanks Jesse
@MonmanatSukdib
That VOICE 😍
@weronikam1840
When I first heard this song I cried a lot... Now she inspires me to go on <3
@tomgalbraith8359
Weronika M it is a he btw x
@danielag1317
Officially, the best voice I've ever heard in my life, I love it, you're my new favorite singer❤️