Second Chance
Anthym Lyrics
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Anthym's song Second Chance is a powerful and introspective reflection on the mistakes and regrets of the past. The lyrics describe an individual who recognizes that they have created an obscene display, yet in the eyes of someone they loved, they were seen as doing no wrong. The singer expresses a deep yearning for a second chance, to go back and do things differently, to live a new life that is worth living. They offer advice to others, encouraging them to learn from their mistakes and avoid the path that they have taken.
The chorus of the song speaks to the lasting legacy that the singer wishes to leave behind, one that is not marked by despair and confusion. They urge others to come of age, to reinstate their purpose and rectify the mistakes of the past. The lyrics are intensely personal and emotional, evoking a sense of sadness and longing for what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been living like a drunken sailor, playing games with my good nature
I have been careless and reckless, not valuing my own qualities and virtues.
Taken risks I should have known too well to take
I made choices that were not worth taking and put myself in potential danger.
But I never thought it'd get this far, never thought I'd fall this hard
I underestimated the gravity of my actions, and the consequences of my mistakes have hit me hard.
What did I create? A wall of hurtful shame
I have caused pain and disappointment that I now regret and am ashamed of.
But in your eyes, I could do no wrong. I wish I had a second chance
I recognize that I was blind to my wrongdoings, and now deeply regret it. I wish I could go back and fix things.
I'd do it all over again. I would take back those years I spent, replaced with a new life worth living.
If I had a second chance, I would make better choices and live a life that is full of meaning and purpose, making up for lost time.
This advice I am giving. Learn from my mistakes
I hope that others can learn from my experience and avoid making the same mistakes that I did.
The standard I set is lasting. This legacy living on, my cry
I hope to leave behind a legacy that sets a good example for others to follow.
Don't do what I did. Don't step where I've slid. Don't replicate this futile confusion.
I am urging others not to repeat my mistakes and to choose a path that leads to a better outcome.
I want so much more for you. Hold the plans to advance where I have fallen.
My hope is that others can succeed where I have failed, and move toward a fulfilling and successful future.
Come of age. Reinstate. Rectify
I urge others to take responsibility for their actions and correct their mistakes, in order to move forward and grow as a person.
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.