Ready to Question
Aplin Lyrics
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Something you're not telling me,
Cause I've been hearing different stories,
I don't know what to believe.
Is there a reason I'm not healing,
Or am I learning from this pain?
I've had a little trouble kneeling,
But I'm ready to question, (Oh, Ohh)
That life is a blessing, (Oh, Ohh)
So give me a sign,
I'm a follow it blind,
Is there anyone listening? (Oh Ohh)
Is there anyone listening?
I don't know.
See I've seen devils, I've seen saints,
I've seen the lines between them fade.
I've seen pictures with no meaning.
I don't know what to believe.
But I'm ready to question, (Oh, Ohh)
That life is a blessing, (Oh, Ohh)
So give me a sign,
I'm a follow it blind,
Is there anyone listening? (Oh, Ohh)
Is there anyone listening?
I don't know.
Oh, does there have to be,
Someone telling me,
This time wrong feels right.
But I'm ready to question, (Oh, Ohh)
That life is a blessing, (Oh, Ohh)
So give me a sign,
I'm a follow it blind,
Is there anyone listening?
But I'm ready to question, (Oh, Ohh)
That life is a blessing, (Oh, Ohh)
So give me a sign,
I'm a follow it blind,
Is there anyone listening?
I don't know.
The song "Ready to Question" by Gabrielle Aplin speaks to the internal struggle of not knowing what to believe, questioning one's own understanding of life, and searching for answers. The opening lines of the song suggest that there may be hidden information or perspectives that the singer is not aware of, indicating a sense of uncertainty and questioning. Aplin's use of vivid imagery in lyrics like "I've seen devils, I've seen saints" and "I've seen pictures with no meaning" further adds to the theme of being confused and unsure of what to believe in.
The chorus of the song showcases a readiness to explore the questions that arise, despite feeling uncertain about what the answers may be. The repetition of the phrase "Is there anyone listening?" emphasizes the desire for connection and understanding. Aplin's use of the metaphor of following blindly conveys the sense of wanting to trust and believe in something greater than oneself, even if it means taking a leap of faith.
Overall, "Ready to Question" acts as a call for introspection, exploration, and openness to discovery. The song communicates that it is okay to not have all the answers, that questioning is a natural part of the human experience, and that there is always the possibility of finding clarity and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there something I'm not seeing,
The singer wonders if they are missing something important or if someone is keeping information from them.
Something you're not telling me,
The singer suspects that someone is not being honest with them.
Cause I've been hearing different stories,
The singer has received conflicting information from multiple sources.
I don't know what to believe.
The artist is unsure of what to trust in this situation.
Is there a reason I'm not healing,
The artist questions why they are not recovering from a painful experience.
Or am I learning from this pain?
The singer considers the possibility that there may be a lesson to be learned from their suffering.
I've had a little trouble kneeling,
The singer has struggled with reaching a state of humility or submission.
But I'm ready to question, (Oh, Ohh)
The artist is prepared to start asking difficult questions.
That life is a blessing, (Oh, Ohh)
The artist is uncertain if life is truly a gift.
So give me a sign,
The artist wants a clear indication or proof to help them reach a decision.
I'm a follow it blind,
The singer is willing to trust their intuition without having all the facts first.
Is there anyone listening? (Oh Ohh)
The artist wonders if their words are being heard by someone or if they are alone in their contemplation.
See I've seen devils, I've seen saints,
The singer has witnessed both good and evil in the world.
I've seen the lines between them fade.
The singer has observed a diminishing distinction between right and wrong, black and white.
I've seen pictures with no meaning.
The singer has encountered images that do not make sense or lack a clear message.
Oh, does there have to be,
The artist questions whether there is a strict rule or requirement in this situation.
Someone telling me,
The artist is resistant to being told what to do or think.
This time wrong feels right.
The singer is grappling with a difficult decision where the typically wrong choice may actually be right for them.
I don't know.
The singer admits their uncertainty about the situation.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS BRUCE WILDING, GABRIELLE ANN APLIN, NICHOLAS WILLIAM ATKINSON
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