When
Audrey MiKa Lyrics
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You can′t change the past because it doesn't really last very long
Reminded by photos
Lookin at my life before I broke it into pieces of pie
Don′t wanna be this way
Fallin, fallin into the blue
People change and that's ok
Hard to believe even harder to see
I'm walking a fine line
I′m walking the story of my life
I′m feeling crosseyed
To rescue the places that I used to know
So la dee dah dah
Words that I love
You don't even need to understand it
You′ll just change every minute if I share you my love
But I don't really care if it means that you′re here
Trust me
When I tell you and say that I love you
Cuz you just about broke every minute
Foolish to think that it's all about me
Yea, it′s foolish to think
That it's all about me
It's foolish, it′s foolish to think
Foolish to think
Sometimes I don′t wanna care
Drowning your words, with the sound of my nerves every time
Took so long to turn around (took so long)
Are you holding fast
Can you catch me if you can
You did those things alone
Tell me, tell me, tell me when you did
I'm walking a fine line
I′m walking the story of my life
I'm feeling crosseyed
To rescue the places that I used to know
So la dee dah dah
Words that I love
You don′t even need to understand it
You'll just change in a minute if I share you my love
But I don′t really care if it means that you're here
So trust me
When I tell you and say that I love you
Cuz you just about broke every minute
Foolish to think that it's all about me yea
It′s foolish to think
It′s all about me
Yea yea yea
Alright
Ok
Foolish to think
About me
Foolish to think
About me
The lyrics of Audrey MiKa's song "When" present a sense of self-reflection, contemplation, and acceptance towards the past and the changes it brings upon the present. The first lines set the tone for the song, as the artist mentions the common saying that "you can't change the past because it doesn't really last very long." She, however, seems to acknowledge the way pictures can remind us of who we were before we broke. Audrey MiKa does not want to feel this way, and even though it's hard to believe that people change, she seems to accept it. The chorus features the repetition of "So la dee dah dah" capturing a sense of confusion, before Audrey MiKa's love brings clarity, even if it means being foolish to think that everything is about her.
The second verse seems to describe a feeling of uncertainty, as the artist walks the story of her life, feeling crosseyed and wanting to rescue the places she used to know. The song ends with a repetition of "foolish to think," highlighting the acceptance of the fact that the things we do are not always about us, while still acknowledging that self-care is essential.
Line by Line Meaning
Been told so many times
I have heard this countless times before
You can't change the past because it doesn't really last very long
It is not possible to alter the past because it is transient
Reminded by photos
Photos serve as a reminder for me
Lookin at my life before I broke it into pieces of pie
Reflecting on my life before it fell apart
Don't wanna be this way
I do not want to be in this situation
Fallin, fallin into the blue
I am falling into despair
People change and that's ok
It is normal for people to change
Hard to believe even harder to see
It is difficult to accept and comprehend
I'm walking a fine line
I am balancing on the edge
I'm walking the story of my life
I am living out the narrative of my life
I'm feeling crosseyed
I am feeling confused and disoriented
To rescue the places that I used to know
To reclaim the places in my past that I cherish
So la dee dah dah
Nonsensical words that I enjoy
Words that I love
I have a fondness for certain words
You don't even need to understand it
It does not matter if you do not comprehend it
You'll just change every minute if I share you my love
If I express my love, your feelings will fluctuate frequently
But I don't really care if it means that you're here
I do not mind if being here influences your opinion of me
Trust me
Have faith in me
When I tell you and say that I love you
Believe me when I express my love for you
Cuz you just about broke every minute
You almost shattered my heart multiple times
Foolish to think that it's all about me
It is unwise to assume everything revolves around me
Yea, it's foolish to think
Yes, it is ridiculous to believe
Sometimes I don't wanna care
Occasionally, apathy overcomes me
Drowning your words, with the sound of my nerves every time
I am overwhelmed by your words and become increasingly anxious
Took so long to turn around (took so long)
It took me a lengthy period to change my ways
Are you holding fast
Are you remaining steadfast?
Can you catch me if you can
Are you capable of catching me if I fall?
Writer(s): Audrey Mika Armacost
Contributed by Peyton K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.