The Wrong Way
Beauty's Confusion Lyrics
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But you will never get
The satisfaction you desire
This is not a punishment
It's just a simple fact
When you try to find your happiness
In someone who can't give it back
And after one time
Most would just say lesson learned
But you keep
Holding on
Hope you'll break him down
But you're the one who's breaking now
Don't be so naive
Don't be so naive
It was only a dream
How could you ever believe
It was real
Do you still believe in fairy tales, too
Oh but don't take this the wrong way
I'm not trying to put you down
You've been doing that well on your own
Living by the modern martyr's philosophy
If you can't get love, get sympathy yeah
Honestly, do you really need
Somebody to put you on your knees
You can take the fall
But you're afraid to walk again
Or will you break if you bend
Don't be so naive
Don't be so naive
It was only a dream
How could you ever believe it
Don't be so naive
Don't be so naive
It was just make-believe
Stop deceiving yourself
And grow up, grow up
I am not impossible
And you are not a dream
Nothing can compare
To getting high on self-esteem
Maybe I'll be your regret
But you will not be my mistake
You are just a lesson
I refuse to learn until I
Break
Walk away, walk away, walk away
The song "The Wrong Way" by Beauty's Confusion is a cautionary tale about looking for happiness and validation in the wrong places. The lyrics urge the listener to be more self-aware and honest with themselves about their motivations and desires. The chorus repeats the refrain "Don't be so naive" as a warning to not get caught up in unrealistic expectations or self-delusion.
The first verse focuses on the futility of seeking satisfaction from someone who cannot give it back. It's not a punishment, but rather a simple fact that trying to find happiness in someone who cannot provide it will lead to disappointment and heartbreak. The second verse takes a more critical tone, calling out the listener's tendency to seek sympathy and validation from others instead of taking control of their own life.
The final verse is directed towards the listener themselves, encouraging them to focus on building their self-esteem and not relying on others for fulfillment. The song ends with the repeated chorus and the urging to "walk away" from destructive patterns and behaviors.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't take this the wrong way
I'm not trying to offend you
But you will never get
You won't ever receive
The satisfaction you desire
What you want to make you happy
This is not a punishment
It's not meant to hurt you
It's just a simple fact
It's the truth, plain and simple
When you try to find your happiness
When you search for joy
In someone who can't give it back
From someone who can't provide it
You'll get burned
You'll get hurt
And after one time
And although it only happens once
Most would just say lesson learned
Many would say they've learned their lesson
But you keep
But you continue
Holding on
To grasp onto
Hope you'll break him down
Thinking you'll make him change
But you're the one who's breaking now
When you're the one falling apart
Don't be so naive
Don't be gullible
It was only a dream
It was only a figment of your imagination
How could you ever believe
How did you think it was real?
It was real
It actually happened
Do you still believe in fairy tales, too
Do you also still trust in unrealistic stories?
Oh but don't take this the wrong way
But again, don't get upset
I'm not trying to put you down
I'm not criticizing you
You've been doing that well on your own
You've been able to do it without any help
Living by the modern martyr's philosophy
Following the belief of the typical victim
If you can't get love, get sympathy yeah
If you can't receive love, at least get pity from others
Honestly, do you really need
Do you actually require
Somebody to put you on your knees
Someone who puts you in such a weak position
You can take the fall
You can accept the negative consequence
But you're afraid to walk again
But you fear getting hurt again
Or will you break if you bend
Or will it cause you to break if you try to be flexible
It was just make-believe
It never really existed
Stop deceiving yourself
Stop lying to yourself
And grow up, grow up
And become more mature
I am not impossible
I'm not an unattainable goal
And you are not a dream
And you're not just an idea
Nothing can compare
Nothing can match up
To getting high on self-esteem
To feeling confident and proud of yourself
Maybe I'll be your regret
Perhaps you'll regret me
But you will not be my mistake
But I won't make the mistake of being with you
You are just a lesson
You're simply a learning experience
I refuse to learn until I
I won't learn from you until I
Break
Fall apart and get hurt
Walk away, walk away, walk away
Just leave and don't look back
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Harold Carl Frederiksen, Jennifer Marie Ferone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dopamine Overload
Thank you for listening and loving it. I miss making music with Jenna. But I'm glad we made a few songs in the few short years we worked together as BC.
LiQuiD FuSioN
Awesome song, has a cool 90s down-tempo vibe if that's legal to say here. Happy to have come across it on iTunes several years ago.
Secret Crisis: The DC Marvel Multiverse
I used to listen to whirlwind on a mix CD given by a friend in 06. I could barely walk after a near death accident, but I had to walk 4 miles to a job. It helped take my mind off the mental and physical pain.
Dopamine Overload
Jenna and I really, really appreciate that. We'll put out a few more songs (that we recorded 15 years ago) sometime soon. Thank you and we really hope you are doing well!
Cygnus' Edge
1:36 - The lyrics here are superb. Actually every song's lyrics are superb XD.
Anji Bee
Its also on CDBaby -- cdbaby.com/cd/beautysconf
Anji Bee
@Dopamine Overload oh my goodness it has been ages! I really miss the old days when the internet was still fun & friendly.
Dopamine Overload
Thanks so much Anji! Hope you're well! Sorry for the insanely late reply! Miss all you guys. <3
GRIMEthe1
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