Patience
Ben Weasel Lyrics
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And a questionable singing voice as well.
But I get my joy out of,
Little things like just,
Sitting here trying to play and sing.
Thinking thoughts without a brain.
Walking (something) in the rain.
That I'm a little bit behind.
Yeah, I don't mind,
That I'm gonna have to keep on trying.
I've got a heart that's like always pure.
But I'm trying to be careful with my words.
The point of this changing,
Slowly and stupid now,
And I see so clearly in the world.
Thinking thoughts without a brain.
Walking (something) in the rain.
But I don't mind,
That I'm a little bit behind.
Yeah, I don't mind,
That I'm gonna have to keep on trying,
I don't mind,
My untrained mind.
My drunken mind.
My wandering mind.
No, I don't mind.
My wandering mind.
No, I don't mind.
My wandering mind
The song "Patience" by Ben Weasel is a heartfelt representation of a musician's struggle towards self-improvement in their craft. The opening lines "I've got this guitar I can barely play and a questionable singing voice as well" lays bare the insecurities the singer has in their ability as a musician. This feeling is then contrasted with the joy that comes from immersing oneself in the process of learning and creating. The singer admits that they find their "joy out of little things" like "just sitting here trying to play and sing", which highlights the importance of being in the moment and enjoying the process rather than solely focusing on the end result.
The chorus of the song, "But I don't mind that I'm a little bit behind, yeah, I don't mind that I'm gonna have to keep on trying" further emphasizes the struggle and the importance of persistence in achieving one's goals. The line "thinking thoughts without a brain" can be seen as the singer acknowledging the creative process as both exciting and scary, as it requires a level of vulnerability and risk-taking. The line "walking something in the rain" could be interpreted as the singer feeling a little lost and uncertain in their journey towards improvement, but ultimately accepting and embracing that it is a necessary part of their growth.
Overall, "Patience" is a song about the journey of self-improvement, celebrating the joys and difficulties that come with it. It is a message of perseverance and a reminder to enjoy the small moments of progress.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got this guitar I can barely play,
Despite my lack of skill, I find happiness in playing and singing music.
And a questionable singing voice as well.
I am aware that my singing voice may not be the best.
But I get my joy out of,
Nevertheless, I still find joy in what I do.
Little things like just,
I can appreciate the small things.
Sitting here trying to play and sing.
Playing and singing brings me satisfaction, even if I'm not the best at it.
Thinking thoughts without a brain.
Sometimes I let my mind wander aimlessly.
Walking (something) in the rain.
I engage in activities that seem pointless to others.
But I don't mind,
I'm content with where I'm at in life.
That I'm a little bit behind.
I may not be ahead of the game, but that's okay.
Yeah, I don't mind,
I'm at peace with myself.
That I'm gonna have to keep on trying.
I understand that in order to improve, I need to persist.
I've got a heart that's like always pure.
I strive to be genuine and true to myself.
But I'm trying to be careful with my words.
I try to choose my words wisely, as they hold great power.
The point of this changing,
I acknowledge that life is constantly changing.
Slowly and stupid now,
It may be difficult, but I'm taking it one step at a time.
And I see so clearly in the world.
Despite the chaos, I see the world with clarity.
I don't mind,
I'm accepting of myself, flaws and all.
My untrained mind.
I may not be the smartest, but I'm always eager to learn.
My drunken mind.
I may have moments of impulsivity or haze, but that's okay.
My wandering mind.
My mind may wander, but I'm still grounded in my sense of self.
No, I don't mind.
In the end, I'm at peace with myself and my place in the world.
My wandering mind.
My mind may wander, but that's just a part of being human.
No, I don't mind.
I'm content with myself, and that's all that matters.
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.