Will
Benji Madden/MXPX Lyrics

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Sometimes I wish I
Could hit the rewind
On some things that I've
Done in my lifetime
But that's not how it works
There's no going back
Let's fix all we can
And live well, that's the plan

I remember I would chase you around the room
And then you'd turn it all around and chase me too
And when I think of staring back into your eyes
Those are the moments
Those are the good times
We choose to be who we are in some ways
In some ways we don't
In some ways we have a little too much
And some never won't
But that's not the point that I've been trying to make
All I've been saying is this won't be my last mistake
Cause there will be days
In so many ways
When your head's hanging low
When you lost all control
I know you need to be free
To let your heart open wide
It's been a long winding road
And you've been right here the whole time
Just know mistakes will be made
And now I hear the sirens going down the street
But these days it doesn't bother me
As long as we got internet and food to eat
We'll shut out the world and live rent free
We choose to be who we are in some ways
In some ways we don't
In some ways we have a little too much
And some never won't
But that's not the point that I've been trying to make
All I've been saying is this won't be my last mistake
Cause there will be days
When your world is ablaze
When your head's hanging low
When you lost all control
I think you need to let go
I know I need to let go
So much was meant to be different
But now we gotta think different
Just know mistakes will be made
Although mistakes will be made
I'm out of takes for today
I've lost our game of charades
Just know mistakes will be made
Made
Although mistakes will be made
I'm out of takes for today

I've lost our game of charades
Just know mistakes will be made

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Benji Madden/MXPX's song "Will" are rich with emotion and contemplation. The first verse begins with the persona being on the outside when they hear that they are needed. It is a moment of realization that they may have been blind to the needs of the other person. The next line is an introspective one, with the persona looking at themselves and understanding their own lack of perception. This is a universal feeling of regret that many can relate to in moments of hindsight.

The second verse explores the theme of growing up, as the persona talks about a boy trying hard to be a man and his mother guiding him. The line "If he stops to think he starts to cry" speaks to the weight of responsibility that comes with growing up and how daunting it can be. The chorus repeats the phrase "walk away" to emphasize the gravity of leaving or being left behind. The line "I will follow" is a declaration of commitment, a vow to not abandon the other person.

In the third verse, there is a shift in mood as the persona talks about being on the inside when the four walls came down. They saw what was happening but were powerless to stop it. The window signifies a way of seeing, of understanding, and the loss and finding are about this changing perspective. The song ends with "Your eyes make a circle/I see you when I go in there/Your eyes, your eyes, your eyes" which is a poignant final line of wanting to be seen by the other person, to be understood.

Overall, "Will" is a song that explores the complexities of relationships, growth, and commitment. The powerful chorus and introspective verses make it a relatable and emotional piece of music.

Line by Line Meaning

I was on the outside when you said
I was not in a relationship with you when you expressed yourself

You said you needed me
You indicated that you required my presence or assistance

I was looking at myself
I was focusing on my own situation

I was blind, I could not see
I was unaware of what was happening

A boy tries hard to be a man
A young individual puts in significant effort to mature

His mother takes him by his hand
His caretaker helps him along the way

If he stops to think he starts to cry
If he pauses to reflect, he becomes emotional

Oh, why?
Expressing confusion or frustration over his emotions

If you walk away, walk away
When you decide to leave, when you walk out

I walk away, walk away, I will follow
I will pursue you even if it means leaving as well

I was on the inside
I was in close proximity to you