Oh Well
Big Country Lyrics
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I can't sing, I ain't pretty, and my legs are thin
Don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to
Oh well
When I talked to God I knew he'd understand
He said sit by me I'll be your guiding hand
I might not give the answer that you want me to
Oh Well
In the song "Oh Well" by Big Country, the lyrics suggest a sense of insecurity and uncertainty about oneself. The singer expresses that they are not perfect, referring to their physical appearance and the inability to sing. In the second line, the singer further expresses their physical imperfection. As the song progresses, the singer seems to become aware of their insecurities and instead of looking for answers from people, seeks solace from a higher power in the form of prayer. The singer believes that God will guide them if they put their trust in him.
The refrain "Oh Well" suggests a sense of resignation and acceptance of one's imperfections. It may also be interpreted as the singer proclaiming to themselves that they accept their flaws and try not to worry about them. In addition, the phrase could be interpreted as a metaphor for the unpredictability of life, a reminder to not overthink things and to just let life happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't help about the shape I'm in
I am not in control of my physical appearance or condition
I can't sing, I ain't pretty, and my legs are thin
I lack conventional talent and physical beauty
Don't ask me what I think of you
I may have a negative opinion of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to
Even if asked directly, I may not conform to your expectations
Oh well
I resign myself to my fate, whatever it may be
When I talked to God I knew he'd understand
I have faith that a higher power will empathize with me
He said sit by me I'll be your guiding hand
I believe that a higher power will give me direction and support
So don't ask me what I think of you
My perspective may be informed by my faith rather than my personal feelings
I might not give the answer that you want me to
My response may be influenced by my spiritual beliefs rather than social norms
Oh Well
I have accepted that I cannot control others' opinions or expectations
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, NATHAN B MORRIS, WANYA JERMAINE MORRIS, SHAWN PATRICK STOCKMAN
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I never saw you look like this without a reason
Another promise fallen through, another season passes by you
君をわけもなくこんな風に見つめた事なんてなかった
また約束が反故にされたまま、新しい季節が君のそばを過ぎていく
I never took the smile away from anybody's face
And that's a desperate way to look for someone who is still a child
誰かの顔から微笑を奪ったことなんてなかった
それはまだ子供のような純真さを求めて無我夢中だっただけさ
CHORUS:
In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert
But I can live and breathe and see the sun in wintertime
こんな砂漠の地では花が育つなんて期待してないよ
でもオレは生きて、息をして、冬のこんな季節にも太陽を浴びている
And in a big country, dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice, fires the mountainside
Stay alive
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい
I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
痛みと真実こそが今の君には本当に必要なこと
でも君がいくつもの小さな希望を持ち続けられなければ、ここで生きてはいけないよ
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert
But I can live and breathe and see the sun in wintertime
こんな砂漠の地では花が育つなんて期待してないよ
でもオレは生きて、息をして、冬のこんな季節にも太陽を浴びている
And in a big country, dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice, fires the mountainside
Stay alive
And in a big country, dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice, fires the mountainside
Stay alive
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい
So take that look out of here, it doesn't fit you
Because it's happened doesn't mean you've been discarded
Pull up your head off the floor, come up screaming
Cry out for everything you ever might have wanted
I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
君には都会暮らしは似合わないって、ここから見ていてわかるんだ
だって、ここでおきたことが君を見捨ててきたって意味にはならないから
フロアの中から飛び出してさ、大きな声で叫びにおいで
君が望んでたであろうすべてをそこにぶちまけるんだ
痛みと真実こそが今の君には本当に必要なこと
でも君がいくつもの小さな希望を持ち続けられなければ、ここで生きてはいけないよ