What Went Wrong
Blake Cateris Lyrics
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The hand you hold is the hand that holds you
Down, Down, Down, you're going down
Every now and then it leaves you
Wondering why you went back for another
Round, Round, Round, you're going round
Everyone's got someone from their past
Trying to ruin their futureBut you don't need no one, you're all alone
Thinking we're out to get ya, and
What went wrong It's been so long
Since you had anyone
You get pretty shitty cause you used to be pretty
But now you're just pretty fucked up
You're skin and bone from punching cones
Yeah you're burning bridges by lighting matches, yeah you
Burned, Burned, Burned, you burned us all
And the world owes you nothing
Until you offer it something
But you don't need no one, you're all alone
Thinking we're out to get ya, and
What went wrong It's been so long
Since you had anyone
You get pretty shitty cause you used to be pretty
But now you're just pretty fucked up
And you told yourself that you'd never look back
Well look what happened to that
Your mum's got problems too, she's always blaming you
When the bottle is through, she's always blaming you
Cause Jimmy's moved on, he's fallen in love
And you still can't hold down a job
And Jake can't relate to people with depression
Well that's great for Jake but still begs the question
It still begs the question of, what, went, wrongHow did all of this go wrong
Did all of this go wrong
Did all of this go wrong
And, what went wrong It's been so long
Since you had anyone
You get pretty shitty cause you used to be pretty
But now you're just pretty fucked up
And, what went wrong It's been so long
Since you had anyone
You get pretty shitty cause you used to be pretty
But now you're just pretty fucked up
The lyrics of "What Went Wrong" by Blake Cateris delve into the complexities of personal struggles, relationships, and self-reflection. The opening lines highlight the theme of feeling trapped by the influence of others, emphasized through the recurring phrase "Down, Down, Down, you're going down." This could symbolize a downward spiral or negative cycle that the singer finds themselves in, possibly due to toxic relationships or past mistakes.
The lyrics touch on the idea of looking back on past decisions and relationships, wondering why one would go back for another round despite knowing it may not end well. The singer seems to be grappling with feelings of isolation and frustration, feeling like they are alone in facing their challenges and believing that others are out to harm them. This sense of alienation is further emphasized by the repeated refrain of being "all alone" and feeling like the world owes them nothing.
There is a sense of inner turmoil and self-destructive behavior portrayed through the imagery of burning bridges and self-harm, as seen in the lines "You're skin and bone from punching cones / Yeah you're burning bridges by lighting matches." This could suggest a pattern of self-sabotage and a lack of self-care that has led to a state of feeling "pretty fucked up." The singer's anger and resentment towards their circumstances and perceived betrayals from others are evident in the lyrics.
The song also delves into familial dynamics and the impact of unresolved issues within the family unit. The singer's relationship with their mother is strained, with the mother seemingly deflecting her own problems onto the singer. The mention of Jimmy and Jake further illustrates the theme of comparison and societal expectations, highlighting the singer's feelings of inadequacy and inability to measure up to others' successes. The repeated questioning of "what went wrong" underscores the singer's struggle to understand how their life has veered off course and why they are in the current state of turmoil. Overall, the lyrics paint a raw and introspective portrait of a person struggling with inner demons, past regrets, and a sense of disconnection from those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Every now and then
Occasionally, at unpredictable intervals
The hand you hold is the hand that holds you
Your relationships can also have a restricting effect on you
Down, Down, Down, you're going down
Feeling trapped or sinking deeper into a negative situation
Every now and then it leaves you
Sometimes it abandons you
Wondering why you went back for another
Questioning why you returned to a harmful situation
Round, Round, Round, you're going round
Feeling stuck in a cycle or pattern
Everyone's got someone from their past
It's common for people to have someone from their past causing issues
Trying to ruin their future
Attempting to sabotage their potential future
But you don't need no one, you're all alone
Feeling isolated and self-sufficient
Thinking we're out to get ya, and
Believing that others are conspiring against you
What went wrong It's been so long
Reflecting on past mistakes that have had lasting effects
Since you had anyone
It's been a significant amount of time since you were connected to someone
You get pretty shitty cause you used to be pretty
Feeling frustrated due to a decline in both physical appearance and emotional state
But now you're just pretty fucked up
Currently struggling with various issues and challenges
You're skin and bone from punching cones
Physically deteriorating due to substance abuse
Yeah you're burning bridges by lighting matches, yeah you
Destroying relationships and opportunities through reckless actions
Burned, Burned, Burned, you burned us all
Causing harm or damage to those around you
And the world owes you nothing
No one is obligated to provide you with anything
Until you offer it something
You must contribute positively in order to receive anything in return
And you told yourself that you'd never look back
You made a promise to yourself to move forward and not dwell on the past
Well look what happened to that
However, that promise was broken
Your mum's got problems too, she's always blaming you
Your mother also struggles and places blame on you
When the bottle is through, she's always blaming you
She turns to alcohol and still directs blame towards you
Cause Jimmy's moved on, he's fallen in love
Jimmy has progressed in life and found happiness
And you still can't hold down a job
You are unable to maintain stable employment
And Jake can't relate to people with depression
Jake cannot empathize with those experiencing mental health struggles
Well that's great for Jake but still begs the question
While Jake's situation is positive, it prompts the question
How did all of this go wrong
Reflecting on the series of events that led to current difficulties
Did all of this go wrong
Are all these problems a result of mistakes or misfortune
And, what went wrong It's been so long
Continuing to question the cause of the ongoing struggles
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Written by: Blake Cateris
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