Mess
Brian Benham Lyrics
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Tell me something I will never forget
Tell me something that I won't let escape my head
Like when you loved me
Speak now of times incomplete
Of all that you have and all that you need
Fall into the brighter side
Of all of this oh what a mess
But don't go tell me twice
Just fall to the brighter side
You whisper little lies in my ear
Softly say how much you're needing me near
Oh yeah well lovely, you're loving me
Speak now of times incomplete
Of all that you have and all that you need
And I will not be afraid to fall
Fall into the brighter side
Of all of this oh what a mess
But don't go tell me twice
Just fall to the brighter side
Every time that you run
You're running farther away
From the one that was so complete
Every time that you stand a little farther away
From the one that was all you needed
So fall into the brighter side
Of all of this oh what a mess
But don't go tell me twice
Just fall to the brighter side
Fall into the brighter side
Of all of this oh what a mess
But don't go tell me twice
Just fall to the brighter side
'Mess' by Brian Benham is a song that delves into the complexities of relationships and the challenge of finding the brighter side in the midst of chaos. The opening verses set the tone for the song as the singer pleads with their lover to tell them something that they won't forget, something that will stick in their heads forever. They want to be reminded of a time when they were loved by this person, and it seems as though the relationship has lost its spark. The chorus comes in to provide a glimmer of hope as the singer encourages their lover to fall into the brighter side, to embrace the messiness that comes with a relationship and choose to look beyond it.
The second verse continues the theme of incompleteness and acknowledges the little white lies that can creep into a relationship. The singer affirms that they are not afraid to fall, to take the risk of being hurt in order to embrace the brighter side. The bridge takes a direct turn by contrasting the moments of running away with the moments of completeness. It seems as though the lover is struggling with being fully present in the relationship, and this is causing issues. Despite this, the singer still encourages them to go to the brighter side, to choose to embrace the mess that comes with relationships and not to be dissuaded by it.
Overall, 'Mess' is a song about the challenges of relationships and the need to look beyond the messiness to find the brighter side. The lyrics are deeply introspective and provide a hopeful message despite the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me something I will never forget
Share a memorable experience or piece of information with me.
Tell me something that I won't let escape my head
Tell me something so unforgettable that I will always remember it.
Like when you loved me
Like the feeling of being loved by you, which was unforgettable.
Speak now of times incomplete
Talk about situations that were not fully resolved or finished.
Of all that you have and all that you need
Give me insight into what you possess and what you require in your life.
And I will not be afraid to fall
I am not afraid to take risks and potentially fail.
Fall into the brighter side
Embrace the positive aspect of a difficult or challenging situation.
Of all of this oh what a mess
Despite the chaos and confusion, there is still something good to be found.
But don't go tell me twice
I already understand the message, there is no need to repeat it.
Just fall to the brighter side
Focus on the positive and move towards a better outcome.
You whisper little lies in my ear
You tell me small untruths in an attempt to comfort me.
Softly say how much you're needing me near
You express your yearning to have me close to you in a gentle manner.
Oh yeah well lovely, you're loving me
You show me affection and demonstrate that you care about me.
Every time that you run
Each instance where you try to distance yourself from me.
You're running farther away
You are creating more distance between us with each attempt to leave.
From the one that was so complete
From the person who used to make you whole and fulfilled.
Every time that you stand a little farther away
Each time you put even more space between us.
From the one that was all you needed
From the individual who previously fulfilled all of your needs and desires.
So fall into the brighter side
Choose to see the positive in the situation.
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jon Peters - Longview Woodworking
Love it! Beautiful work Brian.
Lori S
Stunningly beautiful desk that I know will be treasured. I've watched each video in this series but enjoyed this shortened recap of whole process. It was a ton of work but as always you did a fabulous job!!!
benvinje
Great looking desk. Love the wood combination and building techniques
T Korn
Awesome overview! Also I appreciate the progress videos as well. Great work!
PA2AZ
I watched the series as you were building the desk, this ties them all together very nicely. You are in a master class of woodworkers as well as the metalwork you do.... The way you put the patina on the copper is amazing...
Олег С
Шикарный стол! Профессиональная работа.
Andre44
Absolutely fantastic,looks great 👍👍
judith fairchild
Beautiful desk! Any executive should be proud to sit behind it. I like the thought that included the
Inside details of the drawers. My husband and dad would have loved working with your tools. They did good work with their man power tools.
Daniel Betta
Awesome work, as always!
Bruce Bondy
Bravo! If you work with your hands you are a laborer, with your head you are a craftsman, and with your heart, an artisan. You are definitely an artisan. Inspiring work.