October
Broken Bell Lyrics
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To hell again and back
Our love has served to alienate
All the friends you depend on
I know it might seem odd
I know it might seem odd
Cause your not the only one
So I was
And you've got me wrong
You've got me wrong
(Ground your sense of worth
Til the spark of morning burns
And all those searching eyes
Could scold your tender mind)
Remember what they say
There's no shortcut to a dream
It's all blood and sweat
And life is what you manage in between
But what you don't know
Is you're too young and eager to love
Seething eyes
So you're about to get into
The ditch that you opened up
(Ground your sense of worth
Til the spark of morning burns
And all those searching eyes
Could scold your tender mind)
So the stars aligned
And leave you behind
You wanna sow it up
Here come the light
Of an autumn moon
Sister you know enough
But for now just let it go
Don't run, don't rush
Just flow
Through the give and take you had to learn
How to cross the coals and not get burned
But you're really just a little girl
Playing in the park until the sun goes down
Sometime you want to rise
One did it's our desire
No doubt you think you braided your own hair
So you're all grown up
Should you want to cross the line
Which way do you want to fly?
Pretend that love could help you find your way
But you got me wrong
Yeah you got me wrong
The lyrics in "October" by Broken Bells are a reflection of the confusion and complexity of relationships. The song tells the story of someone who is trying to love and be loved, but finds themselves alienated from their friends and unsure of how to proceed. The first verse describes how the singer has been shown around by their partner, but their love has left the partner feeling alone and estranged from their friends. The chorus then repeats the lines "You've got me wrong, you've got me wrong," indicating that the singer's partner has misread their intentions.
The second verse takes a more introspective tone, with the singer reflecting on their own experiences of loneliness as a child. They then offer some sage advice, reminding their partner that there are no shortcuts to success or to love, and that life is all about managing the ups and downs. The chorus is repeated once more, this time with added imagery about grounding oneself and searching for direction.
The bridge of the song brings us back to the idea of sowing and reaping, with the singer warning their partner that sometimes the stars align and sometimes they don't. They encourage their partner to let go and not rush, to float along with the ups and downs of life. The final verse sees the singer reflecting once more on the complexities of love and relationships, and how easy it can be to cross the line into something more dangerous. They offer the idea that love could help guide one's way, but end once again on the refrain of "you've got me wrong," indicating that the relationship is still not completely clear or resolved.
Line by Line Meaning
So you showed me around your town
You took me on a tour of your hometown
To hell again and back
Despite having a tough time, we still managed to make it work
Our love has served to alienate
Our relationship has caused you to lose touch with your friends and loved ones
All the friends you depend on
The people you rely on are no longer around
I know it might seem odd
I understand that our situation can be difficult to comprehend
Cause your not the only one
Other people have experienced similar situations
I remember my self as a lonely child
I can relate to feeling alone
So I was
I had those same emotions
And you've got me wrong
You have misunderstood me
Ground your sense of worth
Lower your self-esteem
Til the spark of morning burns
Until you reach daylight and clarity
And all those searching eyes
The judgmental glances of others
Could scold your tender mind
Can criticize you and make you question yourself
Remember what they say
Think about the common advice
There's no shortcut to a dream
You have to work hard to achieve your goals
It's all blood and sweat
Success comes from hard work and sacrifice
And life is what you manage in between
How you handle the trials and tribulations in between your accomplishments is what matters
But what you don't know
There is something you don't understand
Is you're too young and eager to love
You are too inexperienced and eager for love
Seething eyes
Jealous or angry glares from others
So you're about to get into
You are on the verge of causing a problem
The ditch that you opened up
You are getting yourself into a situation that you created
So the stars aligned
Things fell into place
And leave you behind
But now you are left alone
You wanna sow it up
But you want to fix it
Here come the light
A new opportunity is on the horizon
Of an autumn moon
An exciting yet fleeting experience
Sister you know enough
You are wise enough to understand the situation
But for now just let it go
But for now, it's best to leave it alone
Don't run, don't rush
Don't make any sudden moves
Just flow
Go with the flow
Through the give and take you had to learn
Through the ups and downs, you learned valuable lessons
How to cross the coals and not get burned
How to navigate difficult situations without getting hurt
But you're really just a little girl
You are still young and struggling to understand life
Playing in the park until the sun goes down
You are still exploring and experiencing life
Sometime you want to rise
At times, you want to improve yourself
One did it's our desire
It's human nature to want to succeed
No doubt you think you braided your own hair
You believe you are fully responsible for your own success
So you're all grown up
You think you are mature and capable
Should you want to cross the line
If you choose to challenge yourself
Which way do you want to fly?
What path do you want to take?
Pretend that love could help you find your way
Love is not a solution to all of life's problems
But you got me wrong
You are misunderstanding my intentions
Yeah you got me wrong
You have misinterpreted my message
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN BURTON, JAMES MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anewsongpsalm333
"October"
So you show me 'round your town
To hell again and back
Our love has served to alienate
All the friends you depend on
I know it might seem odd
Kid you're not the only one
I remember myself as a lonely child
So I was, and you've got me wrong
You got me wrong
Wrong just seems so right
'Til the spark of morning light
And all those searching eyes
Do they scald your tender mind)
Remember what they say
There's no shortcut to a dream
It's all blood and sweat
And life is what you manage in between
But what you don't know
Is you're too young and eager to love
Seething eyes
This evening I see you're about to get into the ditch that your old man dug
Wrong just seems so right
'Til the spark of morning light
And all those searching eyes
Do they scald your tender mind)
See the stars align
And leave you behind
You want it so, and I
I come by light of an autumn moon
Sister you know enough
But for now just let it go
Don't run, don't rush
Just flow
Through the give and take you've had to learn
How to cross the coals and not get burned
But you're really just a little girl
Playing in the park 'til the sun goes down
So twenty one arrives
One day and your time is up
No doubt you think you braided your own hair
So you're all grown up
Should you wander 'cross the line?
Which way do you wanna fight?
Pretend that love could help you find your way
But you got me wrong
Yeah, you got me wrong
@matthewgarnier7701
So you showed me around your town
To hell again and back
Our love has served to alienate
All the friends you depend on
I know it might seem odd
I know it might seem odd
Cause your not the only one
I remember my self as a lonely child
So I was
And you've got me wrong
You've got me wrong
(Ground your sense of worth
Til the spark of morning burns
And all those searching eyes
Could scold your tender mind)
Remember what they say
There's no shortcut to a dream
It's all blood and sweat
And life is what you manage in between
But what you don't know
Is you're too young and eager to love
Seething eyes
So you're about to get into
The ditch that you opened up
(Ground your sense of worth
Til the spark of morning burns
And all those searching eyes
Could scold your tender mind)
So the stars aligned
And leave you behind
You wanna sow it up
Here come the light
Of an autumn moon
Sister you know enough
But for now just let it go
Don't run, don't rush
Just flow
@octo5047
This might be my favorite song of all time, it feels so connected to a better time
@zachsmith3
Definitely
@steph7738
It is good. How about Vaporize though?
@steph7738
The OOOOOooos are so sweet!
@gregstone7190
@@steph7738 The vocal effects remind of the way their used in the bridge of Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.
@gregstone7190
The reverb and delay(echo) during it are nearly identical to it.
@pauljohnston3974
Remember what they say, there’s no shortcut to a dream
It’s all blood and sweat and life is what you manage in between
Love this lyric. Amazing song.
@JJMedicinals
This song has a strong feel and emotion. It takes me on my minds journey of life when I feel melancholy or lost I play this song
@tendity9176
This song is super underrated
@backpulver802
true