Caroline Pennell sang "Anything Could Happen" by Ellie Goulding for her blind audition. After CeeLo and Blake Shelton both turned their chairs around, she decided to choose CeeLo to be her coach.
Mess
Caroline Pennell Lyrics
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Stupid things said and done
But I am older now and I know better somehow
Than to chase away this love
And I don't care what they say to me anymore
I am thinking for myself
To keep my weary head above the ground
I'll try a little harder
To make you feel the way you should around me
And if you stay I won't
Mess it up this time
I know I can't stay the way I have changed
But it's easier say than done
And I am (?) now, i just lost somehow
I won't let go off this love
And I don't care what they say to me anymore
I am thinking for myself
And I'll try a little harder
To keep my weary head above the ground
I'll try a little harder
To make you feel the way you should around me
And if you stay I won't
Mess it up this time
Time
Time
I won't mess it up
And I'll try a little harder
To keep my weary head above the ground
I'll try a little harder
To make you feel the way you should around me
Try a little harder
To keep my weary head above the ground
I'll try a little harder
To make you feel the way you should around me
And if you stay I won't
Mess it up this time
Caroline Pennell's song Mess is a poignant reflection on the dangers of self-sabotage and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. Through the lyrics, Pennell opens up about her struggles with communication and making mistakes, but ultimately realizes the value of making an effort to improve.
The opening lines of the song highlight Pennell's struggles with communication. She acknowledges that sometimes she says "stupid things" and "messes up." However, she has matured since then and understands the consequences of her actions. She vows to "try a little harder" to make things work with her loved one and not let her past mistakes ruin her present.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of independence. Pennell states that she no longer cares what others say about her, she is "thinking for herself." This could be a reference to her past tendency to rely too heavily on other people's opinions and let them influence her decisions. Now, she is taking control of her own life.
In conclusion, Mess is a moving song about growth, maturity, and love. Pennell's lyrics express the universal struggle of learning from past mistakes and striving to be better. The song encourages listeners to take responsibility for their actions and try harder in their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I open my mouth and words just come out
I have a tendency to say stupid things without thinking
Stupid things said and done
I have made mistakes in the past
But I am older now and I know better somehow
I have grown and learned from my past mistakes
Than to chase away this love
I don't want to lose the love that is currently present
And I don't care what they say to me anymore
I am not affected by others' opinions anymore
I am thinking for myself
I am making my own decisions
And if you stay I won't
Mess it up this time
I will not make any mistakes that would jeopardize our relationship
I know I can't stay the way I have changed
I can't keep making the same mistakes I have made before
But it's easier say than done
Saying that I will change is easier than actually doing it
And I am (?) now, i just lost somehow
I feel lost and uncertain about myself
And if you stay I won't
Mess it up this time
I am dedicated to making this relationship work
Time
Time
I won't mess it up
I don't want to make the same mistakes again
And I'll try a little harder
To keep my weary head above the ground
I will work harder to stay positive
I'll try a little harder
To make you feel the way you should around me
I will put more effort into making you feel loved and appreciated
Try a little harder
To keep my weary head above the ground
I am committed to staying positive
I'll try a little harder
To make you feel the way you should around me
I will work harder to make you feel loved and appreciated
And if you stay I won't
Mess it up this time
I am dedicated to making this relationship work and will not make any mistakes that could ruin it
Contributed by Levi T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.