Mistakes
City Lights Lyrics
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Become what I hate
And everything in between
I've been fighting off my demons with a sword and a shield
They say you're only as strong as the weapon you wield
I've got my knuckles and one hell of a heart
I won't let the mistakes I've made tear my life apart
I'm finding it easier
To put the past behind me
Let me destroy what I built
Become what I hate
And everything in between
Let me learn on my own
Mistakes make me who I am
I've lost thousands of battles but I'm fighting a war
Planning my revolution as you hide behind closed doors
You can't pass judgment if you don't know my story
Truth is, I'm just a fucked up kid but there's no time to worry cuz
I'm finding it easier
To put the past behind me
I've grown and faced my fears
Stronger now so go ahead and try me
Let me destroy what I built
Become what I hate
And everything in between
Let me learn on my own
Mistakes make me who I am
I won't live my life to impress anyone
Oh!
I won't live my life to impress anyone
I've got nothing to prove to anybody but me
Let me destroy what I built
Become what I hate
And everything in between
Let me learn on my own
Mistakes make me who I am
In the song "Mistakes" by City Lights, the singer talks about the personal struggles they've had to overcome in life. The lyrics start with the singer admitting to wanting to destroy something that they had built themselves. This could be interpreted in different ways - it could refer to a project or a relationship that they've invested a lot of time and effort into, but now see as not worth it. The singer then says they want to become what they hate, implying that they want to let go of things that don't serve them well anymore. The line "And everything in between" suggests that the singer wants to completely change themselves and everything associated with their current situation.
The second verse talks about how the singer has been fighting off their demons with a sword and shield. This metaphor refers to the struggles they've faced in life, and the weapons they've used to protect themselves from it. The line "They say you're only as strong as the weapon you wield" suggests that the singer has found strength in their ability to fight off their demons. They've had to face battles and admit their own shortcomings, but they haven't given up. The final verses talk about the singer picking themselves up from their past struggles and their willingness to move forward. They acknowledge that mistakes have shaped them but will not define them.
Overall, the song is about embracing personal growth and ownership in one's life. It's about fighting through one’s struggles and defining oneself despite the opinions of others. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the music carries an energy that matches the determination of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me destroy what I built
I want to tear down everything that I've built up until now
Become what I hate
I want to become the thing that I despise the most
And everything in between
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to change myself
I've been fighting off my demons with a sword and a shield
I've been struggling to overcome my inner demons with all my might
They say you're only as strong as the weapon you wield
Your strength depends on the tools you use to fight your battles
I've got my knuckles and one hell of a heart
I have the fighting spirit and courage needed to face my challenges head on
I won't let the mistakes I've made tear my life apart
I refuse to let my past mistakes ruin my present and future
I'm finding it easier
I'm gradually beginning to move on
To put the past behind me
I'm learning to let go of my past and focus on the present
Let me learn on my own
I want to learn from my own experiences
Mistakes make me who I am
My mistakes have shaped me into the person I am today
I've lost thousands of battles but I'm fighting a war
I may have failed many times, but I'm still determined to succeed in the end
Planning my revolution as you hide behind closed doors
I'm working hard to make a change while others sit idly by
You can't pass judgment if you don't know my story
Don't judge me without knowing my struggles and achievements
Truth is, I'm just a fucked up kid but there's no time to worry cuz
I admit that I'm not perfect, but I won't let that hold me back
Stronger now so go ahead and try me
I'm more resilient now, so feel free to try and break me
I won't live my life to impress anyone
I won't try to please others at the expense of my own happiness
I've got nothing to prove to anybody but me
I only need to prove myself that I can achieve my goals
Writer(s): Oshie Bichar
Contributed by Dominic K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.