Reconcile
Down Here Lyrics
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You're sorry
You wonder
If ever I'll show you grace again
My vision is tunneled, my motives, are so rageful
But the mirror I'm reading
Says "forgive, and then forgive again"
Though there's a wrong
A grudge will tear us down
We wait too long, the air turns stale
Will we reconcile?
It's all we're needing? reconcile
It's all we're needing to mend these broken smiles
Oh miserable me, miserable you
The walls erected between us
You keep your side and I'll not intrude
And we'll get used to this denial
Turn our heads and wait a while
Wait too long, the air turns stale
Will we reconcile?
It's all we're needing? reconcile
It's all we're needing to mend these broken smiles [Repeat to fade]
The song "Reconcile" by Down Here is about the struggles that two individuals face when trying to repair a damaged relationship. The lyrics highlight the hurt and anger that arise from being mistreated, yet show the simultaneous desire for forgiveness and reconciliation. The first verse begins with the acknowledgement that both parties have been mistreated in the past, and the chorus questions whether they will be able to overcome their respective grudges and find forgiveness. The second verse describes the emotional walls that have been erected between the two individuals, and the final lines emphasize the importance of reconciling before it's too late and their relationship becomes irreparable.
Line by Line Meaning
We've both been mistreated, no wish to repeat this
Both of us have been treated badly in the past, and we don't want to go through that again.
You're sorry
You feel remorseful for your actions that hurt me.
You wonder
You're not sure whether or not I will forgive you.
If ever I'll show you grace again
You're uncertain about whether I'm willing to give you another chance.
My vision is tunneled, my motives, are so rageful
I'm only focused on my anger and I can't see things clearly.
But the mirror I'm reading
I'm reflecting on my own actions and feelings.
Says "forgive, and then forgive again"
I understand that forgiveness is important and that it's something that needs to be done more than once.
Though there's a wrong
Even though there has been a wrongdoing.
A grudge will tear us down
Holding a grudge will destroy our relationship.
We wait too long, the air turns stale
If we don't act soon, our relationship will become stagnant and unfixable.
Will we reconcile?
Do we have what it takes to repair our relationship?
It's all we're needing? reconcile
Reconciliation is the only thing that we really want and need.
It's all we're needing to mend these broken smiles
Reconciliation is the only thing that will repair the damage done to our relationship and bring back happiness.
Oh miserable me, miserable you
Both of us are feeling sad and unhappy with how our relationship has turned out.
The walls erected between us
We have built emotional barriers that keep us apart.
You keep your side and I'll not intrude
I'll respect your space and boundaries so that we can both feel comfortable.
And we'll get used to this denial
We'll become accustomed to denying the problems and our emotions rather than addressing them.
Turn our heads and wait a while
We'll avoid facing the issues and hope that time will heal all wounds.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON RONALD WILLIAM GERMAIN, MARC A. MARTEL
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