She told Spinner UK that the song is about her dad, who left the family home when she was just five. "I don't really speak to him, and I think I got everything into that song that I could," she said.
Your Biggest Mistake
Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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Signs don't show
You drove me
Off the road
But you let go
'Cause your hope is gone
And every question fades away
It's a shame you don't know what you're running from
Would your bones have to break and your lights turn off
Would it take the end of time to hear you heart's false start?
You know this is your biggest mistake
What a waste, what a waste, what a waste
And of all the things you never explained
Well you know this is your biggest mistake
You tread water
Fighting for the air in your lungs
Move
Move closer
Maybe you can right all your wrongs
But you let go
'Cause your hope is gone
And every answer fades away
It's a shame you don't know what you're running from
Would your bones have to break and your lights turn off
Would it take the end of time to hear your hearts false start?
You know this is your biggest mistake
What a waste, what a waste, what a waste
And of all the things you never explained
Well you know this is your biggest mistake
Wipe the mud spray from the face stop the engine
Stop pretending
Wipe the mud spray from your face stop the engine,
Stop pretending, that you're still breathing
It's a shame you don't know what you're running from
Would your bones have to break and your lights turn off
Would it take the end of time to hear your hearts false start?
You know this is your biggest mistake
What a waste, what a waste, what a waste
And of all the things you never explained
Well you know this is your biggest mistake
You know this is your biggest mistake
What a waste, what a waste, what a waste
And of all the things you never explained
Well you know this is your biggest mistake
The song "Your Biggest Mistake" by Ellie Goulding is about a person who has made a mistake and is trying to make amends, but is ultimately unsuccessful. The lyrics talk about how the person let go of hope and every question and answer has faded away. The chorus emphasizes that this mistake is the person's biggest one, and they have wasted the opportunity to explain themselves.
The lines "Would your bones have to break and your lights turn off/ Would it take the end of time to hear your heart's false start?" suggest that the person is trying to deny the mistake they made and is not listening to their own conscience. The bridge emphasizes the point that the person needs to stop pretending and face the consequences of their actions.
Overall, the song is a message to anyone who has made a mistake and is trying to forget about it and not admit to it. It shows that it is better to face the mistake head-on and try to make amends than to run away from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Take cover
Get ready to protect yourself
Signs don't show
There are no indications or indications are not displaying
You drove me off the road
Your actions caused me to swerve off the road
But you let go
You gave up
'Cause your hope is gone
You lost faith in something
And every question fades away
All doubts disappear
It's a shame you don't know what you're running from
Unfortunately, you're unaware of your fears
Would your bones have to break and your lights turn off
Do you have to endure a physical or mental breakdown before you realize something is wrong?
Would it take the end of time to hear your heart's false start?
Do you need to wait until the end of the world to accept the truth about your heart and its desires?
You know this is your biggest mistake
You understand that your present situation is your gravest error
What a waste, what a waste, what a waste
What a pity, what a pity, what a pity
And of all the things you never explained
You never clarified any of the things that you did
Well you know this is your biggest mistake
You are aware that this is your most significant failure
You tread water
You are barely surviving
Fighting for the air in your lungs
You are struggling to breathe
Move, move closer
You need to take a step forward
Maybe you can right all your wrongs
Perhaps you can fix all of your mistakes
Wipe the mud spray from the face stop the engine
Clean your face and halt your behavior
Stop pretending
End the charade
That you're still breathing
That you're still alive
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ELLIE GOULDING, FRASER LANCE THORNEYCROFT SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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