Countrysong
Ephemera Lyrics


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You said go for it, I said stop
I'm more than willing to give this up
This is not meant for me
I'm as helpless as a girl can be

You said come, come on, I said wait
It's impossible, it's too late
This is not meant for me
I'm as helpless as a girl can be

I still fear though I know it all by heart, now
It all by heart now...
I still don't dare, though I've learned every part, now
Every part now...

But if I had been stronger
If I had been brave
I could have given what I never gave
If I had been better
If I had been the best
You would be proud of me
Like all the rest
You would be proud of me
Like all the rest

You said try once more, I said well
This will not work, so I have to tell
This is not meant for me
I'm as helpless as a girl can be

I still fear though I know it all by heart, now
It all by heart now...
I still don't dare, though I've learned every part, now
Every part now...

But if I had been stronger
If I had been brave
I could have given what I never gave
If I had been better
If I had been the best
You would be proud of me
Like all the rest...





You could be proud of me
Like all the rest....

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ephemera's song "Countrysong" showcases the singer's self-doubt and fear in taking a risk despite receiving encouragement from someone close to them. The song begins with the singer recounting a conversation with someone who told them to "go for it" while they expressed hesitation, stating that they are willing to give up since they feel that the endeavor is not meant for them, and they are as "helpless as a girl can be." The singer recalls how they were urged to take action, but they held back, believing that it was too late, and the situation is impossible. The chorus reveals the singer's inner struggle, stating that they "still fear though I know it all by heart now" and haven't been able to bring themselves to take the leap of faith that they have been encouraged to make.


The second verse repeats a similar scene, where the same person tells the singer to try once more, but the singer believes that it will not work and admits their helplessness again. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's fear and hesitation despite having learned everything there is to know about the situation. The song concludes with the singer imagining what could have been if they had been stronger, braver, and better. They express a desire to make someone proud of them, and they believe that if they had been better, they would have received that pride.


Line by Line Meaning

You said go for it, I said stop
Someone encouraged me to pursue something, but I hesitated and ultimately decided not to try.


I'm more than willing to give this up
I am not very committed to this endeavor.


This is not meant for me
I don't believe that I am suited for this.


I'm as helpless as a girl can be
I feel powerless and incapable, like a stereotypical damsel in distress.


You said come, come on, I said wait
Someone urged me to take action, but I wanted to delay or reconsider.


It's impossible, it's too late
I am convinced that the situation is hopeless and there is no chance of success.


I still fear though I know it all by heart, now It all by heart now...
Despite having memorized the information or steps involved, I still feel anxious or uncertain about the task.


I still don't dare, though I've learned every part, now Every part now...
Even though I am familiar with all aspects of the task, I am still hesitant to attempt it.


But if I had been stronger If I had been brave I could have given what I never gave
I regret not having the courage or fortitude to succeed in this endeavor.


If I had been better If I had been the best You would be proud of me Like all the rest
I wish I had been more skilled or accomplished, so that I could be proud of myself and earn the respect of others.


You could be proud of me Like all the rest....
I seek external validation and approval from others, imagining that they would have a positive opinion of me if I had succeeded.




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