Someday
Esperanza Lyrics


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In many ways, they'll miss the good old days
Someday, someday
Yeah, it hurts to say, but I want you to stay
Sometimes, sometimes

When we was young, oh man, did we have fun
Always, always
Promises, they break before they're made
Sometimes, sometimes

Oh, my ex says I'm lacking in depth
I will do my best
You say you wanna stay by my side
Darlin', your head's not right
See, alone we stand, together we fall apart
Yeah, I think I'll be alright
I'm working so I won't have to try so hard
Tables, they turn sometimes

Oh, someday...

No, I ain't wastin' no more time

And now my fears
They come to me in threes
So, I
Sometimes
Say, "Fate my friend,
You say the strangest things
I find, sometimes"

Oh, my ex says I'm lacking in depth
Say I will try my best
You say you wanna stand by my side
Darlin', your head's not right
See, alone we stand, together we fall apart
Yeah, I think I'll be alright
I'm working so I won't have to try so hard
Tables, they turn sometimes

Oh, someday...





I ain't wasting no more time...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Esperanza’s song Someday reveal a complex mix of emotions including nostalgia, defiance, and introspection. The lines “In many ways, they'll miss the good old days, Someday, someday” begin the song on a wistful note that sets the tone for the rest of the track. The singer muses on the transience and subtle betrayals of youth, saying “promises, they break before they're made, sometimes, sometimes.” The song’s narrator then seemingly responds to criticism from an ex-lover, who accuses her of being “lacking in depth”. She pledges to do her best but acknowledges that her partner “your head’s not right.”


The song is punctuated by the refrain “Oh, someday… no, I ain’t wasting no more time.” In this way, the singer’s thoughts seem to be simultaneously rooted in nostalgia for the past and a determination to move forward. She reflects on the passage of time and the precariousness of relationships, but also comes to the conclusion that she has to keep working hard and pushing forward despite the challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

In many ways, they'll miss the good old days
There are many aspects of the past that people will wish they could experience again


Someday, someday
Although it may not be immediate, things will change for the better eventually


Yeah, it hurts to say, but I want you to stay
Admitting that something is painful, but still desiring it to continue


Sometimes, sometimes
Acknowledging that outcomes can vary and are not guaranteed


When we was young, oh man, did we have fun
The past held more carefree experiences and brought joy


Always, always
The good times stretched out over a long period of time


Promises, they break before they're made
Skepticism towards the reliability of assurances since they often fail to materialize


Oh, my ex says I'm lacking in depth
An ex-partner has criticized the artist for being shallow in some aspect


I will do my best
Determination to improve based on criticism and not take it personally


You say you wanna stay by my side
Another person expresses their commitment to stand with the artist


Darlin', your head's not right
Reassuring someone that they may not be thinking clearly in the moment


See, alone we stand, together we fall apart
When things are difficult, it's easy to feel isolated but it's important to recognize that everyone needs support


Yeah, I think I'll be alright
Optimistic view that despite hardships, everything will be fine in the end


I'm working so I won't have to try so hard
Willingness to put in effort now to avoid future struggles


Tables, they turn sometimes
Situations and fortunes can change abruptly and unpredictably


No, I ain't wastin' no more time
Refusal to let the past dictate the present and motivation to move forward


And now my fears
Acknowledgement of anxieties


They come to me in threes
Multiple concerns are weighing on the singer's mind


So, I
Starting to take action or make a decision despite uncertainty


Sometimes
Even amidst doubt, progress can still be made


Say, "Fate my friend,
Addressing the idea of destiny


You say the strangest things
Acknowledgement that some beliefs and outcomes seem strange or unlikely


I find, sometimes"
Not completely dismissing the possibility of fate, but still holding onto free will




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Larry Butler

Go ahead my goodness.. the band got me patting my feet. I wish I was riding somewhere and this was playing in my ride. I burn up a tank of gas listening.. This is amazing.
Donnie would love all these contributions to his song.. I just believe.. Everybody's giving their best effort.

Earl Miller Music

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Jivon Lee Jackson

Love the spirit of this performance

Liz Kelley

So moving.

Stéphane ” Guzu ” Belmondo

My God que c'est mauvais!!! il faut quelle arrête de chanter elle !!!!

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