Good Intentions
For Love Not Lisa Lyrics


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Race
I've got a brand new list
Stay true to size
Made for you to fit
Into this mess

Tamed this trauma
I have tamed this trauma...
I have

Indivision
Got my worst tuition
Taken all intentions
Made all this too common
I've made it too tall
I've made it too tall
I've got a lesson out of weak decision
Left me weak
Weak...

Race
Brought in decay
Takes its own needs
Made for you to fit
Into this mess

Tamed this trauma
I have tamed this trauma...
I have

Indivision
Got my worst tuition
Taken all intentions
Made all this too common
I've made it too tall
I've made it too tall
I've got a lesson out of weak decision
Left me weak
Weak...

Start me up
What's to break
This is what I
What I chose to be
Start me up




What's to break
This is what I take

Overall Meaning

The song "Good Intentions" by For Love Not Lisa is an emotional exploration of trauma and its effects on decision-making. The singer talks about their struggle to overcome past trauma and how it has affected their ability to navigate through life's challenges. The opening lines of the song introduce a new list, which serves as a metaphor for the singer's attempt to organize their thoughts and actions. However, despite their efforts to stay true to size and fit into the mess, they seem to be failing as they state they have made it too tall. The trauma they have experienced has also led to weak decisions, leaving them feeling weak.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of fitting into the mess, but it's not a choice the singer has made willingly. They feel forced to fit the mold that has been created for them by others. They have tried to tame their trauma, but it has left them feeling broken and weak. The second verse mirrors the first, with the same lines about indivision, worst tuition, and weak decisions.


The bridge of the song encourages the listener to start something up, to break free from the mold that has been created for them, and to choose their own path. While the singer has been forced to fit into a mold, they suggest that starting something new can help them break free from the decay and take control of their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Race
I am in a competition


I've got a brand new list
I have a new set of goals to attain


Stay true to size
I will remain authentic to myself


Made for you to fit
These goals are tailored to you


Into this mess
Despite the challenges


Tamed this trauma
I have overcome a difficult situation


I have tamed this trauma...
I am strong enough to handle future obstacles


Indivision
I am indecisive


Got my worst tuition
I have made poor choices in the past


Taken all intentions
I have taken every idea into consideration


Made all this too common
I have made the same mistakes over and over


I've made it too tall
I have set unrealistic expectations


I've got a lesson out of weak decision
I have learned from bad choices


Left me weak
I feel vulnerable


Weak...
I lack strength


Brought in decay
Things are deteriorating


Takes its own needs
This situation requires its own solution


Start me up
I am ready to begin


What's to break
What can go wrong?


This is what I
These are the circumstances I face


What I chose to be
This is my decision


This is what I take
I am going to handle it




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