Puzzle With a Piece Missing
Gotye Lyrics


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Tiny pieces come to me every day
Still I wait
Things are falling into place
But so much time goes to waste

I stretch and shift
These parts won't fit
I can chop and change all I like
Rearranging this won't make it right





All doors are open
All the doors are open

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gotye's song Puzzle With a Piece Missing seem to be about the challenges of putting together the pieces of our lives to create something meaningful. The first line "Tiny pieces come to me every day" could be seen as a metaphor for the daily experiences and moments that we encounter. Despite the abundance of these little pieces, the singer is still waiting to see the bigger picture. The second line "Still I wait" implies a sense of frustration or impatience with the process of figuring things out.


As the song progresses, the lyrics express a sense of progress and momentum, as the singer acknowledges that "Things are falling into place." However, this sense of forward movement is tempered by the realization that "so much time goes to waste." The next lines reveal the struggle of trying to fit all the pieces together: "I stretch and shift, these parts won't fit. I can chop and change all I like, rearranging this won't make it right." This seems to be a commentary on the limitations we face in trying to create coherence and meaning from the fragments of our lives.


The final lines of the song "All doors are open, all the doors are open" suggest a sense of possibility and opportunity. It may be that the singer has come to a realization that creating a fulfilling life is not about finding the perfect pieces to the puzzle, but about embracing the wide range of possibilities that exist.


Line by Line Meaning

Tiny pieces come to me every day
Each day brings small amounts of progress, but it is not enough


Still I wait
Despite this, I continue to be patient and hopeful


Things are falling into place
I can see some progress being made


But so much time goes to waste
Unfortunately, it is taking too long and too much time is being lost


I stretch and shift
I am doing everything I can to make things work


These parts won't fit
Despite my efforts, some pieces are not compatible


I can chop and change all I like
I am trying different approaches, but none seem to be effective


Rearranging this won't make it right
I am realizing that some things cannot be changed or fixed


All doors are open
There are many possibilities and options available to me


All the doors are open
Despite this, I am still struggling to find the right solution




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Walter Andre De Backer

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@TheLudson14

●•LETRA•●

Tiny pieces come to me every day
Still I wait
Things are falling into place
But so much time goes to waste

I stretch and shift
These parts won't fit
I can chop and change all I like
Rearranging this won't make it right

All doors are open
All the doors are open



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@tuke305

It's 2023 and I decided to give Gotye's other songs a listen since I only heard (Somebody that I used to know), and must say it's been a beautiful journey 👌🏾🔥🔥. What a talented artist 🙌🏾

@dylansantos5958

Better late than never!

@dastardlydan4022

Every song of his I listen to is a perfectly crafted masterpiece.

@skyeguy7914

His music needs more recognition than it gets.

@daviddaspit3986

Scott Williams Agreed

@pedrojosetebarfernandez68

Agreed!

@sumitbansode7041

One day...

@ghh2575

People are just saying he made 1 song and then dipped but uhm

@LeonardoLima-nk4fv

So true! its a masterpiece!

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@inkedProdigy

This has to be one of the most underrated songs of all time

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