Live And Learn
House Of Fools Lyrics


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I wanna be
I know it's not hard, I just swear it's not easy.
To wanna be,
To wanna be so

Don't pity me,
Don't pity me even though I'm so pitiful.
It hurts to be,
It hurts to be

So it seems to me, you get what you deserve.
So it seems to be, we live and we learn.

I wanna breathe,
I wanna live my life like a musical.
I wanna see
A beginning and an end to all of this.
I wanna believe,
I wanna see something ugly turn into something beautiful.
It has to be,
It has to be

So it seems to me, you get what you deserve.
So it seems to be, we live and we learn.





Yeah, we learn.
Yeah, we learn.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of House Of Fools's song Live And Learn seem to express a longing for meaning and purpose in life, alongside the suffering and pain that come with it. The singer wants to be something more than they currently are, but acknowledges that it's not an easy journey. There's a sense of frustration in the lyrics, as the singer pleads to breathe and live their life like a musical, suggesting they want to experience the heights and lows of life in a more dramatic and meaningful way.


The chorus of the song captures a sense of fatalism, with the singer suggesting that we get what we deserve and that life is all about living and learning. It's a common phrase, but one that takes on a more profound meaning here, as the singer seems to be acknowledging the inevitability of suffering and growth in life. Despite this, there's a note of hope in the lyrics, as the singer also wants to believe that something ugly can turn into something beautiful. This could refer to personal growth, relationships, or even the world at large.


Overall, Live And Learn is a deeply introspective song, with a complex mix of emotions and ideas. It speaks to the universal struggles of finding meaning and purpose in a world that can often seem cruel and arbitrary. The desire to be something more, to breathe and live fully, and to believe that beauty can come out of chaos are all themes that will resonate with many listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be
I aspire to be something more.


I know it's not hard, I just swear it's not easy.
I understand that it's not a difficult task, but it still requires effort.


To wanna be,
To have a desire to be better.


To wanna be so
To want it so badly.


Don't pity me,
Please don't feel sorry for me.


Don't pity me even though I'm so pitiful.
Don't judge me based on my current state.


It hurts to be,
It can be painful to exist in this world.


It hurts to be
It can be painful even when you're trying to improve.


So it seems to me, you get what you deserve.
I believe that everyone's actions have consequences.


So it seems to be, we live and we learn.
We must learn from our experiences to grow as individuals.


I wanna breathe,
I want to feel alive.


I wanna live my life like a musical.
I want my life to be full of joy and music.


I wanna see
I want to witness something great.


A beginning and an end to all of this.
I want to understand the meaning and purpose of life.


I wanna believe,
I want to have faith in something greater.


I wanna see something ugly turn into something beautiful.
I want to witness transformations and beauty in the world.


It has to be,
It must happen.


It has to be
It's necessary for me to survive.


Yeah, we learn.
We must keep learning and growing.


Yeah, we learn.
We should embrace the lessons life teaches us.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSH KING, PHIL BELL, MATTHEW BOWERS, JOEL KISER, JEFF LINN, DAVID MCLAUGHLIN

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Comments from YouTube:

Joel Hodnett

Epic! To see then play this live is truly an experience!

crispmom

killer song man. glad i stumbled across their Deep Rock Drive videos. new fan here. :D

Cj Williams

When these guys signed to Drive Thru my band was meeting with the owner to see what he thought of our demos. While there he informed us he "Just signed the next Beatles, Pink Floyd and ELO all in one band". He was fuckin right, still an amazing album.

Nate Jones

Seen them live in Missouri. They opened for Limbeck, but these guys stole the show in my opinion. Great song, great band!

Alicia Bodner

2097 views? really?!??!!? I think these guys are amazing. Keep it up!

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