Lessons
Iyes Lyrics

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Woke up tired this morning,
Went to work, it was boring
Time disappeared from my wrist.
Outside the raining is pouring
As my tears start to rolling,
I was wishing I did not exist.
All the pain I was yearning
From the love you were burning

You'd giving it up for a kiss
And in bed I keep turning,
From the problems concerning
Every secret I miss

Minds of a perfect perfect it bringing me down when no one's around
But it's you keeps my feet on the ground
Oh, that is worth it, worth it, once I was lost now I'm found
Looking so undeserving, all the shit that's occurring
I'm pointing the blame for it's this
All the words you keep spurting
Bring me down, is it worth it
From walking away, I resist.

But
Minds of a perfect perfect it's bringing me down when no one's around

But it's you keeps my feet on the ground
Minds of a perfect perfect it's bringing me down when no one's around

But it's you keeps my feet on the ground
Minds of a perfect perfect it's bringing me down when no one's around

But it's you keeps my feet on the ground

Oh, that is worth it, worth it, once I was lost now I'm found.
Oh, oh, oh,
Just like you, I'll keep learning and learning
Oh, oh oh,
Just like you I'll keep earning and earning
Oh, oh, oh,

Just like you, I'll keep hurting and hurting
Oh, oh oh

Minds of a perfect perfect it's bringing me down when no one's around
But it's you keeps my feet on the ground

Minds of a perfect perfect it's bringing me down when no one's around
But it's you keeps my feet on the ground
Minds of a perfect perfect it's bringing me down when no one's around
But it's you keeps my feet on the ground
Oh, that is worth it, worth it, once I was lost now I'm found.
Woke up tired this morning,
Went to work, it was boring
Time disappeared from my wrist.
Behind the clouds it was warm,

And without any warning,
There were no more to-do's on my list.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to IYES's song "Lessons" reflect the emotional turmoil of a relationship that has recently ended. The singer wakes up feeling exhausted and unfulfilled, wishing that they didn't exist. They feel the pain of losing the love of someone they cared for deeply, who left them for someone else. They struggle with the secrets that they kept from their partner and the problems that arose from them, but ultimately they resist walking away.

The main theme of the song is the idea of imperfection and how it can bring someone down. The singer refers to the "minds of a perfect perfect" as something that is weighing them down, causing them to feel lost and helpless. However, they find grounding in their relationship and the love that they share with their partner, which keeps them centered even when everything else seems to be falling apart.

The final verse of the song represents the hope that the singer has for the future. They are committed to continuing to learn, earn and grow, even though it may be painful. They recognize that their relationship is not perfect, but they are willing to work through their differences and stay together in spite of the obstacles they face.

Overall, the lyrics to "Lessons" represent the universal experiences of loss, pain, and the strive for healing and growth. They communicate the importance of valuing relationships and finding strength in imperfection.

Line by Line Meaning

Woke up tired this morning,
I started the day feeling exhausted and depleted.

Went to work, it was boring
My job is monotonous and unfulfilling.

Time disappeared from my wrist.
I lost track of time and felt disconnected from reality.

Outside the raining is pouring
The weather reflects my internal state of sadness and despair.

As my tears start to rolling,
I became overwhelmed with emotion and began to cry.

I was wishing I did not exist.
I felt hopeless and could not envision a future for myself.

All the pain I was yearning
I craved the pain that comes with loving someone who does not love you back.

From the love you were burning
The person I loved was passionate and intense, but ultimately not good for me.

You'd giving it up for a kiss
They were willing to sacrifice our relationship for a fleeting moment of pleasure.

And in bed I keep turning,
I could not find rest or peace, even when lying down.

From the problems concerning
I was weighed down by the issues and complications in my life.

Every secret I miss
I longed to know the hidden thoughts and feelings of the person I loved.

Minds of a perfect perfect it bringing me down when no one's around
My own insecurities and desire for perfection were causing me to feel isolated and depressed.

But it's you keeps my feet on the ground
My love for the person in question was anchoring me and giving me stability amidst the chaos.

Looking so undeserving, all the shit that's occurring
I did not feel worthy of love or happiness, and my life seemed to be going wrong in every way possible.

I'm pointing the blame for it's this
I was attributing all the negativity in my life to external factors and refusing to take responsibility.

All the words you keep spurting
The person I loved was saying hurtful things that were making my situation worse.

From walking away, I resist.
Despite all the difficulties and challenges, I did not want to give up on our relationship.

Oh, oh, oh, Just like you, I'll keep learning and learning
I recognized that both myself and the person I loved had room for growth and self-improvement.

Oh, oh, oh, Just like you I'll keep earning and earning
I was committed to working hard and striving for success, just like the person I loved.

Oh, oh, oh, Just like you, I'll keep hurting and hurting
I acknowledged that pain and suffering are part of the human experience, and that I would have to endure them just like everyone else.

Behind the clouds it was warm, And without any warning, There were no more to-do's on my list.
Sudden moments of clarity and inspiration can come out of nowhere and change our perspective on life.

Oh, that is worth it, worth it, once I was lost now I'm found.
Despite all the pain and hardship, my love for the person in question was worthwhile and fulfilling.

Contributed by Eliana K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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