A Beautiful Mess
Jason Mraz Lyrics

You've got the best of both worlds
You possess the qualities of both strengths and weaknesses.

You're the kind of girl who can take down a man
You have strength and are formidable.

And lift him back up again
You can help people regain their strength.

You are strong but you're needy
You have strength but also need support.

Humble but you're greedy
You are modest but also have desires and wants.

And based on your body language
Your physical cues tell me things.

And shoddy cursive I've been reading
I've been trying to interpret your writing.

You're style is quite selective
You are careful about your tastes and preferences.

Though your mind is rather reckless
You have a tendency to be impulsive and irrational.

Well I guess it just suggests that this is just what happiness is
This mix of traits and tendencies is what creates happiness for you.

And what a beautiful mess this is
This combination of strengths and weaknesses is beautiful and complex.

It's like we're picking up trash in dresses
We're engaged in a messy situation, disguised by nice clothing.

Well it kind of hurts when the kind of words you write
Your words can be hurtful.

Kind of turn themselves into knives
Your words can be cutting and painful.

And don't mind my nerve you could call it fiction
I may be overreacting, but your words still affect me.

But I like being submerged in your contradictions, dear
I enjoy the mix of your different traits, even when they contradict each other.

'Cause here we are, here we are
Despite the challenges, we are still together.

Although you were biased I love your advice
Even when you had a particular viewpoint, I value your input.

Your comebacks they're quick And probably have to do with your insecurities
Your responses are speedy and may be a result of your own doubts.

There's no shame in being crazy
It's okay to have confusing or irrational thoughts and feelings.

Depending on how you take these
It varies how you may perceive my words.

Words I'm paraphrasing this relationship we're staging
I'm trying to describe the dynamic of our relationship.

It's like, picking up trash in dresses
We're still dealing with a difficult situation, dressed up nicely.

Well it kind of hurts when the kind of words you say
Your words can be painful and affecting.

Kind of turn themselves into blades
Your words can be sharp and cutting.

Kind and courteous is a life I've heard
It's commonly said to live life with kindness and respect.

But it's nice to say that we played in the dirt
It's refreshing to step outside of societal expectations and push boundaries.

Oh dear
An expression of acknowledgement, maybe with a hint of sarcasm.

'Cause here we are, here we are
We're still together, despite the challenges.

Here we are
Another nod to the fact that we're still together.

We're still here
Despite everything, we're here and pushing through.

What a beautiful mess this is
Our complicated relationship is still beautiful and valuable.

It's like taking a guess when the only answer is yes
Our relationship is adventurous and exciting, even when it's unpredictable.

And through timeless words and priceless pictures
We'll create memories that last forever.

We'll fly like birds not of this earth
We'll experience a freedom that is beyond this world.

And tides they turn and hearts disfigure
Change and heartbreak may occur.

But that's no concern when we're wounded together
We'll support each other through the tough times.

And we tore our dresses and stained our shirts
We've made mistakes and taken risks.

But it's nice today, oh, the wait was so worth it
It can be difficult, but the end result is worth it.