Fix You
Jesse Daniel Smith Lyrics
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When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Jesse Daniel Smith's song "Fix You" is a poignant and heartfelt song about the difficulties of life and being left feeling lost and alone. The first verse addresses the struggle of trying your best but still failing and not getting what you need, leaving you feeling stuck and unable to move forward. The second verse describes the pain of losing something or someone precious, knowing that it can never be replaced. It concludes with the question, "could it be worse?", highlighting the sense of hopelessness and despair that can accompany loss and failure.
However, the chorus provides some positivity and encouragement amid the sadness, with the promise that lights will guide you home and ignite your bones, and that the singer will try to fix you. Whether the "you" in the song refers to a specific person or to the listener themselves is left ambiguous, allowing for a personal interpretation of the lyrics. The bridge encourages perseverance, even when it feels impossible, and the promise that trying is worth it, even if it leads to failure.
Overall, "Fix You" is a beautiful and emotional song that speaks to the struggles we all face in life and the importance of perseverance and hope, even in the face of difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
When you try your best but you don't succeed
Despite putting all of your best efforts into something, you end up failing
When you get what you want but not what you need
Sometimes we can achieve what we thought we wanted, but still feel unsatisfied and lacking in what we truly need.
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
There are times when even if you're exhausted, you still struggle to rest.
Stuck in reverse
Feeling as though you're stuck in a bad situation unable to progress or move forward.
And the tears come streaming down your face
Overwhelming emotions can lead to tears streaming down your face, indicating the intensity of the feelings.
When you lose something you can't replace
The loss of something precious or irreplaceable, such as a person, is extremely difficult to cope with.
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Loving someone who doesn't feel the same way or the relationship not coming to fruition can feel like a waste of time and emotion.
Could it be worse?
A rhetorical question, posing the idea that things could possibly be worse than the current situation.
Lights will guide you home
Something or someone will be there to guide you back to where you should be.
And ignite your bones
It will be an experience that ignites passion and excitement throughout your entire being.
And I will try to fix you
I will be there to help heal and console you.
And high up above or down below
No matter where you are, someone will be by your side.
When you're too in love to let it go
Sometimes love can be so strong that it becomes too difficult to let it go and move on.
But if you never try you'll never know
Taking a chance is the only way to find out whether or not something is possible.
Just what you're worth
You may not know your own worth until you take a chance and try to achieve something great.
Tears stream down your face
The emotion can be so intense that it causes tears to involuntarily stream down your face.
And I
A statement indicating that the artist is with the person experiencing heartache and will provide comfort.
Lights will guide you home
There is always a way for you to find your way back home.
And ignite your bones
Finding your home and what you're meant to do will cause an excitement and passion that will light you up.
And I will try to fix you
A heartfelt promise to help heal and fix whatever is hurting you.
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.