Plans
Joel Cossette Lyrics
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With that porseline skin and the way you smile at everything
I, I know I'm a mess
But I just wanted to be a part of your plans
So I, I spread out my guts
From my hometown all the way to Victoria
In the hopes that you might be impressed and I
Just wanted to be a part of your plans
I just wanted to be a part of your plans
The song "Plans" by Joel Cossette is a heartfelt ballad about unrequited love and the lengths someone can go to impress the person they desire. The lyrics depict the singer's admiration for someone who is seemingly put-together and beautiful, while he feels like a mess in comparison. The phrase "porcelain skin" and "smiling at everything" invokes the image of a flawless, confident person that the singer desires. The chorus repeats the phrase "I just wanted to be a part of your plans" which portrays the singer's longing to be included in the other person's future, to be someone significant in their life.
The lyrics in the second verse emphasize the extent to which the singer is willing to go to impress this person. He's willing to expose himself emotionally and physically, spreading out his guts from his hometown to Victoria, in hopes that she might be impressed. His vulnerability is palpable, as he puts it all on the line in the hope of getting closer to this person. Despite his efforts, however, the chorus repeats that he's ultimately unsuccessful. The song is a poignant reminder of the pain of unrequited love and the lengths we sometimes go to for the people we desire.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you're so well put together
You are quite adept at presenting yourself in the best possible way
With that porseline skin and the way you smile at everything
Your smooth skin and the way you smile at everything makes you appear gracious to all
I, I know I'm a mess
Even though I think that you are exceptional, I am aware that I am not on par with you
But I just wanted to be a part of your plans
I wish to be included in any future activities or schemes that you might have
So I, I spread out my guts
I have exposed all my vulnerabilities
From my hometown all the way to Victoria
From where I originated in my home town, to the place that I travelled to, Victoria
In the hopes that you might be impressed and I
I had the intent of impressing you with what I hurled out into the open
Just wanted to be a part of your plans
I'm reluctant to take the back seat and would like to be an integral part of your future plans
And I just wanted to be a part of your-
I only yearned to be involved with anything that has to do with you
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