Bella
Josh Savage Lyrics

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I'm restless
Tired to my bones
I've grown artless
Let me make mistakes
Let me make mistakes

I'm reckless
I'm giving it my all

And time's precious
And these dreams take control
Oh it's all I know

Bella my heart and soul left long ago
Bella when you finally leave me and go
Leave me a note

I'm not heartless
I'm an honest soul
Somewhat tactless
And these dreams take control
Oh it's all I know

Bella my heart and soul left long ago
Bella when you finally leave me and go
Leave me a note

Or I'll never know
I'll never know

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of Josh Savage's "Bella," the singer expresses a sense of restlessness and weariness. He suggests that he has lost his sense of artistry and craves the freedom to make mistakes. The second verse reveals that the singer is also reckless, putting his all into chasing his dreams, which he recognizes as a precious use of time. Despite all of this, the singer feels that his heart and soul have left him long ago, and he directs a message to someone named Bella, asking her to leave him a note before she goes, so that he may understand why she left.

The lyrics of "Bella" seem to capture the frustration and uncertainty that can come with chasing one's dreams. The singer recognizes the value of pursuing his passions but is also aware of the risks he is taking. Even as he seems to acknowledge the damage that his single-minded pursuit of his goals may have caused to his personal relationships, he also asserts that he is not heartless, but rather simply honest and somewhat tactless in dealing with others.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm restless
I can't sit still, I'm not at peace

Tired to my bones
I'm exhausted to the core

I've grown artless
I've lost my creativity and inspiration

Let me make mistakes
I want the freedom to fail and learn from my errors

I'm reckless
I'm taking risks without fear of the consequences

I'm giving it my all
I'm putting everything I have into this effort

And time's precious
I know that time is valuable and limited

And these dreams take control
My aspirations are what's driving me forward

Oh it's all I know
This is the only way I know how to live

Bella my heart and soul left long ago
I lost my passion and drive a while back

Bella when you finally leave me and go
When everything falls apart and I'm left alone