Words
Kate Miller-Heidke Lyrics

Are these words working do they work for you?
Are these words effective or successful in reaching out to you or creating an impact on you in any way?

Is there something wrong between us?
Is there any problem, issue, or conflict existing between us that is impacting our relationship?

Is there something I can do?
Is there any way in which I can resolve the issues between us or make things better?

Is there some way I can take back all the times you threw away?
Is there any possibility of going back in time and undoing all the bad things that have happened and starting afresh?

Been burning up the decade when you should've seized the day
You have wasted an entire decade not taking action to bring about positive change and progress in your life.

I wonder why you're talking 'cause you're talking all the time
I am curious as to why you keep talking incessantly without really saying anything of substance or value.

Will you ever get the message and just leave it all behind
Do you think you will ever understand the implications of your actions and move on from them?

The conversation's trivial but trivial is fine
Our conversation may not be important or significant, but that is okay as long as it serves its purpose.

When held up to the light
When viewed in detail or from a different perspective.

Do you think my personality is written in stone?
Do you believe that my character or persona is unchangeable or set in stone?

Are you positively certain that you know what you've been shown
Are you completely sure that you understand or have been shown the true extent of my identity or personality?

I'm a snapshot of the person that you think I ought to be
I am a reflection of the version of me that you believe I should be or have projected on me.

Now give it up! Give it up! Give it up!
Let go of your preconceived notions of me and try to accept me for who I am.

I been the leader, I've been the follower
I have played both leading and supporting roles in various scenarios.

I've been the dreamer, I've been the wallflower
I have had both ambitious dreams and moments of reticence or shyness.

I take the high road, I take the low road
I have experienced both favorable and unfavorable situations in life but have always kept moving forward.

Don't wanna be your mother
I am not responsible for fixing your problems or taking care of you like a parent would.

I've been down, boys, I've been down boys
I have faced hardships, setbacks, and disappointments in my life, but I have always managed to overcome them.

Been right to the top
I have also experienced great success and achieved significant milestones in my journey.

When you hear me coming you can hear a pin drop
I am a force to be reckoned with, and my presence demands attention and respect.

Didn't mean to be annoying, didn't mean to make a mess
I did not intend to be bothersome or cause any chaos or confusion.

Never meant to cast a shadow but it's leading me to stress
I did not mean to have a negative impact, but it is causing me a lot of anxiety and tension.

The shrapnel from your heart is buried in my chest
The emotional hurt and pain caused by our relationship has affected me deeply and left a lasting impact.

And its 'not all me
It is not entirely my fault or responsibility, but yours as well.