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Back To Normal
Kendall Payne Lyrics
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It turned from blue to grey and you seem so much older
But its worth all the money in the world to find a way back to normal
If there's such a place
The doctor called your name and things became so sober
I suppose the price we'll pay will be worth it when it's over
But it takes every effort to believe in the unseen when you see clearly
Well I know you are frightened, and I know you are angry
And I know you tired of the unknown
But I am beside you, and I will remind you
That you don't have to go it alone
Seems a tailor made sickness for your sins dear
If you planned your life away we never would be standing here
But with an impending bitter end
You have learned the lesson how
The sweet is in the now
Well I know you are frightened, and I know you are angry
And I know you tired of the unknown
But I am beside you, and I will remind you
That you don't have to go it alone
Alone, Alone, We are not alone, Alone, Alone, Never, Not alone
There are no guarantees, no promise they can make us
Our faith's a fighting seed planted deep in desperate trust
I will take every moment I can get
And won't regret I share your name
To Love is worth the pain
In Kendall Payne's song Back to Normal, the introspective lyrics convey a sense of determination and support in the midst of uncertainty and difficulty. The song describes the experience of coping with a loved one's illness, particularly the feeling of helplessness that comes with it. Payne's imagery suggests a transformation in the person, as they seem to age a lifetime within a day. The song recognizes that accepting what is happening can be sobering and difficult, but it is necessary to tenaciously believe in the unseen and embrace the present moment.
The line "Seems tailor-made sickness for your sins, dear," alludes to the idea that there is some connection between the loved one's illness and their past mistakes or failures. Nevertheless, Payne emphasizes that even when things are not okay, it is not time to give up because one is not alone. The phrase "to Love is worth the pain" captures the selfless motivation behind supporting someone through an ordeal like this. Payne seems to acknowledge that life has no guarantees and nothing can promise a happy ending. Nevertheless, she emphasizes the power of love and faith as a fighting seed, something that can carry us through the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a lovely day to carry on your shoulders
Carrying the weight of a difficult situation on a beautiful day
It turned from blue to grey and you seem so much older
The situation has caused the person to feel more weary and aged
But its worth all the money in the world to find a way back to normal
Money can't buy the value of regaining normalcy after a difficult experience
If there's such a place
The possibility of returning to normal may not even exist
The doctor called your name and things became so sober
The news from the doctor made the situation more serious and somber
I suppose the price we'll pay will be worth it when it's over
The cost of enduring the difficult situation will be justified when it's resolved
But it takes every effort to believe in the unseen when you see clearly
It can be challenging to have faith when the reality is so stark
That thing's are not okay
The situation is not okay
Well I know you are frightened, and I know you are angry
Acknowledging the person's emotions of fear and anger
And I know you tired of the unknown
The person is tired of dealing with the unknown and uncertainty
But I am beside you, and I will remind you
Offering support and encouragement to the person
That you don't have to go it alone
They don't have to face the situation alone
Seems a tailor made sickness for your sins dear
The sickness can feel like a punishment for their past mistakes
If you planned your life away we never would be standing here
If their life had gone as planned, they wouldn't be in this difficult situation
But with an impending bitter end
Facing the reality of a potentially negative outcome
You have learned the lesson how
They have learned a valuable lesson through the experience
The sweet is in the now
Finding the joy in the present moment, despite the difficult circumstances
Well I know you are frightened, and I know you are angry
Acknowledging the person's emotions of fear and anger
And I know you tired of the unknown
The person is tired of dealing with the unknown and uncertainty
But I am beside you, and I will remind you
Offering support and encouragement to the person
That you don't have to go it alone
They don't have to face the situation alone
Alone, Alone, We are not alone, Alone, Alone, Never, Not alone
Repeating the message that they are not alone in this situation
There are no guarantees, no promise they can make us
No one can promise a certain outcome in the situation
Our faith's a fighting seed planted deep in desperate trust
Faith is a small but powerful hope that keeps them going
I will take every moment I can get
Valuing every moment they have left
And won't regret I share your name
Being proud to share a connection with the person they are supporting
To Love is worth the pain
The difficulties of the situation are worth it because of the love they have for the person
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