Get It Right
Lea - Michele Lyrics
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I wish I could run,
Away from this ship going under
Just trying to help out everyone else
Now I feel the weight of the world is on my shoulders
What can you do when your good isn't good enough
And all that you touch tumbles down?
Keep making a mess of things
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take for me to get it right, to get it right?
Can I start again, with my fate again?
'Cause I can't go back and endure this
I just have to stay and face my mistakes,
But if I get stronger and wiser, I'll get through this
What can you do when you're good isn't good enough?
And all that you touch tumbles down?
'Cause my best intentions keep making a mess of things
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take for me to get it right?
So I throw up my fists, throw a punch in the air
And accept the truth that sometimes life isn't fair
Yeah, I'll send down a wish and I'll send up a prayer
And finally someone will see how much I care
What can you do when you're good isn't good enough?
And all that you touch tumbles down?
My best intentions keep making a mess of things
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take to get it right, to get it right?
The song "Get It Right" by Lea Michele is a heartfelt track about feeling the pressure of the world weighing down on one's shoulders after trying to help others. The first verse starts with a regretful tone, wishing for a way out of a situation that is falling apart. However, the singer internalizes her feelings of guilt, admitting that her "best intentions keep making a mess of things". Despite this, the singer doesn't give up and continues to work on "getting it right", even if it takes multiple attempts to do so.
In the chorus, the singer questions what one can do when their best isn't enough and everything they touch falls apart. Nonetheless, she continues to strive to fix things, wishing to start over again and face her mistakes. The second verse points towards the singer's desire to improve herself and become stronger and wiser so that she can persevere even when life is unfair. In the bridge, the singer throws her fists in the air, acknowledging the harsh realities of life and sends her wishes and prayers that someone will understand her feelings of care and commitment to doing better.
Line by Line Meaning
What have I done?
I am regretful and wishing I hadn't done something in the past.
I wish I could run,
I want to escape from my current situation.
Away from this ship going under
I want to distance myself from something that is failing.
Just trying to help out everyone else
I have been prioritizing others before myself.
Now I feel the weight of the world is on my shoulders
I am overwhelmed with responsibility and burden.
What can you do when your good isn't good enough
I am feeling inadequate and frustrated with my efforts.
And all that you touch tumbles down?
Everything I try to do seems to fail and fall apart.
'Cause my best intentions keep making a mess of things
Even though I mean well, my actions are not successful.
I just wanna fix it somehow
I am desperate to make things right and find a solution.
But how many times will it take?
I am questioning how long it will take for me to succeed.
Oh, how many times will it take for me to get it right, to get it right?
I am frustrated with my failures and wanting to achieve success.
Can I start again, with my fate again?
I want to have a fresh start, to change my destiny.
'Cause I can't go back and endure this
I am unable to go back to the past and have to face my current situation.
I just have to stay and face my mistakes,
I acknowledge that I need to confront my errors and take responsibility.
But if I get stronger and wiser, I'll get through this
I am optimistic that I can learn from my mistakes and overcome them in the future.
So I throw up my fists, throw a punch in the air
I am determined to fight and overcome my challenges.
And accept the truth that sometimes life isn't fair
I come to terms with the fact that life doesn't always go as planned or desired.
Yeah, I'll send down a wish and I'll send up a prayer
I will hope and pray for a better outcome and for my efforts to pay off.
And finally someone will see how much I care
I hope that my dedication and hard work will be recognized.
My best intentions keep making a mess of things
Even though I am trying my best, my actions are not leading to success.
I just wanna fix it somehow
I am still eager to find a solution and make things right.
But how many times will it take?
I continue to question how long it will take to reach my desired outcome.
Oh, how many times will it take to get it right, to get it right?
I am still struggling with my failures and wanting to achieve success.
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM ANDERS, NIKKI HASSMAN, PAR HAKAN ASTROM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Get It Right"
What have I done?
I wish I could run,
Away from this ship going under
Just trying to help
Hurt everyone else
Now I feel the weight of the world is on my shoulders
What can you do when your good isn’t good enough
And all that you touch tumbles down?
Cause my best intentions
Keep making a mess of things,
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take for me to get it right, to get it right?
Can I start again, with my faith shaken?
Cause I can’t go back and undo this
I just have to stay and face my mistakes,
But if I get stronger and wiser, I’ll get through this
What can you do when your good isn’t good enough?
And all that you touch tumbles down?
Cause my best intentions keep making a mess of things,
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take for me to get it right?
So I throw up my fist, throw a punch in the air,
And accept the truth that sometimes life isn’t fair!
Yeah, I’ll send out a wish, yeah, I’ll send up a prayer
And finally someone will see how much I care
What can you do when your good isn’t good enough?
And all that you touch tumbles down?
Cause my best intentions keep making a mess of things,
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take, to get it right?
To get it right?
@13b1tches
Is anyone having a glee marathon during quarantine?? 😭
@koffeeteevee1130
yes
@itskimmytho3355
Yesss!!!
@chloesharman9476
Yes
@leanneconnaughton4113
Yes it is makes everyone sad and upset to listening this is song and the video 😥😥😓😓😭😭
@gabbyrose9953
yes
@zeyndipity3728
It's 2020 and I'm still getting over my depression with this song
@jjeley5006
Me too I hope all get better for you xx
@maritvandenhurk7847
Same
@emyleeno
Same