careful what you wish for
Maida Raine Lyrics


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Oh my my
Look what I've done
I'm on the run
I've got California
I kissed you goodbye
With a tear in my eye
I packed up my truck and went for a drive
These white yellow lines
These angel filled skies
The Road might be long
But it's my road tonight

It's a Leonard Cohen song
A Buddah/Allah Monk
You can be anything you want
I'm an Italian Catholic punk and I'm on my way
On my way
Oh la la lo, I'm on my way

The ocean appears
The wind slaps my face
Oh, Shangri La
What a beautiful place
I'm nervous but steady
I'm scared but I'm ready
No turning back
3000 miles in a Chevy
And I slam on the breaks
Put my toes in the sand
Look to the consellations
And I throw up my hands

I said, God be my driver
God, be my lighter
Nobody ages
I guess nobody dies here

I'll be careful for what I wish for in this life
Cause I know, I'll miss yesterday
I'll come back to you before I'm old and grey
I'll come home
But it seems so far away

The sky turned red
The ocean pulled away
What the hell's going on
How come no one's afraid
I said hey Mr Soul
What you got for me
I pulled out my wallet
I know nothing here's free

And God do you back this
This town is a black list
Oh boy what a big mess
Even Mickey's on acid

I'm willing, and able
My cards are on this fable
Come on, Alice, we're too good to wait tables

I'll be careful for what I wish for in this life
Cause I know, I'll miss yesterday
I'll come back to you before I'm old and grey
I'll come home...it seems so far away
Seems so far away
You're so far away

Oh ohohaoh
And oh ohohaoh
Oh

Oh my my what have I done?
What have I done?




I went to California
I'm gonna leave California...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maida Raine's "Careful What You Wish For" tell the story of a person who's made a bold and impulsive decision to pack up and drive cross-country to California, leaving behind everything and everyone they know. Despite feeling nervous, scared, and uncertain, this person is also excited and ready for the adventure. They embrace the open road, the beautiful scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in control of their own journey.


As the song progresses, however, the tone shifts. The singer begins to question the wisdom of their decision, wondering if they'll regret leaving everything behind. The sky turns red, the ocean pulls away, and everything starts to feel surreal and unsettling. The singer encounters strange and unsettling characters, from an acid-tripping Mickey Mouse to a potentially dangerous town full of outcasts.


The overall message of the song seems to be that while it's important to embrace new experiences and take risks, we also need to be careful what we wish for. Change can be exciting and liberating, but it can also be scary and overwhelming. We don't always know what we're getting ourselves into, and it's important to consider the consequences of our actions before we leap.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my my
Expressing a sense of surprise, and awe, as I behold the unfolding of my actions.


Look what I've done
I acknowledge the consequences of my actions, what they have brought forth in my life.


I'm on the run
I'm taking the first move, and I'm ready to keep moving forward in pursuit of greener pastures.


I've got California
I've discovered, or uncovered a land of endless possibilities where the sun always shines.


I kissed you goodbye With a tear in my eye
I'm bidding farewell to my past life, even though my heart still yearns for it, and tears are rolling down my eyes.


I packed up my truck and went for a drive
I've taken a bold step in pursuit of my dreams, and I'm not looking back.


These white yellow lines These angel filled skies
Although the journey may be long, and oftentimes lonely, I find solace in the beautiful skies and the hope they bring me.


The Road might be long But it's my road tonight
The journey may be grueling, but I'm determined to forge ahead, and make my life worth living.


It's a Leonard Cohen song A Buddah/Allah Monk You can be anything you want I'm an Italian Catholic punk and I'm on my way On my way Oh la la lo, I'm on my way
I'm living my life to the fullest and discovering myself in unique ways, and nothing can stop me from being who I want to be.


The ocean appears The wind slaps my face Oh, Shangri La What a beautiful place
I'm grateful for the beauty of nature surrounding me, and the opportunity to experience it all in my pursuit of my dreams.


I'm nervous but steady I'm scared but I'm ready No turning back 3000 miles in a Chevy
I'm experiencing a range of emotions on this journey, but I know I'm ready to see it through, without looking back.


And I slam on the breaks Put my toes in the sand Look to the consellations And I throw up my hands
I'm taking a break from the journey to reflect on my progress, and I'm grateful for how far I've come, and excited to see what lies ahead.


I said, God be my driver God, be my lighter Nobody ages I guess nobody dies here
As I pray to God for guidance and support on this journey, I'm also grateful for the moments of peace and happiness that come my way during my escapade.


I'll be careful for what I wish for in this life Cause I know, I'll miss yesterday I'll come back to you before I'm old and grey I'll come home But it seems so far away
I'm aware of the consequences of my actions, and I know I may miss my past life when things get tough. Nevertheless, I'm committed to coming back home, even though my current path seems distant from home.


The sky turned red The ocean pulled away What the hell's going on How come no one's afraid
Despite my apprehension and doubts about the journey ahead, I'm amazed by the boundless beauty of the world, even during tumultuous times.


I said hey Mr Soul What you got for me I pulled out my wallet I know nothing here's free
I'm aware of the high cost of success in life, and I'm willing to give it my all to achieve my dreams.


And God do you back this This town is a black list Oh boy what a big mess Even Mickey's on acid
Amidst the chaotic and wild times in my journey, my faith in God keeps me grounded and focused on my goal.


I'm willing, and able My cards are on this fable Come on, Alice, we're too good to wait tables
I'm determined to make it in life, and I won't settle for anything less, even if it means taking bold risks and following unlikely paths toward success.


You're so far away Oh ohohaoh And oh ohohaoh Oh
Although I may feel isolated and lonely on this journey, I'm content knowing that I'm working towards my life's purpose, even if home seems so far away.


Oh my my what have I done? What have I done? I went to California I'm gonna leave California...
As I reflect on my journey, I'm amazed by the risks I've taken and all that I've accomplished. Yet, it's time for me to move on from California and begin anew.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KREVIAZUK, MAIDA

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Tori Langille

he is so underrated.

Jim World

just fond out he did solo albums. i love it cant stop listening to him

Sabrina Bunnell

jimmy Vickers I'm three years late, though, haha.

Sabrina Bunnell

jimmy Vickers me too!

Dan Bruner

Underrated is a understatement!!! I dont get how people listen to bieber and gaga but not Raine? oh yeah he is a REAL artist.

Isythica Kilburn

awesome

TheZombie Corgi

Still listening this lol

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