the exception
Merna Lyrics
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So what makes this the exception?
When nothing lasts forever
Then what makes this the exception?
If change is the only constant
Thing we can depend on
As it stands, I can hardly
What's the moral of the story?
Give me something that i can believe in
To hold on to when nights are cold and lonely
Lonely
In Merna's song The Exception, the lyrics explore the inconsistency and uncertainty in life. The opening lines "I know that time won't wait for no man / So what makes this the exception?" convey the awareness that time is constantly moving forward and that change is inevitable. The subsequent lines question what makes this particular situation any different from the norm. The idea that "nothing lasts forever" reinforces the transience of life.
The chorus "If change is the only constant / Thing we can depend on" focuses on the idea that change is the only thing that we can expect in life. The lyrics suggest that this inconsistency can be challenging to accept, and listeners are urged to consider what makes it worth enduring. The lyrics express a desire for something to hold onto during rough times, to "give me something that I can believe in / To hold on to when nights are cold and lonely."
Overall, the song advises listeners that change is inevitable and to find something that provides comfort during difficult times. It raises the question of what makes certain experiences or situations worth enduring despite their impermanence.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that time won't wait for no man
I understand that time will keep moving forward regardless of any individual and their desires.
So what makes this the exception?
What makes the current situation any different than the unchanging nature of time?
When nothing lasts forever
Acknowledging the fact that all things eventually come to an end.
Then what makes this the exception?
What makes the current situation immune to the natural cycle of things coming to a close?
If change is the only constant thing we can depend on
Recognizing that change is the one thing that is certain and reliable in life.
As it stands, I can hardly
Currently, I find it difficult to make sense of the situation.
Baby give me a reason
A plea for a rational explanation or justification for the current state of affairs.
What's the moral of the story?
Requesting a lesson or takeaway from the events that have occurred.
Give me something that I can believe in
Yearning for a sense of conviction or faith to hold onto during uncertain times.
To hold on to when nights are cold and lonely
Looking for something to hold onto during difficult, lonely times.
Lonely
A simple repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the feeling of loneliness and need for comfort.
Writer(s): Merna Bishouty
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