Mistake
Mike Oldfield & Maggie Reilly Lyrics
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One shower's gonna turn into another
It's a heartbreak under the weather
Standing out in the cold
I wake, it's frightening
Rain hammering on your window
I hate sheet lightning
Mistake under the weather
One shower's gonna turn into another
It's a heartbreak under the weather
Standing out in the cold
I pray for blue skies
Rain hammering on your window
On your way you wonder why
You're standing on your own
Mistake under the weather
One shower's gonna turn into another
It's a heartbreak under the weather
Standing out in the cold
I took him on the radio
You never know how to say
And the things supplied
That could be on your mind
Just to manage in a tragical way
Get lost in dreaming
Rain hammering on your window
Try to catch the meaning
You're dancing on your own
Mistake under the weather
One shower's gonna turn into another
It's a heartbreak under the weather
Standing out in the cold
I took him on the radio
You never know how to say
And the things supplied
That could be on your mind
Just to manage in a tragical way
It was a mistake under the weather
One shower's gonna turn into another
It's a heartbreak under the weather
Standing out in the cold
It was a mistake under the weather
One shower's gonna turn into another
It's a heartbreak under the weather
Standing out in the cold
It was a mistake under the weather
One shower's gonna turn into another
It's a heartbreak under the weather
Standing out in the cold
It was a mistake
"Mistake" by Mike Oldfield feat. Maggie Reilly is a song about experiencing a series of unfortunate events that eventually lead to feelings of sadness and being alone. The repetitive phrase, "One shower's gonna turn into another," suggests that each negative occurrence multiplies and builds up over time, creating a feeling of being stuck in an unbreakable cycle of bad luck. The phrase "under the weather" could also suggest that the singer is not feeling well, either physically or emotionally.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of anxiety and fear, particularly in the lines "I wake, it's frightening / Rain hammering on your window." The singer is afraid of the storm and its effects, both on their immediate environment and on their emotional state. The phrase, "I pray for blue skies," suggests that the singer longs for peace and calmness, but is unable to escape the storm.
Ultimately, the song seems to describe a feeling of being lost and confused, unable to find a way out of the cycle of negative events. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is struggling to find their way, both emotionally and physically.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a mistake under the weather
The singer made a wrong decision while feeling down and vulnerable
One shower's gonna turn into another
One negative event can lead to a chain of more negative events
It's a heartbreak under the weather
The situation is causing emotional pain and distress
Standing out in the cold
Feeling alone and exposed in the harsh reality of the situation
I wake, it's frightening
The singer wakes up to a scary reality
Rain hammering on your window
The sound of rain hitting the window is loud and noticeable
I hate sheet lightning
The singer dislikes the sudden, bright flashes of light during a storm
You reach for the telephone
Trying to find comfort and support from others during this difficult time
I pray for blue skies
Hoping for a better, happier future
On your way you wonder why
Reflecting on the situation and questioning how it happened
You're standing on your own
Feeling unsupported and alone in dealing with the situation
I took him on the radio
The singer shared their story and feelings with the world
You never know how to say
Feeling uncertain about how to express themselves properly
And the things supplied
The media may twist or manipulate their story and emotions
That could be on your mind
The singer's thoughts and feelings are being broadcasted to the public
Just to manage in a tragical way
Trying to cope with the situation despite the emotional pain and chaos
Get lost in dreaming
Escaping reality by focusing on positive thoughts and wishes
Try to catch the meaning
Trying to understand the situation and find a purpose or lesson within it
You're dancing on your own
Feeling isolated and detached from others while trying to move on from the situation
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