Missing Pieces
O.A.R Live Lyrics
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Would I get lost and be no where to be found?
If I took a walk around here
Would I get got and gobbled by my bad habits?
If you only knew what I could do
You would be so appalled
It's so easy to point out their flaws and
Annoyed by random people
The rest of your life begins right now
He tried his best
She does her worst
He clutches his chest
"Why did my choices lead me here?"
No one knows why we sleep or
What happens when we die or
Where we go afterwards
Wouldn't it be nice?
If I took some of my advice
I might learn something new
Something old
Old is the word that we use to describe
All the things that we get really sick of
New is the word that we use to describe
All the things that replace the old things
And the rest of your life goes on
He tried his best
She does her worst
He searches for words
"Why did my wishes lead me here?"
For all of eternity
We have looked for solutions
In all the wrong places
(In all the wrong places)
We just need a little empathy
(We all need empathy)
We just need a little empathy
(We all need empathy)
The lyrics of O.A.R Live's song "Missing Pieces" tell a story of a night of heavy drinking that resulted in the singer waking up with a pounding headache and spending time with his head in the toilet bowl. He uses this time to reflect on his life, and expresses a fear of losing pieces of his heart to others. He suggests that spending time thinking about one's life is important, but warns that it can be a painful experience that may require a knife.
The lyrics suggest a sense of vulnerability, as the singer is wary of others taking pieces of his heart. He seems to be guarding himself against emotional pain, possibly due to past hurtful experiences. Despite this, he recognizes the importance of self-reflection and introspection, even if it can be a difficult process. The repetition of "la-la-la" in the chorus adds to the sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, as if the singer is unsure of how to protect himself from emotional damage.
Overall, "Missing Pieces" is a melancholic song that explores themes of self-discovery, vulnerability, and emotional pain. It encourages listeners to take time to consider their own lives and experiences, while warning of the risks involved in opening oneself up to emotional vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up with a headache from the night before
I had a hangover from drinking too much alcohol the night before.
Cause sometimes I drink
I drink alcohol occasionally.
I spent the night with my head in a toilet bowl
I vomited and had my head in the toilet bowl the whole night.
It's where I like to think
Vomiting helps me clear my head and think clearly.
I say cause I don't want no one to take a piece of my heart
I don't want anyone to hurt me emotionally or take advantage of me.
I hate to lose all those itty-bitty pieces from my heart
I dislike losing small parts of myself emotionally.
La-la-la-ah-eh-oh
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You ever spent all night thinking about your life
Have you ever spent an entire night contemplating your existence?
Well, I suggest you try
I recommend this introspective exercise to others.
Well it's something that you're gonna want to do with a knife
This exercise may be emotionally painful and may require a lot of self-reflection.
Cause I tend to cry
I often cry when thinking about my life and its meaning.
You ever spent all day thinking about the night
Have you ever spent an entire day thinking about the previous night?
It's something that you do
This is a common experience for someone who overthinks their life.
When you're thinking way too much, you're out of sight
When you overthink your life, you are emotionally unavailable to others.
What you gonna do
What can you do in such a state of mind?
Yeah yeah you
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Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Connor O'Brien
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