Brad crumbled during his firs… Read Full Bio ↴Brad Lyons - Waterdown Ontario, Canada
Brad crumbled during his first week at the University of Waterloo. After having visited every faculty and finding no relief, he decided that what he enjoyed doing above all else was singing. Having no singing experience outside of the shower, Brad ran an ad in the paper that read, "Experienced Singer Seeks Band".
And that lead to this.
Mistake
Oceanship Lyrics
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Has to find their way
They say that life is a free thing and everybody
Gets to find their space
But I'll start walking, I'll start talking
And I'll start doing the things you want me to
And I'll behave the way you want me to
I'll give it my all, I'll give it my best,
I'll give it my mind, I'll give it my heart
I'll give it my soul, I'll give it my life
Oh I made a mistake, dropped out of the race
Fell out of the line, I'll give it my all
I'll give it my best, I'll do it this time
Talk all you like it's gonna be there
'Cause you cannot surround all that we care for
And if you want to fight
I can go all night
But we don't spare
Mistake, by Oceanship, is a reflective piece that expresses the pressures of conforming to society's expectations, and the consequences of not living up to them. The opening lines suggest that life is an individual journey, and everyone should be free to pursue their path, but the song quickly pivots to a place of self-doubt, wondering if the singer is doing what is expected of them. The central theme of the song is about feeling like you have made a mistake, and the resolve to correct it, no matter the cost.
The lyrics suggest the internal struggle of wanting to please someone and conform to their expectations while still being true to oneself. The singer seems willing to sacrifice their ideals, beliefs, and faith to attain the approval of the person of interest. In the chorus, the singer vows to give it their all as he tries to redeem himself, acknowledging that he has made a mistake but is willing to come back stronger than ever. He reiterates that he will do whatever it takes to get back on the right track, even if it involves going up against the same person who expects him to conform.
In the closing lines, the singer defies any further attempts to control him, reminding that the intangible elements of life that matter to him cannot be usurped by anyone. He professes a willingness to fight for what he holds dear and warns against any perceived attempts to stand in his way or the way of those he cares about.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that life is a free thing and everybody has to find their way
People are expected to find their path in life independently.
They say that life is a free thing and everybody gets to find their space
Individuals are supposed to carve out their own place in the world.
But I'll start walking, I'll start talking and I'll start doing the things you want me to
I'll blindly follow your lead and do whatever you desire.
And I'll start saying, I'll start praying and I'll behave the way you want me to
I'll conform to your expectations and change myself according to your wishes.
I'll give it my all, I'll give it my best, I'll give it my mind, I'll give it my heart
I'll put in all my effort and give it my utmost dedication.
I'll give it my soul, I'll give it my life, Oh I made a mistake, dropped out of the race
I'll even sacrifice my very being, but I admit that I've failed and fallen behind.
Fell out of the line, I'll give it my all, I'll give it my best, I'll do it this time
I'll work hard to catch up and make up for my mistake by trying my best this time around.
Talk all you like it's gonna be there, 'Cause you cannot surround all that we care for
You can talk as much as you want, but you can't suppress what we hold dear.
And if you want to fight, I can go all night, But we don't spare
If you want a fight, I'm prepared to stay up all night, but we won't hold back.
Contributed by Bailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.