A Sight to See
Ourlives Lyrics


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Waited my whole life for some great big sign
But all I get is nothing
One more great big lie will make everything alright
I'm my own ghost writer
But who's to say what is weird and what's okay
Is it me, or is it you?
I'm falling fast and I can't help wonder why
All year long I've been thinking:
"What the hell is wrong with me?"
Don't be mad, I tried, tried to tell you why, all year long I've been thinking:
"I wonder what is wrong with me?"
People say I'm fine, but there's no way because I'm a big star falling
But who's to say what is weird and what's okay
Is it me, or is it you?
I'm falling fast and I can't help wonder why
All year long I've been thinking:
"What the hell is wrong with me?"
Don't be mad, I tried, tried to tell you why




All year long I've been thinking: "I wonder what is wrong with me?"
I've been thinking

Overall Meaning

that perhaps these lyrics from Ourlives's song A Sight to See are referencing a feeling of existential angst and confusion. The singer seems to be expressing a deep sense of dissatisfaction with his life, and a longing for some kind of clarity or guidance. This is reflected in the opening lines of the song, where he talks about waiting his whole life for a sign, but only getting "nothing."


He then goes on to express frustration with the idea that there might be some "great big lie" that can fix everything. This perhaps suggests a cynicism around the idea of quick fixes or easy solutions to life's problems. The line "I'm my own ghost writer" further emphasizes the sense of isolation and self-doubt that the singer is feeling. He's struggling to make sense of his own experiences and emotions, and feels disconnected from others.


The last few lines of the song suggest that the singer has been grappling with these feelings for a while, and that he's tried to talk to others about it. However, he feels like he hasn't been able to get his point across effectively. There's a sense of frustration and even despair in these lines, as he wonders what might be wrong with him and why he can't seem to connect with others. Overall, the song feels like a powerful expression of the challenges of trying to find meaning and purpose in a confusing and unpredictable world.


Line by Line Meaning

Waited my whole life for some great big sign
I have waited patiently for a clear indication or signal that would change my life.


But all I get is nothing
Disappointingly, I have received no such thing.


One more great big lie will make everything alright
I wrongly believe that only one more untruth will solve all my problems.


I'm my own ghost writer
I am responsible for writing my own life story.


But who's to say what is weird and what's okay
It is difficult to determine what is socially acceptable and what is not.


Is it me, or is it you?
I am not sure who is at fault.


I'm falling fast and I can't help wonder why
I find myself descending into a dangerous situation and can't help but question how I got here.


All year long I've been thinking: "What the hell is wrong with me?"
Throughout the year, I have been reflecting on why I am struggling.


Don't be mad, I tried, tried to tell you why, all year long I've been thinking: "I wonder what is wrong with me?"
Please don't get upset, I attempted to communicate my thoughts to you all year but I still wonder what is holding me back.


People say I'm fine, but there's no way because I'm a big star falling
Others may claim that I am doing well, but I know that I am failing spectacularly.


I've been thinking
My mind has been preoccupied with these thoughts.




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