Be This Way
Perrin Lamb Lyrics
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Stars never speak to me
My scars never seize to be
So beautiful to me
And I'm not supposed to be this way
And I'm not supposed to heal this way
You are not supposed to go
I'm not supposed to be this way
This is a barren road
And I've got no more seeds to sow
And I bow my head and watch the shadows grow
From city lights to long and winding roads
And I'm not supposed to be this way
And I'm not supposed to heal this way
You are not supposed to go
And I'm not supposed to grow
I'm not supposed to be this way
Not supposed to heal this way
I'm not supposed to feel this way
Not supposed to be this way
This is no tragedy
Stars never speak to me
My scars never seize to be
So beautiful, so beautiful to me
So beautiful, so beautiful to me
So beautiful, so beautiful to me
So beautiful, so beautiful to me
So beautiful, so beautiful, so beautiful, so beautiful
And I'm not supposed to be this way
And I'm not supposed to heal this way
You were not supposed to go
And I'm not supposed to grow
I'm not supposed to be this way
You were not supposed to
And I'm not supposed to grow
I'm not supposed to be this way
Not supposed to heal this way
Not supposed to feel this way
Not supposed to be this way
The song "Be This Way" by Perrin Lamb talks about the struggles of life and how things don't always go as planned. The opening lines of the song set the tone and it is clear that the singer has been through a lot - "Stars never speak to me, my scars never cease to be, so beautiful to me." This suggests that the singer has faced tough times, and these experiences have left a permanent mark on their life. The scars might not be physical, but emotional and psychological.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling to accept the way things are. They are not supposed to be this way, and they are not supposed to heal this way. They are grappling with a sense of loss and uncertainty - "This is a barren road, and I've got no more seeds to sow." The metaphor of the barren road suggests that the singer has hit a dead end and is unsure of where to turn next. They are watching the shadows grow, which could represent a sense of hopelessness or loss of direction.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the line "I'm not supposed to be this way." This repetition drives the message home and highlights the struggle of trying to come to terms with unfavorable circumstances. Despite this, the singer finds beauty in their pain - "My scars never cease to be, so beautiful to me." This suggests that the singer has found strength in their struggles and that their experiences have made them who they are.
Overall, "Be This Way" is a song about resilience and self-acceptance. It is about acknowledging that life is not always easy, but finding the beauty in the struggle and pushing through despite the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
This is no tragedy
This situation is not a complete disaster.
Stars never speak to me
I don't find cosmic events or astronomy as a source of comfort.
My scars never seize to be
I still have scars and they still exist, always reminding me of what caused them.
So beautiful to me
Despite being scars of pain, they've become a part of me that I find beautiful.
And I'm not supposed to be this way
I'm not meant to feel or be like this, according to society's expectations.
And I'm not supposed to heal this way
My healing process is not considered acceptable by others.
You are not supposed to go
Losing you wasn't supposed to happen, but it did.
And I'm supposed to grow
Despite everything trying to hold me back, I'm supposed to mature and develop as a person.
This is a barren road
I'm on a path that has nothing to offer or support me.
And I've got no more seeds to sow
I've tried everything but have no more options to improve my situation.
And I bow my head and watch the shadows grow
I feel overwhelmed and powerless as things get worse.
From city lights to long and winding roads
The change from a life of urbanization to a life of uncertainty and difficulty is difficult.
Not supposed to heal this way
My healing process is not conventional or approved by society.
I'm not supposed to feel this way
The things I'm experiencing and feeling are frowned upon and not considered normal.
I'm not supposed to be this way
Who I am and what I'm experiencing is not in line with social expectations.
So beautiful, so beautiful to me
Despite the pain and hardship, I still find beauty in myself and in life.
You were not supposed to go
Your absence is a deviation from what was deemed normal or acceptable.
Not supposed to heal this way
My healing process is unaccepted, misunderstood or disregarded.
Not supposed to feel this way
My emotions and feelings are often invalidated and frowned upon.
Not supposed to be this way
Who I am and what I'm going through doesn't fit societal expectations or norms.
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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