Solid songwriting with compelling vocals that draw you into delicate state of mind. From the metal days in Minotaur, to the guitar-driven frenzy of Harem Scarem, to the lighter rock melodies of his solo efforts, Pete Lesperance will stop at nothing to deliver what seems to be the most incredible tunes of the 21st century.
Scars
Pete Lesperance Lyrics
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That sings like a scene from a movie
But it's all going down
Waitin on a new day
Cause a promise may be
Coming around
I'm counting the hours till I see you again
I'm falling from grace
Right into your arms
How did you know when to be there
With all our mistakes
We bury the scars
But we know where they are
What is and what should be
You said you were going to save me
And where are you now
So why would I make you stay
I wouldn't want it that way
But it's all going down
For every beginning
That comes to an end
Another one is starting again
You never asked me for a reason
Though I know you wondered why
You kept on believing
Believing you and I
Where meant to be together
And maybe you were right
Pete Lesperance's song Scars depicts the complexity of relationships and the scars they leave behind. The opening lines "What is and what should be, That sings like a scene from a movie, But it's all going down" suggest that there is a stark contrast between what one hopes for and what reality serves up, almost as if life is an illusion that crumbles swiftly. The singer is eager for a fresh start, holding on to the promise that a new day may bring. The line "I'm counting the hours till I see you again, And no one's gonna know where we've been" conveys the sense of excitement and urgency to be with someone they care about, disregarding any preconceived notions of societal judgment.
The chorus "I'm falling from grace, Right into your arms, How did you know when to be there, With all our mistakes, We bury the scars, But we know where they are" is a testament to the resilience of love despite the trials and tribulations that come along with it. The singer describes their lover as a comforting presence in their times of distress and acknowledges the fact that every relationship has its own set of wounds that separate it from perfection. However, the shared experience of enduring the pain and still remaining together strengthens the bond they share, and they can find solace in their sense of companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
What is and what should be
Reflecting on the difference between reality and the ideal world
That sings like a scene from a movie
The beauty of the moment feels like it's from a perfect movie scene
But it's all going down
Despite the beautiful moment, things are falling apart
Waitin on a new day
Hoping for a fresh start
Cause a promise may be
Holding onto the possibility of a promise being kept
Coming around
Hopeful that something good will come after a difficult time
I'm counting the hours till I see you again
Anticipating being reunited with someone special
And no one's gonna know where we've been
Keeping the details of their shared experience private
I'm falling from grace
Admitting to making mistakes
Right into your arms
Seeking comfort from someone they trust
How did you know when to be there
Grateful for the other person's timing and intuition
With all our mistakes
Acknowledging past errors made by both parties
We bury the scars
Hiding the emotional pain caused by previous issues
But we know where they are
Although hidden, the emotional scars still exist
You said you were going to save me
Believing in someone else's promise to make things better
And where are you now
Questioning the other person's whereabouts when things are difficult
So why would I make you stay
Recognizing that forcing someone to stay goes against their free will
I wouldn't want it that way
Preferring a genuine desire to stay
For every beginning
Recognizing the cyclical nature of new experiences
That comes to an end
Knowing that everything eventually reaches a conclusion
Another one is starting again
Looking forward to new opportunities
You never asked me for a reason
Feeling trusted and accepted without needing to explain oneself
Though I know you wondered why
Acknowledging that the other person still had questions
You kept on believing
Feeling supported by the other person's faith in the relationship
Believing you and I
Shared faith in a future together
Where meant to be together
Believing that their connection is predestined
And maybe you were right
Reflecting on the possibility that the belief in their future together was accurate
Contributed by Anthony H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.