Scars
Pete Lesperance Lyrics


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What is and what should be
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
And no one's gonna know where we've been

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

Overall Meaning

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




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