A gifted multi-instrumentalist, La Grand plays guitar, dobro, lap steel, banjo and percussion. La Grand's former band, Bunkbed Nights, shared bills with - among others - Broken Social Scene and Crooked Fingers. Backed by his extensive studio experience, La Grand was a founding member of Dynamite Sound Project in Grand Rapids (MI), working on a number of recordings there. Currently based in Vancouver, B.C., La Grand will spend the next year playing concerts throughout the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia in support of his album. He is currently based and performs in Vancouver, B.C.
Fix
Peter La Grand Lyrics
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It ain't so rare around here this time of year
I can always use an excuse to feel like I do
A reason to keep my eyes on the pavement
And I hope this time it's something more
Forty days and forty nights won't be enough to soothe my soul
I hope the heavens open wide
And pour out enough to flood this city for miles
They say your luck will turn when you least expect it
I haven't expected much of anything since they took my kids away
I could use something good to fix this hell that I'm in
Yeah I'm guilty of all that judge put on his list
Right now I need something more
Forty days and forty nights ain't enough to soothe my soul
I wish the heavens would open wide
And pour out enough to flood this city for miles
Someday these worries will be naught but a memory
And the hardness of pity, well it softens with a walk to that corner
Yes, it's gonna rain and I expect it
It ain't so rare around here this time of year
The lyrics to Peter La Grand's song "Fix" evokes feelings of hopelessness and despair. The singer in the song seems to be going through a challenging time in life- he has lost his kids, is guilty of something that landed him in front of a judge, and is in dire need of something good to fix his life. The lyrics also suggest that the man is used to feeling this way and is always on the lookout for an excuse to wallow in his misery. The line "I hope this time it's something more" suggests that he is hoping for a change that will be more significant than anything he has experienced before.
The song's chorus, "Forty days and forty nights ain't enough to soothe my soul. I wish the heavens would open wide and pour enough to flood this city for miles" reinforces the man's need for a significant shift in his life. He is hoping that divine intervention will miraculously fix everything for him. The song's last few lines offer a glimmer of hope, indicating that the singer knows that his troubles won't last forever and that someday he will look back at them as nothing more than a memory.
Line by Line Meaning
He said it's gonna rain yes and I believe it
I trust the words of the person who said it will rain
It ain't so rare around here this time of year
Rain during this season is a common occurrence here
I can always use an excuse to feel like I do
I often find reasons to justify my current emotional state
A reason to keep my eyes on the pavement
I prefer to avoid social interaction by focusing on the ground
When I have to leave the room
I struggle with being present in certain social situations
And I hope this time it's something more
I desire a significant change or improvement in my circumstances
Forty days and forty nights won't be enough to soothe my soul
I need more than a traditional period of time to find peace
I hope the heavens open wide
I wish for a dramatic and transformative event in my life
And pour out enough to flood this city for miles
I desire an overwhelming and pervasive force to bring change
They say your luck will turn when you least expect it
People believe that good fortune can come unexpectedly
I haven't expected much of anything since they took my kids away
I have lost hope and positivity due to a past traumatic experience
I could use something good to fix this hell that I'm in
I am struggling and need a positive change to alleviate my suffering
Yeah I'm guilty of all that judge put on his list
I have made mistakes and am accountable for my actions
Right now I need something more
Currently, I require something significant to improve my situation
Forty days and forty nights ain't enough to soothe my soul
I require more than a typical timeframe to find emotional healing
I wish the heavens would open wide
I yearn for a transformative experience to bring positive change
And pour out enough to flood this city for miles
I hope for a powerful and pervasive force to bring change to all aspects of my life
Someday these worries will be naught but a memory
In the future, my current concerns will fade away
And the hardness of pity, well it softens with a walk to that corner
Showing compassion to others can help alleviate feelings of bitterness or resentment
Yes, it's gonna rain and I expect it
I anticipate and am ready for the upcoming rainfall
It ain't so rare around here this time of year
This region typically experiences rain during this season
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.