A Little Bit
Peyroux Madeleine Lyrics

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And it will take a little bit of extra time
To make it shine, to make it shine
And it will take a little bit of extra care
To bring it where you think it's there
And there's no one else around
This is what I've found Anyone you see
Anyone you meet
Some one at your feet

Anyone could be that one
Anyone you know
Anywhere you go
Some one in a show
Could be that one
And it will take a little bit of all you've got
To get a shot, get a shot
And it will take a little bit of extra care
To bring it where you think it's there
And there's nowhere else to go
This is what I know
Anyone you see
Anyone you meet
Maybe down the street
Anyone could be that one
Everywhere you look
Pages of a book
All the years it took
Everything got you down
And it will take a little while to get back home
The road is long, the road is long
And it will take a little work to get it back
To mend the cracks, to bridge the gaps
Anyone you see
Could be the one
Anyone you meet
Could be that one
Some one at your feet
Could feel the same
Maybe you'd complete
Could share your name
Anywhere you look
Pages of a book
Everything she took
Never let it keep you down
Holding out for used
Broken up and bruised
Losable to lose
Anywhere you go
Anyone you know
Think it doesn't show
Everybody knows
Anyone you meet
Maybe down the street

(And it will take a little time to get back home)
Some one at you feet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peyroux Madeleine's song, "A Little Bit", explore the idea that anything worth having or achieving takes time, effort, and care. The repetition of the phrase "It will take a little bit" emphasizes the fact that success and happiness don't come easy; they require perseverance and determination. The lines "And there's no one else around, this is what I've found" suggest a sense of independence while acknowledging that the journey towards one's goals can feel solitary at times. The lyrics also suggest that unexpected moments and chance encounters may lead to success. Anyone could be "the one" who helps you along the way, whether it's a stranger on the street or someone you already know.

The song encourages the listener to keep working toward their goals, even when things get tough. The lyrics "Holding out for used, broken up and bruised, losable to lose" suggest that the path to success is not always smooth, but perseverance and resilience are key. The final lines "Some one at your feet, could feel the same, maybe you'd complete, could share your name" suggest that success is not only about achieving one's goals but also about finding connection and community with others.

Overall, the lyrics of "A Little Bit" emphasize the importance of hard work, dedication, and resilience in achieving success and finding happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

And it will take a little bit of extra time
It requires more time than usual

To make it shine, to make it shine
To achieve perfection

And it will take a little bit of extra care
It requires more attention than usual

To bring it where you think it's there
To reach the desired destination

And there's no one else around
The responsibility rests solely on the individual

This is what I've found
Something she discovered through personal experience

Anyone you see
Any person you come across

Anyone you meet
Any person you encounter

Some one at your feet
Someone close to you

Anyone could be that one
Any person has the potential for greatness

Anyone you know
Any person you are familiar with

Anywhere you go
Any location you visit

Some one in a show
Someone on stage

Could be that one
Anyone can excel

And it will take a little bit of all you've got
It requires maximum effort

To get a shot, get a shot
To achieve the desired outcome

And there's nowhere else to go
No other options are available

This is what I know
Her personal knowledge on the matter

Everywhere you look
In every direction you look

Pages of a book
A metaphor for the experiences in one's life

All the years it took
The time taken to acquire knowledge and experience

Everything got you down
Feeling overwhelmed and discouraged

And it will take a little while to get back home
It will take time to get back to a place of comfort

The road is long, the road is long
The journey is arduous

And it will take a little work to get it back
Effort is required to regain what was lost

To mend the cracks, to bridge the gaps
To repair the damage that has been done

Could feel the same
Someone might understand and empathize with you

Maybe you'd complete
Someone might be the missing piece to your puzzle

Holding out for used
Keeping old things and not upgrading

Broken up and bruised
Feeling hurt and battered

Losable to lose
At risk of losing

Think it doesn't show
Trying to hide one's struggles

Everybody knows
People are aware of your hardships

(And it will take a little time to get back home)
Reiterating the length of the journey

Some one at you feet
Someone close to you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSE HARRIS, LARRY KLEIN, MADELINE PEYROUX

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