After graduating from UCLA in 2002, Bareilles performed at local bars and clubs. She issued two demos of mostly live tracks in 2003: The First One in April and The Summer Sessions in October.
In January 2004, Bareilles released her first studio album, Careful Confessions. She signed a contract with Epic Records' A&R executive Pete Giberga on April 15, 2005. The remainder of the year and early 2006 was spent writing and reworking songs for her upcoming album.
Her debut major-label album Little Voice came out on July 17, 2007.
I Didn't Plan It
Sara Bareilles Lyrics
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Throw your rocks at me
From your little glass house
And then take off running
You're no better than me
We've both made mistakes intentionally
And I won't do what you keep doing
I don't claim to be proud, but
my head wont be hung in shame
I didn't plan it
But the light turned red, and I ran it
And I'm still standing
It's not what I wanted, but now that it's right here
I understand it
A story written by my own hand, it's
life biting right at your heels
I didn't plan it
But it's finally something to feel oh
Look around you
Ain't no saints here baby
We're all just looking for a little less crazy
And sometimes it's a hard left turn
Down a road you'd never thought you'd see
Don't you think dealing blame is a hazard
I'm not the only one whose dark side has her
I didn't plan it
Taking back what's been taken for granted
'Cause I can't stand it
I'm sick of the way I've been waiting to break free
I needed saving
And a good mistake needed making
Maybe you need the same thing
I didn't plan it
Taking back what's been taken for granted
I'm sick of the way I've been waiting to break free
I didn't plan it
But it's finally something to feel
Something to feel, hmm
"I Didn't Plan It" is a song dedicated to facing and overcoming one's mistakes. The song starts with the singer's readiness to face any criticism thrown towards her. She acknowledges that she has made some mistakes intentionally, just like any other person. She doesn't claim to be proud, but she won't let anyone make her feel ashamed. The song's main theme is that life doesn't always go as planned, and sometimes we just have to take a chance and learn from our mistakes. The line "I didn't plan it, but it's finally something to feel" perfectly sums up the message of the song.
Throughout the song, we see the singer coming to terms with her situation and finding strength in accepting and overcoming her mistakes. The lines: "Look around you, Ain't no saints here baby, We're all just looking for a little less crazy" show that everyone has a dark side, and the most important thing for us all is to learn from our mistakes and grow.
"I Didn't Plan It" is a song about self-realization and growth that everyone can relate to. We all make mistakes, and it's important to learn from them and grow as individuals. The song's uplifting tune and empowering lyrics make it a wonderful song that can inspire anyone who has made a mistake to stand up and be proud of who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Go ahead
Feel free to criticize me
Throw your rocks at me
Judge me harshly and publicly
From your little glass house
From your position of perceived superiority
And then take off running
Avoid taking responsibility for your own faults
You're no better than me
We are both fallible human beings
We've both made mistakes intentionally
We have both made bad choices
And I won't do what you keep doing
I won't treat others with the same judgment and contempt that you do
Sit in judgment of a house I ruined
Criticize me for something I didn't intend to happen
I don't claim to be proud, but
I am not trying to justify my actions
my head wont be hung in shame
I refuse to be ashamed of myself
I didn't plan it
I didn't intend for things to turn out this way
But the light turned red, and I ran it
My error occurred as a result of a small mistake
And I'm still standing
Despite my mistake, I still have the strength to continue on
It's not what I wanted, but now that it's right here
This is not the situation I desired, but it's what I got
I understand it
I comprehend the situation and its consequences
A story written by my own hand, it's
The result of my own poor choices and circumstances
life biting right at your heels
The consequences of my actions are almost tangible
But it's finally something to feel oh
Despite the negative consequences, I can finally experience something real and meaningful
Look around you
Observe the world around you
Ain't no saints here baby
Nobody is perfect
We're all just looking for a little less crazy
We are all trying to find some sense of stability and order
And sometimes it's a hard left turn
Life can suddenly and unexpectedly change course
Down a road you'd never thought you'd see
A situation you never expected to be in
Don't you think dealing blame is a hazard
Blaming others can be dangerous and unproductive
I'm not the only one whose dark side has her
We all have aspects of ourselves that we don't like or that we wish to keep hidden
Taking back what's been taken for granted
Reclaiming what has been lost or undervalued
'Cause I can't stand it
I cannot continue to tolerate the current state of affairs
I'm sick of the way I've been waiting to break free
I am tired of feeling suppressed or limited in my life
I needed saving
I needed something to rescue me from my previous mistakes or circumstances
And a good mistake needed making
I needed a significant experience or mistake to learn, grow, or change
But it's finally something to feel
Despite the pain, I can finally experience something real and meaningful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SARA BAREILLES
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