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Common Mistake
Seaweed Lyrics
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Think I wanna buy back that which is already mine
No dawning
New age is just a common mistake
Common mistake yeah
Common mistake
View from your back addresses the fact
You defeated
Defeated this time is the best piece of mind
I could have
Washing your hands-you swear that your
Plans are completed
Giving it up-you bury your tools in the sand
Child, accessing the broadcast
Fragile hands and his arms and his legs
No calling career is just a common mistake
Common mistake
Common mistake yeah
Common mistake
View from your back addresses the fact
You defeated
Defeated this time is the best peace of mind
I could have
Washing your hands you swear that your
Plans are completed
Giving it up you bury your tools in the sand
Hey shake your pretty head and all the monsters
Will be dead
Hey don't waste the thought on all the victims
You forgot
Come on hey just catch the moment
Cause in a moment will the moment pass you on
The lyrics to Seaweed's song Common Mistake seem to be questioning the actions of someone who is trying to sell something back that already belongs to the singer. The first lines "Thief what are you pawning, think I wanna buy back that which is already mine" suggest that the singer is accusing the other person of stealing from them and trying to make a profit by selling it back. The chorus "New age is just a common mistake" implies that the other person is making a mistake by trying to get involved in a "new age" or trend that is not truly original or innovative.
The rest of the lyrics continue to criticize the other person's actions, suggesting that they are trying to justify their own failures by burying their tools and pretending that their plans have been completed. The line "View from your back addresses the fact you defeated" could be interpreted as the singer reflecting on how the other person's actions have caused them to feel like they have lost. The chorus repeats the idea that the other person is making a common mistake, reinforcing the idea that they are not thinking for themselves but trying to follow a trend or popular opinion.
Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of being true to oneself and not simply following what others are doing. It encourages the listener to seize the moment and make the most of their life before it passes them by.
Line by Line Meaning
Thief what are you pawning
What is the point of stealing and trying to sell something that already belongs to me?
Think I wanna buy back that which is already mine
I don't want to pay for something that was stolen from me in the first place.
No dawning
There is no new beginning or fresh start in this situation.
New age is just a common mistake
The idea of a new era or generation is a common misconception and unlikely to change anything.
Common mistake
This is a common error or misjudgment made by many people.
Common mistake yeah
Yes, this is a commonly made mistake.
View from your back addresses the fact
Looking at your back signals that you have been defeated and you need to face that reality.
You defeated
You have lost or failed in this situation.
Defeated this time is the best piece of mind
Accepting defeat and moving forward is the best way to find peace of mind.
I could have
I had the possibility or chance to avoid this outcome.
Washing your hands-you swear that your
You try to absolve yourself of blame or responsibility by washing your hands of the situation.
Plans are completed
You believe that your plans are finished or have been fully executed.
Giving it up-you bury your tools in the sand
You abandon your instruments or methods and give up on your goals.
Child, accessing the broadcast
A youth or inexperienced person is tuning into a communication or message being transmitted.
Fragile hands and his arms and his legs
Referring to a physically weak individual or someone who lacks strength.
No calling career is just a common mistake
Believing that your destiny or occupation is predetermined is a common error that can limit your potential.
View from your back addresses the fact
Seeing yourself as a failure or loser is the truth.
You defeated
You have suffered a loss or defeat.
Defeated this time is the best peace of mind
Accepting loss or failure is the best way to find peace of mind and move on.
I could have
I had the opportunity to change the outcome.
Washing your hands you swear that your
You try to clean your hands of any fault or culpability by distancing yourself from the situation.
Plans are completed
You believe that your plans have been successfully executed or accomplished.
Giving it up you bury your tools in the sand
You abandon your tools or methods and surrender to defeat or failure.
Hey shake your pretty head and all the monsters
Shaking your head in disbelief or disappointment can help you to overcome your fears or obstacles.
Will be dead
The fears or barriers that you face will no longer hold power over you.
Hey don't waste the thought on all the victims
Don't dwell on the negative or harmful consequences that have affected others in this situation.
You forgot
You have overlooked or disregarded the full extent of damage or harm caused.
Come on hey just catch the moment
Seize the opportunity or take advantage of the moment to overcome your struggles.
Cause in a moment will the moment pass you on
If you don't act in the present moment, you risk missing your chance to improve or change your situation.
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.