The plan
The Boy And His Machine Lyrics
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Not now baby I haven't got the time
Not now baby I haven't got the time
If at first we fail
Just wait for it to mature like a diamond
So when your lover(doesn't love you anymore)
And there's no answer(there's certainly no cure)
To this disease(it leaves you wanting more)
The saints and sinners behind the former line
And all you winners I'm with you all the time
(all the winners are I'm you all the time)
All you winners behind the former line
B, B, B, B
So when your lover(doesn't love you anymore)
And you discover(you may have been through this before)
And there's no answer(there's certainly no cure)
To this disease(it leaves you wanting more)
Maybe we're just heading for disaster
We're better than this
It's just another chapter
If everything fails
We change the rules
Revert to plan B
Maybe we're just heading for disaster
We're better than this
It's just another chapter
If everything fails
We change the rules
Revert to plan B
The lyrics of "The Plan" by The Boy and His Machine are about facing life's problems and failures while trying to stick to a plan. The song seems to be about determination despite setbacks and the importance of not giving up on one's dreams despite setbacks. The line "Not now baby, I haven't got the time" suggests that the singer is committed to seeing their plan through to the end but is constantly being interrupted by distractions or obstacles – whether that be a change of priorities, a lack of resources, or other setbacks.
The song also highlights the idea that failure is a natural process and something that one can learn from. The line "If at first we fail, just wait for it to mature like a diamond" suggests that sometimes failure is merely an indication that things need more time to develop or become refined. The singer encourages listeners to persevere and not be deterred by setbacks or obstacles. The refrain "Maybe we're just heading for disaster" seems to suggest that sometimes things don't go as planned, but the singer reassures the listener that they have the power to change course and redirect their energies towards a new plan B.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a message of hope during difficult times, encouraging listeners to stay focused on their goals and to not give up even when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Not now baby I haven't got the time
I am currently preoccupied and cannot attend to your request right away
If at first we fail
When our initial attempt does not succeed
Just wait for it to mature like a diamond
Allow time for growth and development, it will shine like a diamond
So when your lover(doesn't love you anymore)
In the situation where your lover no longer reciprocates your love
And you discover(you may have been through this before)
Upon realizing that you've experienced this pain prior
And there's no answer(there's certainly no cure)
No resolution to this problem, no cure to this heartbreak
To this disease(it leaves you wanting more)
This heartbreak leaves you desiring more and yearning for what you once had
The saints and sinners behind the former line
Referring to people, whether holy or wicked, dwelling behind a certain line
And all you winners I'm with you all the time
I am constantly supporting all the victorious individuals
(all the winners are I'm you all the time)
All the winners can rely on me at any given time
All you winners behind the former line
All the winners standing behind that same line
B, B, B, B
Unknown, potentially a musical interlude
Maybe we're just heading for disaster
Perhaps our current path is leading to ruin
We're better than this
We possess the capability to achieve better than our current situation
It's just another chapter
Our current situation is but another segment within the greater story of our lives
If everything fails
When all else proves fruitless
We change the rules
We attempt an alternative approach or change our methods
Revert to plan B
We resort back to our contingency plan in the event of failure
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damon Michael Gough
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