The Same Mistakes
The Cooper Temple Clause Lyrics

And so it has to change
Change is inevitable and necessary to progress.

The notebook's now in pieces
The past is torn and the future lies ahead.

Words we'll never sing
Opportunities were lost and mistakes were made.

I know you'll say I've simply jumped the gun
There may be resistance to moving forward and taking action.

And that they've won
Previous failures could lead to giving up too soon or playing it safe.

But you can't keep making the same mistakes
Learning from past mistakes is crucial to prevent repeating them.

You see I've had this thought
A sudden idea or realization can lead to a new perspective.

It took its time in coming
The idea or realization was a long time coming.

But now won't be denied
The idea or realization must be acted upon and not suppressed.

I'd always gone about these thing all wrong
Past ways of doing things were ineffective or flawed.

But not this song
This time it will be different and done correctly.

'Cause you can't keep making the same mistakes
The importance of not repeating past mistakes is reiterated.

No you can't keep making the same mistakes
The message of learning from past mistakes is reinforced again.

Can't jump ship just yet
There is still commitment and responsibility to see things through.

There's no one at the wheel
There may be uncertainty or a lack of direction.

Someone has to steer
Action must be taken to provide guidance and direction.

Get a hold of yourself
Self-control and discipline are necessary to move forward.

Keep your head there's no time to waste
There is a sense of urgency to act and not procrastinate.

You'll see it soon enough
The benefits of taking action will become clear in time.

But all is not forgotten
The past cannot be erased, but it can be learned from and improved upon.

And now's no time for tears
There is no use in dwelling on the past, it is time to move forward.

'Cause though that boy has died this one still lives
While past efforts may have failed, there is still potential for success.

And now there's life
New opportunities and possibilities for growth and success exist.

And a chance to make up for all those mistakes
Previous mistakes can be righted or made up for by taking new actions.

But please don't get me wrong
Misunderstandings need to be avoided when moving forward.

'Cause everything was honest
Past efforts were done with sincerity and truthfulness.

True and from the heart
Efforts came from a genuine place and expressed true emotions.

There's still the same old hang ups so don't fret
Previous obstacles or problems still exist and need to be overcome.

It's not safe yet
There may still be risks or hazards when taking action.

And who knows there's always time to screw up again
Future mistakes or missteps are always possible, but they are opportunities to learn.

But maybe we'll be cool
Perhaps the new efforts will result in a better outcome.

'Cause you were made an offer
An opportunity presented itself that can lead to success.

You could not refuse
The chance for success was too great to pass up or ignore.

You made me come alive and see my face
The opportunity sparked inspiration, motivation and self-awareness.

See my grace
The opportunity highlighted personal strengths and capabilities.

And we grow or do we just haul it around?
There is a question of whether past experiences either hold us back or help us grow.