Learn
The Dunts Lyrics

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I'm holding on
To all the things you told me
Worth living for, worth taking time to heal me
When I'm on my own
When I'm by myself
My fears have grown, it's a detriment to my health

And it's a lot for me to take

When my life's at stake
I hear your words, they spur me on to
Learn by my mistakes
Learn by my mistakes

I thought the only way was to hide myself away
I could no longer stay in that company
If I had only known, what it would do for me
Try to think things over
Try to set me free

And it's a lot for me to take
When my life's at stake
I hear your words, they spur me on to
Learn by my mistakes
Learn by my mistakes

And it's a lot for me to take
When my life's at stake
I hear your words, they spur me on to

Learn by my mistakes
Learn by my mistakes

Overall Meaning

The Dunts's song "Learn" is about the struggle between holding onto past traumas and letting them go. The singer is holding onto the advice given to them by someone who they trusted and who may have helped them through a difficult time. They are struggling with fear and anxiety, and they realize that it's detrimental to their health. Despite this, they feel buoyed by the words of encouragement they received and know that the only way to move forward is to learn from their mistakes.

The chorus repeats the phrase "learn by my mistakes" and it's almost as if the singer is trying to convince themselves to believe it. They have been so used to hiding away from their problems that they are unsure if learning from them is even possible. The line "I thought the only way was to hide myself away" illustrates this fear and uncertainty. However, they realize that hiding away has caused them more harm than good and that they need to try and "set themselves free".

Overall, the song is about taking responsibility for one's life and learning from previous mistakes. It encourages the listener to seek help, to talk to someone, and to try and learn from past experiences so that they can move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm holding on
I'm trying to maintain my hope and perseverance.

To all the things you told me
I am clinging to the advice and wisdom that someone gave me.

Worth living for, worth taking time to heal me
They made me realize that existence is precious and that I must take the time to recover from my injuries and problems.

When I'm on my own
When I'm alone without anyone's help or comfort.

When I'm by myself
When I'm lost in solitude and reflection with no distractions.

My fears have grown, it's a detriment to my health
My apprehensions have become worse, and they are damaging my physical and emotional health.

And it's a lot for me to take
It's a great deal of pressure and responsibility on me.

When my life's at stake
When my survival, happiness, or future are in jeopardy.

I hear your words, they spur me on to
I recall the words of encouragement from someone that motivate me to continue.

Learn by my mistakes
To study and recognize my errors, so I can avoid them in the future.

I thought the only way was to hide myself away
I believed that the sole option was to conceal myself from others and the world.

I could no longer stay in that company
I had to leave that group of people or place behind me.

If I had only known, what it would do for me
If I had been aware of the benefits or rewards, I would have acted differently before.

Try to think things over
Reflect on your thoughts and experiences in a calm and deliberate manner.

Try to set me free
Attempt to liberate myself from my own constraints or doubts.