Mistake
The Gufs Lyrics


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Why am I afraid?
Maybe I should give this up
Something so sacred,
maybe I should keep untouched

I'm trying not to hate
myself for what I love,
and I cannot deny what I've...become

If I could stop awhile
Haven't had a love a while
Something so fragile

I'm trying not to hate
myself for what I love
and I cannot keep running from
the things I have become...what I've become

(Chorus)
You were my mistake, I was curious
I thought I'd find a way to love someone I couldn't trust
You were my mistake, forgive me but it's over now

I know it's time to throw this all away
So I'm looking for the things I need to save

I'm trying not to hate
myself for what I love
and I cannot keep running from
the things I have become...that I've become

(Chorus)
(na,da,etc... chant)
You were my mistake, I was curious
I thought I'd find a way to love some, to love someone I couldn't trust




You were my mistake, forgive me but it's over now
it's over now, it's over now

Overall Meaning

The Gufs's song Mistake explores the feeling of regret over a failed relationship. The singer seems to be grappling with the idea that their attraction to their former partner was a mistake, and that they should have left their attraction untouched instead of giving in to it. The lyrics "Maybe I should give this up / Something so sacred, maybe I should keep untouched" suggest that the singer believes their desire for their partner was something special and meaningful, and that pursuing it was a mistake. The singer's self-criticism is also evident in lines like, "I'm trying not to hate / myself for what I love," which suggest that they blame themselves for the relationship's failure.


The chorus of the song is a plea for forgiveness and an acknowledgement that the relationship is truly over: "You were my mistake, forgive me but it's over now." The singer expresses a desire to move on and let go of their lingering feelings, but acknowledges that it is difficult: "I know it's time to throw this all away / So I'm looking for the things I need to save." The repetition of the phrase "you were my mistake" reinforces the idea that the singer sees the relationship as a regrettable misstep.


Overall, Mistake is a poignant exploration of the emotions that can accompany the end of a relationship. It highlights the struggle to come to terms with one's own feelings and decisions, while also acknowledging the difficulty of letting go.


Line by Line Meaning

Why am I afraid?
I am afraid of what I might lose or not achieve.


Maybe I should give this up
Perhaps it is better to let go of this dream or goal.


Something so sacred,
This thing that I cherish deeply and hold in high esteem.


maybe I should keep untouched
Maybe it is better to leave it alone and not meddle with it.


I'm trying not to hate
I am trying my best not to feel resentment towards myself.


myself for what I love,
For the things and people that I truly care about.


and I cannot deny what I've...become
I cannot pretend that I am someone else or deny who I have turned into.


If I could stop awhile
If only I could slow down and take a break,


Haven't had a love a while
It has been a long time since I last felt love or affection.


Something so fragile
It is something delicate and vulnerable that can break easily.


and I cannot keep running from
I can no longer avoid or ignore.


the things I have become...what I've become
The person that I have evolved into, and how it affects me and those around me.


You were my mistake, I was curious
You were someone I regret being with, but I was curious to know what it would be like.


I thought I'd find a way to love someone I couldn't trust
I hoped that I could still love and trust you despite everything, but it was not possible.


You were my mistake, forgive me but it's over now
I am sorry for everything, but it is time for us to move on from each other.


I know it's time to throw this all away
I am aware that it is time to let go of this relationship or situation.


So I'm looking for the things I need to save
I am searching for the things that are worth holding onto and preserving.


that I've become
The person that I am now, for better or worse.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARNOLD DAVID LANNI, GORAN KRALJ

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