Someday I Suppose
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics

There was a place
The beginning of a story that takes place in an unidentified location.

And the name of the place escapes me
The singer cannot recall the name of the place, which causes irritation.

When I can't remember
Forgetting details about a past event causes frustration.

It irritates me
The frustration associated with forgetting a past event is overwhelming.

Could be I can't remember
The artist is unsure whether they genuinely cannot remember or if they choose to forget.

Could be I choose to not
The singer suspects that the reason they cannot remember is that they don't want to.

Let's move the song along
The singer shifts focus away from their memory and back to the present moment.

And try to find the plot
The artist attempts to steer the story towards a clear narrative.

There was a girl and I don't know her name either
The artist introduces a love interest whose name they can't recall.

She gave me love and I swore I'd never leave her
The artist promises to remain loyal to their significant other and never break their heart.

If I did I'd come back someday and find her
The singer believes that if they ever did leave, they would eventually return to find her again.

Maybe I will, I should write down a reminder
The artist realizes that they may forget about their love interest and decides to jot down a note to remember her.

One day! One day who knows
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.

Someday, someday I suppose
The singer acknowledges that their plans may not come to fruition, but they still hold onto hope.

There was a verse that I was gonna write I haven't yet
The singer hasn't completed a part of their story that they intended to.

But there's still a chance I might an open book
The artist is optimistic that they may still include the unfinished verse in their story.

That I still want to close I'll find the time
The artist has an open-ended story that they want to wrap up, but haven't had the chance to yet.

Someday I suppose a place and time
The singer is hopeful that they will have the opportunity to finish their story someday.

I want to be and spend a storyline
The singer desires to live out a compelling narrative that has a satisfying ending.

That's happy in the end plans are made
The artist has a vision for their life that is fulfilling and enjoyable.

With promises so certainly uncertain
The artist has plans for their life, but acknowledges that nothing is guaranteed.

I can't wait to set things straight
The artist is excited to take control of their life and make things right.

Before they close the curtain
The singer feels a sense of urgency to make changes before it's too late.

The more I sort things out
The artist is trying to make sense of their life and make positive changes.

The more it gets distorted
Despite their efforts, the singer feels like their life is becoming more complicated and confusing.

I sort of think I'm better off just leaving it unsorted
The singer wonders if trying to make sense of their life is worth the stress and confusion it causes.

The more I try to change its course
The singer attempts to take control of their life and guide it towards a better future.

The more off course it goes
Despite their efforts, the artist's life seems to be headed in the wrong direction.

Of course I'll reach my destination someday I suppose
Despite the challenges and uncertainties of life, the artist believes that they will eventually reach their goals.

Sort it out
The singer encourages themselves to keep working on their life and try to make sense of it.

Get distorted
Despite their efforts, the singer's life is becoming more complicated and difficult to understand.

One day who knows
The future is uncertain and full of possibilities.

Hide behind
The artist suggests that they may be avoiding confronting their problems and challenges.

Unreported
The artist keeps their struggles and difficulties to themselves, and doesn't share them with others.

Someday I suppose
The singer is hopeful that their future will be positive and fulfilling, but acknowledges that nothing is guaranteed.