I'm Fixing a Hole
The Ray Hamilton Orchestra Lyrics
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And stops my mind from wandering
Where it will go
I'm filling the cracks that ran through the door
And kept my mind from wandering
Where it will go
Where I belong I'm right
Where I belong.
See the people standing there who disagree and never win
And wonder why they don't get in my door
I'm painting my room in the colourful way
And when my mind is wandering
There I will go
And it really doesn't matter if I'm wrong I'm right
Where I belong I'm right
Where I belong.
Silly people run around they worry me
And never ask me why they don't get past my door
I'm taking the time for a number of things
That weren't important yesterday
And I still go
I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in
And stops my mind from wandering
Where it will go
"I'm Fixing a Hole" is a song about fixing a physical hole but also about fixing mental and emotional holes that prevent the singer's mind from wandering where it wants to go. The song opens with the singer wanting to fix a hole where the rain gets it and stops his mind from wandering. The hole is a metaphor for some kind of blockage that keeps the singer from being creative or fulfilled. By fixing the hole, he hopes to remove the blocks in his mind and achieve a sense of freedom. The singer also mentions filling the cracks in the door, indicating another external obstacle that's been imposed on his life.
The song is a commentary on the idea that we fix physical things but often neglect to fix the internal things that need fixing. By painting his room in a colorful way, the singer is trying to create an atmosphere that supports his mental state, allowing his mind to go wherever it wants to go. The lyrics which acknowledge that it really doesn't matter if the singer is wrong or right, where he belongs is right, suggests the importance of being true to yourself and finding a path that's true to you.
The singer also touches upon how people who disagree with him remain outside his metaphorical door, and how he ignores the silly people outside who worry him. The song conveys the idea that fixing your internal issues is what's important, rather than pleasing others or conforming to social norms.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in
I am repairing a gap in my life that lets negativity seep in
And stops my mind from wandering
This hole has a negative impact on my mental wellbeing, causing my thoughts to falter
Where it will go
My mind usually has a mind of its own, going wherever it desires
I'm filling the cracks that ran through the door
I'm mending the splits that were present in the entrance to my life
And kept my mind from wandering
These chinks in the armor that I've finally addressed were hindering my free-flowing thoughts
And it really doesn't matter if I'm wrong I'm right
I believe in my decisions despite others' opinions
Where I belong I'm right
I have found my place in life and I know I am on the right path
Where I belong.
This is where I am meant to be and I am content
See the people standing there who disagree and never win
There are individuals who constantly dispute my choices but always end up on the losing side
And wonder why they don't get in my door
They are perplexed as to why they are barred from entering my life
I'm painting my room in the colorful way
I am revamping my life with brightness and vigor
And when my mind is wandering
In moments when my thoughts are untamed and aimless
There I will go
That is where I find direction and purpose
Silly people run around they worry me
Foolish folks scurry about and disrupt my peace
And never ask me why they don't get past my door
They never question why they are unable to penetrate my life
I'm taking the time for a number of things
I am prioritizing myself and engaging in activities that bring me joy
That weren't important yesterday
Priorities can shift and evolve, causing our focus to change over time
And I still go
Despite changes and challenges, I continue to move forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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