Miracle
The Whitest Light Lyrics
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Only a miracle could save you now
But i'm not sure that miracles happen to people like you
And only a miracle can make me see the things you do
And miracles really do come true
'Cause now i believe in you
Every once in a while one of us finds out
But I don't know why you would try and lie to me again
When i've been through this a thousand times again
And now i'm not giving in
Only a miracle could save you now
But i'm not sure that miracles happen to people like you
And only a miracle can make me see the things you do
And miracles really do come true
'Cause now i believe in you
You don't phase me baby
You've got to go,
Bombs away
Well oh baby lately
And only a miracle could save you now
But i'm not sure that miracles happen to people like you
And only a miracle can make me see the things you do
And miracles really do come true
'Cause now i believe in you
The Whitest Light's song "Miracle" talks about the struggles of love and loss, and how it's better to experience it than to be left out. The lyrics make an analogy with baseball, saying that even the best players strike out sometimes. The singer expresses disappointment with their partner lying to them, but despite going through this a thousand times before, they're not giving up hope. They believe in the power of miracles to turn things around, but at the same time, they're not sure if miracles will happen for someone like their partner. Nevertheless, they continue to hold faith in love and the possibility of a miracle.
The repetition of the phrase "Only a miracle could save you now" throughout the song highlights the desperation of the situation. It's like the singer believes that an improbable event could solve everything, even though they know it's unlikely. The chorus is optimistic, though, as the singer declares that they believe in miracles and in their partner. However, towards the end, the lyrics become more confrontational, telling the partner to go ("you've got to go, bombs away"). The singer seems to have reached a breaking point and is ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
To love and lose is better than left out, just like baseball everyone strikes out, well I don't know why you would try and lie to me again, when I've been through this a thousand times and I, I'm not letting in
Experiencing love and loss is preferable to never having loved at all. Just like in baseball, everyone is bound to make mistakes. I'm not sure why you would try to deceive me once more, when I've been in this situation countless times before and I refuse to be emotionally vulnerable.
Only a miracle could save you now
But i'm not sure that miracles happen to people like you
And only a miracle can make me see the things you do
And miracles really do come true
'Cause now i believe in you
Your situation is desperate and only a miracle could help you now. However, I'm unsure whether miracles happen to someone like you. Only a miracle can make me understand your actions, but I now believe that miracles can happen because I have faith in you.
Every once in a while one of us finds out
Just what it feels like when it all works out
But I don't know why you would try and lie to me again
When i've been through this a thousand times again
And now i'm not giving in
Occasionally, one of us discovers what it's like when everything falls into place. I don't understand why you would attempt to deceive me again, especially after I've overcome this scenario many times before. Nevertheless, I'm not giving up.
You don't phase me baby
You've got to go,
Bombs away
Well oh baby lately
Your actions no longer affect me, and you must leave. I'm cutting ties, and things will likely end explosively between us.
And only a miracle could save you now
But i'm not sure that miracles happen to people like you
And only a miracle can make me see the things you do
And miracles really do come true
'Cause now i believe in you
Your situation is dire, and a miracle is the only thing that could help you. However, I'm uncertain whether you're deserving of a miracle. The only way I can understand your actions is through a miracle. Nevertheless, I now believe that miracles can happen because I have faith in you.
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MizzouPatriot 88
You guys played my high school homecoming dance in Marshfield Missouri in the early 2000's...They moved all the tables out of our cafeteria and set up a stage in there and you guys rocked our faces off..What a great show and the nostalgia is strong with you guys for me. I feel like one of yall even put a hole in the stage they built from jumpin round so much lol. 34 now and just recently found your channel and this album on youtube....You guys are underrated as hell. Still remember that beautiful Les Paul you played that night.
Tommy Tunaroll.
@Micky Hardy God bless y'all!!!...Hey Micky..Do you remember what year that Marshfield show was exactly? 04ish??
Micky Hardy
Hey!!!! Thanks for leaving a comment! We totally remember that marshfield show ha! Those were they days we wanted to play anywhere and everywhere! And we had a blast doing it and making friends like you- thanks for the kinds words you left here for us- thank you and God bless you and yours!
Darrin Post
Man I've been looking for this forever. Saw you guys play this at the HOB in Myrtle Beach I believe in 2009 opening for Collective Soul. Love this tune
Tommy Tunaroll.
They played my homecoming dance in Marshfield Missouri my freshman year in the early 2000's..I'll be 35 in January and I still absolutely love this album..Never forget that show..Happy Endings y'all rule!!!!! Wooooo!!!!!
Micky Hardy
DUDE! HOB was one of my favorite shows to play, you guys were awesome. Take care!
Christopher Anglen
Man this brings back memories!!! Miss you guys.
Tommy Tunaroll.
@Micky Hardy If y'all do around the Springfield area I'll be there..I want to hear this album again live...I'd like to meet y'all and chop it up or something.
Micky Hardy
Hey dude! Yeah we miss playin as well, good memories indeed- we all still talk about getting back for a reunion show…. Maybe someday :)
Laura Mitts
Time for a reunion show!!