Hello
Unmade Beds (a.k.a. London Nights) Lyrics
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A slip of the tongue
I was stirring up the hornet's nest
It finally got me stung
Said I'd do the right thing
But the wrong was done
It's over, excuse my grammar
And I wish I were Michael J. Fox
I'd visit the past
Then come back to the future
Hello McFly
When I'd cleaned up my act
Yeah I don't know
What went through my head
Was my conscience shut
Was it left for dead
I said I'm sorry but
No one heard, 'cause actions
Actions speak louder than words
I think I made God angry
Yeah I'm sure that He's irate
I just hope my remorse was not
Too little to late
I gave Him my track record
He gave me a clean slate
Now I'm forgiven and I'm living
With no sin on my plate
These lyrics from Unmade Beds' song "Hello" speak to the regret and remorse someone may feel after making a mistake. The first few lines describe how the person acknowledges that they were "stirring up the hornet's nest" and got "stung" as a result of their actions. They admit to doing the wrong thing despite intending to do the right thing. The phrase "excuse my grammar, but the fat lady's sung" is a colloquial way of saying that it's all over, as well as acknowledging that they may not be using proper grammar in the moment.
The next few lines mention the desire to go back in time and do things differently - a longing that many people can relate to after making a mistake. It's interesting that the lyrics specifically mention Michael J. Fox's character from "Back to the Future" here, as the film is a classic example of time-travel storytelling. The songwriter may be implying that they wish they could rewind time like the character can in the movie.
The last two lines seem to suggest that the person believes they have been forgiven for their mistake, and are now living without "sin on [their] plate." The reference to giving God their "track record" means that they have admitted to their mistake and have asked for forgiveness. Overall, the lyrics to "Hello" convey a sense of regret while also touching on themes of forgiveness and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
A roll of the dice
Taking a chance without knowing the outcome
A slip of the tongue
Saying something unintended or inappropriate
I was stirring up the hornet's nest
Causing trouble or problems for myself
It finally got me stung
Experiencing the negative consequences of my actions
Said I'd do the right thing
Promising to behave morally or ethically
But the wrong was done
Acting immorally or unethically
It's over, excuse my grammar
Acknowledging that it's too late to change what happened
But the fat lady's sung
It's a done deal, there's no going back
And I wish I were Michael J. Fox
Expressing a desire to go back in time and change the past
I'd visit the past
Going to a previous time period
Then come back to the future
Returning to the present moment
Hello McFly
A reference to the movie Back to the Future; a humorous way of acknowledging the desire to time travel
When I'd cleaned up my act
Once I had changed my behavior and stopped acting immorally
Yeah I don't know
Expressing confusion or uncertainty about one's actions
What went through my head
Wondering what thoughts or emotions led to one's actions
Was my conscience shut
Questioning whether one was aware of the right thing to do at the time
Was it left for dead
Wondering if one's conscience was ignored or disregarded
I said I'm sorry but
Apologizing for one's actions
No one heard, 'cause actions
Acknowledging that words alone are not enough to make up for past mistakes
Actions speak louder than words
A well-known saying that emphasizes that actions are more meaningful than words
I think I made God angry
Feeling guilty or ashamed of one's actions and anticipating divine punishment
Yeah I'm sure that He's irate
Strongly believing that God is angry or upset
I just hope my remorse was not
Expressing a desire that one's feelings of regret are genuine and can lead to forgiveness
Too little to late
Worrying that one's remorse and desire to change may not be enough to make up for past mistakes
I gave Him my track record
Offering one's history of behavior to God
He gave me a clean slate
Believing that God has forgiven one's past behavior and that one can start anew
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BRIAN LEE PITTMAN, MATTHEW ARNOLD THIESSEN, MATTHEW RYAN HOOPES, STEPHEN CUSHMAN
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@ukaszkobielski9809
Unmade beds, love this scene when their eyes met together again
@Ade_are_you_ok
Amazing song by an amazing talent.
@HombreHuis17
Another successful HUISMAN in de world. Proud to share surname ;)
@margg94
i've been trying to remember where i've heard it from for months and finally i found it!! :D
@jeancarroll7957
He's ready for a Broadway musical.
@aramcho2045
also an amazing movie!
@thequaintsea
I LOVE YOU I LOVE THIS SONG OMGGG PERF
@Sabbath24
TREME
@kristlemacapagao6071
DARIO NAHARIS!!/
@leif1075
Did he write this? Thanks for sharing..never heard it before..