flickers
Wrabel Lyrics
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In black and white, I can't see the color
I don't know what it's moving towards
But I try to believe it's true
Is it better to have loved and lost?
You grow up, paint a picture of your life
Like a fixture in your mind
Or three times
And I know it's not right, and I know it's not fair
Sometimes you fall in love, sometimes it's not there
It flickers
I follow light 'til my eyes can't see it no more
And in the dark, I tape stars to my ceiling
Just waiting for something to spark
But I can't confidently say
It's better to have loved and lost
You grow up, paint a picture of your life
Like a fixture in your mind
And it tricks you once or twice
Or three times
And I know it's not right, and I know it's not fair
Sometimes you fall in love, sometimes it's not there
It flickers
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in
Magic gets lost in the world we live in
Magic gets lost in the world we live in
In Wrabel's song "Flickers," the lyrics describe the struggles and uncertainties that come with love and life. The first verse talks about how the singer is trying to hold onto the path they've set for themselves, but it's starting to veer off course. They feel like life is no longer black and white, that they can't see the colors anymore. They don't know where they're going, but they want to believe it's worth it. The singer is struggling with the question of whether it's better to have had love and lost than never to have loved at all.
In the chorus, they describe the idea of growing up and having a picture of your life in your head. They're trying to follow the light, but sometimes it's not there. Love "flickers," appearing and disappearing unpredictably. The singer acknowledges that it's not right or fair, but that's just the way life is sometimes.
The second verse continues the theme of following the light, but this time, the singer is in the dark. They have stars taped to the ceiling, waiting for something to spark. They can't confidently say whether it's better to have loved and lost because they're still unsure of what they want.
The bridge repeats the idea that magic can get lost in the world we live in. Love is uncertain and unpredictable, and it can be hard to hold onto. The song ultimately conveys that life is full of uncertainty, but we keep going and searching for love regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
I draw a line 'til the line starts going off course
I make a plan for my life, but sometimes things do not go as expected.
In black and white, I can't see the color
In a straightforward way of thinking, I cannot see the complexities and nuances of life.
I don't know what it's moving towards
I do not know what my life is leading me towards.
But I try to believe it's true
Despite the uncertainties, I still try to hold onto faith that things will work out.
Is it better to have loved and lost?
Is it worth the emotional pain that comes with heartbreak?
You grow up, paint a picture of your life
As we mature, we create idealized visions of our future.
Like a fixture in your mind
These visions become a constant thought in our minds.
And it tricks you once or twice
However, reality may deviate from these dreams and can lead to disappointment and heartache.
Or three times
The pain can be experienced multiple times.
And I know it's not right, and I know it's not fair
Although I understand this is a natural occurrence, it still feels unjust.
Sometimes you fall in love, sometimes it's not there
Sometimes love is reciprocated, and others, it is not.
It flickers
Love is not always consistent or stable.
I follow light 'til my eyes can't see it no more
I pursue my ambitions until I lose sight of my goals.
And in the dark, I tape stars to my ceiling
During the hard times, I will look for hope and inspiration wherever I can find it.
Just waiting for something to spark
I am looking for any source of motivation to propel me forward and reignite my passions.
But I can't confidently say
I am unsure if this journey will result in the happiness I am looking for.
Magic gets lost in the mundane
In our ordinary daily lives, we often forget the extraordinary and magical moments.
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Even on days of rest or celebration, magic can still be elusive.
Magic gets lost in the world we live in
The chaos of the world can overshadow beauty and wonder.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ajay Bhattacharyya, Arlissa Ruppert, Stephen Wrabel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Leo S.
Lyrics:
I draw a line till the line starts going off course
In black and white I can't see the color
I don't know what it's moving towards
But I try to believe it's true
Is it better to have loved and lost
You grow up paint a picture of your life
Like a fixture in your mind
And it tricks you once or twice
Or three times
And I know it's not right
And I know it's not fair
Sometimes you fall in love
Sometimes it's not there
It flickers
I follow light till my eyes can't see it no more
And in the dark I tape stars to my ceiling
Just waiting for something to spark
But I can't confidently say
It's better to have loved and lost
You grow up paint a picture of your life
Like a fixture in your mind
And it tricks you once or twice
Or three times
And I know it's not right
And I know it's not fair
Sometimes you fall in love
Sometimes it's not there
It flickers
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in
Magic gets lost in the world we live in
Magic gets lost in the world we live in
Wrabel
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Leo S.
Lyrics:
I draw a line till the line starts going off course
In black and white I can't see the color
I don't know what it's moving towards
But I try to believe it's true
Is it better to have loved and lost
You grow up paint a picture of your life
Like a fixture in your mind
And it tricks you once or twice
Or three times
And I know it's not right
And I know it's not fair
Sometimes you fall in love
Sometimes it's not there
It flickers
I follow light till my eyes can't see it no more
And in the dark I tape stars to my ceiling
Just waiting for something to spark
But I can't confidently say
It's better to have loved and lost
You grow up paint a picture of your life
Like a fixture in your mind
And it tricks you once or twice
Or three times
And I know it's not right
And I know it's not fair
Sometimes you fall in love
Sometimes it's not there
It flickers
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in the
Magic gets lost in the mundane
Magic gets lost on Sunday, magic gets lost in
Magic gets lost in the world we live in
Magic gets lost in the world we live in
Joye
I got tears in my eyes the first time I listened to this song..
Great song Wrabel ,you're really so talented
Love from India
Linda Rosencrance
Just heard this on God Friended Me. Hauntingly beautiful!
Tejaswini K
Same
WriterWarriorQueen
*MUSIC IS IN MY DNA. SPENT A LIFETIME SUPPORTING & PROMOTING IT. JUST HEARING THIS FOR THE 1ST TIME NOW. CAN SAY, WITHOUT A DOUBT. IT'S THE MOST "STELLAR" SONG, I'VE HEARD IN A VERY LONG TIME. ABSOLUTELY SENT CHILLS & GOOSEBUMPS. OVER MY ENTIRE BODY* 🙌👏😍🎶🎤
Venus Kogane
You're voice and lyrics are so beautiful!
Hunter Mitchell
Just when I thought I couldn’t love Wrabel any more
Nathalie B.
I'm so sorry to be that person, but any more*. Have a good day!
Hunter Mitchell
N. Charlene fixed it;) have a good one too.