Black Swan
Yorke Thom Lyrics

What will grow crooked, you can't make straight
Sometimes things happen in a way that we can't control or fix, and no matter how much effort we put into it, it won't change.

It's the price that you gotta pay
When things don't work out as expected, there's always a price to pay - whether it's in terms of time, money, or happiness.

Do yourself a favor and pack you bags
When things aren't going well, it's sometimes best to take a step back and leave the situation behind to move on to something better.

Buy a ticket and get on the train
The act of physically leaving a place or situation can help create the distance needed to move on and begin something new.

Cause this is fucked up, fucked up
The situation being described is not desirable, and it's frustrating to deal with.

People get crushed like biscuit crumbs
People can be easily hurt or affected, much like small and easily breakable things.

And laid down in the bitumen
The pain and problems individuals experience don't just disappear - they stay with us and can feel suffocating.

You have tried your best to please everyone
When things are going badly or not as planned, it's common to try to please others or make up for what went wrong.

But it just isn't happening
Regardless of one's best efforts, sometimes things won't work out the way we hope or expect them to.

No, it just isn't happening
No matter how much hope or effort is put into something, if it is not meant to be, it just won't happen.

This your blind spot, blind spot
People often have blind spots when it comes to their own behavior or experiences, and this can prevent them from seeing or understanding what's really happening.

It should be obvious, but it's not.
Sometimes the things that are most clear to others are the hardest or most difficult to see for ourselves, and this can make difficult situations even harder.

But it isn't, but it isn't
Even when a situation is clear to others or an outsider, it can still be hard for those in the midst of it to understand, and this can create additional frustration.

You cannot kick start a dead horse
Trying to revive or fix something that is already beyond saving is impossible and a waste of energy and resources.

You just crush yourself and walk away
Continuing to put effort into something that is not working can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting, and the best thing to do is to walk away.

I don't care what the future holds
When things aren't going well, it's easy to become fixated on the future and what will happen. However, focusing on the present can often be more beneficial.

Cause I'm right here and I'm today
The present is what's most important, and by being present and focusing on what's happening in the moment, it can help create a better future.

With your fingers you can touch me
Despite difficult circumstances or situations, there are still elements of humanity and connection that can be found and held onto.

I'm your black swan, black swan
The singer is an unusual or unexpected presence or force, but still has value and something to contribute.

But I made it to the top, made it to the top
Despite difficult circumstances or situations, the artist has persevered and achieved success and growth.

This is fucked up, fucked up
As previously stated, the situation being described is not desirable, and it's frustrating to deal with.

You are fucked up, fucked up
The situation being described is not a reflection of the individual's worth, but an acknowledgement that things are difficult.

Be your black swan, black swan
Encouragement for individuals to embrace their uniqueness and differences, even when it feels like a difficult journey.

I'm for spare parts, broken up
The artist is acknowledging that they are not perfect, and have their own struggles and challenges - however, they have still been able to overcome these and find success.