Lyric discussion by sciolism 

Cover art for Beautiful Mistake lyrics by Better Than Ezra

I love this song. It makes me cry every time. I'm sure that a lot of people can relate to the song, the loss of a father figure, the loss of your childhood innocence due to it, and the animosity that builds up inside of you from it.

Waiting for this day Well I memorized the things I'd say How you broke her when you disappeared How I hear her say,

"You'd make your father proud." It echoes through the years As if I could forget all a mother's tears

No, don't say a word Leave while you still can Put out your light

That part of the song just gets me every time. Thinking of the confrontation scenario so many times in your mind that you practically have it all memorized but then "No, don't say a word" In my mind that's him saying that he never actually says all that he has been wanting to say in his head for so many years. Such a sad song but really beautiful. This entire album from BTE is great.

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