The List
The List

Maisie Peters - The List Lyrics

Navigating the labyrinth of self-doubt and self-criticism, this poignant melody is a heartfelt confession of one's own shortcomings. The singer acknowledges her habit of self-destruction, from avoiding meaningful conversations to using alcohol as an escape.… Read more

May 15, 2020
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The List Lyrics

Oh I, have a hobby of pickin' myself apart
Leavin' people I love waitin' in the dark
And sometimes when I want to cry, I laugh
It's kind of funny
Oh and, this October I went fallin' off the edge
All of London must have heard the things I said
Put your hand up if I let you down again, hmm

There's a list of things that I should stop
List of things that I should stop
List of things that I should not be doin' but I do 'em
It's a pattern that I got

I need to stop my excuses and have a real conversation
Need to look in the mirror, stop findin' things that need changin'
Need to stop gettin' drunk, to avoid this situation
I need to stop, lettin' myself down

I'll try something that I've not before
And like myself a little more now

Oh I, I've got an attic full of damage in my mind
I box it up, say I'll deal with it another night
And I have a problem lookin' people in the eye
Isn't that funny?

There's a list of things that I should stop
List of things that I should stop
List of things that I should not be doin' but I do 'em
It's a pattern that I've got

I need to stop my excuses and have a real conversation
Need to look in the mirror, stop findin' things that need changin'
Need to stop gettin' drunk to avoid this situation
I need to stop, lettin' myself down

I should shut up and listen, not try to fill every silence
I should stumble in love, instead of runnin' and hiding
I should stop gettin' drunk and showin' up uninvited
I need to stop, lettin' myself down

I'll try something that I've not before

Oh I'm a master at dancin' around the point
I know I call you, but I hate the sound of my own voice
So can you talk? You know I'm stackin' up
Until the night I'm not enough
And you're just someone else I disappoint

I need to stop my excuses and put my feelings in order
Need to look in the mirror and stand a little bit taller
Need to stop gettin' drunk, as a reason to call you
I need to stop, lettin' myself down

Oh, I should shut up and listen, not try to fill every silence
I should stumble in love instead of running and hiding
I should stop getting drunk and showing up uninvited
I need to stop letting myself down

I'll try something that I've not before
And like myself a little more now

Writer(s): Maisie Hannah Peters, Sophie Frances Cooke
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of The List?

Navigating the labyrinth of self-doubt and self-criticism, this poignant melody is a heartfelt confession of one's own shortcomings. The singer acknowledges her habit of self-destruction, from avoiding meaningful conversations to using alcohol as an escape. She recognizes a pattern in her behaviour and the need for change, symbolized by 'The List' she needs to stop following. The song is also a commitment to personal growth, as she vows to try new things and love herself more. It’s a powerful reminder that we often are our harshest critics and that breaking free from negative patterns requires acknowledging them first. This anthem resonates with anyone who has ever felt trapped in their own cycles of self-sabotage, offering both solace and motivation for personal transformation.

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