I tried to be perfect
00:10
But nothing was worth it
00:13
I don't believe it makes me real
00:16
I thought it'd be easy
00:20
But no one believes me
00:23
I meant all the things I said
00:26
If you believe it's in my soul
00:30
I'd say all the words that I know
00:35
Just to see if it would show
00:40
That I'm trying to let you know
00:46
That I'm better off on my own
00:50
This place is so empty
01:04
My thoughts are so tempting
01:07
I don't know how it got so bad
01:09
Sometimes, it's so crazy
01:14
That nothing can save me
01:16
But it's the only thing that I have
01:20
If you believe it's in my soul
01:23
I'd say all the words that I know
01:29
Just to see if it would show
01:33
That I'm trying to let you know
01:39
That I'm better off on my own
01:44
On my own
01:56
I tried to be perfect
02:12
It just wasn't worth it
02:15
Nothing could ever be so wrong
02:18
It's hard to believe me
02:22
It never gets easy
02:24
I guess I knew that all along
02:28
If you believe it's in my soul
02:31
I'd say all the words that I know
02:37
Just to see if it would show
02:41
That I'm trying to let you know
02:47
That I'm better off on my own
02:52
02:55
Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Sum 41's "Pieces" offers a great opportunity for English learners. The song's clear and emotive lyrics about self-worth and societal pressures provide a relatable context for understanding nuanced vocabulary. Its slower tempo compared to the band's other work makes it easier to follow along and appreciate the storytelling within the song, making it a special and accessible piece for language learners.
[English]
I tried to be perfectBut nothing was worth it
I don't believe it makes me real
I thought it'd be easy
But no one believes me
I meant all the things I said
If you believe it's in my soul
I'd say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I'm trying to let you know
That I'm better off on my own
This place is so empty
My thoughts are so tempting
I don't know how it got so bad
Sometimes, it's so crazy
That nothing can save me
But it's the only thing that I have
If you believe it's in my soul
I'd say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I'm trying to let you know
That I'm better off on my own
On my own
I tried to be perfect
It just wasn't worth it
Nothing could ever be so wrong
It's hard to believe me
It never gets easy
I guess I knew that all along
If you believe it's in my soul
I'd say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I'm trying to let you know
That I'm better off on my own
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