A Beautiful Mess
Original by : Jason Mraz
Cover by : The Rose
The song A Beautiful Mess by Jason Mraz is a reflection on a tumultuous but ultimately redeeming relationship. The speaker describes the complexity of his partner's personality, acknowledging her strength and neediness, humility and greediness. He is drawn to her contradictions, and despite the pain caused by the sharp words they exchange, he finds solace in their bond. The chorus Hey, what a beautiful mess this is, It's like picking up trash in dresses cleverly compares the chaos of their relationship to the beauty of something unexpected and unconventional. In verse 5, the speaker emphasizes the importance of enduring through difficult times with someone you love. They may experience heartbreak and setbacks, but these are temporary challenges that do not diminish the profound connection they share. Overall, the song celebrates the messiness of love and the beauty that can arise from it, even in the face of ups and downs.
You've got the best of both worlds
You're the kind of girl who can take down a man,
And lift him back up again
You are strong but you're needy,
Humble but you're greedy
And based on your body language,
And shoddy cursive I've been reading
Your style is quite selective,
Though your mind is rather reckless
Well, I guess it just suggests
That this is just what happiness is
And what a beautiful mess this is
And it's like we're picking up trash in dresses
Well, it kind of hurts when the kind of words you write
Kind of turn themselves into knives
And don't mind my nerve you could call it fiction
But I like being submerged in your contradictions, dear
'Cause here we are, here we are
Although you were biased I love your advice
Your comebacks ‒ they're quick
And probably have to do with your insecurities
There's no shame in being crazy,
Depending on how you take these
Words I'm paraphrasing this relationship we're staging
And what a beautiful mess this is
It's like picking up trash in dresses
Well, it kind of hurts when the kind of words you say
Kind of turn themselves into blades
And "kind and courteous" is a life I've heard
But it's nice to say that we played in the dirt, oh dear,
'Cause here, here we are, here we are
Here we are [7x]
We're still here
What a beautiful mess this is
It's like taking a guess when the only answer is "Yes"
And through timeless words and priceless pictures
We'll fly like birds not of this earth
And tides ‒ they turn ‒ and hearts disfigure
But that's no concern when we're wounded together
And we tore our dresses and stained our shirts
But it's nice today. Oh, the wait was so worth it.