“Fix You” speaks about consoling someone you love. The reason for consoling is unclear in the song and it has let the fans relate the song to their own personal struggles. The song clearly speaks about a loss or letting go, which we can relate to at some point of our lives.
The first verse goes as;
When you try your best but you don’t succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can’t sleep
Stuck in reverse
These lines set the mood, pace and context to the song. It describes a situation where you are pretty much lost-not being able to move forward or back. Even your best is not good/strong enough to get you through this mess. That is when you need the aid of someone else. You feel as if your whole life has taken a turn for the worse and you constantly withdraw yourself from everything…
THE SECOND VERSE SETS SOME CONTEXT TO THE TRACK…
When the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can’t replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse
Everything around you has an expiration date! Even the ones that you hold closest and dearest to you. You just have to live with the understanding that someday it all comes to an end and you are going to feel as if a big part of your has also gone away with them. That is when you need fixing.
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