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A Mistake
Fiona Apple →When the Pawn5150:00430,925 listeners3,746,491 plays
female vocalistsalternativesinger-songwriterpianofiona apple
about this song
"A Mistake" expresses the desire to make mistakes and go against the advice and expectations of others. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist is feeling full and unfulfilled, and is itching to break free of the surface and explore deeper. She wants to have fun and embrace detours, even though they may not make sense and go against the norm. The pre-chorus, "I've acquired quite a taste for a well-made mistake", suggests that the protagonist has learned to appreciate mistakes and the lessons they can bring.