Been torn apart,
Got so many scratches and scars,
Maybe they wont all go away,
But they’ll fade,
Maybe time can mend us together.. again.
Its not what we’ve done but, how far we’ve come.
We will recover
The worst is over, now.
All those fires we’ve been walking through,
And still we survive, somehow.
We will recover
The worst is behind
And it hurts, but in time, I know that we will recover.
(Yeah yeah)
Got so much to lose,
Seems I’ve lost my power to choose, oh
What to love and when to let go,
That all changed,
Get bitten once and then your afraid
What a waste,
Look what we’ve done,
How far we’ve come..
We will recover,
The worst is over, now.
All those fires we’ve been walking through,
And still we survive, somehow.
We will recover,
The worst is behind,
And it hurts, but in time, I know that we will recover.
Everybody’s gotta, a reason to cry,
And everybody fights but, not everyone survives
And everybody’s searching, not everybody finds
And I’m still in recovery, and I’ll make it alive?
We will recover,
The worst is over, now.
All those fires we’ve been walking through
And still we survive, somehow.
We will recover
The worst is behind, and it hurts but in time,
I know that we will recover,
The worst is over, now.
And all those fires we’ve been walking through,
And still we survive, somehow.
We will recover,
The worst is behind
And it hurts, but in time, I know that we will recover
Finding Strength in Adversity
“Recover” by Natasha Bedingfield is a powerful anthem about healing and resilience after hardship. The lyrics vividly depict emotional scars and the journey of overcoming past pain. Bedingfield acknowledges the struggles—”scratches and scars”—but emphasizes that they will fade with time. The song’s uplifting message centers on unity and perseverance, reminding listeners that while the wounds of the past may linger, hope and healing are possible.
Hope and Moving Forward
The chorus serves as a beacon of optimism, affirming that “the worst is over” and encouraging belief in recovery. Bedingfield’s words speak to anyone facing difficult times, highlighting the universal experience of loss and the courage required to move forward. The song ultimately reassures that even after walking through “fires,” survival and recovery are within reach, and healing is a collective journey.
Song Credits
- Artist: Natasha Bedingfield
- Release Year: 2012
- Label: RCA Records
- Songwriters: Natasha Bedingfield, Matthew Benbrook, David Tench