Unwritten Lyrics

Released in 2004, "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield is one of the strongest songs ever created on optimism and self-discovery. It is all about optimism and empowerment, with a hint that listeners should take a pen and paper and write lives to the fullest. The most important realization to draw from "Unwritten" is a feeling of inspiration to shed fear and grab the day. "Unwritten"—that's a metaphor all the way—about life as a blank page with the pen in your hands, meaning that in life, a person holds the pen to write their own story. The idea of making life an unwritten book, in which every moment presents an opening for growth and exploration, is truly an idea that will appeal to everybody and has made the song a perpetual hit. "I am unwritten, can't read my mind, I'm undefined" opens the scene, hinting from the very beginning at one's freedom to be whom they want to be, free from society's expectations, and free from labels. The metaphor of a blank page and the action of opening "the dirty window" to the light becomes one of the elements to show the renewal of self, in search of clarity in the journey of life. Here, "Feel the rain on your skin" serves as a metaphor for feeling life directly, embracing every single moment in life with openness and learning. The inspiration for "Unwritten" came from both Bedingfield's personal life and her observations. The song was somewhat born from her desire to break free from the binds the music industry was tying her in and make something to speak to people in a deeper sense. The said version gives both the needed emphasis to its raw emotion and personal touch, stripped of its production value but honed in on the heartfelt message held by the song. "Unwritten" is all about taking the idea of living in the present to the max and also about taking chances. It's all about the thrill of the unknown and all things beautiful in carving one's way. In the background, the message is repeated: "Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten." This song reminds us that each day is a new beginning. More than a record-breaking anthem, the song has become an anthem to spur everyone who listens to take a stand, take a bow, be unafraid, and live with wide-open arms. Making it live on to become a testament to how commanding music is in moving and encouraging an individual to rise up and take the reins of life by the horns to live it to the fullest.