Songs About Making Mistakes

Updated April 1, 2024

Dozens of artists have created music about Songs About Making Mistakes. We put together 25 of our favorites.

Beautiful Mistakes (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) by Maroon 5

From the album, JORDI (Deluxe), released on June 11, 2021

"Beautiful Mistakes" is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5, featuring American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released on March 5, 2021, through 222 and Interscope Records, as the lead single from the band's eighth studio album, Jellyfish. The song was written by band members Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael, with Meghan Trainor, Megan Thee Stallion, and its producers Michael Tucker and Ammar Malik. "Beautiful Mistakes" is a pop and R&B song with elements of trap, with the two artists singing about making mistakes in a relationship and how they can lead to something beautiful. The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the chemistry between Levine and Megan Thee Stallion and its production. Commercially, "Beautiful Mistakes" debuted at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also peaked at number one in Canada and New Zealand, and within the top 10 in Australia, Ireland, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.

New Person, Same Old Mistakes by Tame Impala

From the album, Currents, released on July 17, 2015

The song is about a relationship that is coming to an end. The person in the relationship is trying to figure out what went wrong and why they are feeling this way. They think back to all of the good times they had and how they were so in love. They realize that they are not the same person they were when they were in love and that they have changed. They also realize that the other person has changed and that they are not the same person they were either. They start to see all of the mistakes they made in the relationship and how they led to this point. They realize that they need to move on and that they can't go back to the way things were.

Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes

From the album, Mistaken Identity, released on January 1, 1981

"Bette Davis Eyes" is a song co-written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes. Released in 1981, the song was Carnes' only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. The song was written by Carnes and Donna Weiss and was inspired by the actress Bette Davis. The song was produced by Val Garay.

Be My Mistake by The 1975

From the album, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, released on November 30, 2018

The 1975's song "Be My Mistake" is a synth-pop track with elements of new wave. The song was produced by the band's frontman, Matthew Healy, and co-produced by George Daniel. The song was released as a single on September 18, 2018.

Favorite Mistake by Giveon

From the album, TAKE TIME, released on March 27, 2020

"Favorite Mistake" is a song by American singer-songwriter Giveon. It was released on February 28, 2020, as the lead single from Giveon's debut EP, Take Time. The track was written by Giveon, Alex Ernewein, and Bizness Boi, and produced by the latter. The production is characterized by a sparse and minimalistic approach, with a focus on Giveon's soulful and emotional vocals. The track also features minimalistic instrumentation, as well as a subtle string and brass accompaniment. The lyrics explore a relationship in which Giveon's partner has become complacent in their connection and started taking him for granted. He sings of his frustration and palpable hurt, while offering a message of hope that they can work through their issues and reach a better understanding.