The song Special by Haerts is about wanting a second chance to prove oneself and show their worth to someone. The lyrics talk about wanting a reason for not being able to show everything, and struggling to let go of the past. The singer asks for a thousand miles to walk alone, wanting to take time to reflect and think. They also ask for a thousand kisses to feel loved and reassured. The song talks about wanting to make changes and turn lies into the truth, to prove themselves to the person they care about. The lyrics suggest that the singer may have made mistakes in the past and wants to make things right. They ask for a chance to show who they could be and to go back in time to fix things. The song touches on the theme of regret and wanting to heal past wounds. The chorus repeats the lines "I don't know, I don't know what's special, I don't know, I don't know about me" which may suggest a lack of self-confidence or uncertainty about their own worth. Overall, the song is a plea for a second chance to show love and prove oneself to someone special. It conveys a sense of longing and hope for reconciliation and healing.
