Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Cannot hear what your saying
Could I tell you so
And I can't believe my troubles
And I'm going home
Lie and sleep
Under deep
You know
While the cold winter waitin'
While it's turning cold
All these things we were searchin'
Now we just don't know
Lie and sleep
Under deep
I think you know
For the rhymes of an hour
Now I'm going home
And I can't believe I'm nothing
'Cause I'm coming down
Lie and sleep
Under deep
Do you know?
Could I tell you so
And I can't believe my troubles
And I'm going home
Lie and sleep
Under deep
You know
While the cold winter waitin'
While it's turning cold
All these things we were searchin'
Now we just don't know
Lie and sleep
Under deep
I think you know
For the rhymes of an hour
Now I'm going home
And I can't believe I'm nothing
'Cause I'm coming down
Lie and sleep
Under deep
Do you know?
Lyrics submitted by numb, edited by Mellow_Harsher, Rifwalker, LEXLY87
Rhymes of an Hour Lyrics as written by Hope Sandoval David Roback
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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