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”
I've informed you to leave
'Cause I can't afford to lose more sleep
I get ill when I get tired
So I'll try to rest if you'll stand guard
Do, do-do-do, do, do-do-do, whoa
Do, do-do-do, do-do-do
I've informed you to leave
'Cause I can't stand to hear you breathe
I chew up and I choke down
The scraps you choose to leave around
Do, do-do-do, do, do-do-do, whoa
Do, do-do-do, do-do-do
Apparitions still won't leave me alone
It's as if you never left
How am I supposed to remember you
When you won't let me forget?
I've informed you to leave (I've informed you to leave)
'Cause I can't afford to lose more sleep (I can't afford to lose more sleep)
There's your shoes, and there's the door (there's your shoes, and there's the door)
Please don't come here anymore (please don't come)
Do, do-do-do, do, do-do-do, whoa
Do, do-do-do, do-do-do
'Cause I can't afford to lose more sleep
I get ill when I get tired
So I'll try to rest if you'll stand guard
Do, do-do-do, do, do-do-do, whoa
Do, do-do-do, do-do-do
I've informed you to leave
'Cause I can't stand to hear you breathe
I chew up and I choke down
The scraps you choose to leave around
Do, do-do-do, do, do-do-do, whoa
Do, do-do-do, do-do-do
Apparitions still won't leave me alone
It's as if you never left
How am I supposed to remember you
When you won't let me forget?
I've informed you to leave (I've informed you to leave)
'Cause I can't afford to lose more sleep (I can't afford to lose more sleep)
There's your shoes, and there's the door (there's your shoes, and there's the door)
Please don't come here anymore (please don't come)
Do, do-do-do, do, do-do-do, whoa
Do, do-do-do, do-do-do
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