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”
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You're livin' your life without a care in the world
That's the way it should be
What's life like in a candy swirl?
What's life like to me?
Everyone is slowing down
Look once at life on the ground
You all are the people they're runnin' around
Not making a sound
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
(Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey)
(Pick it up pick it up pick it up pick it up)
(hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey!)
You're movin' along, just goin' your own way
Don't try to change
You're jumpin', you're runnin', you learn to play
Never try to rearrange
You're getting tired and starting to drag
Slowing down and that's sad
You're walkin' around, you're being a skag
Huh, well that's not my bag
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
You don't even know me so don't hate me (total hate)
Sublime rockin' No Doubt stylie
We do it Monday and on Friday (total hate)
Get back to the show 'cause it's pay-day
Eleven o'clock, roll, rollin' down (you're so fake, you make me shake)
Rock the city with the number one sound (your faded face is so irate)
Long beat, long beach and it feels so fine (you share with none, you have no one)
Rock this shit straight back to Anaheim (you're living your life in total hate)
Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
Bo bo bo bo bo, quandbass!
You're livin' your life without a care in the world
That's the way it should be
What's life like in a candy swirl?
What's life like to me?
Everyone is slowing down
Look once at life on the ground
You all are the people they're runnin' around
Not making a sound
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
(Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey)
(Pick it up pick it up pick it up pick it up)
(hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey!)
You're movin' along, just goin' your own way
Don't try to change
You're jumpin', you're runnin', you learn to play
Never try to rearrange
You're getting tired and starting to drag
Slowing down and that's sad
You're walkin' around, you're being a skag
Huh, well that's not my bag
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
You don't even know me so don't hate me (total hate)
Sublime rockin' No Doubt stylie
We do it Monday and on Friday (total hate)
Get back to the show 'cause it's pay-day
Eleven o'clock, roll, rollin' down (you're so fake, you make me shake)
Rock the city with the number one sound (your faded face is so irate)
Long beat, long beach and it feels so fine (you share with none, you have no one)
Rock this shit straight back to Anaheim (you're living your life in total hate)
Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
Bo bo bo bo bo, quandbass!
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