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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I guess I lost all ambition turning left on Missouri
I could have made it better, but the feelings just aren't there
My heart is cold and black, but I just don't think I care
So here's to me saying "fare-thee-well"
And when you hear this song I hope it hurts like hell
Enamel is stretched too thin
You're beautiful, but not beneath your skin
Enamel, like insect shells
So hollow, like your wedding bells
The phone lines down in mexico are slow and maybe tired
I think all your devotion, got lost inside the wires
Well i hope you cannot sleep, and I hope you cannot smile
And I hope that you are burdened with your guilt for quite a while
I hope you fall in love but I hope your plans are thwarted
And I hope that now you're back it's because you were deported
I guess I lost all ambition turning left on Missouri
I could have made it better, but the feelings just aren't there
My heart is cold and black, but I just don't think I care
So here's to me saying "fare-thee-well"
And when you hear this song I hope it hurts like hell
Enamel is stretched too thin
You're beautiful, but not beneath your skin
Enamel, like insect shells
So hollow, like your wedding bells
The phone lines down in mexico are slow and maybe tired
I think all your devotion, got lost inside the wires
Well i hope you cannot sleep, and I hope you cannot smile
And I hope that you are burdened with your guilt for quite a while
I hope you fall in love but I hope your plans are thwarted
And I hope that now you're back it's because you were deported
Lyrics submitted by dceffex
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oldman is definitly right about this one.
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