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”
A sure thing matters don't you leave it behind,
But you've been working on the white line.
Get over it, get over it.
Too many people got you climbing the wall,
Watch where you land cause you're gonna fall
Or get over it, get over it.
Lifeless colors, wilted flowers,
You've been sitting there for hours,
Go, get up and go.
Greener is the grass on the other side,
Straddling the fence, can't make up your mind.
Get over it, get over it.
Fading colors, plastic flowers
You've been dreaming there for hours
Go, go, go......
Brilliant colors, endless flowers
You can see the place where others go, go, go......
But you've been working on the white line.
Get over it, get over it.
Too many people got you climbing the wall,
Watch where you land cause you're gonna fall
Or get over it, get over it.
Lifeless colors, wilted flowers,
You've been sitting there for hours,
Go, get up and go.
Greener is the grass on the other side,
Straddling the fence, can't make up your mind.
Get over it, get over it.
Fading colors, plastic flowers
You've been dreaming there for hours
Go, go, go......
Brilliant colors, endless flowers
You can see the place where others go, go, go......
Lyrics submitted by ThreeMilesDown
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