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”
It seems like it never works out in the end
But it's not like you've never been scarred
Keep walking by and you keep asking why
In the world are you trying so hard
There's something inside that you're trying to hide
'cause you hope it will all turn out fine
But I know one day the sun will rise
On a perfect world and this will all be mine
So when you're lying awake at night
And you're trying to sleep 'cause something's not right
Just keep on reminding yourself that you're there
And if God wants to punish you
He'll answer your prayers
How many lifetimes will we waste away?
For anybody?
How many prayers do I have to say?
For anybody?
How many dreams are gonna have to burn?
For anybody?
How many lifetimes does it take to learn?
For anybody?
So you've lost all the trust that took years to collect
And you've lost all your dignity
The dreams that I've locked in my head are all gone
And I wonder what's happening
But everyone cries and you finally decide
That you just can't give in anymore
And in that moment you realize
That this has happened once before
But it's not like you've never been scarred
Keep walking by and you keep asking why
In the world are you trying so hard
There's something inside that you're trying to hide
'cause you hope it will all turn out fine
But I know one day the sun will rise
On a perfect world and this will all be mine
So when you're lying awake at night
And you're trying to sleep 'cause something's not right
Just keep on reminding yourself that you're there
And if God wants to punish you
He'll answer your prayers
How many lifetimes will we waste away?
For anybody?
How many prayers do I have to say?
For anybody?
How many dreams are gonna have to burn?
For anybody?
How many lifetimes does it take to learn?
For anybody?
So you've lost all the trust that took years to collect
And you've lost all your dignity
The dreams that I've locked in my head are all gone
And I wonder what's happening
But everyone cries and you finally decide
That you just can't give in anymore
And in that moment you realize
That this has happened once before
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