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”
There was a time when my mind was searching for my soul.
My heart was aching to breathe.
But now my soul is in time with things I can't control.
Your soul is living in me.
But if I have to wonder, I'll take it one day at a time.
'Cause if it drags me under, my soul would slowly wither and die.
'Cause I found you.
If you think I'll ever let you go
You better know it's not gonna happen to you.
And I love you.
I can wait forever,
You can do whatever you need to believe it's true.
Times on my side I can wait forever one more day.
Times on my side 'cause I will love you more each day.
I know you think that our world is just a memory
And it could all fade away.
If faith is all that we have we always must believe
And love will show us the way.
If I could only hold you, I'd never dream of letting you go.
If I could only touch you you'd always feel the things that I know.
'Cause I found you.
If you think I'll ever let you go
You better know it's not gonna happen to you.
And I love you.
I can wait forever,
You can do whatever you need to believe it's true.
Times on my side 'cause I will love you more each day
My heart was aching to breathe.
But now my soul is in time with things I can't control.
Your soul is living in me.
But if I have to wonder, I'll take it one day at a time.
'Cause if it drags me under, my soul would slowly wither and die.
'Cause I found you.
If you think I'll ever let you go
You better know it's not gonna happen to you.
And I love you.
I can wait forever,
You can do whatever you need to believe it's true.
Times on my side I can wait forever one more day.
Times on my side 'cause I will love you more each day.
I know you think that our world is just a memory
And it could all fade away.
If faith is all that we have we always must believe
And love will show us the way.
If I could only hold you, I'd never dream of letting you go.
If I could only touch you you'd always feel the things that I know.
'Cause I found you.
If you think I'll ever let you go
You better know it's not gonna happen to you.
And I love you.
I can wait forever,
You can do whatever you need to believe it's true.
Times on my side 'cause I will love you more each day
Lyrics submitted by SynnCity
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