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”
You've been looking for god, you've been down on your knees
Will the angels believe you now?
Wanting more than the bliss of a beautiful kiss
From\nt the lips of the one who fell, well it's hard to tell...
It's like an opium dream, through your psyche it streams
It relieves and believes the pain
That you fought in vain
Oh no... please don't, wave goodbye wave goodbye
Because you're sleeping tonight
Sleeping tonight
Safe in the arms of Morpheus
You've escaped through these means
These delirious dreams
Helped to shelter and soothe your soul
The regrettable roles
The salvation they sold
Satisfied your desire to burn and now you've learned?
Oh no please don't
Wave goodbye wave goodbye
Will the angels believe you now?
Wanting more than the bliss of a beautiful kiss
From\nt the lips of the one who fell, well it's hard to tell...
It's like an opium dream, through your psyche it streams
It relieves and believes the pain
That you fought in vain
Oh no... please don't, wave goodbye wave goodbye
Because you're sleeping tonight
Sleeping tonight
Safe in the arms of Morpheus
You've escaped through these means
These delirious dreams
Helped to shelter and soothe your soul
The regrettable roles
The salvation they sold
Satisfied your desire to burn and now you've learned?
Oh no please don't
Wave goodbye wave goodbye
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I love this song...I'm not going to explain it, but I love it! lol