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”
Hey, did you hear about my mistakes?
I never thought you'd see me looking down
Even though I made a mess of everything you made for me
All along you were there
Waiting like you said you always would
Yeah, you said you always would
We dont have to wait for anything at all now that I've learned
The school will never learn a thing
I can't believe that you would send your love to me now
Even though I don't deserve it
Forgive me, but I can't be everything you deserve
And I know it's too late to crawl back to you tonite
But theres a few things that I just need you to know
The way I felt when we were close
And how the stars explode everytime you are near
But all along you were there
Waiting like you said you always would
Yeah, you said you always would
I am so far, I couldn't see
But you made every day so sweet
All along you were there
Waiting by my side
Yeah, you love me even though I don't deserve it
You love me even though I don't deserve it
I never thought you'd see me looking down
Even though I made a mess of everything you made for me
All along you were there
Waiting like you said you always would
Yeah, you said you always would
We dont have to wait for anything at all now that I've learned
The school will never learn a thing
I can't believe that you would send your love to me now
Even though I don't deserve it
Forgive me, but I can't be everything you deserve
And I know it's too late to crawl back to you tonite
But theres a few things that I just need you to know
The way I felt when we were close
And how the stars explode everytime you are near
But all along you were there
Waiting like you said you always would
Yeah, you said you always would
I am so far, I couldn't see
But you made every day so sweet
All along you were there
Waiting by my side
Yeah, you love me even though I don't deserve it
You love me even though I don't deserve it
Lyrics submitted by CailinSavesTheWorld
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oh, btw, does anyone know what hes talking//whispering after " I am so far, I couldn't see But you made every day so sweet All along you were there Waiting by my side"
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