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”
Why? Why? Why can't you?
Why? Why? Why can't you?
Why? Why?
Why can't you scream at the top of your lungs?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Separate us farther apart
Just to try and look into another's eyes
This time I can't give up on love
And I can't forget about the times I've tried
Barren trees and fields covered with a snowy blanket
It's nature's mercy that's taken all color away
It's been a bitter winter
Apart from the warm shelter of your arms
Snowflakes fall, sting my eyes
But these aren't tears in disguise
I can't believe I've gone this far
I'm still trying to look into your eyes, but I
I could never give up
Like blind bats at night, we'll collide
Maybe it's my skin that's grown thick
Why can't you just fucking pierce it
Take all feeling away
And turn me into a state of grace
It's been a bitter winter
Apart from the warm shelter of your arms
Snowflakes fall, sting my eyes
But these aren't tears in disguise
Why? Why? Why can't you?
Why? Why? Why can't you?
Why? Why?
Why can't you scream at the top of your lungs?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Separate us farther apart
Just to try and look into another's eyes
This time I can't give up on love
And I can't forget about the times I've tried
Barren trees and fields covered with a snowy blanket
It's nature's mercy that's taken all color away
It's been a bitter winter
Apart from the warm shelter of your arms
Snowflakes fall, sting my eyes
But these aren't tears in disguise
Maybe it's because I could never write a love song
But then again, I know I couldn't sing one (8x)
Why? Why? Why can't you?
Why? Why?
Why can't you scream at the top of your lungs?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Separate us farther apart
Just to try and look into another's eyes
This time I can't give up on love
And I can't forget about the times I've tried
Barren trees and fields covered with a snowy blanket
It's nature's mercy that's taken all color away
It's been a bitter winter
Apart from the warm shelter of your arms
Snowflakes fall, sting my eyes
But these aren't tears in disguise
I can't believe I've gone this far
I'm still trying to look into your eyes, but I
I could never give up
Like blind bats at night, we'll collide
Maybe it's my skin that's grown thick
Why can't you just fucking pierce it
Take all feeling away
And turn me into a state of grace
It's been a bitter winter
Apart from the warm shelter of your arms
Snowflakes fall, sting my eyes
But these aren't tears in disguise
Why? Why? Why can't you?
Why? Why? Why can't you?
Why? Why?
Why can't you scream at the top of your lungs?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Is this love I'm waiting on?
Separate us farther apart
Just to try and look into another's eyes
This time I can't give up on love
And I can't forget about the times I've tried
Barren trees and fields covered with a snowy blanket
It's nature's mercy that's taken all color away
It's been a bitter winter
Apart from the warm shelter of your arms
Snowflakes fall, sting my eyes
But these aren't tears in disguise
Maybe it's because I could never write a love song
But then again, I know I couldn't sing one (8x)
Lyrics submitted by AdamK315
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